When can I return to work after Laser Eye Surgery?
This entirely depends on the type of laser eye surgery you have and the type of work that you do. After the surgery it is really important to let your eye heal properly, as if you return to work or sports too soon you can risk damaging your eye.
The most common type of laser eye surgery is called LASIK. This operation involves cutting a flap in the front of your cornea before it can be reshaped to correct your vision. Recovery from this operation takes longer than some others, as there is the risk that this flap can become dislodged. This is more likely to happen if you have a physical job e.g. armed forces or police than if you work in an office. The LASIK procedure is not available in certain occupations for exactly this reason. Recovery can take up to 3 weeks, so you are advised to take around 2 to 3 days off work following your operation.
With other less invasive laser eye surgery procedures such as Epi-LASIK or LASEK, the recovery time will be a bit less, often only requiring you to take half a day to 1 day off. These less invasive procedures are often better suited if you have a physical job, as there is a less risk of a flap becoming dislodged.
Read about the Recovery after Laser Eye Surgery.
- Epi-LASIK- Laser Eye Surgery
- Intra-LASIK, Intralase or Bladeless LASIK
- Difference between different types of Laser Eye Surgery
- Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
- Benefits of Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
- Wavelight Technology Laser Eye Surgery
- Zyoptix Laser Eye Surgery
- Intra-Corneal Rings (Intacs)
- Laser Thermal Keratoplasty (LTK)
- Astigmatic Keratectomy (AK)
- Radial Keratotomy (RK)
- Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
- Clear Lens Extraction or Refractive Lens Exchange (CLE/RLE)
- Cross Linking
- Laser Blended Vision
- Where to have Laser Eye Surgery
- Book an Appointment for Laser Eye Surgery
- How much does Laser Eye Surgery Cost?
- Is Laser Eye Surgery Cheaper Abroad?
- Types of Lasers & Eye Tracking Software
- Books about Laser Eye Surgery
- How the Eye Works
- Laser Eye Surgery A-Z
- Laser Eye Surgery Questions
LASER EYE SURGERY
- Find Laser Eye Surgery Clinics
- Laser Eye Surgery Guide
- Initial Eye Exam for Laser Eye Surgery
- Getting ready for Laser Eye Surgery
- On the day of Laser Eye Surgery
- What happens after Laser Eye Surgery?
- Recovery after Laser Eye Surgery
- Enhancement Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
- Long-term Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- Risks involved in Laser Eye Surgery
- Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK specific Complications & Risks
- Unsuitability for Laser Eye Surgery
- Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia (short sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Hyperopia (long sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Astigmatism
- Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
- Types of Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK - Laser Eye Surgery
- LASEK - Laser Eye Surgery
- PRK - Laser Eye Surgery
- Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery
