Can I See My Laser Eye Surgery Being Performed?

On first deciding to go ahead with Laser Eye Surgery, your mind will likely be mainly focused on what you might be able to see after the procedure. After all, that’s what this journey is all about, right? But as your treatment day approaches, you might begin to wonder what you’ll be able to see during the treatment itself.

This may be one of the most common concerns that worries those awaiting Laser Eye Surgery—along with similar queries such as ‘Does Laser Eye Surgery hurt?‘ or ‘How long will my recovery take?‘

This is completely understandable. Heading into the treatment room can be a daunting prospect, so it’s a good idea to learn all you can about what to expect. In fact, it’s also good practice to do the same for the days before your treatment, and about your expected aftercare regime following the procedure. But don’t worry, our patient care coordinators are always on hand to help with any queries!

But just to briefly answer some of these concerns: Laser Eye Surgery has advanced incredibly in recent years. So much so that you may be surprised to learn the procedure is quick and pain-free, taking only a matter of minutes per eye! Of course, this means there isn’t much time to worry about what you will see during the treatment… But let’s take a look anyway.

What will you see during Laser Eye Surgery?

Once you have been prepped for your treatment, it will be time to head into the surgery room. On arrival, your surgeon will carefully apply anaesthetic drops in your eyes. This may cause some blurriness, but this will disappear as your eyes adjust. After a few minutes, the eye drops will begin to make your eyes numb, ready for the procedure.

As the eye drops get to work, your surgeon will talk you through what you can expect from the procedure. Don’t worry – this will be explained as simply as possible – no jargon here!

Now it’s time to get you set up for the procedure. This involves placing a small instrument, called a speculum, over your eyes. This supports your eyelids to keep them open throughout your treatment. While this may feel a little strange, you shouldn’t feel any pain or discomfort.

Flashing Lights

Once a few safety checks have been completed, a bright ring of light will be moved into your field of vision. There will be a flashing green light in the centre of this ring, which will act as your target throughout the procedure. This helps you to fix your eye in the ideal position for treatment, but don’t worry if you move your eye!

State-of-the-art eye-tracking technology compensates for any movement of your eyes during treatment. This means that any movement, whether voluntary or involuntary, will not interfere with your treatment. These movements are instantaneously fed into the treatment system, and the laser adjusts accordingly!

So, while the Laser Eye Surgery procedure can certainly feel a little strange, the most you will be able to see during the treatment is a range of lights. As the laser gets to work, you may feel some pressure in the eye; however, the treatment itself should be pain-free and over before you know it. Just take a look at what some past patients have had to say about their experience.

Finally, on sitting up from your treatment, you may well notice an immediate improvement in your vision. Of course, this varies from patient to patient and it can take a few months for your vision to stabilise to optimum levels. Nonetheless, it should only be a matter of time before you can start to appreciate the fine details of the world around you.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect from Laser Eye Surgery? Get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators or Book a Consultation today!