LASIK recovery is usually rapid, with many people noticing a clear improvement in vision within hours to days. Some visual fluctuations and dryness are common in the early period.
Typical timeline
Most patients are comfortable resuming desk work and light activities within a couple of days, while driving and sports are reintroduced according to professional advice. Vision often continues to refine over several weeks as the tear film stabilises and any transient inflammation settles.
- Protective shields are usually worn at night for the first few days
- Prescribed eye drops help control inflammation and reduce infection risk
- Dryness, glare or halos are often temporary and improve over time
- Follow-up visits check healing, refraction and eye pressure
