“Will my eyes hurt after LASIK?”

They can be irritated. Artificial tears and any other drop prescribed by your surgeon.

Usually there is none to very limited eye discomfort after Lasik. If there is minimal discomfort it is like a mild foreign body sensation, similar to something under a contact lens and lasts for less than 12-24 hours. If pain persists or is severe, please comtact your surgeon.

Yes, it's common to experience some level of discomfort in your eyes after LASIK surgery, including:  - Minor pain or soreness: Itching, burning, or a feeling of something in your eye  - Tearing: Excessive tearing for a few hours after surgery  - Light sensitivity: You may be sensitive to light or see starbursts or halos  - Blurred vision: You may have blurry vision for a few days or weeks  - Dry eyes: Your eyes may feel dry for 1 to 3 months after surgery  These symptoms are usually short-lived and will improve over time. However, you should seek immediate treatment if you experience extreme pain, which could indicate an infection or other complication. To help with discomfort, you can: - Take pain medication as directed  - Use artificial tears or medicated eye drops  - Wear your eye shields as directed  - Get enough rest and avoid straining your eyes  - Wear sunglasses or a hat with a brim when outdoors  It's important to avoid rubbing your eyes, as this could damage them. sent from my Google Glass Edwin Y. Endo, OD Diplomate American Board of Optometry (808) 988-9999 Chance always favors the prepared mind (Confucius). Success always favors a good strategy. But the ultimate happiness always favors the clear mind, clear thinking, and a pure heart (eyeOD). 

There is a two or three day period of discomfort after lasik for most patients.