The typical sensation for someone coming out of lasik vision surgery is that of grittiness. If you've ever had little dirt particles in your eyes, you'll know what this is like. Yes, it can be irritating, but it's not too terribly painful. As tempted as you might be, it's best not to further irritate your eyes by rubbing them. Rubbing can cause complications due to the lack stitches.

Most people report a dramatic improvement in less than a week after surgery. Because of this, you probably won't need to take off more than a few days from work. The scratchy and irritating feel should be gone by then. If, for some reason, you feel things aren't improving, call your doctor as soon as possible. Don't panic if, but don't take any unneeded risks either.

Even if your eyes are healing properly, you'll most likely be seeing your doctor before the first week is over. This is just a precautionary follow-up visit to make sure things are fine. Expect to have regular eye exams over the next few months as your doctor watches the healing process closely.

Eye make-up and skin creams are best kept away from your eyes for the first 2 weeks. Most doctors will advice you to take a few weeks off from the beach or pool as well. So, if you have a big swim meet or a weekend at the lake planned, schedule your lasik surgery for another time. Make sure your doctor talks to you about eye drops as well. They can really help.

During the 1st month after surgery you're going to want to keep all of your sports activity as mild as possible. That doesn't mean you have to give up working out, just don't engage in anything that might be considered a contact sport. At least for the first 4 weeks. You can typically begin non-contact activity after the first week.

Assuming you're taking proper precautions with your eyes, what can you expect in regard to your vision? It's not unusual for your vision to take 3-6 months to return to their relaxed normal station. You may also experience a glare at night which can become very distracting. Make sure you consult with your doctor before driving at night.

To make sure there are no problems while your eyes are healing, be aware of whats happening and phone your doctor at the first sign that things aren't getting better. There is a chance of infection with any surgery, so don't overlook the symptoms.