A 29-year-old member asked:
Is it okay if you blink your eyes during lasik eye surgery?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Damien Luvianoanswered
Ophthalmology 20 years experience
Yes: Lasik surgeons place a speculum to keep eyelids open. In addition the eye tracking capabilities of the lasik machine can do lasik correctly even if you move your eye a few microns. Review this website and the fda website before you consider lasik. http://www.geteyesmart.org/eyesmart/glasses-contacts-lasik/index.cfm.
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Dr. David Sachsanswered
Ophthalmology 20 years experience
U wont be able to: During lasik surgery your surgeon will place a lid speculum in your eye which will prevent you from blinking. Usually you are given numbing eye drops so you wont feel anything other than some mild pressure. I tell my lasik pts that their only job during lasik is to relax and follow the light.
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Dr. Federico Mattiolianswered
LASIK Surgery 27 years experience
Yes: Normal blinking is not a problem. A special lid holder is placed to keep the lids from closing all the way, even though you may feel like you blinked normally. Avoid squeezing tightly.
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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Not an issue: During the portions of the procedure when you can not blink, a lid speculum is used which prevents eyelid blinking.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me are my eyes suitable for lasik eye surgery?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. William Trattleranswered
LASIK Surgery 31 years experience
LASIK candidacy: Great question. Please see your eye doctor, who can perform a few tests to determine whether or not you are an appropriate candidate for lasik. Tests will include measurement of your refraction, corneal thickness, and corneal shape. Your doctor also will discuss your expectations.
Overall, lasik is a very effective treatment for helping to reduce or eliminate glasses or contacts.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I keep my eyes open in lasik eye surgery?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Lid speculum: A mechanical device called a lid speculum holds your eyes open during lasik. You cannot close them with this device in place.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to wear contacts just before lasik eye surgery?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
No: You should be out of your soft contact lens for a couple of weeks prior to surgery (and even longer if you wear hard contacts).
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Last updated Jun 23, 2015
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