LASIK does not hurt at all, it is quite painless. To numb the eye entirely, plenty of anesthetic drops are put in the eye. A light pressure sensation is felt around the eye and when the procedure is completed, you will sense what patients report as gritty or a binding in your eyes for some hours but most of the people do not experience much pain. The ophthalmologist will give you a prescription to relieve your pain along with lots of rest.