Is lasik eye surgery an inpatient or outpatient surgery?

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients can go home the same day as their surgery. The procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete and is performed using a local anesthetic, so patients are awake during the surgery but do not feel any pain. After the surgery, patients may experience some temporary discomfort and blurred vision, but they are usually able to resume their normal activities within a few days.