Laser Eye Surgery At Visualase

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Which Laser Eye Correction?

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17th Jan 2012

I am an Air Hostess flying from Manchester Airport. How long would I have to be off work before I can start flying again?

12th Jan 2012

How long after laser eye surgery do your eyes stayed bloodshot?

9th Jan 2012

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Which Laser Eye Correction?

This table allows a direct comparison of LASEK, Epi-LASIK and LASIK. Please note that there is variation between individuals and you should always discuss these aspects of your treatment with your doctor.

	LASEK	EPI-LASIK	LASIK
Return to useful vision	4-7 days	3-4 days	1-2 days
Post-op. discomfort	2-3 days	1-2 days	1-8 hours, if any
Time off work	3-4 days	3-4 days	1-2 days
Myopia (short-sightedness)	Up to –10.00D	Up to –10.00D	Up to -10.00D
Hyperopia (long-sightedness)	Up to +4.00D	Up to +4.00D	Up to +4.00D
Anaesthetic	Eye drops	Eye drops	Eye drops
Treatment time	10 minutes per eye	10 minutes per eye	10 minutes per eye
Both eyes treated together?	Maybe	Maybe	Yes
Steroid eye drops	Up to 6 weeks	Up to 6 weeks	1 week