I just had LASIK a few weeks ago and the experience was great. I was told I could go back to work the next day. After surgery (4pm), I was asked to keep my eyes closed as much as possible for the rest of the night. At my 9am appointment the next morning, they already tested me as having 20/15 vision. I didn't experience any discomfort looking at my screen (for probably about 7-8 total hours over the day).
As far as I understand, PRK has little bit longer recovery, maybe 3-5 days, as it's a slightly different procedure (carving your cornea directly instead of cutting a flap, doing the work and putting it back). I'm not a doctor so I can't speak to exactly what's recommended with both or what to expect but my LASIK experience was great and I was told I could go back to work the next day.
As far as I understand, PRK has little bit longer recovery, maybe 3-5 days, as it's a slightly different procedure (carving your cornea directly instead of cutting a flap, doing the work and putting it back). I'm not a doctor so I can't speak to exactly what's recommended with both or what to expect but my LASIK experience was great and I was told I could go back to work the next day.
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