In the vast majority of cases, patients are able to return to work within the first week of surgery.
A drop in contrast, halos or stretching of the lights can be perceived in the evening for about 4 weeks.
During your post-operative visits, the ophthalmologist will measure your new vision and, if necessary, provide you with a document to request a review to remove the "Wearing glasses while driving" condition from your driver's license. It's best to wait until your vision has stabilized before applying for a review (about 1 month after surgery).
