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title: Spring Forward to Clearly Better Vision
description: Here are a few questions to ask yourself to decide if this spring is the right time to give yourself the gift of clearly better vision - LASIK Surgery
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# [Spring Forward to Clearly Better Vision](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/blog/spring-forward-to-clearly-better-vision)

 Written by [The Rochester Eye & Laser Team](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/blog/author/the-rochester-eye-laser-team) | May 24, 2018 2:33:09 PM

Now that spring in Upstate NY has finally arrived, you may be thinking about having LASIK surgery. As the seasons change, is it time to take the leap? Here are a few questions to ask yourself to decide if this spring is the right time to give yourself the gift of clearly better vision.

## Do I meet the criteria?

Take our online [LASIK Assessment](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/online-lasik-assessment) to see if you are a good candidate for LASIK.

- The best results are seen in patients who are at least 21 years old.
- Your prescription should be stable for a minimum of a year.
- You need to be in good health. Being able to heal well is important for a good result. Your eye doctor will also ask about your history and your family history of eye disease.
- If you’re pregnant or nursing, you will need to wait, because of the steroid drops you are on after the surgery. [Dr. Lindahl ](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/rochester-new-york/ophthalmologist-ken-lindahl)says that it’s a myth that vision changes during or after pregnancy.
- Your doctor will examine your eyes for things such as pupil size and cornea thickness to find out if you’re a good candidate for LASIK.

## Can I follow the recovery instructions?

At [Rochester Eye and Laser Center](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/lasik-eye-surgery) we recommend you not drive immediately after having LASIK surgery. Healing is rapid, and most patients return to work the next day. You should feel little to no pain and perhaps a slight sensation of pressure. You should be able to see better 1 – 2 hours after the treatment, but you’ll notice a dramatic difference when you wake the next day. Dr. Lindahl will advise you if you need to avoid contact sports and swimming for 2 – 3 weeks.

But despite the fact that you will probably have an easy, uncomplicated recovery, there are a few things to be careful about.

- You’ll have to take a break from certain sports, such as swimming. Your surgeon will let you know what to avoid and for how long.
- No eye makeup for a week.
- You can return to work, but avoid dusty, windy conditions or strenuous activity.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
- It’s important to go to follow up appointments to be sure you’re healing well and to address any issues you may have, such as [dry eyes.](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/dry-eyes)

## Am I ready?

You’re the only one who can be sure if you’re ready to take the step of LASIK surgery. Here are a few things to consider.

- If you’re concerned about what LASIK surgery will be like, write down a list of questions for your surgeon, or take a look at these [answers to some common questions.](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/lasik-faq)
- Come up with a plan for how you will pay for the surgery. Here are our [special financing](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/finance-plans) plans with more information to help you pay for LASIK.
- Ask yourself what life will be like with no glasses or contacts.

If you’re ready for a new outlook on life this spring, please [contact us](https://www.rochestereyecenter.com/qualify-for-free-lasik-exam) at Rochester Eye and Laser Center for a free consultation.

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