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You'll lie down in a reclining chair.  Our surgeon will place anesthetic drops in your eye, position you head under the laser and place an eyelid speculum (retainer) in your eye to hold the lids open.

Our surgeon creates a thin protective flap in the top of the cornea, folds it back out of the way, uses the laser to remove some corneal tissue, then puts the protective flap back in place.
The pre-calculated amount of corneal tissue removed by the laser is microscopic - less than the thickness of a human hair.
10.  What happens afterward?

Our surgeon will place drops or ointment in your eye.  You may relax for a little while, then go home and rest.  You'll probably notice clearer vision immediately, and it may improve even more as the week go by.

11.  When may I resume driving?

You may begin driving as soon as you see well enough, excluding the day you had LASIK performed.

12.  Can I go back to work right away?

Some people return to work the next day, but we usually recommend two days of rest instead.

13.  When may I go back to wearing makeup?

You may start wearing makeup again in two to three days.  However, throw out your old makeup and by new to decrease your risk of infection.

14.  Are there any side effects?

Some people experience dry eye, which usually is alleviated with drops and disappears over time.  Others may experience starbursts or halos around lights, especially at night.  Usually this effect lessens or disappears over time.

15.  How many checkups will I need after LASIK?

You will return the next day for your first post-op visit, then at one week, one month, 3 months, and at 6 months.  Our doctor will let you know if more visits are necessary after that.

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