Most people that have surgery are able to resume normal activities with minor limitations in 24 to 48 hours. Some limitations include no swimming or eye makeup for one week. The LASIK patient is encouraged to rest the day of surgery. No. Anesthetic eye drops are used during surgery, so that the procedure is completely painless. Patients often do feel a moderate amount of pressure sensation during surgery, but pain is not a normal part of the procedure.

LASIK patients are usually able to use their new vision immediately, but Dr. Khanna recommends you take a long nap following surgery to let your eyes rest. Some people choose to relax the next day, but many are back to work the next day! See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

With today’s very refined micro hair transplantation procedure the incisions are very small and less invasive than past procedures. This results in more rapid healing. Most patients feel fine within a day or two following surgery, although some numbness and mild soreness can be expected for several days following surgery. See similar questions...

Patient is usually recovered on the next day after operation. Sometimes, it is not common, patients feel chest pain, tight or back sore more than one week. Resuming normal activity as soon as possible can speed recovery. See similar questions...

Abdominal Hysterectomy: a three to five day hospital stay with approximately six weeks recovery at home. Vaginal Hysterectomy: a three to five day hospital stay with approximately four weeks recovery at home. Laser Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy: a one to two day hospital stay with one to two weeks recovery at home. See similar questions...

No. Normal activities may be resumed after treatment. The treated area should not be exposed to sunlight until the skin color has returned to normal in several days. See similar questions...

Following LASIK eye surgery at our Michigan facility, patients can generally plan to return to work and other activities within a couple of days. Patients are usually able to safely drive on their own the day after their surgery. We recommend that patients not engage in activities such as yard work, which would potentially bring contaminants into contact with their eyes, for one week following surgery. See similar questions...

Recovery time will depend on the procedure performed. This will be discussed with you during your consultation, as well as when you are seen following your surgery for dressing and wound care. See similar questions...

Recovery time after arthroscopy depends on findings and the procedures done. To speed up recovery and prevent further knee joint function, a specific activity and rehabilitation program may be recommended. Some patients go back to work or school or continue daily activities within a few days. Athletes and others who are in good physical condition often return to athletic activities within a few weeks, although occasionally, it takes a number of weeks to fully recover. See similar questions...

For many people, LASIK surgery means freedom from glasses and/or contact lenses. Custom LASIK improves both visual acuity and the quality of your vision. If you have extremely poor vision, which cannot be adequately resolved by corrective lenses, LASIK may help by improving the curvature of your corneas. See similar questions...