What does LASIK feel like? Will the procedure hurt?
There is little to no pain either during or after your LASIK procedure. For many patients, the fear of the actual procedure is the worst part – patients frequently exclaim with surprise after the procedure’s completion, “that wasn’t that bad!” and describe any feeling they have during the surgery as simply “pressure.” During the procedure, your doctor will place anesthetic eye drops in your eyes to ensure that you feel nothing for the duration of it. Once it has been completed, some patients will experience sensitivity to light or a slight “gritty” sensation, but neither is described as painful.
