What happens on the day of laser eye surgery?
The day usually follows a sequence: a final check and confirmation of consent, numbing drops, the procedure itself with the eye held steady and you awake, a short period of observation, and then going home with written aftercare instructions.
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- 22 September 2026
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Both eyes are commonly treated in the same session, which is a question worth confirming in advance if you have a strong preference either way.
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