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'My Great Lasik Experience'
Pros:
great vision
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Cons:
eyes a little dry
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Cost:
$$
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Healing time:
1 week
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Pain-o-meter: 1
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I had a great lasik experience. As for the fears, the only thing I can say is just make sure you have a really good doctor who practices at a really good facility. I went to one of the University of Utah facilities.
They really made me feel like I was in very professional and capable hands. I am just so happy with the whole experience.
As for the procedure itself, I was really scared when I went it. Once I was in the room though, all the staff there were really helpful, holding my hand, giving me a stuffed animal to squeeze, talking me through the operation (no drugs and you are wide awake).
You just concentrate on a point marked by a red dot and the thing is over in a few minutes. You wear big nasty goggle type sunglasses for a day, and by the next couple of days after that, your vision is totally clear and you love life (you do have to follow regimented eye drop treatments several times a day). I would suggest doing tons of research on your doctor first before you go in.
Visit the facility, meet with not just the doctor, but try to get a sense of the environment in the office. The attitude of the support staff speaks volumes. If they don't want to spend time with you, or they are too hurried, I would be a little concerned. Also, follow all of the instructions. I found out some people blow off the eyedrops or don't protect their eyes after and then wonder why they have complications.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
none
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
starbusts, blurriness.
Healing aids used:
Not Specified
Number of doctors consulted:
2
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
1
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
34
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Ethnic group:
Caucasion
Education:
Post graduate
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Texas
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