My LASIK Eye Surgery Experience
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Let me take you through my entire experience with LASIK before, during, and after the procedure. I share a lot of information, so below are timestamps for each section.
// TIMESTAMPS
0:22 - What is LASIK?
1:05 - You can't go blind from LASIK
1:36 - Is LASIK safer than contacts?
2:20 - My eye history (My prescription was -4.25 / -4.5)
3:52 - Why LASIK was a good choice for me
4:40 - First step: The Consultation
7:05 - Preparing for laser eye surgery
8:12 - What happens on the day of the procedure
10:30 - My surgery story!!
14:47 - After the procedure
16:53 - Healing & checkups
20:43 - My doctor: IQ Laser Vision + discount code
Note: I am not an expert. Please do your research if you're seriously considering LASIK. If you decide to do it, make sure you go with a reputable doctor with years of proven excellence. Don't compromise for a lower price and less experienced doctor because these are your EYES we're talking about! Good luck :)
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I can not explain how happy I am to hear I won't go blind if I get laser eye surgery done
+Lavender 黒愛 :)
Watch the video "lasik advisory" here on CZcams before you make the final decision :)
Lasik is a SCAM!!!
you might have good vision now, but your future eye health is uncertain. after 2008 the truth came out about lasik. Even the guy who approved it after 1998 is calling it to be banned. So many people are have problems with lasik now. they kill half of your cornea. Damage is irreversible. They mask this by giving you 20/20 for some years. your body weakens when you get old same as your corneas. in 10 years lasik will be announced dangerous and will be banned from public. Its very profitable and thats why they are still doing it.
My mother had lasik over 15 years ago and is doing great. As far is it being very "profitable" that is silly as hell. Dental procedures are way more expensive
Newsflash...as we age our eyes naturally get worse. Even those who don't get Lasik will have this happen. Good doctors will tell you that you may need reading glasses later in life. Plus, did you not hear her say that they gave her a lifetime commitment? That means they will fix anything they may need to. And as far as the price goes all surgeries are pricey. Have you ever had surgery? I have had 6 and none of them were cheap. If it was cheap then I would be worried about it being safe or reliable. If you really want surgery you have to research doctors. You don't just pick any doctor or one that offers cheap prices. Plus, you research all the risks and possible side effects. But you should do that with ANY surgery.
ahhh when she said she could see the time on the clock at night I almost cried, I want this so bad
same 😭 im watching this without my glasses or contacts on right now and i keep looking around the room just imagining being able to see clearly without wearing anything. the only thing i can see clearly rn is my phone and everything between my phone and my face, which isnt that much
Same here. Wearing this bloody thing for 17 years. I cant even see my phone without glasses. I really really wanna see clearly by my own eyes. Please pray for me. I'm going to do lasik by next weeks.
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@@ntandra07 how did it go?
Imagine seeing EVERYTHING when you wake up... it is crazy awesome!
I’m the type of person who watches these videos after I’ve gotten the procedure done 😂 I got my lasik 2 days ago & saw 20/20 vision the night of. Mind you, my vision was -6 before, negative!! I got glasses in the 4th grade, have been a contact wearer since high school. Contacts bothered my eyes a ton and I knew I wanted this done since high school. I am so so so glad I followed through. There’s nothing to be scared of, the procedure takes 45 seconds per eye & you don’t feel a thing!!
Awesome :)
I heard it’s 20 - 30 minutes altogether; like getting ready and prepared and the procedure itself
Was your prescription constant for a while before you did the procedure? I have the same vision as you had and I’m considering it.
@@chipegoshasokwe7178 Yes, it has to be consistent for about 3 years. I got the surgery at age 22.
@@chipegoshasokwe7178 Also, definitely go somewhere reputable. I should’ve included that in my initial post. I went to Wolfe Eye Clinic.
I’m getting lasik in an hour. I’m super nervous but this video made me feel better! Send love and prayer my way ❤️
Hey, How is your eye now after lasik? ?
Pavithra Tamilselvam it’s great! It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. My eyes are just a little dry & I see halos arounds lights at night but both are not bad at all. I highly recommend.
Hey..really thanks. ..
So lasik is really safe right. .? ?
i want to do it
This is one of the best run throughs I've heard! Thanks!
By a mile ur video...the BEST, clearest, most informative on CZcams!! Just had it done earlier today! Saw ur video months ago & was def an inspiration! Thank you!!
Great video. Very informative. I was worried about the "going blind" issue. You have reassured me. A thousand thanks.
Love how detailed you were about this! Im considering lasik, because i have a higher myopia in one eye compared to another, and thats kinda troublesome with contacts! Thanks for sharing your experience :) xx
Wonderful explanation! Just left my Consultation and got the surgery scheduled. This video really helped me know what to expect!
Great update! I too had eye laser surgery over a year ago and I am so happy with the results! It feels so freeing to have your sight back dosnt it! Great video lovely! Loving the channel! Keep it up.
Live Louder does it last forever??
I love your sit down videos where you talk for a long time, definitely do more!☺️
+Heather Goldman
Yeah. I can only watch 2 people sit down and talk. And, of course, Aileen is one of them
Thanks so much for the detail! The 20 minutes flew by xD I'm definitely going to get laser eye surgery now when I'm older :)
Issy good luck bro hope you get your perfect vision and live a happy life❤️
I hope ur doing good now :p
I want to get this done!! Thanks for sharing babe
Been on the fence for years. After watching this I’m going to get it done. Thank you!
thank you very much! alot of info i needed to hear here. im getting my eyes lasik next week. hoping for the best :)
That is a great review! I'm getting mine done in 2 days. Hope mine turns out as good as yours!
I got mine 3 months ago, I can relate so much :D Everything went fine and I'm so so happy with it! I was -6/-4.5, the surgery changed my life, it was such a good experience!
+Kathy Nguyen :D
I have my consultation in a month and I am -6.00 in both eyes. hearing about people having positive experiences, especially when they are severely nearsighted, gives me hope!
MsFlamingFlamer How did it go ? :)
Kathy Nguyen im getting mine next week. hopefully everything will be fine :)
Kathy Cwm How'd it go?
What about halos and stuff?
Thank you for your clear, detailed review. I have more peace of mind for this Friday now :)
I'm so glad I found your video! & the location you went to is 15 minutes away! Thank you! I'll have call tomorrow to schedule a consultation
Very helpful, thank you! I'm might even make a trip out from New York to go to the center you suggested. Thanks for the code! :)
I'm getting this done soon!!! Thanks for the video
Did you get it done?
Me too
What happened
@@RyansReaperyou usually end up with 2020 vision and everyone says they wish they did it sooner if u have the money and bad astigmatism you should do it
@@steez2916 have u done it before? does it hurt if u have?
This is super helpful. Thanks for doing this video! I've been thinking about lasik for years.
i was really scared, now i feel i can get a laser eye surgery, thanks for all the info
You are the SWEETEST! I felt like i just sat down with my BFF and said, Tell me everything! :) Bless your heart :)
The best "review" of Lasik so far! :) Can you do a follow up this fall? I am interested in doing this procedure, but I want to know if you have any side effects this long after the procedure.
im planning on getting this done and this gave me so much comfort! thank you
This video gave the confidence to get the surgery. Thanks so much. So worth it
I just got it done 2 weeks back, feels like such a blessing....And I loved your video it was extremely informative :D
What was your prescription number?
My visions was -5.5 20/500. I can see 20/16 now. It took me almost 2 weeks to see perfectly and I couldn't wear contacts for almost 2 months before. My work paid for mine.
+HouseofBoo138 woohoo!
During the procedure . When the doctor put the ...idk the word... To keep the eye open. I know they hydrate the eye... But did it bother you. Was keeping the eye open for a few mins bothersome
@@TheASWINmg it isn’t too bad. You really don’t feel it. Your eyes are dumb and the procedure itself takes less than 5 minutes and that’s for BOTH eyes! :)
Hi! Thank you for the in-depth review. My Mom is going to have one soon, thus I watched this video to know more about Lasik.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!I am having Super Lasik later this week and your video was really useful :)
I got it yesterday. Cried for two hours bc the pain was unbearable but slept it off after I took melatonin. It’s a good surgery and I definitely recommend it
It was unbearable?! Oh no
I had lasik two days ago and everything was good . Alhamdllah now I can see very well ❤️
Thank you! I am considering Lasik eye surgery and your video was very informative.
This video is very helpful to the Lasik community! Thanks for sharing. - Dr. Soroudi
I'm getting lasik tomorrow. So excited 😁 just watching through videos and came across yours. Thanks for sharing your experience !
Hi can u give me some updates!?!? Thanks!
@@thearisatal9842 hey there! Its been a week and a half since I've had my eyes did!
First couple days were rough for me. I was using the wrong eye drops prior to the surgery because of course that is something I'd mess up on 🤣🤣 basically, the drops i was supposed to be taking were a combination anti inflammation drop i believe my doctor told me. I was taking tear production drops instead 😅 so because of it, my eyes had some minor inflammation post surgery days. My right eye was worser than my left. I was super sensitive to light and could barely open my eyes unless I forced them open. Everything was super sensitive after I got my surgery so I just went home and went to sleep. After I woke up the only thing I felt that I could best describe to you is, my eyes felt like someone dumped a bucket of ocean water all over my eyes. I could not keep them open and they felt really salty.
Driving post surgery day was a challenge 🤣 luckily my doctor is just 10 minutes away. When I told my doc this, he made me up the eye drops on my right eye and keep the normal drops on my left (you still use the combination eye drops after surgery)
After a couple days I went back in for a check up and things were getting better. Post one week check up inflammation is almost gone but little remnants still remain. The eyes being dry is not as dry as they were the first couple of day's. I went from every hour to now every 4-6 hours put a drop in my eye to keep them moist.
In terms of my vision, because my eyes were inflammed its taking a little longer for them to heal. I can see at night, but I can't really see. If that makes sense. I dont see any halos or 'starbursts' but I've never known what an actual Starburst looks like, so who knows, haha. Lights are no longer as sensitive as they weren coming out of surgery. Its still hella bright if I walk outside around 11am, lol. My eyes do have trouble sharpening words, but I'm told this is normal and our eyes will heal over the coming weeks and months. But like I mentioned earlier about my nighy vision, I can see, but I cannot see, lmao. This is a long healing process my dr told me. Could take up to could weeks, months or even a year depending on how our eyes feel like they want to heal rate at 😆
I can however say if there is adequate amounts of light in the room, I can see so clearly! My eyes are pretty much like camera lens eye, lol. I need the light in order to see. Super thankful to be able to sit back on my bedside and watch my TV a few feet away from me without needing to wear glasses, lol.
@@thearisatal9842 morale of the story, take the CORRECT eye drops prior to surgery as recommended by your doctor. Then you can avoid all the BS I went through 😂
I want this done but I'm so scared 😭
Kathy Pham heyy! hv u done it yet?
Kathy Pham literally same😭
same girl 😭
I was scared as well when I got mine done but though I was scared everything went by quickly and before you know it the procedure was finished. I did the blade less lasik.
Vishal Deo
Did it hurt? I would like to get it too but im not sure :/
Very well done, great video!, I know this will help so many people.
I really want to have this procedure when I get older! thanks for doing this video :)
Lol "focus on red light, well where is it" 😂😂😂😂 sounds just like me!
u colorblind?
I was literally the same. I’m like where tf is it
I went 2yrs without getting new glasses and my new ones with my new prescription came in yesterday. When I got to my car I started bursting out in tears. I mean I cried for hours. My lenses are SO thick, it’s not even a joke. They’re way thicker than the frame itself and I hate them. I hate that I had to be born with such poor vision. I’m so insecure about them so I refuse to wear them. Hopefully my insurance covers lasik and hopefully I’m okay to get the procedure done. Even though it’s scary, I’m tired of crying about it and being insecure. I’m tired of glasses, I’ve been wearing them since the 4/5th grade
Do reduced lens method. It works. Your eyes will slowly get better. You just need to replace your computer screen with a TV in 3 meter distance and the right lenses to improve.
I love the way you explained this- straightforward and informative. I watched another person's video before this and she was trying too hard to be cute and quirky and it just took away from the video instead of adding to it. This was way better!
Many thanks for this info just looking into getting this procedure done after years of contacts and glasses! Really useful info!
Thank you very much for your information. I plan to do it but I feel a little bit hesitated and scared. Now, I feel brave to go through this process. I hope to see things clear without lens and glasses
Be very carefull and thinknit 2 tomes..
I know that pain of endlessly paying for endless contact supplies!!! Really considering this though!!
+PS justlov3 yes!
Worth every penny! It is truly an investment!
I am so glad I found you , I have almost the same prescription, Thank You
Seriously amazing tutorial, thank you!!
I still like your "what makes you beautiful cover" !! I need to get lasik.. I hate wearing contacts.. My eyes get really dry at night.
Just got out of conaultation. Woooeeee. Here we go!
Will be getting mine done in October. 17yrs with glassee can't wait. Thanks for the info you answered alot of my questions.
I know I'm so late but may I know what your degree was? I'm planning on getting Lasik when I'm older. :)
Getting this done at the end of December! So exciting. Thank you for a realistic perspective of the before, during, and after!
Such a great video, thanks a bunch! I’m getting mine tomorrow, I’m so excited about it. I will inform you 😊
EDIT: The best decision I have ever made in my life. I can see everything without glasses, such a perfect feeling. 🙏🏻
I got mine done yesterday. When will the blurryness stop :(
@@Davidxll Oh, don’t worry. Actually I was told that it is individually, but my blurryness went away after a week. You can feel some discomfort in your eyes, it is quite normal. Just rest your eyes and use eyedrops that your doctor told you :)
@@ASv-vy8og Thank you so much for replying.
I got it just over a week ago and it's life changing. Being able to see everything perfectly the moment you wake up is priceless. There are some side effects though (dry eyes, halos/glare at night) so be prepared for it. But again, still 100% worth it.
How do you feel now?
@@user-zv5bl8qp2n close to 3 months post surgery, I'm feeling great. My eyes don't get tired anymore, I don't have any eye dryness (I've been using artifcial tears multiple times a day since the surgery as advised by the doctor) and I see very well. The only issue that I still have with no improvements is the glare around lights at night, uncomfortable for night driving but still doable. Overall very satisfied and I'd do it again even if I have to live with the halos side effect for life.
@@MarginCall123 halo eyes? How are you doing now ?
@@carolsorola it depends on days. I've gotten used to it by now to a point when I don"t even notice it most of the time. I noticed that the more my eyes are tired, the worse the halos get. It really is a problem only when it comes to night driving.
@@MarginCall123do you still feel the after affects
Thank you, I have known a couple of people who had this done, they never talked as in depth as you did on the procedure and that was very very helpful, I have my initial meeting booked for the end of June and the surgery booked for the end of July, I went in to check about if a diabetic with a heavy negative prescription with astigmatism I was still eligible.
This actually was way more informative than anyone else has ever been about it since you included what happened in the room.
If You are diabetic don't do they mistake of getting Lasik ..also if You are nota I.will weight SIDE effects... It won't last forever...
Loved the way you explained everything :)
Thankyou so much
The burning smell isnt your eye, btw. Its just the excimer laser reacting to various compounds in the air (I believe carbon specifically). Definitely not yout eye tissue lol.
wow lol i didnt know that!
That was my exact thought.
Oh thank the LORD! I was freaking out during my procedure! 😂
Ya my contacts screwed up and caused me a corneal abrasion so now I'm seriously considering this
thank you so much for the video!! i can't wait to go for my first consultation
Planning to get lasik. Very useful video even after 7 years. Thank you.
I intend to get lasik too but I know the fact that my eyes will be forced open and I can't blink makes me cringe.. if only I can have it done while unconscious lol. I hate the idea of sitting still and going through with it.
I know I'm super late (hope it went well), but when they "force" your eye open, you will still be able to blink with your other eye, and honestly, it feels like you are still blinking with both eyes.
Me too i can't even take eye drops in my eyes much less that scary
It really isn’t bad... the entire procedure took less than 5 mins!
@@ambermullenax8186 When they cut the flap in your eye, do you feel anything? Can you see them cutting the flap at all or coming towards your eye?
@@rachwes0 it’s a laser... you see the light and it lasts like 10 seconds. Super quick and easy!
I have an almost identical story to yours with Lasik! I'm actually getting mine done in about 4 hours today, should be interesting.
Thank you for the in-depth review.
All the best to you.
good luck!
how did it go
VXCBSD BVSDB it went well! Have to sleep about 6 hours afterward and you have antibiotic and steroid drops to use throughout the day for a week. I have a series of follow ups with the doctor as standard procedure. But I see 20/20! The procedure itself was very quick, about 20 seconds per eye. No pain!
Hi Cane,
It's been a little over a month since the procedure, so far no issues, the halo-effect at night is very minimal and my "dry-eye" feeling went away about a week or so after my procedure. I have my 1- month eval coming up this coming Tuesday, (Nov 5th) and I'll be happy to update there as well.
My only slight gripe thus far is while my right eye sees PERFECT, my left eye is just a tad, (seriously very minimal) out of focus in comparison. It doesn't cause me to see necessarily uneven, but given my left eye prior to the procedure it was the dominant eye, but after the procedure, my right eye now is.
I haven't used the steroid or antibiotic drops after the first week since per my doctor's instructions, it was to use them first day every two hours, for each. Then following the second day for the remainder of the week, it was to be done twice a day for both, and to use eyedrops for moisture as needed. Also need to keep eyes away from any water (OR RUBBING) for the first full week, so I had to basically wear swim goggles, to block out the hard-water impurities when showering and such.
Stay tuned.
Honestly the possible Halo and aberration side effects are the two things putting me away from this surgery.
Thank you soo much for this video!
Very informative and positive love it
Thanks for making this video, you made me a lot comfortable, I am going for lasik on tomorrow
I've been wearing glasses for over 10 years, I tried contacts for a while.I wouldn't lie, I did love the freedom but man it gave me more trouble than anything else. Getting them in was a pain in the butt, sometimes my eyes would tear up, sometimes the contacts would fold up inside the eye and cause massive irritation, I couldn't splash my face and if some dirt goes in your eye you're gonna suffer. I am going for my lesik
Seriously
Hi, can u do a feedback n any side effects after 3years~
Thanks for this vid, gave me the expectations I needed
Woah, what a coincidence. I got the same measurements for near-sightedness 😂. Makes me feel so much more secure. Thank you for sharing!!
I had the same surgery this year.. More or less the same experience, except I felt really lost even during the procedure. And after, I kept keeping my eyes open, I think because I subconsciously didn't want to get them wrinkled while blinking haha
lol, How are you doing now?
I got my Lasik treatment done just yesterday on 14th August 2020🤣🤣🤣🤣 it was super cool I was scared at first..my eyes numbers like above -5 for both eyes !! Right now I'm wearing a black glasses for eyes protection :) I'm using for some drips and lubricant for eyes like every hour :3 and the best thing is I can see everything in HD without glasses 😂👌♥️
How r ur eyes now? Cz ima go tomorrow for pre surgery consultation
Did you have any glares or starbust issues?
Thanks for sharing your LASIK story!
Very informative video. 😄. I was just thinking about getting laser eye surgery . Thanks for the vid Aileen
Great video. I really enjoyed all the detail you included! I used to wear Dailies but my ophthalmologist decided my infection risk was too high to wear contacts at all anymore. 😥 Oh well. I always have a hard time focusing on the red light at eye appointments too! Somehow I doubt I'd get the "okay" for LASIK from my doctor but it is something in which I'm interested! Oh, and I definitely know what you mean about getting dizzy from new glasses/contacts/etc. Hope that nighttime "halo" effect fades quickly!
+Katy H aw well it doesn't hurt to try! go for a consultation to make sure anyway :) the side effects are worth the long term positive effects!
I'm definitely going to ask my ophthalmologist if it's a possibility, in his opinion, when I see him next month! Your video really made it seem less scary. I'm SO glad they HOLD your eyes open. I'm terrible about blinking like mad, even once my eye is numbed! (I've had quite a lot of eye appointments because of my poor vision, Horner's Syndrome. {IDRK what it is but it FASCINATES all optometrists & ophthalmologists}, and somewhat different colored irises.) So I got bounced among a lot of optometrists/ophthalmologists as a kid.
I'm getting mine done next week I'm nervous can't wait
they charge $2,500 per eye
must be relex smile cuz lasik aint 2.5k per eye
Bakamatsuu well that's the price they gave me so that's what I paid 5k
Jessica Trejo dayum... dat pricetag
how did the surgery go?
thank you for the informative video! I am -6.00 and -6.25 and had my consultation yesterday and am going ahead with the surgery at the end of the month! Cannot wait.
How did it go?!
@@jengerardi1390 it went fantastically well. so far there have been no issues. recovery was fast and at worst it was uncomfortable during the surgery, not painful. the worst part was actually remembering not to touch/rub my eyes at all for a couple weeks after.
@@lilcoffeebandit that’s awesome! Good for you. I have a similar prescription and hoping to have my surgery in a couple months.
@@jengerardi1390 good luck, but im sure you will be fine!! best thing i've ever done, to be sure.
Thank you so much for this information~ you're so helpful 💝💝
Let me start by saying I don't normally leave reviews, but i felt I definitely should for other people considering having LASIK done. It's been 12 days since I had the procedure done, and I am very happy with the results. I am 23 and have been wearing glasses since middle school. Now I see just as well if not better than when I had glasses, and the only problem (not even really a problem for me) is eyes occasionally feeling dry throughout the day. The dry eyes were to be expected as a part of the recovery process, and it's honestly not even that bad.
Everyone who I know that has had Lasik done or knows someone with Lasik done has referred me to Singer Haley in Metairie Louisiana, and they all have had nothing but good things to say.
I was originally going to go with the Standard package, but Dr. Singer strongly insisted that I go with the HD package. He and the other staff members informed me that I have larger pupils than the average person I'd be more likely to end up with long lasting glares and halos at night. I even went back and forth with him telling him that I had done my research and that I'd be ok with the standard Lasik. He then told me that he would rather not perform the surgery at all instead of taking my money and providing me with something he knew I would not be happy with. Once he told me that, I discussed it with my father who had had a Cataracts procedure done with Singer Haley. I figured the extra cost would be worth it for my eye sight.
Dr. Singer is nice, but he talks really fast and throws a lot of information at you at once so it can be hard to remember everything they tell you at first. The rest of the staff was nice for the most part. I felt comfortable throughout the whole process. Like someone said in a previous review, each time I went, they were pretty busy, but they are good at what they do. In and out no BS.
The day of the surgery i got there around 12:50pm and was on the way home by 4:00pm. During the surgery itself, I did experience a significant amount of discomfort (almost painful) when the pressure was applied to my right eye to keep it still and the incision was made, but it was over in a couple of seconds. It was probably just the numbing drops not fully kicking in yet. On my left eye which was done second, the only real discomfort was the pressure being applied. I didn't feel the cut this time. The rest of the surgery was easy. You can smell the laser burning your eye which was weird. Wasn't a strong smell, but it is something you notice. Whole thing lasted no more than 3 minutes for both eyes.
After that, they checked me out and sent me home. I slept on and off until the next day and followed all of the aftercare instructions. I wasn't in any pain or uncomfortable that entire time. Vision was noticeably better the next day but still kind of cloudy. Once I went back for the post op and they removed the protective contact lenses, everything was crystal clear. They did the vision test and I had 20/20. I think i was at 20/600 before the surgery.
Now it's been almost two weeks and all i do is put in some of the Systane Ultra drops (artificial tears) every couple of hours and wear sunglasses outside during the day. I drove at night maybe 3 days after the surgery and had very little of the glare/halo effect. It was honestly close to what I'd see wearing glasses. Now my night vision is great.
I can't speak on the long term just yet, but definitely worth it so far.
thanks for your review actually i want to ask you whats the age to get this lasik surgery my age is 16 my vision is soo bad that i don't even recognize people in front of mee
@@randomdude24518 is the minimum age. But if your eye grade still hasn't stabilize by that age, then wait(perhaps another 2-3years) until it become stable. I'm just 15 rn and badly want this surgery but I'll patiently wait as my age is not eligible yet.
@@iinnn2363 well you are right i still haven’t done the surgery but i might do it in the future maybe 2 3 years later
@@randomdude245 I personally think that waiting for the results on whether you're eligible or not is scarier than the whole procedure and side-effects. So good luckkkk! I hope you qualify for LASIK!
i qualify for lasik i hope you do as well but i am still waiting for another 2 3 years
how is your eyes today?? Please respond, would appriciate it very much
I really want this so bad! My aunt got lasik and this video was so informative, thank you so much 😊
This was very useful, thank you
Its like you’re living in an entire new universe when you get new glasses lol
Except it’s like seeing in HD. Everything is crisp clear!
The power of my classes are 7.50 and 8.00 .I really never took care of my eyes.But these days I'm feeling really scared.is it possible to improve my eyesight😭
Just scheduled my consultation with them !!! Thank you !
+Jessica Lopez ^_^ yay!
I am freaking out and am not the one going to do eye surgery but thank you for you advice and info really appreciate it
I'm doing eye laser this weekend. I'm so nervous.. you did a great vid.
good luck!!
How did it go?
Sharon Lee how is it?
Sharon Lee how was it ? :)
I'm so so worried about having side effects like blurry vision forever that can't be corrected or severe dry eyes. And I'm wondering if it's worth the risks.
Its a gamble; four months ago I had SMILE and now I suffer from severe dryness that is not getting better
Thank you so much for this video, it is so necessary!
I needed this video thank you so much!!!
Question for anyone that has had Lasik done: after the first month, have you had to be especially careful with your eyes? I rub my eyes sometimes & I'm wondering if that's gonna be bad to do after the initial healing period (I'm scheduled to get the operation at the end of August)
Rubbing your eyes is bad even for people who don't get lasik done. But yes be careful
Please now make a video about the many problems that can be caused by laser surgery which goes wrong: constant eye pain; eyelids that stick to your eyeballs overnight, so that you have to peel them back gently in the morning to avoid peeling off the outer layer of your eyeballs; blurred vision (worse than it was before the surgery); inability to drive at night because oncoming headlights are intolerably dazzling through their "starburst" effect; repeat operations to try to correct the problems caused by the initial surgery; and so on...
Actually, there's no need for you to do so, as many people have already made videos about their lives being ruined through laser eye surgery that went wrong.
I have done on friday April 9 '2021
I really love it .. now a can see everything clear. 20/20.. thanks for sharing your experience it make me take the decision.
Sweet and adorable, reassuring and a money saver. Who could ask for more.
My glasses power is -8.5 in both eyes.🥺 Please pray for me. I'm gonna have mine by next week. I'm so much scared and nervous but i really really want to do Lasik to see clearly by my own eyes. So wish me good luck.
Hope you get god level vision.
How is your experience
soo how was it
How was it? Hope you’re seeing well now
How did it go?
I have a question. After getting LASIK, does a person's vision become 20/20? I've had glasses for such a long time (just for watching this from afar, not for all the time). I've always hated contacts since I don't like touching my face. So I really want to do LASIK. This video really helped because it chased away the fear of going blindXD Thanks!:)
i have same problem like you..
Yes, she mentioned in her last video that getting eye surgery means your vision becomes 20/20
+UnitatoGotNoJams yes, I don't think they promise 20/20 because everyone's eyes are different... Some people might get 15/20 (which is even clearer than normal) -- but they do get your eyes to a standard where you don't need contacts/glasses anymore.
+Lavendaire thanxx☺
+Lavendaire I didn't even see a notification for your reply, silly meXD
Yeah that would make sense, because everyone's eyes are different. My eyes are really bad, so anything better than this is amazing.;D But thanks for the info!
Thank you for sharing. I will have my Lasik tomorrow.
Cherrie 🇦🇺
I got my Lasik surgery done day before yesterday. It is not at all painful. It only feels uncomfortable for half day like you have lil hair in your eyes and that's all. Totally worth it
Just FYI, it is a possibility to go blind from LASIK. My uncle got LASIK and I don't know the exact details, but he had some complications that caused his vision to go blurry enough for him to become legally blind. He can see blurry colors when he looks around now and that's it. It's so unfortunate and I feel really bad for him. BUT, he did get this procedure when it first came out, so it was a long time ago. Maybe the procedure has gotten better since then. If anyone knows how complications can exactly affect LASIK, chime in. I'm sure we'd all like to know. Not trying to scare anyone though... Even though my uncle had a bad experience, I still took the plunge last month and got PRK. Just one eye at a time though. Left eye is good and clear and I'm about to get my right done next week. I think complications are rare and you shouldn't be afraid to do it, just make sure to go with a doctor that has good reviews.
How was the procedure? Is it all good?
Christopher Laynes tell him to get prk it's a new procedure to correct botched laser surgery I'm told... good luck
Did you notice any difference between the treated eye and the untreated one?
@@heyyou3609 lol sorry about the 4 year late reply. Both my eyes are still clear and I had zero issues ever since the procedures.
@@hidyshawky3804 Well my vision was pretty horrible, so one eye was extremely blurry (my original vision) while the other was clear. After the procedures though, I did not have any side effects at all. It’s been years now and my vision is still clear and great.
Apparently 96% of people who performed lasik eye surgery succesfully got 20/20 vision!,
I have - eye vision. I am not an adult yet and I’m scared for my future, but it relieves me that lasik exists. Maybe when I’m older I’ll be able to get surgery. This comment section makes me feel safe, Thank you for this video!
Your hair is gorgeous!!