There is no discomfort at all during the PRK procedure. Following the procedure, you may experience a gritty sensation with some mild to moderate discomfort which we alleviate by putting a contact lens and giving you anesthetic drops and pain medication to use during the first 24 hours in the event of severe discomfort. All discomfort should be completely resolved within 2-3 days as the surface layer fills in to cover the exposed corneal nerve endings. All discomfort should be completely resolved within 2-3 days except in the rarest of cases.

During the LASIK procedure there is no pain, however there is about 30 seconds of firm pressure while the corneal flap is being created. Following the procedure, patients may experience some scratchiness that is relieved by the use of anesthetic drops.