When can I resume office work after LASIK?

For standard office work (computer, reading, meetings), most patients can return within 2–3 days of LASIK. Vision may be slightly fluctuating initially but improves rapidly over the first week.

Key Facts

• Office work permitted from Day 2–3 in most cases
• Vision fluctuation in week 1 is normal and not a reason to delay work
• Air-conditioned offices increase dry eye — use drops more frequently
• Video calls and presentations are fine after Day 3
• Avoid staying late or working overtime in the first week

Guidelines & Tips

• Use your prescribed lubricating drops every 2 hours at the office
• Position your monitor at eye level or slightly below
• Increase browser and document text size (Ctrl + in browser)
• Take a 5-minute walk every hour to rest your eyes from the screen
• Inform colleagues you may be light-sensitive for the first few days
• Keep your follow-up appointments with your surgeon