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32yo; Wants Clear Vision 24/7/365 - Westchester, IL
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I chose LASIK because about 10 hrs into a 12hr...
$4,000
I chose LASIK because about 10 hrs into a 12hr shift, I couldn't make out numbers or see well enough to to drive home without applying eye drops on a near continuous basis. The place is my insurance would give a discount to reburied sketchy so I went to TLC center in Westchester Illinois with Dr. Probst. I'm concerned about dry eyes. I was panicked for several weeks. I was worried about permanent damage to my vision. Would $4000 be worth this?
I had some more tests for corneal thickness& measurements for an hour. Then a sublingual Ativan. I was the first to go in. It took about 90 seconds per eye. A gentle eye holder than, a plastic cover, then my cornea was cut & flipped back. Ewww. 20 sec of laser time staring at orange light. Then the cornea is flipped back & glued back on. My vision is slightly foggy. Not too dry. Slept 5 hrs.
I had some more tests for corneal thickness& measurements for an hour. Then a sublingual Ativan. I was the first to go in. It took about 90 seconds per eye. A gentle eye holder than, a plastic cover, then my cornea was cut & flipped back. Ewww. 20 sec of laser time staring at orange light. Then the cornea is flipped back & glued back on. My vision is slightly foggy. Not too dry. Slept 5 hrs.
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UPDATED FROM atelux17
5 days post
Dry eye hell
I feel like Hussein is motorboating his mustache against my corneas. I neatly tore my eyes out at work. Maybe an office worker can go back after 1 day, but I'm a nurse in an ICU--bright lights, the dryest environment, super infections, violent patients batting at your "permanently" weakened corneas. Your corneas?!?! I used to be unable to drive home without eye drops due to my contacts. I couldn't read sometimes. Giving this operation more time. I had it on 4/23. It's 5 days later. I have clear vision between drops. Drops every 20min?! My peri orbital skin is raw. I've spent over $100in 3 data on single use drops. I feel nauseated from nasal drainage. I didn't do drops cause someone almost died. Ok. Maybe this will get better.
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May 7, 2015
Ask your doctor if you would be a suitable candidate for punctal occlusion and/or Restasis.

May 9, 2015
I was prescribed Restasis & have had temporary tubes inserted in my tear ducts. At work, in the hospital, is the worst. Halos, pain, dependence on drops that cloud my vision & gunk up my eyes impede my functioning. My comfort level is better. I was trying to do the responsible thing & get lasik because I had trouble driving home even after many types of drops& couldn't read well. I hope it gets better. Thanks for your response.
May 9, 2015
Be patient, Restasis can take 2-3 months for the full effect. Make sure the tear drops you are using are non preserved. Some patients get relief with Refresh PM at night and HydroEye orally.
UPDATED FROM atelux17
5 months post
Permanent annoyance
My lasik surgery has meant more maintenance, visual disturbance, & headaches. Not worth it. More expensive than contacts or glasses. I'm tied to my eyes drops. Restasis 2x per day. Lubricant drops 6x plus per day. I've lost more than half my eyelashes due to the constant drops that get all over my drops. I can't wear eye make up because of all the gunk on my eyes and wetting eye drops. I look like I have an eye disease. Don't do it.
Thank you for sharing your LASIK experience with us. Can you please confirm how many days post op you are. Do you have any photos to share with the community?