How does it feel to get laser eye surgery?
smexi_rissy asked:
When Your in surgery and they cut the layer of your eye does it hurt and do you feel anything. Does it burn. I want to do laser eye surgery and I wanna know what I am in for. Tell me all the details.
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When Your in surgery and they cut the layer of your eye does it hurt and do you feel anything. Does it burn. I want to do laser eye surgery and I wanna know what I am in for. Tell me all the details.
April 25th, 2009 at 8:39 am
I had the surgery more than five years ago, and my vision is still great. The procedure itself only takes seconds per eye and is painless. You are given Valium and are awake to participate. It is done before you know it. It usually is takes 24 hours to recouperate at which time you have a follow-up visist with your eye doctor. Then you should let him/her know of your discomforts. For me, there was itchy sensation that I was assured was normal. I also had halos around bright lights for about six weeks.
Almost all laser eye surgeries are unique to each patient and it is important to have a good relationship with your ophthalmologist. They can help ease your fears and answer your questions both pre and post operative. I too was terrified. The staff was wonderful. Your recovery will dictate what is necessary for a successful experience and what you will need. In my case, eye drops to eleviate dry eye symptoms.
For information on laser eye surgery, you can check out a web site dedicated to a comprehensive look at laser eye surgery procedures.
April 26th, 2009 at 3:57 am
my dad had it years ago, he said you can’t feel anything at all, it doesn’t hurt. i think he said you can smell your eye burning when they do it, but it’s still worth it.