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Do people see during eye surgery?

Published in Eye Surgery 1 min read

No, while you are typically awake during eye surgery, you will not see what the surgeon is specifically doing.

During procedures like cataract surgery, you will be awake, but the area is numbed, and steps are taken to minimize your ability to focus on the surgical field. You may perceive movement or shapes, but not clear images of the surgery itself. The surgeon uses a microscope and precise instruments, like lasers, to work on your eye, and you aren't able to visualize this level of detail.

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