{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/will-i-smell-burning-during-laser-eye-surgery-vp\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/will-i-smell-burning-during-laser-eye-surgery-vp\/","headline":"Will I smell burning during laser eye surgery?","name":"Will I smell burning during laser eye surgery?","description":"We asked Alex Shortt to address the rumour of a burning smell during laser eye surgery. He speaks about new and old types of laser. 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To learn more about laser eye surgery, please visit our website https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/laser-eye-surgery-overview\/\n\nMy website: https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alex_Shortt\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexShorttConsultant","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8FPAhCWVK3I\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8FPAhCWVK3I\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8FPAhCWVK3I\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8FPAhCWVK3I\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/8FPAhCWVK3I\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2019-01-02T16:16:36+00:00","duration":"PT1M34S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8FPAhCWVK3I","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZUjyjYPfXKxV8WVHx7-rqA#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZUjyjYPfXKxV8WVHx7-rqA","name":"Alex Shortt","description":"","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AIdro_lso6QF066XazZwtWqloc_izxh7N6G8qXGEkS7aPYOur9A=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8FPAhCWVK3I#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8FPAhCWVK3I#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8FPAhCWVK3I&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8FPAhCWVK3I#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":189}],{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8FPAhCWVK3I#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_LikeAction","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":1}]},"about":["Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":417,"articleBody":"Will I smell burning during laser eye surgery?Interview transcription:We asked Alex Shortt to address the rumour of a burning smell during laser eye surgeryInterviewer: Will I smell burning during laser eye surgery?Alex Shortt: That’s a really common question, and the answer is, there is a smell during LASIK, and LASEK, types of laser eye surgery, but it’s not burning.These lasers are cold. There’s no heat involved. It’s ultraviolet light, which vaporizes the tissue, but without heat. The smell is, actually, the carbon atoms that are released from the effect of the laser. So although you might perceive it as burning, your eye is not burning.Interviewer: That’s good to know.Alex Shortt: But the other thing, we now have a newer type of laser eye surgery called ReLEx SMILE, and it works in a slightly different way. There’s absolutely no smell, no sound, and in general, it’s a more pleasant experience than our other types of laser eye surgery.If you\u2019d like to know more about vision corrective surgery,\u00a0book a free initial screening\u00a0today and I will personally answer your questions. Alternatively, take our\u00a0free suitability quiz\u00a0to find out which treatment you are suitable for.Share This Post\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecent Posts\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u2018Can I wear make-up before and after laser eye surgery?\u2019\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow long does laser eye surgery last?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSMILE v LASIK v PRK – What Are the Different Types ?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I get laser eye surgery?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA clear look into the types of laser eye surgery in London\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake the eye surgery self-test to see if you qualifyNot everyone is a candidate for eye surgery. Find out if laser eye surgery could help you ditch your glasses and contact lenses by taking this fast quizTAKE FAST SUITABILITY QUIZAbout the authorMr Alex J. Shortt | Consultant Ophthalmic SurgeonMB BCh MSc PhD FRCOphth PGDipCatRefI’m Alex Shortt, a highly trained academic researcher and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London\u2019s famous Harley Street medical district. I trained and worked as a consultant for 14 years at London\u2019s Moorfields Eye Hospital. I specialise in advanced technologies for correcting vision, including cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and laser vision correction.Learn more about meGet a complimentary vision assessment todayComplete the form below to chat with a member of my team. 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