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“Lasik - Wavelength Procedure - Bellevue, WA”
Tony RS
Worth It
Spent: $998 in Bellevue, WA
Spent: $998 in Bellevue, WA
I couldn't see very well. I was -3 in my left eye, and -3.5 in my right. Without contacts in, or glasses on I couldn't see the alarm clock 2 feet away from me without squinting.
I had the wavelength procedure done in summer of 2004. The surgery itself was less than 30 seconds on each eye. Despite the smell like singed hair in the air, there wasn't really any discomfort. After the surgery my eyes were SUPER sensitive to light (nice summer day in Seattle), were very watery, and even stung/burned a little. Eyesight was very blurry also.
After a nap in a dark room for a couple hours, and taking my doctors orders (lubricating drops, no rubbing, etc.) everything was great! I noticed a huge difference within 24 hours, and each day was better, and better. The blurry vision subsided, and "halo's" while driving eventually stopped too.
I would absolutely encourage anyone that is a candidate for Lasik to do it! It changed the way I live for the better! :)
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Glad it worked out so well for you. 24 hours of blurred vision doesn't seem like a bad price to pay for what you get in return.
I'm not sure about not being able to "see" the alarm clock, but sometimes I wish I couldn't "hear" it!
Hi Tony,
Did you consider any of the other options (PRK, LASEK, etc) and what made you choose Lasik?
I do not recall why exactly. It is possible they were not offered, or presented as an option to me. Maybe it wasn't in my budget at the time. I dont remember. sorry.......
I'd love to know who you saw for the procedure. I am also in Bellevue and am researching doctors now. Also, how long did it take for all side effects to subside and clear eyesight to begin?
Thanks!