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How long after LASIK until I can drive?
The length of time each patient must wait to drive after LASIK surgery will vary based on the individual. However, most people are given their doctor’s approval to drive as soon as the day after surgery. A post-op exam will be performed the day after surgery. During this exam, the patient’s vision is examined.
Can I drive myself home after LASIK surgery?
Unfortunately, patients cannot drive themselves home after a LASIK procedure and will need to get a ride from someone else. There are a number of very good reasons for this. Patients generally receive a mild oral sedative, usually Valium, during the procedure.
Can I drive two days after LASIK?
You should not drive the day of your procedure. However, you can resume driving after LASIK once you can see well enough to do so. This may be the very next day after your surgery!
Can I drive after laser consultation?
Driving. If your appointment is for a laser consultation your eyes will be dilated and you will not be able to drive, so please arrange either for someone to accompany you to your consultation or to drop you off and pick you up afterwards.
Is Lasik surgery a permanent fix?
How Permanent Is LASIK? “LASIK surgery is permanent, with a few exceptions,” ophthalmologist and Manhattan Eye director Yuna Rapoport, MD, tells WebMD Connect to Care. “There is a chance that the prescription and correction can regress, and the vision regresses slightly back to what it was before.
Why is vision blurry after LASIK?
Dry Eyes: Creating the LASIK flap will temporarily disrupt nerves that supply the cornea. These nerves usually regenerate in the first 3-6 months after LASIK. During this time, the eyes tend to be dry and this can cause vision to be blurred or to fluctuate.
How long should I wait to drive after LASIK surgery?
Each patient’s recovery from LASIK surgery is unique and the actual length of time required to wait before driving can be resumed will vary. With that said, many people are ready to drive as early as the day after surgery. Before patients are allowed to drive, they will need to get approval from their doctor.
How soon can I travel after LASIK?
It is fine to fly two days after Lasik if you had your 1-2 days post op visit. Altitude or pressure changes would not affect surgery result. But you might need to use lubricating eye drops more often caused by dry air in the plane.
Should you take time off of work for LASIK?
Initial laser eye surgery consultation. Your initial consultation can take up to 2 hours to allow us to accurately map and measure your eyes.
Can You Fly after you have LASIK?
The answer is that you actually could fly the very next day after having LASIK. The eye is not affected any differently by altitude pressurization in an airplane cabin after laser eye surgery than it is before the surgery. There is, however, one issue with flying after surgery: your eyes will be more prone to drying out during the plane ride.