When can I return to work after LASIK?
Many people return within a day or two, and screen-heavy work is the main reason to take longer, since early dryness can make prolonged reading uncomfortable.
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- Vision correction
- Topic
- LASIK
- Kind of question
- When…
- Procedures
- LASIK
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
In more detail
If your work involves dusty environments, heavy physical activity or driving, the clinic may advise longer. Ask specifically about your own job rather than relying on a general figure.
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