Does vision correction surgery hurt?
Perception of pain is different for everybody, but in general very few patients complain of pain during surgery. A topical anesthetic is instilled to numb the eye. You will be aware of a support (speculum), which helps to hold your eye open. In most procedures the only sensation is a feeling of pressure on the eye. After surgery, you may experience some mild discomfort and many patients complain of a foreign object sensation.
