“Do they put you to sleep for LASIK eye surgery?”

No. Patients are fully awake. The eyes are numb (topically). Patients need to be awake in order to "place" the treatment correctly

Topical anesthetic

No, you are not put to sleep for LASIK eye surgery. Instead, you are given numbing eye drops and a mild oral sedative to help you feel relaxed. Why you are awake:  - Safety: General anesthesia is only used for invasive procedures, and LASIK is relatively safe. - Accuracy: The surgeon needs your cooperation to perform the procedure accurately. - Cost: General anesthesia is more expensive and requires more recovery time. What happens during the procedure:  - The surgeon numbs your eyes with eye drops. - The surgeon uses an eyelid holder to keep your eye from moving. - The surgeon programs the laser with your measurements. - The surgeon creates a flap in your cornea. - The surgeon reshapes your cornea with the laser. - The surgeon folds down the flap of tissue so your eye can heal. What to expect after the procedure: - You will need to wear a protective shield over your eyes.  - You may experience some haziness or blurriness in your vision.  - You should try to keep your eyes closed as much as possible.  - You may need to use antibiotic and steroid eye drops. 

No. Patients do not get put to sleep for LASIK . Usually we give patients 10mg of valium just to relax patient.Then use topical numbing drops. 

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