Tips: How long does it take to restore vision after myopia surgery?

Will myopia surgery affect

Work/school/travel plans?

This is a problem that many myopic patients are very worried about.

Especially office workers

Work from Monday to Friday

Myopia surgery can only be performed on weekends

How long does it take to recover after myopia surgery?

It’s very important to them.

How long does myopia surgery take?

When it comes to surgery, many people's first reaction is that they need to lie on the operating table for at least several hours, and then lie in bed for many days to recuperate before being discharged from the hospital.

However, myopia surgery is different. Laser myopia surgery takes a very short time, only a few minutes to more than ten minutes, to complete the surgery, and you can go home after the surgery.

How long after myopia surgery can I use my eyes?

You can open your eyes right after the operation, but a small number of patients may experience slight discomfort such as tearing and foreign body sensation within a few hours after the operation. Usually, you can basically lead a normal life 1-2 days after the operation. After a follow-up eye examination on the second day after the operation, if there is no abnormality, you can wash your hair and face, watch TV, read, use a computer, use a mobile phone, etc., without affecting your normal schooling or work. However, avoid dirty water, shower gel, shampoo, etc. from getting into your eyes, do not put on eye makeup, do not do strenuous exercise within three months, do not swim within six months, and do not dive within one year.

How long does it take for vision to recover after myopia surgery?

Normally, the vision will reach or approach normal on the second day after the operation. Of course, in addition to the data measured by the eye chart, the quality of vision also includes night vision, clarity of vision and other indicators, which take time to recover. Therefore, if there is a slight fluctuation in vision or night glare for a period of time after the operation, it is normal and will disappear over time. Generally speaking, vision will be relatively stable for 3-6 months. Of course, this process will not affect our normal work and life.

For office workers, who need to face the computer every day at work, scientific eye protection is very important, whether or not they have undergone surgery. It is recommended that you take regular breaks after surgery when using your eyes, either closing your eyes to rest or looking into the distance.

How long will the effects of myopia surgery last?

Myopia surgery only removes the current degree of myopia, which is equivalent to giving myopic patients a chance to start over. Therefore, after the operation, it is necessary to cultivate healthy eye habits and not overuse the eyes.

Zhang Qingsong, a member of the Refractive Subcommittee of the Ophthalmology Committee of the China Association of Non-public Medical Institutions and director of the Refractive Department of the Aier Eye Hospital affiliated to Wuhan University, emphasized: Within one month after surgery, use a computer or mobile phone for 20 to 30 minutes, take a 10 to 15 minute break, and look into the distance or close your eyes to rest. After one month, the time of using the eyes can be appropriately extended, and take a 10-minute break for every 1 hour of computer use.

Only by maintaining good eye habits and properly maintaining and checking vision can good vision be maintained stably for a long time.