Once your procedure is complete you will be escorted to the post-op area where you will remain for twenty minutes with you eyes closed. After you have completed this amount of time, your eyes will be viewed under high magnification. If the flap or PRK area are stable, and have begun healing correctly, then you will be cleared to go home immediately to rest. Additional drops will be placed in your eyes and medication will be given to you to use over the next few days.

If you have PRK, a bandage contact lens will typically be placed in your eye. It is a very thin, clear lens which along with the eye drops used dramatically reduces any discomfort you may feel following the procedure. Even if you have never used contact lenses before, do not be concerned, as the surgical staff will insert the lens. On your first post-operative appointment, Dr. Anderson will view the healing of your corneas. The corneas will completely heal in 72 hours, but Dr. Anderson will determine when it is safe to remove the lens for you.

If you have LASIK, you will not receive a contact lens, but rather an eye shield that will be provided to use over your eye prior to bed. You should use the shield nightly for the first 4 days to protect your eye while you are sleeping or as directed by your doctor.