The majority of patients may anticipate experiencing some discomfort or minor pain for up to 3 days after their PRK laser eye surgery. Most of the time, frequent dosages of over-the-counter pain medication may be used to treat this. In some instances, your refractive surgeon may prescribe eye drop pain relievers. While some discomfort may be experienced, on the whole it is quite tolerable and, most patients agree, well worth the improved vision afterwards.