I'm having laser surgery, . . . . . . ( Archived) (27)

My mom had it done a few years back...she's like a free woman -- wearing no glasses and being able to see just fine...no bad effects at all...

Tiger Woods had it done and whats good for tiger is good for the world. haha And don't worry about having to wear those giant black glasses afterwards ... I was told big sunglasses are "in" style. Good luck and smart choice.

Scottish lass
Please be assured that this surgery is a piece of cake. My ex had it done a few years ago, and he said it was a blessing...no more glasses except to read..Don't be afraid, it is far better than not being able to see.

I have known several people (six) who have has laser surgery and although they were all very nervous at the prospect, afterwards they were a) delighted with the results. b) Amazed by how little post op discomfort they had. c) unanimous in saying the experience was interesting rather than terrifying.

I am a little phobic about even standard eye tests but after my friends feedback actually went to be evaluated for Lasiks, (which will not work with my vision problem )

Will keep you in my thoughts on those days.

A friend of mine had it done and said it was the best thing she ever did!! You will be fine

Was asking you about this lass,no need to worry,there are many stories that I could tell but only two short ones,guy wore thick glasses was very bad at seeing still,young fella,he got the lazer and when he came in where I work he was amazed how clear all was with no glasses,little discomfort but nothing painful,you have to know the facts.Another person,an elderly lady came in,she wore thick glasses although they did her no good any longer so she had lazer surgery,I had never seen her so happy as I did when she came in there and could see where she was going without her glasses,should have seen her,she would walk around all day past my work taking in all what she couldn't see before,you keep calm and enjoy the fact that it can be fixed,we all will be here for you to SEE when you are done

All will go well,it's normal to be nervous especially with eye or back surgery.......it's simple at times but major.
You'll be happy once it's done.

I'll be thinking of you.


Huggs

I had lasik to correct my vision back in 2005 and I don't think the surgery to correct cataracts is much different. It was really pretty easy. Not sure if the procedure is the same, but some of the things you might be prepared to expect....

They'll put drops in your eyes to numb the surface...

They'll sorta clamp a device to your eye to hold your eyelids open, don't be surprised if you see red splotches on the whites of your eyes afterwards...they're like bruises....they'll go away.

You'll see more than you'll feel, you'll see something (the blade) come towards your eye to make the flap that they'll fold back.

You'll see the white light that they want you to stare at, concentrate on that if you can so your eye doesn't wander...but they'll be good about telling you to look at it.

The actual laser part for me only took about 10 seconds and you'll hear kind of a loud knocking....don't get up to answer the door...lol

Then you'll see something when they put the flap back in place & smooth it down.

If they're doing just one eye, you're done. If they're doing both, it's just a repeat.

Also, if you want it, I'm sure they'd give you valium to help calm your nerves. I didn't have one & it was no big deal. You'll be fine.

THANK YOU ALL for your support & words of encouragement. It really does help. I will re-read this post just before I leave for the surgery to help reinforce my confidence.


Luv you ALL