The treatment itself is painless. Numbing drops are used to make the treatment comfortable.
Some people feel like there's something in their eyes for the first day or two after treatment.
If necessary, any discomfort may be treated with medications prescribed by your doctor. However, most people return to work the day after the procedure. You'll need to wear a protective shield for 24 hours following the procedure and then while sleeping for about one week. You should avoid rubbing your eyes for one month following the procedure and not swim under water for three weeks. Most of the healing occurs in the first two to three months following the procedure.