Lasik FAQ

You should NOT drive the day of treatment. After that, you may drive when you feel confident that your vision and eye comfort allow you to drive safely.

You will be awake, but feel very relaxed. You will not be able to see any of the details of the treatment. You will see a number of lights, but the images will be blurred.

Most patients return to work the day after their treatment. An additional day or two is rarely required before returning back to work. If at all possible, we recommend you relax for a couple of days.

Each patient is different. The eye drops cause some blurriness, but most patients notice a dramatic improvement even as they leave the office.

The goal of refractive surgery is to reduce your dependence on glasses and/or contacts, but some LASIK patients still may benefit from reading or distance glasses.  Most patients under 40 years of age read well without reading glasses.  Patients over 40 may need magnification for reading.

Non-contact sports can be resumed as soon as you feel capable. Eye protection is always recommended. For racket sports or rough sports where there is a risk of being hit in the eye, protective/safety glasses should always be used. You should refrain from swimming in swimming pools for one week and rivers, lakes and oceans for two weeks after your treatment. 

You can bathe/shower the same day, as always, you should avoid getting soap or water in your eyes.

You can resume wearing eye makeup two weeks after your treatment. We strongly recommend that you purchase new eye makeup, specifically mascara to avoid potential infection. Use eye makeup that can be easily removed without having to rub your eyes.

Nearly all degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatisms can be treated. If your prescription is not treatable by LASIK, Eye Specialists of Delaware may have other refractive surgery options