Have you had laser eye surgery? What's it like?

Question

Did it hurt?

If you *haven't* had laser eye surgery but you wear glasses- is there a reason why you haven't had it done?

Answer 1

while the possible negative aspects of the surgery somewhat detour me, the cost is really what's holding me back

Answer 2

My mom wore glasses all my life up until about 4 years ago. I didnt even know she had the surgery until one day we were going somewhere together and she was driving without glasses and I asked where was her glasses and she says oh I dont need glasses and I was like the h**l you dont. I thought she was losing her mind then she told me she had the surgery and was able to see as soon as the surgery was over. I went in for an intial consultation and when i heard one of the side effects could be over correcting your eyes and I would have to wear glasses if that happened and no chance of wearing contacts that sealed the deal for me. I still got my contacts. I hate hate hate wearing glasses. I was also told that I would probably need to wear reading glasses after the surgery so that kind of threw me off too.

Answer 3

my mom had it done and as soon as she woke from the operation she said she could see much clearer and was seeing better further distances so i say yeah go for it

Answer 4

i had it done 3 years ago it really was worth every penny and one of the best things ive ever done! it wasnt sore a very simple procedure!!  i had it done with optical express they were so friendly and reassuring and i had lots of aftercare checkups afterwards everything went well so go for it!!!!

Answer 5

I wear glasses but id like to get laser done.  Im scared a bit though but think I will go for it eventually.

Answer 6

Yeah I had it Feb last year. It doesn't hurt at all, but is a bit uncomfortable. You can see them doing stuff to your eyes as they are open and you can smell the laser when they are lazering your eyes (smells a bit like burning hair!) After it you have to wear sunglasses for a week when you are outside as your eyes will be sensitive to the light and so that no dust gets in it. In bed you have goggles (very attractive).

I have had no problems and Its been over a year since I had it done.