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What type of anesthetic is used for LASIK?

April 26, 2017anesthetic Lasik type Used

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What type of anesthetic is used for LASIK?

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The anesthetic we use is only one drop of local anesthetic at the beginning of the surgery. This is all that is required for you to go through the procedure without feeling any pain or major discomfort. There are no needles. No sedatives are given before the surgery as we find it is not necessary. If you feel very strongly about having a sedative before the surgery do not take any medication before signing the consent form.

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The procedure is done with topical anesthetic (eye drops) to numb the eye. Patients may be given a small amount of oral sedative to help them relax.

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The procedure is done with topical anesthetic (eye drops) to numb the eye. It is the same drop that is used for tonometry (glaucoma test) during a routine eye examination. Patients may be given a small amount of oral sedative to help them relax.