You’ll experience virtually no pain during your LASIK procedure. Although you’ll be awake, your surgeon will numb your eyes with anesthetic eye drops. The only sensation you might feel is pressure on the eye. In addition, you’ll be offered the option to take a mild sedative before your procedure to ensure that you feel calm, comfortable, and relaxed throughout the process.
After the numbing medication wears off, some people report a mild, scratchy or sore sensation for a day or so. Others report no issues at all. It truly depends on the person. Remember, you’ll also see your ICON doctor the day after your procedure, so any of these concerns can be addressed, in person.