A year ago today I had laser eye surgery that gave me better than 20/20 vision. I opted for the LASIK-wavefront treatment and at the time I was really worried that I'd done the wrong thing, as the first few days were rather unpleasant-painful, sore eyes and less than perfect vision (although my vision was good enough not to have to wear glasses, even then!). Over the following weeks, I wore my plasic eye guards to sleep in and followed all the instructions and within hardly any time at all I had forgotten that I ever wore glasses.
A year on I can categorically say that it is one of the best things I've ever done. My vision is perfect and I don't have to contend with uncomfortable glasses and swapping them for sunglasses at inconvenient times. I love being able to see at the hairdressers, when I'm putting my makeup on and when I go swimming. I love not having to keep pushing my glasses back up my nose every couple of minutes and I love my glasses not steaming up whenever I open the oven door!!
The only down-side is, now I can't get away from the bags under my eyes and the concealer gets ever thicker, as ends of terms approach. In addition, I had looked forward to buying myself some cool designer sunglasses in the summer...it was rather disappointing therefore this year to have bought 3 different pairs of sunglasses and still be unhappy with them. I rather think I must be too picky!
I still wake up on a morning and reach for my glasses though...
That's really interesting! I wear glasses, but have never really considered laser treatment, despite the inconveniences you've mentioned. How dangerous is the operation? Did they say that it could all go wrong??
ReplyDeleteThat's really interesting! I wear glasses, but have never really considered laser treatment, despite the inconveniences you've mentioned. How dangerous is the operation? Did they say that it could all go wrong??
ReplyDeleteHi Michael!
ReplyDeleteI know that there were risks...can't remember what exactly...none said "you may lose an eye"...so I felt safe. I made sure I went to a reputable clinic and it was all really well handled. I think there were complications that could happen such as detached retina (?) but I think if they thought you were at all at risk they wouldn't do the op. My husband went to discuss the possibility of having it done in the summer and was told that his retina was too thin so was at higher risk and they advised against it-disppointing for him but good to know that they don't do this "at all costs" and do act in the best interest of the patient. I went for it because I hated my glasses...they were very uncomfortable (several different pairs) and I couldn't wear contacts...they really made my eyes dry and sore. For me, it was definitely the right decision.
Helena x
Hi Michael!
ReplyDeleteI know that there were risks...can't remember what exactly...none said "you may lose an eye"...so I felt safe. I made sure I went to a reputable clinic and it was all really well handled. I think there were complications that could happen such as detached retina (?) but I think if they thought you were at all at risk they wouldn't do the op. My husband went to discuss the possibility of having it done in the summer and was told that his retina was too thin so was at higher risk and they advised against it-disppointing for him but good to know that they don't do this "at all costs" and do act in the best interest of the patient. I went for it because I hated my glasses...they were very uncomfortable (several different pairs) and I couldn't wear contacts...they really made my eyes dry and sore. For me, it was definitely the right decision.
Helena x
I think if they thought you were at all at risk they wouldn’t do the op.
ReplyDeletePlease never assume this--listen carefully when the negatives are explained. You do not want to muddle around with one seeing eye.
I think if they thought you were at all at risk they wouldn’t do the op.
ReplyDeletePlease never assume this--listen carefully when the negatives are explained. You do not want to muddle around with one seeing eye.
Dear Star,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not! And that's the reason that I read all of the literature available very carefully and researched for weeks on end before undergoing the procedure. However, I can only speak from my own experience and the experiences of those around me who have thought about laser eye surgery. My cousin's partner had it and is as pleased as I am and my husband was advised against it due to the condition of his eyes...they could very easily have turned round to him and agreed to do the operation, without a thought for the consequences, but they didn't. I think clinics like this would be very wary of carrying out a procedure that could lead to permanent damage because of fear of being sued it anything did go wrong.
Thanks for dropping by and taking time to comment :o
Helena
Dear Star,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely not! And that's the reason that I read all of the literature available very carefully and researched for weeks on end before undergoing the procedure. However, I can only speak from my own experience and the experiences of those around me who have thought about laser eye surgery. My cousin's partner had it and is as pleased as I am and my husband was advised against it due to the condition of his eyes...they could very easily have turned round to him and agreed to do the operation, without a thought for the consequences, but they didn't. I think clinics like this would be very wary of carrying out a procedure that could lead to permanent damage because of fear of being sued it anything did go wrong.
Thanks for dropping by and taking time to comment :o
Helena