Laser Eye Surgery Forum

Is laser eye surgery painful

The vast majority of people who have laser eye surgery experience no pain at all. The surgery itself is painless as your eyes are numbed using eye drops (not an injection). Most people can return to work the next day and return to normal activities within 1 week.
Lasek however, is more painful than Lasik and you may experience mild to moderate pain for up to a week following surgery. About 90% of people undergoing laser eye surgery choose Lasik. If you are worried about pain you should definitely have Lasik eye surgery.