Topical Anesthetic Gel May Increase Your Comfort During LASIK

LASIK doctors have recently discovered that applying topical anesthetic gel to eyes could help patients limit their pain during LASIK procedures. The research was performed in order to help patients who suffer from enough pre-op and post-op pain that it affects results.

During the study, the doctors determined that whether the topical anesthetic was applied before, during, or after the LASIK procedure, patients suffered much less discomfort than if the anesthetic gel had not been applied. Although LASIK is much more comfortable than other refractive procedures such as LASEK or PRK, the body's natural reactions to pain and discomfort in the eyes (blinking or rubbing) can lead to unwanted LASIK complications.

While this use of topical anesthetic gel and LASIK has not been approved for use in the United States, LASIK surgeons have a few different techniques that will make your vision correction procedure as comfortable as possible. In addition to using anesthetic eye drops during the procedure, you may also be able to have prescription anxiety medicine or prescription pain medicine prescribed before or after your LASIK procedure.

LASIK is one of the best ways to achieve fantastic vision without the assistance of glasses or contacts. If you are ready to correct your vision with LASIK, please contact a LAISK eye surgeon in your area today to schedule a consultation.