Pain After LASIK
While most people do not experience pain after undergoing a LASIK procedure, you may have mild discomfort, tearing, and light sensitivity for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Most moderate pain can be managed with over-the-counter non-steriodal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen. Most surgeons recommend wearing sunglasses frequently for the first week. Your eyes will also appear red for about a week after surgery.
Most patients experience small subconjunctival hemorrhages, blood spots on the white part of the eye. This is caused by the suction ring and requires no treatment as they go away in about a week.