Lasik and my own experience.
POSTED ON Sunday, December 16, 2012 AT 12:37 PM \\
Got inspired to share my own experience on Lasik after reading someone's blog.
I had my own Lasik procedure done about 6 months ago at Gleneagles and I must say that I have not once regretted my decision. I've got 6/6 vision now in both eyes, and that freedom of not wearing glasses or contact lens? Priceless.
Whilst X had a lot of tearing post-Lasik, I was very lucky not to have the same symptoms. I had packed a whole box of tissue with me expecting to use it up but I was actually kind of normal after the whole procedure was done. I remember sitting at the Delifrance cafe having a quick bite whilst waiting for X to come and pick me up and he was like 'how come you seem so normal?' and I replied 'I dunno!'.
My eyes did get extremely sensitive towards light for a prolonged period, seeing halos and all but overall I think my recovery was speedy. In fact I had my 'full' eye makeup on just after 5 days as I had to go back to work. But that was with the okay from my doctor k?
Cost-wise, Parkway Eye Centre is definitely costlier than most but it also depends on the type of Lasik you do. From what I gather, I had to do the most expensive procedure as I had extremely high myopia (1000 degrees/eye). Therefore I paid about $5000+, inclusive of 2 post-op checkups and some medication that was required. A third post-op checkup was needed (but you need to pay for that), but I skipped it LOL. But if you're the type that likes to play safe then just go for it.
For those of you who are feeling apprehensive and scared, please don't be! It is normal to feel a bit nervous because it is a surgery after all, but the risks are really minimal. I think body piercings are more risky haha. Pain-factor is almost zilch. You feel some pressure during certain parts of the process but that's all. After a few hours of rest and you'll be as good as new! Vision will be fuzzy (not completely clear) for the first few days, but it should all be good after that=).
That's about all I have to share on my own Lasik experience and I hope this information helps! It really is the best thing I did in this entire year.
Ok ending off this post with the obligatory camwhore shot and pictures of my new 'baby'!
My new Givenchy Antigona! I love love love the color and I've always liked structured bags! I know this is a similar color to my Prada, but I can't help it because I'm boring that way. I only like certain colors i.e. nude and black and I stick to them.
Gtg! Be back soon^^
I had my own Lasik procedure done about 6 months ago at Gleneagles and I must say that I have not once regretted my decision. I've got 6/6 vision now in both eyes, and that freedom of not wearing glasses or contact lens? Priceless.
Whilst X had a lot of tearing post-Lasik, I was very lucky not to have the same symptoms. I had packed a whole box of tissue with me expecting to use it up but I was actually kind of normal after the whole procedure was done. I remember sitting at the Delifrance cafe having a quick bite whilst waiting for X to come and pick me up and he was like 'how come you seem so normal?' and I replied 'I dunno!'.
My eyes did get extremely sensitive towards light for a prolonged period, seeing halos and all but overall I think my recovery was speedy. In fact I had my 'full' eye makeup on just after 5 days as I had to go back to work. But that was with the okay from my doctor k?
Cost-wise, Parkway Eye Centre is definitely costlier than most but it also depends on the type of Lasik you do. From what I gather, I had to do the most expensive procedure as I had extremely high myopia (1000 degrees/eye). Therefore I paid about $5000+, inclusive of 2 post-op checkups and some medication that was required. A third post-op checkup was needed (but you need to pay for that), but I skipped it LOL. But if you're the type that likes to play safe then just go for it.
For those of you who are feeling apprehensive and scared, please don't be! It is normal to feel a bit nervous because it is a surgery after all, but the risks are really minimal. I think body piercings are more risky haha. Pain-factor is almost zilch. You feel some pressure during certain parts of the process but that's all. After a few hours of rest and you'll be as good as new! Vision will be fuzzy (not completely clear) for the first few days, but it should all be good after that=).
That's about all I have to share on my own Lasik experience and I hope this information helps! It really is the best thing I did in this entire year.
Ok ending off this post with the obligatory camwhore shot and pictures of my new 'baby'!
Loving my vintage-looking watch=)
My new Givenchy Antigona! I love love love the color and I've always liked structured bags! I know this is a similar color to my Prada, but I can't help it because I'm boring that way. I only like certain colors i.e. nude and black and I stick to them.
Gtg! Be back soon^^
