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How many days of rest do you need after laser eye surgery?

I will have LASIK eye surgery. How many days of rest do you need after laser eye surgery?

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You should be fine the next day, but I would exercise caution, and not d o any lifting for about a week. Your surgeon should really have gone over this with you.
Overwhelmingly LASIK patients are back to work the very next day, back to driving, watching TV, using a computer and smartphone. With LASIK technology advancements, recovery is very fast, and patients are functional the next day. Exercise and severe physical exertion should be delayed 5 days, make up too.
Thanks for the question.
I think that would best be answered by your surgeon.
Every case is a bit different.