Corneal Cross Linking and Pain Management

Having been through the procedure, here are a few of my thoughts about how to manage the pain associated with the first day or two after having the Cross Linking Surgery. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your pain management options.
As far as medication, your doctor will prescribe what they feel is best for you based on your medical history. I believe I was given Xanex, but I am not 100% sure. Just because my doctor gave me that, doesn't mean it would be safe for everryone.
On reflection, as I said in the video, be careful about putting anything near your eye after the procedure, especially if you can't guarantee it being clean. You don't want to get an eye infection after the procedure. Discuss with your doctor what they feel would be the safest items, such as cool compresses, to help you get through the pain.
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[@alandove3734]

Best thing to use afterwards for comfort is an eye mask that can be put in a freezer. Definitely helped me both times. Just had it done last Tuesday and before in July 2022.
When the pain started afterwards I was like “wow it’s exactly how I remember it” 😅.
Glad to not worry about my vision degenerating any longer. And can’t wait to wear contacts again haha!

[@mohamednaghy1563]

Have my CXL next week for my left eye , done right last year and was painful as you described the first night , then it was more manageable. want to try cold eyes pad but worried to press against the eye at all after the procedure, any advise 9

[@shannonsaulsberry6393]

Y'all I'm scared for dear life. The lady in the office told me that it's nothing I can do, the first night is BAD!!!! She said people end up I'm the ER...

[@Boemtie]

its been 4 hours since my crosslinking for my right eye and right now i am dying of holy shit...it feels like my eye is on fire😢

[@pinkbeatle2012]

it's was more annoying than painful in my opinion like my eye was full of sand scratching on my eyeball.