On leaving the procedure room, LASIK patients’ eyes are still anesthetized, so you won’t feel pain at that time. When the anesthetic drops wear off, LASIK patients may feel itching or a slight burning sensation.  The eyes may be light sensitive, so most people go home and take a nap.  If you have your LASIK eye surgery in the morning and take a nap in the afternoon, when you wake up you may have some itching or sensitivity, especially to light, but you shouldn’t have true pain.  The next day, your eyes may feel dry or itchy but should not hurt at all.  After their postoperative day 1 checkup, most of our San Diego LASIK patients go back to work or their usual activities with minimal discomfort.

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