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Best decision ever! My prescription was -3.75 and...
Best decision ever! My prescription was -3.75 and I had astigmatism. I wore contacts to go out only, because at work my eyes got super dry.
I bought a GroupOn and got FABULOUS treatment (I know, crazy crazy me buying groupon for Lasik surgery). Everyone was friendly, helpful and accommodating.
I opted for the regular LASIK with the blade. I didn't do the CustomVue either, but did get the punctal plugs. I also found out that the blade they use is not a scalpel!
So here's the breakdown...
INITIAL CONSULTATION:
It lasts less than 30 mins with a consultant. They check the pressure of your eye, dryness, thickness of cornea, current prescription and a gazillion other things with fancy equipment. The tests are very quick. Also, you are advised to STOP wearing contacts. Contacts change the shape of your cornea, so stop wearing them for as long as they recommend!
PRE-OPP CONSULTATION:
It lasted about an hour with a doctor (not surgeon). She will ask you all sorts of questions and then dilates your pupils. It takes about 20-30 mins for your pupils to dilate. So you go back to the waiting room and then she will come get you again. This is the final and last test that will confirm that you are a LASIK candidate. If you are not, you have other options. They will give you all the prescriptions for surgery -antibiotic drops, steroid drops and anti anxiety meds. Go fill them right away! My surgery was the following day and I went through hell because most pharmacies didn't carry the drops.
DAY OF SURGERY (2/17/12):
Came in at 4PM and left maybe around 7pm. Keep yourself occupied while waiting. Don't think of the surgery. Finally once called in, they performed some final tests. THen they prep you for surgery by covering your hair and ears etc. You get a goodie bag with sunglasses to wear and eye protective shields to wear at bedtime for a week. At that point you take an 800MG Motrin prior and the prescribed Ativan (this is optional). I had my own Xanax and took two. You wait probably another 15-20 minutes after taking the meds. My Xanax hadn't kicked in yet and I was FREAKING out. I even scowled at someone. I was super paranoid about surgery since I was stupid enough to watch the procedure in YouTube (useless). Then Dr. Stetson (surgeon) sat with me to discuss my chart and go over my results. He said everything was going to be great. I felt a wave of calmness as he discussed everything with me. He answered all my questions and was super nice and down to earth. Ladies, he's also very handsome. I think that's when Xanax finally kicked in!
The procedure was super quick. Once you sit on the surgery chair, they numb your eyes and then put an apparatus on your eye to keep it from blinking (didn't feel a thing). Also, they hydrate your eye, so you don't feel any dryness. NOTHING ABOUT THE SURGERY IS PAINFUL. When they do the first eye, you have to stare at a small laser dot and then all of the sudden lights go out in that eye. That's when they are cutting your eye. So you don't see the blade or anything. You feel little pressure like if you were pressing your eyeball but that's all. Then after that they use the laser to correct your vision and then once done, they move on to the other eye. After the procedure, you put your sunglasses on and lay in the lounge area for at least a good 10-15 minutes and then you can go home.
I didn't bring a person with me and was able to go downstairs and get a cab myself. I could see fine, but the lights really bothered my sight. I figured this is what vampires (if real) must feel when they see sunlight. I even picked sushi on the way. I got home and turned all the lights off. I ate and fell right asleep. My recommendation--- do the surgery late in the day or at night so you're not at home bored off your ass and this way you can just sleep.
POST OP: Next day I woke up with the protective shields and my eyes were dryer than the Sahara desert, but I had perfect vision! I wet my eyes with the drops and my eyes felt much better. I went for the first post-opp and my eyes were 20/20! There was no blood or anything. However, I did touch my eyelids and I can tell my eyes were sensitive.
FOLLOWING WEEKS: The first few days were rough, not as pain rough but with the dryness (first week was the driest). My eyes were the driest whe waking up in the morning. Day by day, my eyes were less dry. Also, I started taking fish supplements and used the night gel on my second and third week. Now it's over a month and my eyes get dry maybe every 4 to 6 hours while at work. I don't use the gel and I still take the fish supplements. I'm amazed at how quickly my eyes have healed.
MY ADVICE: Start taking multivitamins and fish supplements PRIOR sugery (pharmaceutical grade, not cheap GNC--total waste of money). It takes a couple of weeks for some supplements to work. Get the burp free fish oil (cheaper on Amazon). Also, take any kind of supplements that are goods for eyes. Think of yourself as a pregnant lady. Prepare your eyes for surgery!!
The End.
I bought a GroupOn and got FABULOUS treatment (I know, crazy crazy me buying groupon for Lasik surgery). Everyone was friendly, helpful and accommodating.
I opted for the regular LASIK with the blade. I didn't do the CustomVue either, but did get the punctal plugs. I also found out that the blade they use is not a scalpel!
So here's the breakdown...
INITIAL CONSULTATION:
It lasts less than 30 mins with a consultant. They check the pressure of your eye, dryness, thickness of cornea, current prescription and a gazillion other things with fancy equipment. The tests are very quick. Also, you are advised to STOP wearing contacts. Contacts change the shape of your cornea, so stop wearing them for as long as they recommend!
PRE-OPP CONSULTATION:
It lasted about an hour with a doctor (not surgeon). She will ask you all sorts of questions and then dilates your pupils. It takes about 20-30 mins for your pupils to dilate. So you go back to the waiting room and then she will come get you again. This is the final and last test that will confirm that you are a LASIK candidate. If you are not, you have other options. They will give you all the prescriptions for surgery -antibiotic drops, steroid drops and anti anxiety meds. Go fill them right away! My surgery was the following day and I went through hell because most pharmacies didn't carry the drops.
DAY OF SURGERY (2/17/12):
Came in at 4PM and left maybe around 7pm. Keep yourself occupied while waiting. Don't think of the surgery. Finally once called in, they performed some final tests. THen they prep you for surgery by covering your hair and ears etc. You get a goodie bag with sunglasses to wear and eye protective shields to wear at bedtime for a week. At that point you take an 800MG Motrin prior and the prescribed Ativan (this is optional). I had my own Xanax and took two. You wait probably another 15-20 minutes after taking the meds. My Xanax hadn't kicked in yet and I was FREAKING out. I even scowled at someone. I was super paranoid about surgery since I was stupid enough to watch the procedure in YouTube (useless). Then Dr. Stetson (surgeon) sat with me to discuss my chart and go over my results. He said everything was going to be great. I felt a wave of calmness as he discussed everything with me. He answered all my questions and was super nice and down to earth. Ladies, he's also very handsome. I think that's when Xanax finally kicked in!
The procedure was super quick. Once you sit on the surgery chair, they numb your eyes and then put an apparatus on your eye to keep it from blinking (didn't feel a thing). Also, they hydrate your eye, so you don't feel any dryness. NOTHING ABOUT THE SURGERY IS PAINFUL. When they do the first eye, you have to stare at a small laser dot and then all of the sudden lights go out in that eye. That's when they are cutting your eye. So you don't see the blade or anything. You feel little pressure like if you were pressing your eyeball but that's all. Then after that they use the laser to correct your vision and then once done, they move on to the other eye. After the procedure, you put your sunglasses on and lay in the lounge area for at least a good 10-15 minutes and then you can go home.
I didn't bring a person with me and was able to go downstairs and get a cab myself. I could see fine, but the lights really bothered my sight. I figured this is what vampires (if real) must feel when they see sunlight. I even picked sushi on the way. I got home and turned all the lights off. I ate and fell right asleep. My recommendation--- do the surgery late in the day or at night so you're not at home bored off your ass and this way you can just sleep.
POST OP: Next day I woke up with the protective shields and my eyes were dryer than the Sahara desert, but I had perfect vision! I wet my eyes with the drops and my eyes felt much better. I went for the first post-opp and my eyes were 20/20! There was no blood or anything. However, I did touch my eyelids and I can tell my eyes were sensitive.
FOLLOWING WEEKS: The first few days were rough, not as pain rough but with the dryness (first week was the driest). My eyes were the driest whe waking up in the morning. Day by day, my eyes were less dry. Also, I started taking fish supplements and used the night gel on my second and third week. Now it's over a month and my eyes get dry maybe every 4 to 6 hours while at work. I don't use the gel and I still take the fish supplements. I'm amazed at how quickly my eyes have healed.
MY ADVICE: Start taking multivitamins and fish supplements PRIOR sugery (pharmaceutical grade, not cheap GNC--total waste of money). It takes a couple of weeks for some supplements to work. Get the burp free fish oil (cheaper on Amazon). Also, take any kind of supplements that are goods for eyes. Think of yourself as a pregnant lady. Prepare your eyes for surgery!!
The End.
Provider Review
Steven W. Stetson
Dr. Stetson was phenomenal. He was so professional and friendly. He made me feel right at easy. I couldn't be happier to have chosen Dr. Stetson!