{"id":949,"date":"2016-10-27T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T18:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vimichigan.com\/blog\/?p=949"},"modified":"2024-04-23T19:31:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T19:31:14","slug":"lasik-eye-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vimichigan.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

What To Expect After LASIK Eye Surgery<\/h2>\n

Medically known as Laser in Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK eye surgery (also known as laser vision correction)<\/a> is a laser procedure in which your eye doctor modifies the shape of the cornea and treats refractive errors. In layman\u2019s terms, LASIK eye surgery is a common way for eye doctors to improve vision and reduce, or, in some cases, completely eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses.<\/p>\n

Although laser eye surgery has been wildly successful for the majority of the more than 20 million patients who have received the treatment, it\u2019s always a good idea to talk to your ophthalmologist about what you can expect after surgery.<\/p>\n

Immediately After LASIK Surgery<\/h3>\n

While there is about a 90-day adjustment period until your eyes fully adapt to the LASIK surgery, you will see more clearly almost immediately. LASIK surgery can be performed within 10 to 15 minutes per eye. As soon as the surgery is over:<\/p>\n