• Is anesthesia used during eye surgery?

I plan to have LASIK surgery soon, and I'm wondering about what exactly is used for anesthesia during it. Will I have anesthesia?

6 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Long Beach, CA

A small amount of sedation 1 hour before.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Manati, Puerto Rico

No needles just eyes drops.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Troy, Missouri

Most of the time local anesthetic is used

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Tarpon Springs, Florida

Yes, you are going to have anesthesia, either topical or general.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Woodstock, Ontario

Done with anesthetic eye drops.

  • Anesthesiologist | Pain Medicine
  • Pompano beach, FL

It is generally sedation, either by IV or pills. You are awake during the procedure, but you will be comfortable.

Dr. Kush Tripathi

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