Are you awake during LASIK?

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Yes, you are awake! During the surgery, you focus on a blinking light. This along with the sophisticated eye trackers help you keep your eye fixed while the laser reshapes your cornea to achieve visual independence.

LASIK usually takes about 10-15 minutes, and the laser is on the eye for less than one minute. The exact time will depend on the strength of your prescription. We do not rush the surgery and you will get as much time as you need during the procedure. During the procedure we explain in a calm voice what is being done before each surgical step, so you know what to expect in nonmedical terms.

You receive eyedrops before the procedure to anesthetize the eye and many patients take a relaxing medication to be comfortable. This makes the entire process from the patient’s viewpoint easy. Many patients are surprised how quick the procedure is and how comfortable they felt. In fact, most of Clearview’s patients remark after surgery that if they had known it was this easy, they would have gotten surgery sooner!

At Clearview, Dr. Sandy T. Feldman and the entire team do our best to deliver the best medical care in a personal, supportive, and comfortable environment.

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