How Much Does LASIK Hurt?

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Brandon, Mississippi, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 24, 2012 -- LASIK is one of the most common eye surgeries performed today. Hundreds of thousands of people have successfully undergone LASIK, and experienced improved vision as a result. Like all surgical procedures, LASIK carries certain risks and the potential for rare complications to arise; however, LASIK has developed into a very safe, effective procedure over the years. The procedure rarely causes complications, and the surgery is fast and generally painless.
The LASIK Procedure

Everyone's pain tolerance and response to pressure is a little different, but during your LASIK surgery you should not feel any pain. Your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic drops. The surgical instruments may cause you to feel slight pressure, but are not normally painful. Some patients report pressure or slight discomfort while the corneal flap is being created. Suction cups around your eyes may cause you to feel pressure as well.
After your LASIK surgery is complete, you may experience eye irritation. This irritation may feel like a gritty sensation in your eyes. In most cases, any irritation or soreness you experience after LASIK can be alleviated with over-the-counter pain medications. Despite eye irritation following LASIK, it is critical that you not rub your eyes after surgery. Doing so can impair healing and may cause complications.

Although another patient may interpret pressure differently than you, most people do not report pain during LASIK. If the procedure hurts at any point, inform your eye surgeon immediately so he or she can halt the procedure and identify the source of the pain.
What to Expect after LASIK Surgery
As your eyes heal after LASIK surgery, you may experience certain sensations while you recover. After LASIK, you may experience:
• An itching sensation in your eyes.
• The sensation of a foreign object in your eye.
• Mild eye discomfort.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Teary or watery eyes.
• Glares or halos in your vision.
These are normal postoperative side effects. If you feel severe, unbearable eye pain after LASIK surgery, you should contact your eye surgeon immediately.

During a consultation with an ophthalmologist who routinely performs LASIK, you may want to ask about what to expect during surgery. The surgeon may be able to tell you how former patients responded to the surgery, and whether anyone reported pain. Your eye surgeon should inform you of normal sensations to feel after surgery, and who to contact in the event of a complication.
To learn more about LASIK and what to expect from the surgery, please visit the website eyes.com to locate an experienced ophthalmologist in your area.

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