I had lasik to correct nearsightedness 3 days ago. My doctor said that I would need reading glasses in a few years anyway. I have been unable to read since the surgery. I have some drugstore readers to get by for now. Should I rest my eyes as much as possible or should I use the readers to read as much as possible? Is there anything I should or shouldn't do to help the lasik surgery achieve the best possible results?

I have never heard that resting eyes after LASIK influences one's visual results. Therefore, you should discuss this with your surgeon and do what you feel is most comfortable

Best of luck

Bill Trattler, MD
Miami, FL

Hi B,
I am 36 years old, had LASIK 12/28/99. For a week or so after surgery, I had some problems reading my computer screen. I got some cheapo readers and wore them for a while, over time (a week or two) I found I did not need them any longer. I still use them when my eyes are tired, just because the magnification makes thing easier. I can still read the screen without them.

Give your eyes some time to heal, LASIK is an easy procedure, but it IS still surgery, 3 days is not very much time.

Take care,
Denise