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Refractive Surgery Unity

Refractive corneal surgery to help improve your vision. This surgery uses a laser to reshape your cornea. It corrects mild-to-moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You will be less dependent on glasses or contact lenses after the surgery. Sometimes, you will no longer need glasses.

Your surgery most likely took less than 30 minutes. You may have had surgery in both eyes.

You will need to take care of your eyes:

  • DO NOT rub or squeeze your eyes. Rubbing and squeezing could dislodge the flap, especially during the day of your surgery. If this happens, you will need another surgery to repair it. Starting the day after surgery, it should be OK to use artificial tears. Check with your provider.
  • DO NOT wear contact lenses on the eye that had surgery, even if you have blurry vision.
  • DO NOT use any makeup, creams, or lotions around your eye for the first 2 weeks.
  • Always protect your eyes from being hit or bumped.
  • Always wear sunglasses when you are in the sun.