Are you put to sleep for PRK surgery? What to know about anesthesia and pain management
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Over 28,000 PRK procedures were performed on U.S. soldiers, with 93.2% of eyes showing stable visual acuity at the 10-year mark. However, many people wonder, "Are you put to sleep for PRK surgery?" The short answer is no, patients are awake during the procedure, but the process is comfortable and pain-free due to topical anesthesia and optional oral sedatives.
