You may wonder how long it takes for the clear front surface of your eye to heal? This is only within 24-48 hours. There are some minimal restrictions in the first weeks following laser surgery. However, most patients are able to drive and resume normal activities the very next day!

It depends on the individual and whether there are other health problems needing attention. Most people leave the hospital the day after their initial implant - or a few hours after a replacement surgery. The wound should heal in a couple weeks. You can reduce the scarring by using an aloe and vitamin E solution after your wound is sealed. Besides inserting the ICD into your body they also had to run 1 or more leads (wires) from the device into your heart. See similar questions...

From entering our facility to departing after the procedure, patients can expect to spend between one to two hours at our eye care center in Austin. For LASIK eye surgery, time spent in the treatment room is approximately 15-30 minutes. Actual laser activity lasts only 2 minutes per eye! Our patients are usually on their way after a final check with the doctor. See similar questions...

Healing time is variable, but anything longer than 3-4 weeks may point to the possibility of a greater-than-average surgically-induced trauma. That said, the larynx is very resilient, so do not get discouraged. While some doctors encourage their patients to talk immediately after surgery, other physicians think that it is unwise for patients to try to talk too soon. See similar questions...

Most physicians agree that the treatment is generally effective. According to an article printed in the July-August '98 issue of the FDA Consumer Magazine, the treatment does seem to be permanent, although as people age and their eyes change, re-treatment may be necessary. It is also difficult to predict how your eyes will respond to the surgery, which means that you may still need corrective lenses for good vision, even after undergoing the procedure. See similar questions...

Depending on the extent of the problem, laser surgery for NPDR may take anywhere from a few minutes to one-half hour; for PDR it may take anywhere from fifteen minutes to one hour or more. See similar questions...

A tattoo's healing will vary from person to person depending on how well you normally heal and how well you care for your new tattoo. Generally you can expect a healing time of 7 - 14 days. See similar questions...

The actual LASIK eye surgery at our Sacramento area office requires about 1 to 2 minutes per eye, depending on the degree of correction needed. Usually, both eyes are treated in a single visit. You will typically notice an improvement in your vision within hours of the procedure. Most people can drive the day after eye surgery and return to work in between two and four days. Many patients therefore prefer to be treated on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday to minimize their time away from work. See similar questions...

The majority of patients achieve 20/20 vision just one to two days after laser eye surgery. Many can drive and return to work the day after LASIK. If you are interested in LASIK and you have further questions, don't hesitate to contact CLEARLY LASIK today. Laser eye surgery is improving people's lives every day! Visit with our eye surgeons to find out how your life can be improved with LASIK eye surgery. See similar questions...

In most cases, Custom LASIK offers patients a rapid recovery of vision with little or no discomfort. However, the visual results are NOT INSTANTANEOUS, particularly for patients with more than 5 diopters of myopia. In most cases recovery is only a matter of a few days but it may take up to three weeks, sometimes longer, for the shape of the cornea to stabilise following surgery for those with severe myopia. During this time, you may need to wear temporary glasses or contacts. See similar questions...

LASIK is a more advanced form of keratomelusis which was developed over 20 years ago. The advances in laser technology and microkeratomes has made the LASIK procedure precise and predictable. See similar questions...

Yes, the laser is in effect permanently engraving the shape of your glasses or contact lens into your cornea. Although most health plans do not cover Laser Eye Surgery, it is best to check with your carrier. However, many flexible benefit plans do pay for Laser Eye Surgery. See similar questions...

Laser eye surgery has been performed on more than a million people worldwide. Lasers used in the procedures are cold lasers, meaning that they cannot remove or damage tissue outside the treatment area. The Federal Drug Administration regulates all vision correction procedures and equipment. Dr. Mitchell uses FDA-approved devices and has performed over 5,000 LASIK surgeries. See similar questions...

With the advent of new refractive surgery technology, laser eye surgery has become infinitely more safe and effective. At Texan Eye Care in Austin, recovery from laser eye surgery is brief and the procedure is more comfortable than ever before. The laser eye surgery techniques used by our eye surgeons have also been refined over the years to minimize the risk of side effects. Laser eye surgery dates all the way back to the eighties. See similar questions...