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Will I be sedated during my LASIK eye surgery?

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You'll be under local anesthesia -- your eyes will be numbed with eye drops. You can also request mild sedation. Plan to have someone drive you home after the surgery.

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Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky on April 16, 2020

Medically Reviewed on 4/16/2020

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Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky on April 16, 2020

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The Food and Drug Administration.

Reviewed by Alan Kozarsky on April 16, 2020

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