How much time off work should I plan for treatment abroad?
Plan around the appointment sequence rather than around the procedure. The assessment, the treatment and the first check are the fixed points, and the recovery period is the flexible one.
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- International
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- How long to stay
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- How much…
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- 22 September 2026
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Screen-based work can usually resume quickly, while physical work and driving may take longer depending on the procedure and how your eye heals.
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