Whether you're a parent, a young professional, an athlete in training, always on the road working, or all the above, you may not think you have time for laser eye surgery. The good news is that you can have laser eye surgery and quickly return to driving for your carpool, hopping on a plane for that business trip, getting that workout in, or reporting to work as necessary as early as the very next day.
Concerning your laser eye surgery, you will need to dedicate time for the following three components:
Believe it or not, your consultation will take the most time. It is also the most important from Dr. Nunnery’s and the patient’s perspectives. The complimentary laser eye surgery consultation with Dr. Nunnery at Providence Eye will take about two and a half hours. Why does it take that long? It is the process of evaluating your vision and the health of your eyes, plus analyzing the structural integrity of your cornea to see if it can be reshaped to give you the best vision possible after your laser eye surgery. All safety measures are considered, and no stone is left unturned during this process. Dr. Nunnery wants to ensure you are an ideal candidate for the procedure and that you will have a long-lasting, optimal outcome.
The day of your laser eye surgery is exciting, and the procedure is much shorter than your consultation. So, how long does laser eye surgery take? The estimated time you need to schedule for your laser eye surgery is only one hour and 30 minutes. Your time in the laser suite is only about 10 minutes! Yes, in 10 minutes, Dr. Nunnery can correct your vision. An optimal outcome is the result of all the homework he did during the consultation, his experience, skill, and his FDA-approved state-of-the-art technology. Your surgery is tailored specifically to you, as your corneas are as unique as your fingerprints.
Your recovery starts as soon as you leave Providence Eye. Dr. Nunnery asks that you go home and take a long nap, about four hours. This will get you through the typically mild burning and itching that can follow your surgery. When you wake up, you will feel better and already see an improvement in your vision. You’ll want to plan on a low-key night immediately after your laser eye surgery. The following morning, you will have your first post-op appointment with Dr. Nunnery, which should only take 15 minutes. Once Dr. Nunnery checks your vision and confirms that your corneas are healing properly, he will clear you to drive and return to most of your normal daily activities.
Your Providence Eye consultation is good for one year! But if you desire and plan appropriately, you can have your consultation and your surgery all in one week. If you are the researching type who likes to take a night (or a few weeks or months) to sleep on it, we have good news — Providence Eye & Laser Specialists will not pressure you into getting laser eye surgery. We recognize that this is a personal decision, and we are available to answer all your questions so that you can make the right decision for you.
Stop asking, “How long does LASIK take?” and schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Nunnery and start to see more and live better.
