“How long does the flap take to heal after LASIK?”

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“How long does the flap take to heal after LASIK?”

I am a 33 year old male. I want to know how long does the flap take to heal after LASIK?

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**Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo** Ophthalmologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jeffrey Dello Russo Ophthalmologist New York, NY

Everyone heals differently, however the vast amount of people heal in a day or two.

**Dr. Conrad Giles** Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Conrad Giles Ophthalmologist Southfield, MI

3-4 days

**Frank X. Cao** Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan · Accepted Answer

Frank X. Cao Ophthalmologist Rochester Hills, Michigan

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik
Frank Cao

**Dr. Nader G. Gary** Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nader G. Gary Ophthalmologist Baltimore, MD

A long time

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Initially 5 hours. Firm healing takes a few weeks.