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

Will myopia surgery affect my work/school/travel plans?

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

Especially office workers

Monday to Friday, I have to "move bricks"

Myopia surgery can only be performed on weekends

So

Time to recover after myopia surgery

It’s very important to them.

About Myopia

Refractive experts reveal the secrets

Dr. Liu Hongting , Chief Physician, Master Supervisor, Visiting Scholar at Johns Hopkins University

Position : Deputy Director of the Refractive Medicine Department, Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University (Wuhan Aier Eye Hospital Main Hospital)

Academic position : Deputy Director of the Refractive Optics Group of Aier Eye Hospital Group in Hubei Province

：EVO ICL global certified surgeon, SMILE international certified surgeon, Alcon femtosecond laser precision carving certified surgeon. He has been engaged in refractive surgery for nearly 20 years and is good at all kinds of refractive surgery including corneal refractive surgery such as SMILE, personalized semi-femtosecond surgery, and intraocular lens implantation (ICL surgery). He presided over 2 provincial natural science funds and won the second and third prizes of the provincial science and technology progress and the second prize of the health appropriate technology promotion award. He has published more than 10 academic papers in SCI and core journals in international and national academic journals.

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 in 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.

Dr. Liu Hongting , deputy director of the refractive department of Wuhan University Aier Eye Hospital (Wuhan Aier Eye Hospital General Hospital), 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.