Lasik eye surgery is an outpatient procedure which means that you will enter and leave the eye care center the same day as your surgery is performed. There are many centers that will perform your Houston Lasik eye surgery. You should keep in mind that each center is a bit different. There are however many similarities at most eye care centers as to what you should expect during the procedure. The procedure itself normally takes only about five minutes for each eye and patients are awake during the surgery. A mild sedative may be given before the procedure to help you to relax during the surgery.
It is important that you have someone with you who can drive you home after the procedure. Your Lasik eye surgeon will likely ask you to lie down and then ensure that the laser is positioned correctly right above your eye. A retainer is also used on your eyelids in order to keep you from closing your eyes during the procedure. You should keep in mind that some procedures do take longer than others. The higher your prescription for contacts or glasses, the longer the procedure will take. After the surgery your surgeon will allow you to rest for a bit.
You may be given a prescription for pain although most patients report no uncomfortable symptoms at all after having Lasik surgery. Your doctor will give you any specific additional orders regarding medications and rest as well as when you can resume normal activities after your procedure.
