What Outcome Can I Expect from Laser Eye Surgery? Humans have been striving to understand the most effective methods of medical treatment for thousands of years. This determination has led us to incredible achievements and developments. Yet, with such a long history of medical advancement, the last couple of centuries have been by far the most monumental. Even in the few decades since the invention of Laser Eye surgery, the procedure has become increasingly accessible and effective, with outcomes consistently…
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Can I Take a Sedative Before my Laser Eye Surgery Procedure?
We advise all patients before the treatment that should they require something to relax them, it is available to them. We provide oral relaxants half an hour before the procedure to those patients who are particularly anxious. Having said that, the majority of people will accept that this is a very quick, less than 15 minute, procedure, completely painless and they prefer not to be sedated in any way so as to enjoy the after-effects afterwards because the results are direct. There is no delay in terms of response to the actual treatment, the vision is available straight away….
Eyes wide open: “Do I really have to be awake during Laser Eye Surgery?”
A common – but unnecessary – concern about laser eye surgery is the idea that, by being awake during laser surgery, you are somehow at an increased risk of complications or experiencing pain. In fact, surveys have shown that this is one of the most common reasons that people decide against treatment…
