Dr Moïse Tourabaly · After surgery

After surgery: the main stages of recovery

Surgery day

Short procedure, home the same day, rest.

24 to 48 h

Discomfort and watering are possible; vision clears fairly quickly. Follow-up visit the next day (day 1).Discomfort and watering are possible; vision clears more gradually.

1 week

Most activities resumed as instructed.Follow-up visit and removal of the bandage contact lens on day 3 or 4; more gradual recovery; activities resumed as instructed.

1 month

Follow-up visit at one month. Vision stabilises for many patients.

3 months

No routine follow-up visit at this stage.

Indicative timings, which vary from patient to patient and with the technique. Follow the surgeon’s instructions.

Illustrative diagram. It is not a promise of timing; recovery is discussed case by case.