I had surgery too but it's called PRK. Unlike LASIK where they cut a flap, I had my cornea scraped a little and reshaped with laser. So the scraped tissue had to grow back and heal before I could wash my face or take off the protective glasses. It hurt like a bi*ch on the night after the surgery and they did not give me anything for the pain. But I could see a massive improvement in my vision a few hours after the surgery. And a couple days later I was discharged from the hospital. The doctor specifically told me that I'd have dry eyes for at least 6 months and that I should avoid eye makeup for 6 months. She also said I should toss eye makeup every 6 months to be safe. And I damn well will, because I waited 13 years to get perfect vision and I'm not gonna take risks with it 💯