Laser Eye Surgery certainly has a profound effect on your eyesight, and it can make your life a lot more enjoyable by allowing you to see clearly things that you were only slightly aware of before. Nonetheless, it is important to be conscious of the fact that any surgery requires a recuperation period – and that this period can be made shorter and more manageable if you are diligent in your preparation for the surgery. The more you work on getting your preparation right, the more you will be able to do in the aftermath.

Before you have the surgery, it is important to ensure the area is clean and clear. This stops the risk of infection and is best achieved by washing the eyes thoroughly the night before, and stopping wearing make-up, lotions and perfumes or aftershave in the days leading up to surgery. It may be a wrench to stop this, but your eyes will look a heck of a lot better if they are uninfected.

An equally important part of your preparation is to look at your schedule for the immediate and close aftermath of the surgery. Immediately after the surgery, you will need to get home (and you won’t be driving anywhere for a few days). Therefore you will need to arrange a ride or a taxi, and it is advisable to have someone come along with you. In the days following the surgery, you should also make sure that you do not have to go to work. Again, you’ll scarcely be capable, and it helps recovery if you can keep your activity to a minimum.

Finally, consider what you will wear to your appointment. This is important for two reasons. Firstly, it is essential to make sure that your head is free of bulky adornments – you will be laying it flat on a table and you really want to be comfortable when doing so. Secondly, when you get home you will want to relax – so wearing something casual will mean you don’t have to go through the rigmarole of changing while visually impaired. Having someone around for the rest of the day might well be a sound choice, as there will be points where the lack of vision is disturbing to you.