Is Lasik Painful

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Answered by Christian Maddison, 30/05/2024 08:36

Lasik surgery is a common refractive eye procedure that corrects vision issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping the cornea. It has become increasingly popular over the years due to its relatively quick recovery time, high success rate, and minimal discomfort during the procedure itself.

As someone who has undergone Lasik surgery myself, I can attest that it is not a painful experience for most patients. The entire process of the actual surgery lasts only about 10-20 minutes per eye, depending on factors such as your specific prescription and surgeon's technique. Most people describe the discomfort during the procedure itself as feeling pressure or slight scratching sensations in their eyes, but this is not necessarily painful.

The day before the Lasik surgery, you will be prescribed a mild sedative to help you relax during the procedure. You may also take an oral pain medication and use eye drops that numb your cornea prior to the surgery. This combination of medications ensures that you are comfortable throughout the entire process.

During the actual surgical procedure, you'll be asked to lie on a reclining chair or lie face down on the operating table. Your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic eye drops and then protected using protective shields over your eyelids. The surgeon will use a laser instrument called an excimer laser to reshape your cornea. Most people report that they feel pressure in their eyes, but few describe it as painful.

Following the surgery, you'll experience some mild discomfort or irritation for the first 24 hours after the procedure. This is due to the numbing eye drops wearing off and can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. However, this should not cause significant pain or interfere with daily activities.

After the surgery, you will need to follow your surgeon's postoperative care instructions carefully, including using prescribed eye drops regularly and wearing protective glasses at night for a period of time after the procedure. You can expect some mild itching or dryness in the first week following Lasik surgery as your eyes adjust to their new corneal shape.

In conclusion, Lasik surgery is generally not considered painful by most patients who have undergone this refractive eye procedure. Although you might feel pressure on your eyes during the actual surgical process, it should not be a severe or unbearable pain. The combination of preoperative medications and post-surgery care instructions will help ensure that any discomfort experienced during recovery is manageable with over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

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