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.Discomfort and watering are possible; vision clears more gradually.

1 week

Most activities resumed as instructed; follow-up visit.More gradual recovery; activities resumed as instructed; follow-up visit.

1 month

Vision stabilises for many patients.

3 months

Stabilisation review with the surgeon.

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.