Can I take a tranquiliser or sedative (i.e. Valium) before the procedure?
We advise you not to take a tranquiliser or sedative before the procedure as you will need to be examined by your laser eye surgeon and will need to be alert to go through the informed consent process. It is extremely rare for a patient to be so nervous that they need a tranquiliser or sedative during the procedure, however, if you would like to discuss this with your laser eye surgeon prior to the actual treatment, you are encouraged do so at that time.
