{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/does-refractive-lens-exchange-hurt\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/does-refractive-lens-exchange-hurt\/","headline":"Does refractive lens exchange hurt?","name":"Does refractive lens exchange hurt?","description":"Fearing pain is natural. Watch Dr. Erik Chotiner explain what he does to minimize any significant pain or discomfort during your procedure...","datePublished":"2021-02-24","dateModified":"2026-02-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/#Person","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/author\/memorial-eye-institute\/","identifier":10,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/27ec50ce3f9c3a68dc9c86fb6487bf8c6eeb3b402efcb914c2f7b7061b3db280?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Memorial Eye Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Logo-header-MEI.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/does-refractive-lens-exchange-hurt-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/does-refractive-lens-exchange-hurt-Dr-Bennett-Chotiner-Memorial-Eye-Institute-Harrisburg.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/memorialeye.com\/does-refractive-lens-exchange-hurt\/","about":["Lens surgery"],"wordCount":264,"articleBody":"Does refractive lens exchange hurt?Typically,\u00a0refractive lens exchange\u00a0doesn’t hurt at all. We give patients topical anesthesia to numb the eye completely and some mild twilight sedation to minimize any significant pain or discomfort during and after the procedure.\u00a0Many patients tell me that they didn’t even know the surgery had occurred when I tell them that it’s finished.Find out if you\u2019re clinically suitable for vision correction and\u00a0book your free appointment using our online scheduler, or give us a call on (717) 996-3016.\u00a0If you’re serious about clear vision and reducing or eliminating your dependence on corrective eyewear, this is the ideal next step. Not only will it give you the certainty you need regarding the best treatment for you, but it’s also free! Book now.Share This Story\t\t\tHome \u00bb Lens surgery \u00bb Does refractive lens exchange hurt?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSearch for:\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind us#text-2 li { border-color:#e1b768;}Get a free appointment and find out if LASIK could help you\t\t\tThe first step to free yourself from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses is to book a free suitability appointment. Book below to discover your options and get an answer about whether LASIK is right for you.BOOK AN APPOINTMENT\t\tCan you be free from glasses and contacts?The best way to find out if laser eye surgery is right for you is to get a free appointment. You\u2019ll get a clear answer from our experts on your suitability and treatment optionsBOOK AN APPOINTMENTRecognized Leaders in Harrisburg LASIK Eye SurgeryProviding advanced & personalized VISION CORRECTION to Central Pennsylvania communities"}