Both my parents have had the procedure, and they loved the results, so finding a trusted doctor was not a problem. My mother, however, had a bad healing experience and so I was nervous the same would happen to me. Her eyes were very dry and she was in constant pain for three months. I used drops twice daily for weeks before the surgery, but I wasn’t sure it would be enough.
The day of the surgery rolled around and my anxiety grew, but the procedure ended up taking roughly 30 seconds per eye, and was painless (though there was a bit of discomfort with the suction, I won’t lie). I won’t gross you out with the step by step process, but basically they shave a little off your eye with either a laser or a blade. I got laser surgery.
I walked out the door after the procedure and while I rested for the remainder of the day, the next day I was able to go out with friends. Waking up every day without glasses is so nice, and I highly recommend Lasik to people considering it. Even though glasses are cute on a lot of girls, being able to wear normal sunglasses or to actually see my eye makeup is a very welcome change!
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I’ve been dying to get it done… I’m just such a cheap ass that it’s hard for me to drop the money for it. LOL
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I just found out my friend got Lasik! That ex-four-eyed tramp!
When I went to MEPS for the first time, I found out that quite a few people who were recruited to the Army got free Lasik after initial processing. They must’ve had REALLY limited vision, though. Pretty awesome.
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No offense but why didn’t you just get contacts…?
lily / 5148 posts
It’s not worth it to me, to get my eyes hurt this way. I love my glasses and honestly, they make me look even more sophisticated and intelligent. Lol Also, I love my new glasses. I think the risks are not worth it but it’s cool that it worked out for you.
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I’ve seen the procedure on tv, forgot which show, but yeah, they cut it open and it peels back like a page in a book, then they zap it
my grandma had laser surgery and she said there was a hole in her eye and wanted to show me, but I cringed and told her to get away from me:D
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@surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga - Contacts are the most annoying thing in the world. I have had them since I was 12-13 (about 6-7 years now) and I’ve had so many problems. I have had countless eye infections, pink eye infections, sore eyes, etc. from wearing contacts daily/almost daily. I have permanent scarring on the cornea of my left eye. Of course, some of this is my fault for being careless and believing myself insusceptible to any infections/problems, but it’s a hassle. To be able to just wake up in the morning, not have to spend 5 – 10 minutes on putting in contacts, being able to spontaneously sleep out without worrying about whether or not you or the place your staying at has contact solution/your glasses would be a huge relief. Not to get all in depth, but having glasses/contacts can get downright annoying.
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I want to when I’m older! But my sister’s ex boyfriend got it and he’s about 27 ish. Every side effect you can think of happened to him. Major headaches, now needs special glasses or contacts, might even have to wear some kind of head gear. I don’t know why. Maybe my sister made that up but he became depressed because his eyes always hurt. So that freakin scared the crap out of me. But perfect vision would be lovely to have
magnolia / 1042 posts
i’ve had glasses since 4th grade and contacts since 7th. if i could afford lasik i think i would get it. idk though. i’d hate for them to mess up and something go wrong and lose my vision. i know the chances are slim but i’m not sure i could take the risk. this is my eye sight we’re talking about! so, even though i’d love to wake up able to see clearly, i’m not sure i could spend the money on it and i’m not sure i could trust it.
but yay for you!! i know it was easier knowing your mom and dad both had it done and finding a doc wasn’t a problem.
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I wish I could get Lasik, but my eyes probably suck too bad. I stick to my contacts and glasses and lament the fact that I’ll never wake up with perfect vision like when I was 6.
ranunculus / 3457 posts
@surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga - I’ll second that contacts are a pain in the ass. They are uncomfortable, you can’t wear a lot of makeup with them, they can get infected easily, they’re expensive, etc.
What I don’t get about the OP…. why are you wearing glasses in your pic?
orchid / 144 posts
I wanted to get it done, then I knew someone who got a detached Retina and someone who’s vision got worse. Now I’m happy with my glasses.
orchid / 144 posts
@surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga - They’re not really for those who are short on time. I’d never get contacts, because I’d never wear them. They’re time consuming to put in and I much just slip on my glasses.
orchid / 104 posts
@surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga - my eyes are so super dry that I physically couldn’t leave in contacts for more than five minutes at a time :/
@MoonFaeEyryan@xanga - because that has been my picture since I joined Lovelyish a very long time ago and I just haven’t changed it.. my bad?
hydrangea / 87 posts
i want to get lasik! my dad got it before when i was little and i’m kind of scared cause i got to watch and it looked like smoke was coming out of his eyes
i’ve been wearing contacts for at least 8 years and they’re so annoying and expensive.thanks for this post i might not be so scared anymore :]
magnolia / 1357 posts
@surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga - It’s extremely different wearing contacts and getting LASIK. I used glasses since I was two years old and I got contacts in 7th grade. I got LASIK when I was 19, and I cried afterwards because I could finally see without needing glasses or contacts! I could see the leaves on the trees, their contours! Everything became so clear in just a couple of minutes, I was fascinated!
I am truly happy that my parents were able to afford my LASIK surgery… it is truly one of the best things that have happened to me. I can wake up in the morning and look at my alarm clock without having to get my glasses first.
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I got it done about five years ago. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! My eyes aren’t perfect, but they are much better than before, and it’s great to no longer be dependent on glasses.
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i’ve thought about it but i have this thing about things going into my eyes and the fear of going blind if the procedure didn’t correct it or if i chose the wrong surgeon to do it they fucked up on my eyes.. so i just stick with glasses.. plus i’ve seen jessica simpson get it done on her show when she was still married to nick lachey and i also seen kim kardashian get it done on her show keeping up with the kardashians and that shit grossed me out.. like the whole flap thingy ewh..
daffodil / 1525 posts
That’s pretty cool… Are there any other side effects or other things that could happen? Also what exact kind of Lasik/what were the specifics of it, if you’re willing to share?
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i can see well enough without glasses, i just wouldn’t drive without them (things are blurry and it’s better to be safe than sorry, you know?). contacts take like two seconds to pop in for me, i’m just lazy with the cleaning so don’t wear them often. really, i used to want to get lasik, but i have no problem with my eyes the way they are now so i don’t really care. they’re only like -3 anyways, so it isn’t even that terrible compared to others.
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i don’t have glasses. but my boyfriend’s planning on getting it for his graduation gift from his parents!
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I will be getting this in a few years. I’ve had glasses since I was 6, contacts since I was 10… and I’m 25 now. I’ve been waiting for my eyes to stabilize, because I sure don’t want them getting worse after I have the surgery and having to get glasses and contacts again.
Probably have it done by the time I’m 27. 2 of my grandparents, my mom, a cousin and an aunt have had it done, and they love it.
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That’s awesome! I always wanted to get it but I’m too paranoid about something going wrong. Plus I’m sure I’d never be able to afford it! >_<
I’m happy enough with my contacts though, they’re really not that much of an inconvenience for me. I don’t find them uncomfortable at all. The only way I can tell they are in there is because I can see haha. Plus it seriously only takes me 60 seconds or less to put the both of them in each morning.