Is summer a good time for laser vision correction?

Eyes after laser vision correction take about two months to fully recover. As with all other surgical interventions, traditional and laser, it is advisable to make appointments for treatments rather before the summer season begins.

This recommendation is motivated by two issues. First, all wounds heal faster at lower temperatures. Second, many treatments require us to slow down our pace of life for a while as part of our recovery.

In the summer, when the day is long and we habitually plan vacations, it is difficult to force ourselves to adhere to the strict requirements of recovery, which can result in a higher number of post-surgical complications.

Strong motivation to follow post-surgical recommendations

It can be said that laser vision correction is safe at any time of the year, provided we have a strong motivation to follow post-surgical recommendations and not take any risks. The correction of vision defects is usually most important for active people, for whom summer is a time of increased physical activity.

Meanwhile, after ophthalmic laser treatment, you will have to refrain from swimming, diving, sunbathing and long strenuous mountain hikes. The pool and sauna are also out. Eyes must be constantly protected from wind and sun. Hot and dry air and intense sunlight do not have a good effect on eye healing, so it would be advisable to choose a pear tree vacation rather than a vacation in the tropics.

All of these recommendations can, of course, be implemented even in exotic countries, but then we will not benefit much from the vacation activities.

Therefore, if you plan to laser vision correction, because our goal is unlimited physical activity in the summer, you need to plan ahead. The optimal time of year is autumn, winter and early spring. This is when precipitation is more frequent, and the air is cleared of floating pollen and pollutants, from which it is absolutely necessary to protect the eyes after surgery.

But there are also cases when we dedicate our summer vacation to laser vision correction, giving ourselves time to recover at a time when we are not subjected to additional stress, and everyday duties can be ceded to other family members, such as children on vacation.

If you plan everything carefully, any time of year is good for laser vision correction. The main thing is motivation and following post-surgical recommendations.