I just had my left eye done on January 21, it takes about 2 days till your eye returns to normal -- all the dilation and then in about 4 to 6 weeks you will be able to get a REX for new glasses or contacts. During those first few weeks you will be putting 3 drops in your eye on a regular schedule. It is one of the easiest things to recover from I have ever had done. I had my right done 3 years ago so I kinda knew what to expect. It has made a great difference in my eyesight and now I can even drive at night if I need to.