Does SMILE Pro hurt?
SMILE Pro is performed with numbing (anaesthetic) eye drops, so most people feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure — not sharp discomfort. You stay awake and there is no injection or general anaesthesia. Afterwards, a gritty or watery sensation and light sensitivity for a short time is normal and usually settles quickly with prescribed drops.
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What you feel during SMILE Pro
Anaesthetic drops numb the surface of the eye before the procedure begins. As the treatment is carried out you may feel a sensation of pressure and notice your vision dim briefly — but this is not the sharp pain many people fear. The femtosecond laser step itself is quick, and the surgical team guides you throughout.
What to expect afterwards
Once the numbing wears off, it is common to have a gritty, watery or slightly sensitive feeling for a few hours, along with sensitivity to light. This typically eases quickly, and prescribed drops keep you comfortable. If you experience increasing pain rather than settling discomfort, contact your surgeon — that is not the expected course.
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Pain & comfort — frequently asked questions
Will I feel pain during SMILE Pro?+
Numbing drops are used, so most people feel pressure rather than pain, and vision may dim briefly. There is no injection or general anaesthesia. Any sensations are usually short-lived.
Is SMILE Pro painful afterwards?+
A gritty, watery or light-sensitive feeling for a few hours is common as the numbing wears off, and it usually settles quickly with prescribed drops. Increasing pain is not expected — contact your surgeon if it occurs.
Am I put to sleep for SMILE Pro?+
No. SMILE Pro is done with anaesthetic drops while you stay awake. General anaesthesia is not used for this procedure.
Medically reviewed by the LasikInPune senior refractive surgery panel. Last updated: May 2026.
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