“Can you be under anesthesia during Lasik?”
I am a 25 year old female. I wonder if you can be under anesthesia during Lasik?
6 Answers
No. Cooperation is very important for this procedure. SO
Most patients are given an oral tablet to reduce anxiety. Many LASIK centers are not staffed with an Anesthesia provider that would provide and monitor a higher level of anesthesia, but some are.
Most patients, even anxious patients get through the treatment just fine with an oral relaxing tablet. The procedure is not painful and takes minutes.
Most patients, even anxious patients get through the treatment just fine with an oral relaxing tablet. The procedure is not painful and takes minutes.
Generally not as we need your cooperation to look straight ahead during the procedure.
Under local but not general anesthesia.
No
Yes, local anesthetic.
