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Is LASIK painful? Ask North West Dr. Mark Walker

LASIK laser eye surgery is a virtually pain-free procedure because the cornea and eye are anesthetized by drops. Some patients experience a scratchy feeling or some pressure, but most report virtually no pain. The amount of discomfort patients experience after the anesthetic wears off varies with each individual, but with LASIK laser eye surgery, most irritation usually disappears within a few hours. In the case of PRK, also performed with anesthetic drops, you may experience some discomfort as the cornea heals over the next three to seven days.

There is only one chance to improve your vision, and we do everything we can to do it right the first time. We believe in forging a trusting relationship with every patient, and we are known for taking care of our patients.

• Our personalized service includes a patient counselor who will walk you through the entire process of your laser eye surgery, from the pre-operative examination to recovery care.
• In addition, your post-operative follow-up examinations will be conducted by one of our skilled optometrists or ophthalmologists.

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