subject: A Helper for Vision Impairment: Lasik Eye Surgery [print this page] During the procedure, the surgeon will use local anesthetic, as a result, the patients will feel no pain during the whole surgery. But not everyone is a good candidate for Lasik. Usually people with a thick cornea and those who are short sighted or suffering from mild long sightedness are expected to get the best results following the surgery. So when you are preparing to correct vision by a Lasik, to have an eye examination is advisable.