[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/how-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/how-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take\/","headline":"How long does laser eye surgery take?","name":"How long does laser eye surgery take?","description":"Think laser eye surgery takes hours? Think again. Our latest blog breaks down the real timing\u2014before, during, and after your procedure.","datePublished":"2025-04-29","dateModified":"2025-04-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/#Person","name":"My Eye Clinic","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/author\/myeyeclinic\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8387103c2072d667018bc0a76890e72a3a28b15f0cb4d824dadcb29a5e8e13d3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Eye Clinic Gosforth","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Retina-Sticky-Header-Logo-v2-166x120-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","width":167,"height":122}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/How-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take-Rob-Boyce-My-Eye-Clinic-Newcastle.jpg","height":534,"width":950},"url":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/how-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take\/","about":["Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":293,"articleBody":"How long does laser eye surgery take?Laser eye surgery can change your life\u2014but how long does it actually take?You might be surprised to learn that the procedure itself only takes a few minutes. Yes, really. Most people spend more time in the waiting room than in the treatment room.In this post, we\u2019ll walk you through:How long each part of the day takesWhat to expect before and afterThe difference between LASIK, LASEK, and TransPRKThe procedure itself takes around 10 minutes per eyeFor LASIK, the laser part of the treatment usually takes less than 60 seconds per eye. Add in setup time, and you're looking at about 10 minutes per eye total.LASEK and TransPRK can take a little longer, but not much. Most people are surprised at how fast the entire process is.The full day: what to expectHere\u2019s a breakdown of how your treatment day looks:Step 1Arrival & paperwork- 15-30 minsStep 2Final checks & consent- 15- 20 minsStep 3Procedure- 20- 30 minsStep 4Rest & recovery briefing20-30 minsYou\u2019ll usually be at the clinic for about 1.5 to 2 hours from start to finish.What about recovery time?This depends on the procedure:LASIK: Most people see clearly within 24\u201348 hours. You can usually drive the next day.LASEK: Expect 3\u20135 days of recovery before vision sharpens.TransPRK: Similar to LASEK, with a bit more discomfort in the first 48 hours.When can you go back to work?LASIK: 1\u20132 daysLASEK\/TransPRK: 3\u20137 daysWe'll give you personalised aftercare advice so you know exactly what to do\u2014and when.Want to know if you\u2019re suitable?Take our free self-test. It\u2019s a quick way to find out if LASIK, LASEK or TransPRK could work for you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How long does laser eye surgery take?","item":"https:\/\/www.myeyeclinicgosforth.com\/how-long-does-laser-eye-surgery-take\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]