Reader Question: How often do I need to have eye exams after getting LASIK to make sure my vision stays sharp and healthy?
That’s a good question! Regular eye exams are important for keeping your eyes healthy and maintaining vision. Even after LASIK, you should still get eye exams.
Here’s a table I drew up showing how often you should go after getting LASIK:
| Time after LASIK | Follow-up appointments |
| After surgery | You’ll have several appointments within the first few weeks and months after LASIK. These appointments are important for monitoring healing and catching problems early. |
| 6 months to a year | After your vision is stable, visit your doctor again around the 6th month to a year. This is to see if everything is good and address dryness and other minor issues. |
| After the first year | After the procedure, you should get an eye exam once every year. This helps prevent or detect eye problems like cataracts, glaucoma, and other age-related changes. |
Aside from getting regular eye exams, you should see your doctor if you experience:
- Blurry vision
- Eye pain
- Floaters
It’s important to get early intervention for eye health, even after LASIK.
