I usually advise my patients to stay off visually demanding tasks (i.e. computer work, reading etc) right after the procedure (first 12 hours) and to get some good rest.
While most patients are able to recover about 75% of their vision the next day after LASIK, I would usually recommend to take things easy for the first 3 days and return to work on the 3rd or 4th day after surgery.
While engaging in prolong tasks that are visually demanding does not affect the LASIK results directly, such tasks do cause dryness of the eyes and this may slow down the rate of recovery. That is why I advise my LASIK patients to use the lubricating eyedrops provided generously as they not only aid with comfort but can also help to speed up healing.
