No, LASIK eye surgery does not entail any discomfort. Many patients report that their LASIK operation did not cause them any discomfort. Before LASIK eye surgery, an anaesthetic solution is applied to completely numb the eye. You may be given a mild sedative to give a calm sensation to the candidate before surgery. LASIK surgery is a very quick procedure. The whole surgery takes place within minutes and there is no need to stay overnight at the hospital. However, you may experience some discomfort and tearing in your eyes for the first 24 hours after the surgery. It is important to rest your eyes and take good care of them after the surgery.