What Happens During LASIK? | Pain, Recovery & LASIK Safety Explained

Welcome to Episode 06 of the Basics of LASIK series by ASG Eye Hospital. Planning LASIK surgery and feeling nervous about the procedure, pain, recovery, or surgery day experience? In this episode, Dr. Devika answers the most practical and commonly asked questions about what actually happens before, during, and after LASIK surgery. 👨‍⚕️ Topics Covered in Episode 06: ✔ Does LASIK require hospital admission? → Understanding LASIK as a daycare/outpatient procedure. ✔ How should you prepare before LASIK? → Contact lens precautions, medications, eye care, hydration, and pre-surgery preparation tips. ✔ Do you need someone to accompany you for LASIK? → Driving, pickup/drop, and recovery day guidance. ✔ How many leave days are needed after LASIK? → Work, college, gym, sports, and recovery timeline explained. ✔ How long does LASIK surgery take? → Step-by-step understanding of the LASIK procedure experience. ✔ Will you be awake during LASIK? → Numbing drops, anesthesia myths, and patient comfort explained. ✔ Does LASIK hurt? → Understanding pressure sensation, discomfort, healing, watering, dryness, and recovery. ✔ What if you move your eye during LASIK? → Advanced eye-tracking technology and laser safety systems explained. ✔ Can your partner, friend, or parent enter the operation theatre? → LASIK OT safety and infection control protocols. ✔ What if you have fever, allergy, cough, or cold before LASIK? → Understanding safe surgery timing and postponement guidelines. ✔ Can both eyes be treated on the same day? → Same-day LASIK safety, convenience, and recovery explained. This episode helps clear common fears and misconceptions about LASIK surgery and explains why modern LASIK procedures are fast, safe, precise, and more comfortable than most people imagine. 📌 Subscribe now to watch all episodes of our LASIK awareness series and learn everything about laser eye surgery and vision correction.