Is laser eye surgery painful?

LASIK is not: Lasik is popular due to the fact that it does not cause almost any pain. Prk can be painful for up to a week. There are other laser eye surgeries - did you have any of them in mind?

No it is Not: Lasik eye surgery only takes around 15 minutes per eye. Your procedure will begin with topical anesthetic drops used to numb your eyes. You will be awake during the procedure, but you will be given a sedative to keep you relaxed.

Depends: Depending on what laser surgery you are talking about. Most have minimal to no discomfort. Some laser treatments for diabetics can be uncomfortable and lead to a head ache or eye throb for a few hours afterwards.

No: Your eye is numbed with drops during the operation, so you do not feel pain. You may have some irritation or sandy feeling for several hours after the procedure is done. But most patients are pleasantly surprised by how easy the whole experience typically is.