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Can I drive immediately after having LASIK?

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Patients may experience some mild discomfort or blurred vision for a few hours after surgery. Most patients also receive a sedative prior to surgery. Therefore, you must have a friend or relative drive you home after the procedure. Most patients feel comfortable to drive the following day.
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Can I drive immediately after having LASIK with IntraLase?

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Patients may experience some discomfort and/or blurred vision for a few hours after LASIK with IntraLase is performed. Therefore, you are not able to drive home after the procedure, and should plan not to drive for at least 10 - 12 hours. Patients are given a topical anesthetic eye drop to numb the eye, so they experience no pain. When the physician applies the vacuum ring, the patient experiences a sensation of pressure just before his or her vision fades for a few seconds.
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Can I drive immediately after having LASIK surgery ?

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Answer Patients may experience some discomfort and/or blurred vision for a few hours after surgery. After surgery, the eye is covered with a plastic eyeshield, which is held in place by adhesive tape. Although the eye-shield is perforated and the patient can see through the holes, peripheral vision is very limited and driving should be avoided. Once the eyeshields are removed the next day, the patient can resume driving as normal.
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Can I drive immediately after having LASIK vision correction?

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Patients may experience some discomfort and/or blurred vision for a few hours after laser eye surgery. In addition, most patients receive a sedative prior to vision correction surgery. Therefore, you cannot drive home after undergoing the LASIK procedure and you should plan not to drive for at least twenty-four hours. Learn more about our recommended activity schedule after surgery.
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Can I drive after having LASIK?

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Your vision will be slightly blurry after refractive surgery. You should make arrangements to have a friend or relative take you home from our office. Avoid driving for the first 24 hours following surgery.
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When can I drive after LASIK?

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Dr Davis will let you know if you are okay to drive. This often occurs the day following your LASIK procedure.
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How long should I allow for recovery after having LASIK surgery?

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LASIK surgery is known for having a particularly quick recovery, partly because the flap acts as a natural bandage for the cornea. Patients can usually return to work in a day or two, although it is best to take a few days off and take it easy to allow proper healing. One should wait a week or two before recommencing strenuous activities, and at least a month or more before contact sports.
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Why can't I enter the drive-in immediately?

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We often run Single Feature Family sessions and we need to exit these patrons before letting in our double feature sessions, for safety reasons.
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We often have Family Earlybird sessions in progress and we need to exit these patrons before letting in our double feature or late show sessions.
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When can I drive after the LASIK treatment?

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You should not drive the day of the treatment. After that, you may drive when you feel confident that your visual acuity and eye comfort allow you to drive safely. Almost all of our patients are able to drive the next day. They achieve a vision equal or better than driving license requirements. Return to top
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How soon after LASIK can I drive?

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Most patients see well enough to drive the day after LASIK. Visual recovery is usually rapid, but vision sufficient for safe driving can take a variable amount of time to develop.
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Many people are able to drive in as little as 24 hours after the procedure. You should start driving only once you feel confident your visual acuity and eye comfort allow you to drive safely.
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Lasik stands for Laser Assisted Stromal In-situ Keratomileusis. This technique is similar to PRK, in that the laser is used to change the shape of the cornea, but in this case the laser energy is applied to the inner layers of the cornea rather than to the outer layers. This is Dr. Denman's preferred technique.
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With the LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) procedure, a thin layer of the cornea is lifted to create a "flap" that stays connected on one side. Next, the Excimer laser sculpts the cornea with a cool, ultraviolet light. Finally, the "flap" is returned to its original position for a quick, natural recovery.
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If you are at least 18 years of age, in good general health and your eyes are clear of degenerative diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts you are probably a good candidate. If you are pregnant,or a breastfeeding mother, it might be a better idea to postpone treatment until later, and there are a few medical conditions that might prevent LASIK from being a good choice. If you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism Laser Vision Correction can probably help you.
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LASIK is a safe and effective surgical procedure designed to reduce a person’s need for glasses or contact lenses. Called Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, LASIK permanently changes the shape of the cornea (clear covering of the eye) with an excimer laser. LASIK is a quick, usually painless, procedure.
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Are people satisfied after having LASIK surgery?

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All Dr. Grandon can say is a resounding YES. While everyone may not be perfectly happy, the vast majority is extremely happy.
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How long will I be out of work after having LASIK ?

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Answer It depends on your occupation. Certain jobs that require intense clarity of vision (accounting, dentistry, and surgery, for example) may be difficult to perform for one or two days. Most patients can return to work the next day, assuming their vision is adequate for their job. However, some people may feel fatigued for a day or so following surgery, especially during prolonged near work.
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Akron LASIK at Eye Centers of Ohio
It depends on your occupation. Certain jobs that require intense clarity of vision may be difficult to perform for one or two days. Most patients can return to work the next day, assuming their vision is adequate for their job. There is no pain throughout the procedure because medication is administered to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. You'll be awake throughout the surgery. After laser eye surgery, most patients experience little or no discomfort.
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What are the basic criteria for having LASIK?

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You must be over 18 years of age, have a stable spectacle prescription for over one year, have healthy eyes, and be of good health in general. Certain systemic conditions and medications may prohibit you from this procedure. You cannot have LASIK if you are pregnant or nursing. We will carefully review these issues on a case by case basis at the time of your exam.
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Can I drive and/or take a flight immediately following my session?

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Yes. Some people who are highly receptive may however choose to have someone accompany them to drive them away from the session due to the shifts in consciousness that can occur immediately after the session. It is usually recommended that people receiving healing not need to fly immediately after a healing session, but to wait at least twelve hours due to the movement and accompanying stresses involved with airline transportation.
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It depends upon your occupation. Certain jobs that require intense clarity of vision may be difficult to perform for one to two days. Most patients can return to work the next day or two.
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It depends on your occupation. Certain jobs that require intense clarity of vision (dentistry and surgery, for example) may be difficult to perform for one or two days. Most patients can return to work the next day, assuming their vision is adequate for their job. However, some people may feel fatigued for a day or so following surgery. Learn more about our recommended activity schedule after surgery.
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Is there anything I need to do before having LASIK?

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In the weeks before you have LASIK surgery, we require that you refrain from wearing contact lenses. This is because contacts can actually change the shape of your cornea. It is important for the cornea to be in its natural shape prior to surgery so that we can measure its curvature and make the proper corrections during the procedure. If you wear soft contacts, stop wearing them one week prior to consultation.
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When can I return to work after having LASIK?

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Most people can return to work the day after the procedure. If your job requires intense visual clarity, you may need to wait two or three days before returning to work. If you are experiencing fatigue, we recommend taking a day off after surgery.
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