{"id":11756,"date":"2026-09-05T11:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/?p=11756"},"modified":"2026-09-05T11:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:42:39","slug":"lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"LASIK Eye Surgery: Will I Get a Needle in My Eye?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us put your worries to rest &#8211; No, you will not have any needle come in contact with your eye during your LASIK eye surgery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anesthesia is administered via numbing eye drops only. The entire surgical process does not employ any needles or injections. Read this blog to learn more about the kind of anaesthesia that\u2019s actually used, why the misconception<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;is more common than you might think, and what you will actually feel once you\u2019re on your LASIK surgeon\u2019s table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Read more on:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/#Anaesthesia_Used_in_LASIK_Eye_Surgery\" >Anaesthesia Used in LASIK Eye Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/#How_Common_is_Needle_Fear\" >How Common is Needle Fear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/#What_Actually_Happens_During_LASIK_Surgery\" >What Actually Happens During LASIK Surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/#Addressing_the_Opposite\" >Addressing the Opposite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery-will-i-get-a-needle-in-my-eye\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anaesthesia_Used_in_LASIK_Eye_Surgery\"><\/span>Anaesthesia Used in LASIK Eye Surgery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All refractive surgeries at Sohana Hospital (LASIK or laser) use only numbing eye drops for the procedure. These drops are administered topically on the surface of the eye. These drops block pain receptors in the eye, making the process completely painless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients typically describe their surgical experience as \u2018slight pressure\u2019 or \u2018a sensation of tightness\u2019 in their eye, but no sharp pain or discomfort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So just to clarify &#8211; there\u2019s no injection involved in the procedure, no needle that touches your eye, and no numbing shot of any kind. The fear of needles during LASIK is understandable, but it\u2019s far from reality. So, if you\u2019ve been delaying or postponing your LASIK surgery because of this fear, rest assured that the procedure is completely injection &amp; needle-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#f7ecef\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/lasik-eye-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LASIK Surgery: Procedure, Benefits, Cost, Recovery &amp; Eligibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Common_is_Needle_Fear\"><\/span>How Common is Needle Fear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, the LASIK-needle fear is not some irrational apprehension that\u2019s surfaced out of the blue. It comes from a real, albeit misplaced, context. There are other eye procedures that do involve the use of needles and injections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain types of cataract surgery, vitrectomy, diabetic eye diseases, etc., employ injections. Therefore, if someone\u2019s only point of reference is hearsay about the umbrella term \u201ceye surgery\u201d and they assume the same applies to LASIK eye surgery, too, it\u2019s understandable why they might be nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>\ud83d\udca1<\/strong> <strong><em>INTERESTING FACT:<\/em><\/strong> <em>A global survey conducted in 2022 revealed that out of 2,098 total adult participants, 63.2% reported experiencing needle fear.<\/em> (via NIH)<sup><a href=\"#reference-sources\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Actually_Happens_During_LASIK_Surgery\"><\/span>What Actually Happens During LASIK Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your eye\u2019s surface has been numbed, you will not feel any pain. However, that\u2019s not to say that you won\u2019t feel any sensation at all. It\u2019s important to go into surgery knowing what to expect, so you can make an informed decision and feel confident with your choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your eyes are held open using a small eyelid holder, also known as a speculum &#8211; it keeps your eyes open, so you do not need to worry about accidental blinking. Patients typically describe this sensation as a mild stretch or squeeze around the eyelid, nothing major.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The laser application is often described as feeling slight pressure, as opposed to sharp pain or discomfort. Besides, most modern LASIK procedures are generally brief, with a laser time of only a few seconds (per eye) &#8211; so your eyes are not exposed to the \u2018pressure sensation\u2019 for too long anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your cornea has been reshaped, the eye speculum is gently removed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Addressing_the_Opposite\"><\/span>Addressing the Opposite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another prevalent, if not common, misconception some patients have is whether they\u2019ll be put under general anaesthesia for the procedure. We want to clear this by stating: no, you will not be given general anaesthesia for your LASIK eye surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is because you need to stay awake and fixate on a light during the procedure &#8211; your focus and cooperation can have a direct impact on the visual results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any other concerns regarding LASIK\/laser specs removal surgery, book a consultation with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/lasik-eye-surgery-mohali-chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best LASIK surgeons<\/a> at Sohana Hospital today. Our experts evaluate your unique eye profile and only advise you on the most suitable treatment option for your eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sohana Hospital boasts all the latest specs removal technologies &#8211; Tricity\u2019s 1st &amp; ONLY <em>Complete Refractive Suite<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/wavelight-plus-innoveyes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wavelight Plus InnovEyes<\/a>: World\u2019s most advanced &amp; latest AI+3D ray-tracing LASIK. Maps 1,00,000 points on the eye to create a Digital Eye Twin and deliver 100% personalised vision correction. It corrects refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism, along with higher-order optical aberrations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/smile-pro-eye-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SMILE Pro<\/a>: SMILE Pro is the world\u2019s 1st AI+robotic laser specs removal surgery. Bladeless, flapless, and completely painless &#8211; the surgery takes just 9 seconds (per eye)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/contoura-vision-eye-surgery\">Contoura Vision<\/a>: This is a topography-guided customised specs removal surgery. It maps over 22,000 points on the eye and corrects hyperopia, astigmatism, or myopia &#8211; along with corneal aberrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/femto-lasik-eye-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Femto LASIK:<\/a> A bladeless LASIK alternative, this surgery uses a femtosecond laser to make the corneal flap. Then the cornea is reshaped using an excimer laser to correct your vision.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/prk-eye-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PRK<\/a>: PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is a no-touch &amp; no-flap specs removal treatment suitable for people with thin corneas. It doesn&#8217;t involve a flap or an incision; it just dissolves the topmost layer of the cornea to reshape the underlying tissue. <strong>This is an ideal option for government job aspirants.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/presbyond-mohali-chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PRESBYOND Laser Blended Vision<\/a>: This is an advanced specs removal option for people aged 40 and above &#8211; dealing with <a href=\"https:\/\/sohanaeyehospital.com\/blog\/presbyopia-causes-symptoms-treatments\/\">presbyopia<\/a>. It provides clear distance, intermediate, and far vision by creating a \u2018blend zone\u2019, overlapping vision in both eyes (one for distant, one for near).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/icl-eye-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICL<\/a>: If you have thin corneas, high myopia, or dry eyes, you may not be an ideal candidate for LASIK. This is when ICL or Implantable Collamer Lens Surgery, comes into play. It involves placing a customised biocompatible lens in front of the natural lens to facilitate clear vision. It is a reversible &amp; reliable means of vision correction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sohanaeyehospital.com\/refractive-suite\/rle-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RLE<\/a>: Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery involves replacing your natural eye lens with an artificial biocompatible lens. Ideal for people above the age of 40, the procedure employs a lens implant completely customised to your refractive error. Since the natural lens is replaced with an artificial one, the risk of developing cataracts in the future is eliminated, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"reference-sources\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Reference Sources:<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Institutes of Health<\/strong>. Prevalence, causes, impacts, and management of needle phobia: An international survey of a general adult population. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9678288\/#sec006:~:text=A%20total%20of%202%2C098%20participants%20completed%20the%20survey%20and%2063.2%25%20(n%20%3D%201%2C325)%20reported%20experiencing%20needle%20fear\"><em>https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9678288\/#sec006:~:text=A%20total%20of%202%2C098%20participants%20completed%20the%20survey%20and%2063.2%25%20(n%20%3D%201%2C325)%20reported%20experiencing%20needle%20fear<\/em><\/a>. &#8211; Nov 21, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let us put your worries to rest &#8211; No, you will not have any needle come in contact with your eye during your LASIK eye surgery.&nbsp; Anesthesia is administered via numbing eye drops only. The entire surgical process does not employ any needles or injections. 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