How long does it take to recover from laser eye surgery for myopia?
Apr 24, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
Both full femtosecond laser surgery and half femtosecond laser surgery are minimally invasive procedures with relatively small trauma and shorter recovery periods, which may take about one month. Specifically, the recovery time for full femtosecond surgery is approximately one week, after which normal work and daily activities can be resumed; for half femtosecond surgery, the recovery period is around two weeks, although care should be taken to avoid getting water in the eyes during the first week.
Laser eye surgery for myopia precisely reshapes the cornea using a laser to improve the eye's ability to focus light, thereby reducing or eliminating myopia. The general reference price for laser eye surgery for myopia ranges from 6,000 to 30,000 yuan per session, and noticeable improvement can usually be seen within 1-2 months. Recovery from laser eye surgery typically takes 1-2 months, although the exact time may vary. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended.
The typical recovery period for laser eye surgery for myopia is generally 1-2 months. The exact duration may be influenced by various factors including the surgical method, individual physical condition, and the degree of myopia. Excimer laser surgery involves corneal ablation and has relatively greater surgical trauma, so the recovery period may take about 2 months.
Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK belong to minimally invasive procedures, which have less trauma and shorter recovery times, usually around 1 month. Specifically, SMILE patients may recover in about a week and can resume normal work and daily activities immediately after surgery; LASIK patients usually recover in about two weeks, but should avoid getting water in their eyes for the first week.
Most patients experience significant visual improvement as early as the day after surgery, but full recovery may take several weeks to months. During this period, patients may experience mild visual fluctuations, dry eyes, or light sensitivity, which are all normal parts of the recovery process.
