Lasik complete

**Alan** · 10th February 06, 11:03 AM

I had the lasik done on my eyes yesterday and today has been wonderful. I can read without contacts or glasses and everything is clear. Thanks to everyone for their advise and comments.

**John M.** · 10th February 06, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by snipe481

I had the lasik done on my eyes yesterday and today has been wonderful. I can read without contacts or glasses and everything is clear. Thanks to everyone for their advise and comments.

Pretty cool isn't it!

And as I said before you will notice even more improvement each day as the swelling & irritation subsides.

For me the most notable improvement was seeing less of the blurring, haze, & starbursts each day (and especialy at nite while driving) when looking at lights.

Oh, and CONGRATS!

**beerbecue** · 10th February 06, 01:25 PM

Can you describe the sensation of having your eyelids held open, your cornea removed, etc.????

Its the sensations of the patient that I am curious about....

It sure is a nightmare to see......

**John M.** · 10th February 06, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by beerbecue

Can you describe the sensation of having your eyelids held open, your cornea removed, etc.????

Its the sensations of the patient that I am curious about....

It sure is a nightmare to see......

While it's fresh in snipe's mind he could give better details.

For me the only bothersome parts were when they fold the lens back off of your eye and all you can see is blurry lights & shapes, and then while the laser is fireing I could smell the flesh being burned away. All in all, not that bad or traumatic though.

**cavscout** · 10th February 06, 01:47 PM

congratulations on the new sight!

**Iolaus** · 10th February 06, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by John M.

For me the only bothersome parts were when they fold the lens back off of your eye and all you can see is blurry lights & shapes, and then while the laser is fireing I could smell the flesh being burned away. All in all, not that bad or traumatic though.

I now know way too much about this!!

**pdcorlis** · 10th February 06, 02:45 PM

Of recent posts - I don't know which is more disturbing - having your septum removed, pounded flat on a marble slab while you watch then re-inserted or having lasers burning your detached cornea and lenses... ;-)

**Jeremiah** · 10th February 06, 03:15 PM

Is the procedure painful?

**Woodsheal** · 10th February 06, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremiah

Is the procedure painful?

The procedure is not painful at all, and takes about 10 minutes for both eyes. Your eyes will sting and bother you that night and the next day, but then start to feel better. Full recovery takes a week or two before your vision settles down and you feel normal.

I had mine done 4 years ago, and it was worth every penny...!