I got LASIK on Thursday!!

[Bia]

Thanks! That''s the one I went to get a consult for (iLasik).

I so want to do this but I''m scared that I won''t see as well as I do now...and it will be permanent, you know?

 

[Porridge]

I understand your fear!

I would recommend thorough research, not just newspaper/internet articles about some girl who got an infection after walking in off the street for laser, but research your surgeon, find out the exact risks and statistics, weigh up the risks of laser vs daily use of contacts (if you wear them), go for a consultation to find out more about your specific condition and options etc.

I really didn''t find the experience scary at all. The strongest words I can use to describe it are "mildly uncomfortable"

And I am just over the moon with the outcome.

 

[packrat]

I still think they''ll need to have someone on standby with the paddles ready to zap me. Even just reading your descriptions makes my eyes water and blink uncontrollably..geez I am a wuss! I''ve heard it doesn''t take very long-is that true? Maybe I could find a happy place and frolic in the meadows for a little bit.

 

[Porridge]

Not long at all Packrat! I was in the room for about 15 mins. They use two lasers on each eye - one for cutting the flap and the other for the vision correction. Each laser takes less than 30 seconds.

 

[packrat]

I think I might be able to handle it! Would be nice to not have to mess w/glasses anymore!