Femto-LASIK Patient Experiences with Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy
If you’re searching for real Femto-LASIK experiences, you’re probably in the anxious stage before the decision, and that’s normal. The questions we hear most in the clinic are “will the surgery hurt?” and “will the dry eye and the night halos go away?” On this page we’ve gathered honest answers: videos of patients who actually had the surgery at our clinic, verified reviews you can check yourself, and a step-by-step timeline of what recovery typically looks like.
Before surgery: a full exam that includes measuring corneal thickness with Pentacam and mapping the surface with topography, to decide which technique suits you, Femto SMILE, Femto LASIK, Custom PRK, or traditional PRK. On the day: the procedure itself takes no more than 30-60 seconds per eye under anesthetic drops only, and you go home the same day. After surgery: a normal adjustment period with temporary dryness and mild night halos for some people.
Dr. Ahmed Shaarawy, cornea and LASIK surgery consultant, fellowship at Devers Eye Institute in the US, with more than 20 years of experience and over 5,000 documented laser procedures, at a success rate above 95%.
Recovery after Femto-LASIK
A quick look at what to expect, the full details are on the laser vision correction page.
Day of surgery
The laser itself takes 30-60 seconds per eye with femtosecond technology. The whole procedure (prep, surgery, rest) takes about 30 minutes, under anesthetic drops only, with no needles.
First hours
Vision improves noticeably within a few hours of surgery. You may feel mild itching or watering for a few hours, which is completely normal.
First weeks
A normal adjustment period, with temporary dryness and mild halos around lights at night for some people, easing gradually with lubricating drops. Back to desk work within 1-3 days.
3 months
The final result settles. More than 95% of patients reach 6/6 vision or better, and 99% reach 6/12 or better three months after surgery.
Start here, book your Femto-LASIK eligibility exam
The first exam determines the right technique for your eyes. And if you want an idea of the cost first, use the LASIK cost calculator.