Expert LASIK Eye Surgery Chicago for Bensenville Residents

If you're a Bensenville resident considering the trip downtown for LASIK eye surgery, you'll be relieved to know that the procedure itself is virtually painless. Before beginning, our surgeons apply numbing eye drops that eliminate discomfort during the procedure. You may feel a slight pressure when the corneal flap is created, but this sensation lasts only seconds. Most of our patients from the Bensenville area, particularly those from the Mohawk and Forestview neighborhoods, report that the entire experience is much more comfortable than they anticipated.

After returning home from our Chicago office, you might experience mild discomfort for 4-6 hours as the numbing drops wear off. This typically feels like a gritty or sandy sensation in your eyes. (1) We provide prescription eye drops and detailed aftercare instructions to manage any post-procedure sensations. Many patients simply take a nap during their return trip to Bensenville via I-290 and wake up with dramatically improved vision and minimal discomfort. Patients from the Green Street area often tell us they're surprised to find themselves comfortably watching TV the same evening after their procedure.

After your LASIK eye surgery at our Chicago location, we advise against crying or getting water in your eyes for at least one week as you heal. This restriction is particularly important for Bensenville patients making the return trip home via the Eisenhower Expressway. Tears contain natural enzymes and proteins that, while normally beneficial, could potentially interfere with the healing of your newly reshaped cornea.

Additionally, the physical act of crying involves muscle contractions around the eyes that can create pressure on the healing corneal flap. This pressure could potentially displace the flap before it has fully adhered to your eye's surface. The salt content in tears might also cause irritation to your healing cornea.

Before you leave our downtown Chicago office for your return to Bensenville, we provide protective eye shields and detailed aftercare instructions. These shields are particularly helpful during your commute back home on I-290, whether you're driving past the Elmhurst border or taking the Metra from Union Station back to the Bensenville station, as they provide an extra layer of protection during this critical healing period. Many of our Bensenville patients who live near Tioga School or the White Pines Golf Club area appreciate having a friend or family member drive them home, allowing them to keep their eyes closed during the journey.

Yes, you remain awake during your LASIKprocedure at our Chicago facility. This often surprises our Bensenvillepatients from the Irving Park Road corridor, but it's actually advantageous forseveral reasons. Being awake allows you to focus your vision during criticalmoments of the procedure, which helps achieve optimal results.

We understand this might cause someanxiety, especially considering your trip from Bensenville through theI-290/I-294 interchange. To ensure your comfort, we offer mild oral sedativesthat help you relax while remaining conscious. The procedure itself isremarkably quick—typically lasting less than 10 minutes per eye—and ourexperienced team guides you through each step.

Many patients from Bensenvilleneighborhoods like Breiter Court and Brookwood appreciate being fully alertduring their return trip home after the procedure. Unlike other surgicalprocedures requiring general anesthesia, LASIK allows you to leave our downtownChicago office capable of communicating clearly with your designated driver andbeing aware of your surroundings, though your vision will be temporarily blurryimmediately following the procedure. We typically recommend that patients fromeastern Bensenville near O'Hare consider scheduling appointments for earlyafternoon to avoid both morning and evening rush hour traffic on their returnjourney.