Do I need a follow-up exam after a LASIK eye surgery?
ANSWER
A specific follow-up exam after the surgery varies from one surgeon to another. You will revisit the doctor for an evaluation 24 to 48 hours after LASIK eye surgery, as well as at regular intervals within the first six months.
Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky on April 16, 2020
SOURCE:
The Food and Drug Administration.
SOURCE:
The Food and Drug Administration.
From: LASIK Eye Surgery
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