my laser eye surgery (& recovery) experience | PRK surgery vlog
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2023
- I've been dreaming of getting laser eye surgery my ENTIRE LIFE and I finally got it done! I was afraid my prescription + astigmatism would prevent me from getting laser eye surgery, but I was able to qualify for PRK. i had CONTOURA PRK/Lasik with Dr. Rany Woo. Contoura is the newest, most advanced technology that personalizes your treatment so the quality of your vision will be much better than with older technology (it's like getting HD vision instead of settling for SD). this was a lifechanging procedure and I am so, so happy 😭 I vlogged my entire pre-surgery, surgery, and post-op recovery so enjoy! ♡
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Thanks for the video ! I got PRK surgery 4 days ago and this video helped me prepare quite a bit for what was coming. A lot of people say day 3 was their worst day but mine was day 2 for some reason. So if you're reading this about to do surgery, make sure to do all your drops! And if you're not feelin so bad day 1 don't fall for it and look at screens etc, just rest rest rest.
thank you for recording this just for those who want to do that like myself. now we know what to expect and the process of it as well. love you sally and we always appreciate you for everything that you’ve done 🤍
You are so sweet 😭 glad you enjoyed!!!!
I'm so glad it went so well for you! Also, you have lovely hair.
Incredible Incredible sharing Sally Kim!!Keep making like this only vlogs and I will support you till end💗💫😭
We thank God you had good doctors for this successful procedure.
I've been looking it up for a while now. I practice boxing, and martial arts. Therefore PRK is actually my preference over the other techniques. It is absolutely encouraging to see you going through this process this smoothly. Thank you. I know that it'll be life changing.
We have similar vision! just did my Lasik and PRK two days ago. I also have astigmatism in both eye. Had to do PRK in one eye and Lasik in the other. Best decision I have ever made omg! My sight is getting better by the minute.
Wow so you are the perfect person I can ask... do you see (no pun intended lol) a difference so far? I originally went to my doctor for a Lasik consultation, but he strongly recommends PRK. Not for any other reasons other than his personal opinion, because I am a candidate for both. Its probably too soon, but please if you don't mind sharing your experience and your opinion on everything I would be so grateful!
I just had PRK on the 15th. That fira day was brutal! My eyes were so irritated & not being able to rub them just intensified the feeling. My eyes were swollen shut for the first couple of days, so I just listened to my book on Audible all day until about day 3 with an ice cold rag on my eyes. The contacts came out (which was SO nice) & I could ditch thos god forsaken sleep goggles! I'm on day 4 post-op & it seems like every day is significantly improved. So glad I did it!!
Any update please?
how do you feel now?
any update please ?
Hi! How are you feeling? Sorry to ask, but I just had a Lasik consultation a few days ago but my doctor is very persistent on getting PRK. Would love to hear what your overall thought is! Thanks so much.
I just had it done yesterday and oh my god I was crying for like a good hour I hadn’t experienced anything that painful in a really long time, on my second day now and I’m still rly rly uncomfortable, teary and swollen, hoping tmr is way better. Get my contacts out the day after tmr I can’t wait to get this over with like fuck I didn’t think itd b that bad I took so many meds and could barely sleep even tho I took sm melatonin as well, wish me luck guys😭
I'm having PRK done Friday, I greatly appreciate the video! It has been a long time coming, Air Force denied me the surgery years ago and I recently separated and was approved on the outside!
How has your recovery been going?
Any update on that surgery?
any update ??
any update?
When you're eating with paul after the surgery, it's giving vampire diaries when they're transitioning and they're sensitive to light 🤣
Omg sounds so nice!!!! I wanna get it done!!! 🤩
So cool to see getting prk done next Friday
woooo perfect vision!!
Ollie knows :( Very interesting to see the PRK process! Thanks for documenting your journey.
he was being extra clingy 😭😭
@@sallykim7are you having double vision and Ghost vision after prk😢😢
It's just perfect ❤️
Congrats on your new eyesight!
Thank you ~~
The “whyyy?” When he said he didn’t take a nap next to you lol.
Love this bc I’m about the same prescription as you pre-PRK. Now I’ll know what to expect if I’m not viable for LASIK either 😊
Amazing video! Thanks for sharing. How long did you have to wear the sunglasses?
thank you for this!!! i’m having my procedure tomorrow morning and i’m shitting bricks. not anymore tho, this helped
I’ve booked in for a months time. How long before you were comfortably looking at screens? Do you have any ongoing issues with dryness or glaring at night etc ?
Im getting prk in a week and im nervous and excited so thanks for sharing this made me feel alot better 😊❤
How’d it go?
how'd it go?could you please share your experience?
@@thirupurasundari1166 asking them, but mine was last Wednesday and went great: I’m not in any pain, eyes aren’t dry, I’m not light sensitive at all. Just a bit blurry still and I’ve still got the bandage contacts in
have u done lasik or lasek ? please mine is this coming friday and iam so nervous@@ForzaTerra89
How many days did you need to watch tv, computer or cellphone after the surgery?
I work on the computer the whole day, and I’m wondering how many days it will take me to get back to work.
Thank you in advance 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing. I just had PRK with monovison done last Friday. I choose monovision because im over 40! Lol or else i would end up with reading glasses t👎. I am able to see, but its blurry and now my brain has to adjust . I'm back at work after day 5 and i feel like im getting off a rollercoaster ride, but this too shall pass. Good luck with your vision!
how about now
jus wondering how have u been since surgery
Hi there
I did the surgery since one month and I still have blurry vision till now, and also in the night all road lights look like having rounded sparks
Please, Did you have the same feeling ? Is it normal healing process or not ?
On the Bright side PRK has less complications down the line. Def getting this one regardless if I qualify for Lasik
Hello, Thank you for sharing! I have a question - what was your vision before the surgery with glasses/ correction? was it 20/20?
You're cute! 😍Darn, saw "husband" on your application. 😆 (found this looking into this procedure).
Thanks for the video. Wow, Cerritos...Just an hour from me. Sweet!
heres mine,
day1: just dry eyes, not a whole lot of pain
day2: worst pain ever out of no where, my eyes were constantly crying and i couldnt keep my eyes open for more then a sec.
day3: little to no pain, light sensitivity is slowly going away
day4: hardly any light sensitivity at all other then sunlight
day5: just constantly lubing up my eyes and ready to get these contacts lens out
day6: Uknown bc i got mine done last Fridays and its currently Wednesdays but the trouble should all be over. i did get a very very very small amount of water in my eye and that eye has been a little blurry since but i think i just dried up the lens so hopefully when that gets pulled out then itll go away
im also 22 so my eyes might heal much faster then others
how u doin now
@@livb4139 fine. Hardly any dry eyes. My left eye is definitely better than my right eye so I might have to get a touch up for that if I wanted to. Other then that it’s great
hey any update please did your eyes get better? any dry eyes@@justinls15
@@justinls15 How are you doing now?
that's amazing. i am seriously considering to have the surgery as well. Would you share how much it costs, and if this is covered by medical insurance (likely not lol)? thanks!
I would recommend getting consultation and price at multiple places! It varies sooo much by place and what procedures you qualify for! Insurance does not cover :(
Day 3 - Irritation is gone, hoping for a speedy recovery
I’m on day two I’m so ready for 3 to be much better it’s been hell
@@pawkitty11i dont know why i decided to watch videos about it before even having an appointment for the laser itself😢 im stressed outttt
@@yuumustaine always good to do research but it’s only bad the first like 4 days so just be prepared 😭😭
@@pawkitty11 i want to do lasik, dont know if im qualified but im a pussy i cant do prk😭
How long it takes for your sight to get the most clear? I did PRK a week ago and doctor said it’s normal to have a bit hazle sight for couple weeks, but I can read and do activity without glass
Was it just a simple Prk or ....TransPrk which is kind of an upgraded version of Prk ??
Thanks dear for valuable information
Thanks that was helpful.
Can u share more on the PRK vs lasik difference?? Been wanting to get lasik but my eye grade keeps increasing every year 🥲 and they said that “disqualifies” me for surgery
how old are you? dr woo recommended getting it in your mid 20s when your vision stabilizes! lasik is a lot easier in terms of recovery bc you open a layer on your cornea, laser it, and close it back up but PRK it's basically just an open wound BUT same results at the end!
How was the recovery from day 5 to 14 if you remember. Where you using your phone or a PC screen? Were you still wearing the dark sunglasses?
were you told about EVO ICL? the recovery process compared to PRK is way better but it is a more expensive surgery. I didn't qualify for lasik either because my corneas were too thin and my prescription was much higher. I got EVO ICL - an implantable CL in your eye and my recovery was 1 day without pain. so it is a different kind of refractive surgery.
Ma'am do you notice any light sensitivity?
May I know how much your cornea thickness was? My eyesight is way worse than yours was and the eye surgeon said for safety he'd choose PRK over LASIK. Btw my pachy was somewhere between 560-570mm
Hey, this was so helpful. I could relate to the entire process as I had also done PRK. It's been a long time for you but do you by any chance remember having blurry vision for a while? Or was it a clear vision for you right away? Please do let me know. Thank you.
Hi there
I did the surgery since one month and I still have blurry vision till now, and also in the night all road lights look like having rounded sparks
Please, Did you have the same feeling ? Is it normal healing process or not ?
Hi Sally,
Thanks for the video, and it’s very useful content.
Can I ask how it takes to heal from blurry sight feeling and lights reflection as I did the PRK since one month, but I still have this issue and feeling
Thanks in advance for you ranswer
After how many days of your surgery you did your eye make-up. As i got my surgery 8 days back is it okay if i get my makeup done after 25days of surgery. As im getting married on june 20 is it okay i get my trails ny 23rd may?
Did you have both eyes done with PRK on the same day?
In general, do you think you have a low or high pain tolerance? I’ve been wanting to undergo lasik eye surgery but I’m really scared of the pain 🥲 lol
I think i have high pain tolerance..... but TBH your eyes are numb so the procedure itself is SOOO easy and not painful
hello, I am like you, the docs said PRK maybe for me but not Lasik, I haven't gone in for the PRK consultation yet, but I just wanna ask, how much can you see after surgery? enough to use the bathroom and daily needs? or are you completely blinded by the light? were your eyes mostly closed throughout recovery and how much did you depend on another person for things you couldn't do like grocery shopping and driving?
you’ll notice a sudden improvement post surgery. you will be able to see however as she said, you will be sensitive to lights and you will be able to do your daily activities but they’ll recommend have someone with you if you have to go outdoor. no total blindness
I am looking into PRK. How is your night vision? Any halos or starbursts with light at night?
*I had prk and I didn't get medication... I wanted to rip my eyes out of my skull I was tearing up, and snotty, couldn't open my eyes, for about 12 hours.... I had/ have a billion pf systane eyedrops and the steroid & antibiotic drops.... I feel like I'm constantly putting the pf drops in but I've used about 20 vials in 72 hours... I have one of those magnifying mirrors to help target my drops.... My vision was worse the first day but it seems fine now.... Just rocking acetaminophen if I get that eyelash in the eye feeling and pop some eyedrops... I'm basically rocking the moisture goggles around the clock to keep my eyes moist
... Zero ac/ heat as to not remove the moisture from the air .... Changed my phone to the blue light blocking settings and nighttime mode, and have my lights set to 5% (dim, I just have fancy lights) .... Not taking any chances the first few weeks
Great video. I have surgery in 2 days .
One thing i've heard about PRK is that you have to wear sunglasses outdoors for a long time outside, ive seen different figures, some say wear them for a few months and other say a full year.
What were your doctor's instructions regarding wearing sunglasses outdoors, and how long to wear them for?
To be safe, you should probably wear them everything you are outside, especially in the summer. That is what I do.
I just got mine done 2 weeks ago and my right eye is still blurry!! Did you have any blurry ness afterwords?
I did in the beginning!! Im almost 10 months post op now and don't experience it anymore :)
Speedy recovery’ what’s the brand of the sunglasss? Looks good on ya!
Gentlemonster!!
This video was so helpful. My PRK surgery is tomorrow. So nervous
how was it?
@eightdecay5585 Wasn't bad. They gave me meds to calm my body and help me sleep afterwards. My eyes were numbed and it took a few seconds under the laser. Alot of eye watering but if you do your eye drops, advil, and rest as much as possible the pain and discomfort isn't too bad. I had some pressure in my head and bridge of my nose but it started to calm down within the first 5 days. I'm still in recovery and not able to drive yet but I'm just taking it one day at a time. Eventhough I will still have some prescription left, I'm seeing better than I've been able to do in 32yrs. Highly recommend.
@@joiblalock709how have u been since surgery any update ?
I’m going to update mine after my PRK
I am getting PRK but nervous about the whole contact lens. How was it getting the lenses out? The whole point on me getting this was to stop wearing contact lenses
How did you manage to take a full shower after 4 days of surgery ??
How long was your prk eye(s) blurry for? I am two weeks out from surgery. I had lasik in my right eye and pre in my left eye. I still am blurry and having trouble seeing/focusing with my left eye. I also had astigmatism there. I'm starting to get worried something went wrong. Is this a normal recovery process/ timeline? Still being blurry 2 weeks post op? My lasik eye is perfect. Thanks.
PRK takes about a month for vision to stabilize, so having blurry vision at two weeks is normal.
any update ??
Yes, my prk eye is perfect. Just took a little longer to heal. The only thing is I do get random dryness in my eye in the morning that goes away with drops. I’ve started putting drops in my eye before bed and that takes care of it.
I am also thinking to do....its informative for me. Thanks...
How many days does it take for your vision to adjust to what you see through your glasses?
normally as she said at least a week of recovery. you’ll notice immediate improvement after surgery, the sharpness comes after a complete healing process.
How long does it take to get atleast 80% of vision
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How long did it take for your dry eyes problem to dissappear? I am going for the same laser treatment in a month and just want to be prepared
Your eye will always be dryer after the procedure than they were before. Those nerves don't regrow to the same strength as they were before. It's a permanent change to how your tear feedback loop works. I'd suggest you strongly consider SMILE, ICL, or not doing refractive surgery at all.
@@RasenRambo23isn't icl opening your eye to implant a lense? I was told these have increased chances for cataracts
Not with the new EVO lens. Cataracts have been overcome with this technology. Yes, the eye has to be opened. But that opening is on the side, where no light has to pass through for you to see and it's tiny compared to the cut of LASIK. In any case, SMILE beats LASIK in every scenario as a laser surgery.@@nahventure3873
I had lasik surgery September 28th its now November 4th and I still can't see ..I am devastated, I have not been able to drive at all and if I'm outside at night everything is so blurry, they keep saying everyone has different recovery but I am so discouraged right now
how about now?
can you give a update please ?
that prk is really something she went from legally blind (20/200 and 20/400) to better than 20/20
what was your prescription before surgery ?
Side bar - where are your glasses from?
I got my laser done 8 days back. The first 2 nights where painful and on 4th day my lenses where removed. If you are planning to go with prk plz go ahead. But be prepared for dozens of eye drops and boredom😂.
I getting park on Thursday
I am going to have my PRK soon ..After how many days we can go back to work ?
till the first layer of the cornea is healed and the protective contact is removed which is as she said a week at least.
What was your eye no before surgery
I’m going to ASA next month.
How is your near vision? I read from some people that their near vision wasn't so good after surgery.
correct normally at the late 30s and 40 your near vision capacity to focus decreases. so If you are 40 yrs old and have done PRK or laser surgery, your near vision will be affected and may need glasses for near but this young lady in her 20s can still see close distance despite the PRK treatment.
Is it very painfull?
How long did it take til your vision was crisp? Im 5 weeks from my TransPrk surgery and I still experience blurryness.
Hi.. i was very upset that i have bad nearsightedness and very blurry vision 2 weeks after surgery but i noticed that this is normal for prk patients..hope we get well the soonest possible time
how are you now?@@user-kk8fz5kw4s
Has ur vision improved?how has it been so far
any update please and thank you
@@user-kk8fz5kw4sany update ??
Had my prk two weeks ago , and I still see blurry specially from up close and its so annoying when reading , and iv been so worried this would stay like this , so any tips ?
Hi..how old are you? Im in my mid thirties,i will be doing PRK next week..im so nervous as they often give warning about the age issue😊
@@TeteiFanai-ef2gs how was it? mid thirties as well and planning to get my eyes this PRK next week
any updates please and thank you
ist worth it?
I had prk for both eyes 4 weeks back still my left eye has blurry vision and right eye is ok
Hi there
What is your eye feeling and updates now ?
I did the surgery since one month and I still have blurry vision till now, and also in the night all road lights look like having rounded sparks
Please, Did you have the same feeling ? Is it normal healing process or not ?
Thanks for this video. Super helpful. I will get my surgery in 5 days. I hope everything will be ok.
Hey Sallykim, It's my 30th day post PRK surgery, I still have Light sensitivity toward sunlight, and still find's difficulty in seeing long vision, long vision is blurry and Night vision is still worst like i find lot of haze and scatter. Please reply
any update ??
any update?
how much was your prescription, if you had a bigger number like 5 or more, that’ll cause a haze with PRK. are your eyes still dry? do you take systemic medications. my advice is consult your local eye doctor to further investigate. good luck
Hi there
I did the surgery since one month and I still have blurry vision till now, and also in the night all road lights look like having rounded sparks
Please, Did you have the same feeling ? Is it normal healing process or not ?
@@Rashid-sl4mg Hi there
I did the surgery since one month and I still have blurry vision till now, and also in the night all road lights look like having rounded sparks
Please, Did you have the same feeling ? Is it normal healing process or not ?
I have done my prk surgery 10 days before and today it's 10 th day ... But still i can't see things it is blurry or not clearer then before doctors are saying it happens.. but i m bit concern...wbu
any update i know its only been a day
what was your prescription prior to surgery?
i got prk my right eye keeps tearing up so i have to close it all the time day 3 its kinda ok im seeing ok
You did the lasik in only one eye?
2 years- cant recall I wore glasses 😂
Can i play mobile games after 2months of my PRK SURGERY?
I’m getting prk tomorrow, I’m so nervous!!
GOODLUCK!!! Day two sucks but it gets better :')
@@sallykim7do you have double vision and ghost vision after prk surgery
Yes, i still have blurry vision after 2 weeks..i still cant see clearly using pc in the office... I want to know when exactly I can be able to see clearly in the office..
@@user-kk8fz5kw4s is it still blurry??
@@user-kk8fz5kw4sany update ??
-4.0 and -3.0 seems like nothing. I’m -6.5 and -8.0. Surgery tomorrow!
I have almost the same vision as you ( -8 / - 5,25 ) how was your surgery ?
@@ymir2957 good, still pretty blurry right now but I’m hoping it’s better once the contact bandages come out. Also I feel like 50% of the time the drops sting like crazy the other half they’re fine so maybe that just a me thing
Right now how was your vision.. hope all good..
@@katelynnleeworthy4989how have u been since surgery?
any updates? I hope that blurriness cleared up
This is Soo me right now 😂
I am on 70 day of prk everything well but light at night trouble me
How to overcome this
Bro after prk eye surgery which time you get 6/6 vision. Please reply
Like in 35-40 days
@@user-hc9jw3fz8g ok bro
@@user-hc9jw3fz8g thank you bro
It is unlikely. I had it in 2021 and I’m still seeing starbursts and ghosting.
Did you feel the clamps? That’s the part that freaks me out 😅
you’ll be given topical anesthesia you should not feel them.
Thank you for the video. Stumbled on your channel on the suggestion list after watching LASIK horror stories.
I'm thinking about going under the laser for LASIK or PRK surgery in the coming year (Depending on which one I'd be qualify for). I do have a question. In majority of the cases for reflective eye surgery patients experiences mild to severe permeant dry eye. Is that the case with you?
Is it okay to swim after the surgery
not recommended. not before a complete healing process
I am 19 years old and thinking of getting prk. My eyesight is -5 and -5.5. But I'm soo nervous that it'll hurt 😭
Yes, PRK is very uncomfortable while your are healing. I had it done in 2021 with -6.00. I will tell you, though, that I experience large starbursts and ghosting around light at night. It is ugly and distracting. You need to have the surgeon measure your mesopic pupil size before. My vision has also regressed slightly. Think about whether these risks are worth it to you.
your power is fit for lasik but not PRK. you should consult your eye doctor, my advice wait till your early 20s for the vision to stabilize.
Hi, I had PRK done in both eyes 3 weeks ago. I’m experiencing really bad double vision in my left eye, but my right eye is great. Did anyone go through this, and did it clear up?
Eye drop does clear your vision with time around 3weeks
I have ghosting and starbursts since my surgery in 2021. I am currently looking for a solution.
how are you feeling now?
Hello! How thick is your cornea and epithelium?
Please avoid refractive surgery at all costs, there are so many horrendous side effects, and some happen many years after. It doesn't matter if you go to the 'best' doctor etc, it's a flawed surgery.
Hyee cutie u r looking damn cute in glasses! I just wanna ask ur eye sight number ..can u plz tell me
Stop talking with your hands so much
May I know how much your cornea thickness was? My eyesight is way worse than yours was and the eye surgeon said for safety he'd choose PRK over LASIK. Btw my pachy was somewhere between 560-570mm