I was -10 in both eyes . . . Then turned 40 and became -8. Unfortunately I developed a cataract at 47 and had lens replacement (I prefer saying that instead of cataract surgery, lol). That first week was pretty bad 😭 now, a year out . . . Better in several ways, but not a perfect result due to the high myopia. Good luck with your recovery!
-5.75 in both left and right eyes. Still undecided on which type of surgery; prk or lasik. I’m in the military, so there is some risk of getting poked in the eyes. I originally leaned toward getting prk so that I don’t have the risk of “the flap” reopening, but the long recovery time is making me rethink!!! Great video thank you so much
Thanks for the content. I'm on Day 6 now and having the same feeling of 'Is this actually worth it?' Glad to know there is light at the end of the tunnel
I’m so glad your PRK went well. I also had PRK, by choice, in May 2018. My refractive error was -7.50 in both eyes and no astigmatism. I was corrected to 20/20 by Dr. Speaker from TLC on 5th Ave in Manhattan. It was the best $5,000 I have ever spent. No regrets and no issues - halos, starbursts, dry eyes, etc. 🙏👍🏻
5 years later and I’m still 20/20 with no issues. Thank God🙏🏼 And thank you for asking. If you’re looking to have the same procedure done I highly recommend PRK over LASIK. It is worth the longer recovery time of about 2-3 weeks to have peace of mind not to have a permanent flap (with LASIK) in my eye that could dislodge.
I just had PRK done after doing Lasik 13 years ago. I completely agree that Lasik is the better choice. Not being able to see for the first several days is just torture. Reading small font is also still an issue. How long before your close up vision improved to the point where you can read the label on a prescription bottle?
gusmcclain If you were myopic, having both eyes correct by either PRK or LASIK will not improve your close up vision for individuals of a certain age. Presbyopia may be the issue if you can not see small print. To my knowledge the only way to allow you to read small print is to have one eye under corrected (you won’t see clear far but you will see clear close up) and your dominant eye corrected to see far objects. I believe this option is called mono vision. Best of luck to you 👍🏻
@@brittyn PRK is also just for different reasons too. For example, im doing PRK because i do martial arts, and dont want to risk the flap from LASIK to open back up
I also had trans PRK on Tuesday. The first day was ridiculously painful, the second was 50% better but now I see almost perfectly so it was totally worth it. No light sensitivity no floaters nothing. I'm having my protective contacts taken out tomorrow and I can't wait to see at 100%! I couldn't see at all like -6.50 and 0.50 astigmatism. Be meticulous with your drops, do not look at screens, sleep it off and be patient! :)
Thank you for this video. I just got PRK and I found this helpful. The rates of people healing are so different. My prescription was not TOO high, but usually high enough to where my eye doctors never carried my lenses in the store they would always have to be ordered. My contact lens prescription was -4.75 1.75 x 010 on the left and -5.75 1.75 x 010 on the right. I got PRK because of my astigmatism, and they said that later down the line this procedure would be better for my eye health. Luckily my sensitivity and healing seems to be quicker than what you have described. I don't know many people that had PRK. I had the options of choosing either one. But, I will always choose what is better for my long term health over immediate results.
Currently recovering from PRK right now. Those First 2-3 days were BRUTAL!! I’m on day 5 right now. This video gave me a better idea on what to expect for the next couple weeks. Oh and I was supposed to get LASIK and was told the day of the surgery that Ill have to get PRK due to my astigmatism.
I’m so so glad you posted about this. My prescription is -9.50 on the left and -10.00 on the right 😳 I went in for a consultation for PRK. They told me I would need PRK and LASIK because of my prescription and astigmatism. My right eye is so bad I had a spontaneous retinal detachment 10 years ago, so I can relate to the pain of eye surgery!! So glad you are improving, you are giving me courage to reconsider this. 💕
I'm so sorry for your eyes!! My mom was a -13!!! She had to have an artificial lens replacement and then lasik on top of that! But she now sees perfect!! So there is hope for you!! (But it was super expensive. I think it was 12k)
Thanks for sharing! I had PRK almost 2 weeks ago and my vision is actually pretty good but still blurry and some double vision. Feel a lot better to know it takes a while to get that 20/20
Your openness about your eye surgery opened the door to conversations in my home about lasik. I'm not sure what my prescription is but I know it's pretty bad. I've been wearing glasses since grade 2. I was always under the impression I was not a good candidate for surgery but I was just recently told that may not be true. So...now I'm considering going ahead with it. I feel overwhelmed though when I think of how drastically it would change my life. Just being able to see while swimming or even while I'm in the shower! If it weren't for you, I may have never thought to ask about it for myself. 😊 Best of luck as your recovery continues! 💕
I had PRK surgery! The actual surgery wasn't painful, but . . . OH.MY.GOSH. . . the healing time was horrible. I was curled up in the fetal position in my bathroom with a towel under the door to block out the light. My eyes were similar to yours. Something like -8.5.
Thank you for this! I’m 11 days in and still blurry… the receptionist at my surgeons office made a comment that I should be able to see by now, and it got me panicking! So relieved to know others take longer too.
So glad I did Lasik instead. No pain at all! Instant corrected vision. After surgery went home took 3 hour nap and was back to work driving and patrolling the streets in 2 days. Heard to many horror stories of pain and forever waiting for corrected vision by prk.
I had trans PRK on August 15th, 2020. My prescription was -5 for my left eye and -2.75 right eye. I drove to my first post op appointment on August 20th, but I wasn't very comfortable driving. My vision improved significantly as soon as my bandage contact lenses were removed. Today's been 15 days since the surgery and my distance vision is great but I can't see very clearly up close. My doc said it is normal. The procedure itself was super quick and comfortable, not even slightest discomfort felt. First evening my eyes hurt but the pain subsided once I fell asleep on the first night, and never came back afterwards. First 4 days my eyes just wanted to stay shut, on the 5th day my eyes were open again. Overall, I'm happy with my results. I just hope my near vision improves too.
My near vision improved, but still, if I hold something written in small print very close to my face, it all looks blurry. Also, I now have dry eyes. Almost every morning when I wake up, I need a few seconds to open my eyes.
-7.5 And kind of regretting not going with Lasik... I’m on day 4 and it’s been rough. I think I can see well enough to type on my phone, which I am very grateful for, but I’m very worried about how this might affect my ability to keep up with classes.
Thanks for your perspective. So many of the TH-cam videos on the subject are people saying it was a breeze and little to no pain! I had PRK 6 days ago, and it was very uncomfortable. Could barely see for 2 days, eyes were swollen so couldn’t really function. Lots of burning. Luckily my mom came over to help but they definitely need to advise people who live alone that they may need to have somebody around to assist! They said I could work by day 5 but it’s still too hard to focus on small words(my job is very computer heavy).
I hust had my PRK 3days ago. And yeah, it was uncomfortable for me. It hurts. And I couldnt read text on my phone until now.im prating it will improve soon.
Did Prk, working at my office and it’s day 3. Have pre and post loaded like crazy on vitamins essential minerals kept my eyes hydrated and took some healing peptides bpc-157 and TB-500. I am still seeing blurry but right when I wake up I see clearer than I’ve ever seen in my life. It gets worse when my eyes get dryer but I just put more drops. It is uncomfortable but for me it doesn’t hurt that much but then again I’m really good with pain, I’m at the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life and have my sleep dialed which is important for healing. TOTALLY WORTH IT
Thank you for this fantastic video I learned a lot. I had lasiK 20 years ago for -7.25 in both eyes. I immediately saw excellent. 20 years later, I just had PRK (you cannot have Lasik trice) for -1.50 in each eye. I was lucky that I had zero pain nor sensitivity to light (doc said it is because the prescription is small). but it is very blurry, sometimes double vision, a week later. I wished I knew it takes so long to see. Thank you for posting this great video!
For people wondering about her pain remark. It is possible the numbing drops started to wear off, but the tugging of opening the eye lids wider is NOT under an pain medication. The numbing drops cover the eye itself, not surrounding tissues. For anyone feeling pain, please speak up. The laser is programmed to stop working immediately if you move as well.
Thank you for making this!! My PRK surgery is in a few weeks and I can relate to that serious nearsightedness, though you beat me on the prescription -- mine is almost -7 and -7.75. I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
I had this surgery in 2021 in Colombia. The first day was the worst day of my life, mainly because the doctor told me the pain would be moderate, but it wasn’t. I wouldn’t say it’s exactly painful, but it feels more like a stinging sensation, as if something is in your eye. I had the surgery around midday, and by 4 a.m. the next day, I woke up to use the bathroom and realised I was pain-free. My eyes stayed swollen for two more days, but three days after the surgery, I went to the gym (the doctor said it was fine). It took about a month, maybe a little longer, before I had excellent vision.
my PRK was 800 dollar (total of both eyes) and i can see 20/20 after 10days, it was no pain in the first few day, just a little disconfort, im very happy
I've had glasses since I was 8. I have negative 8 as well on each side. Unfortunately, at 30, I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and they won't do Lasik. I had been waiting from 8 years old to age 30 to finally get Lasik.
I had just got corrective prk on Friday, the first two days were the worst just like you said. But now it’s day 4 of recovery and I wouldn’t say I can see the best, but I’m able to be on my phone to send texts and watch TH-cam videos while I recover. I get my contacts out o think this Friday. I really will say, I had -4.50 in my right eye, my left eye was -4.75. I can’t say that I can read the best, I probably should be off of my phone as much as I am, but the recovery after day 3 was so much easier. I went from 20/100 or 20/120 to 20/40 after surgery. I was barely able to see much. But hopefully since I’ll be off my phone I’ll have a faster recovery. I hope it’s been good thus far!
-10 and -10.5 here .. my honey had PRK surgery during his first year in the Army, and didn't need glasses again for 13 years! (Recovery was a BEAR though - thank goodness for audiobooks!).
I had lasik done two years ago. So glad I did! My eyes were -6. Thankfully the process was so quick and I had 20/20 vision without pain the same afternoon!
Just had PRK Friday 12/20/19 they put the drops in my eye when I went in to the laser room I didn't feel a thing at all. I was -4 and -3.75 with astigmatism. I could read on my way home a bit. Pain wasn't bad I was able to listen to tv and kinda see a little. The pain was only about 2 hours a day for me felt like an eye infection. Today Monday 12/23/19 I just had my follow up. Contact where taken out and I could see the line that you should be at week 2. Doctor said I could drive and do whatever I like just to keep wearing sunglasses and taking the drops. I went to Envision Laser Center I got the lifetime with everything included along with the plugs in the tear ducts my coat was $3218. Now I have heard from others they did not have it as well as I have so far. To be able to see around the house with no glasses or contacts is amazing I can't wait till I get a full recovery!!
Just had park 8 days ago. -9 both eyes. I hate this recovery. I can see but I can’t. I’m healing slower than expected. Just waiting for that moment when I can see.
Do you experience any worsening of your vision and other aspects of vision (like halo, glares, starburst, contrast, night vision, light sensitivity) after LASIK compared to before with glasses? How long u avoid water after surgery?
I commented on this video before, but I ended up having the same surgery 1 week ago. It's so interesting compared to yours. I didn't have any pain those first few days. The most I had was a snotty nose due to my eyes watering. Lol my prescription was almost -9 in both eyes. Im nearsighted as well. As of right now things are a little blurry but I am seeing 20/30. I was cleared to drive by day 4 but didn't feel comfortable enough until day 6.
Hi jen! I just wanna take time to commend you in this video. This video is so informative. I’m on 8th day post PRK Surgery And I’m so close to freaking out already. I feel like my eyes is slowly healing but still can’t see clearly. I really thank you for this video. You’re such a blessing.
I don't think it's the prescription that's changing throughout the healing time. It's the top layer of the cornea that they had removed is affecting how you see. As it heals it isn't perfectly clear and retracts the light entering your eyes. That's y it's blurry or even see double.
I had it yesterday and I’m having no pain or anything! And I can see pretty well. They did an extra procedure on me called contour I believe which smooths out the rough surface on your eyes
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jennifer! My prescription is -13.75 in both eyes. I'm okay with wearing contacts but as an online ESL teacher with early working hours, I find it a pain to remove them for naps all the time! I've been told that an implantable lens would be better for me than PRK and if I waited until I got cataracts, insurance would cover the cost of the surgery. I really don't mind wearing glasses but at my prescription it's getting harder and harder to make the lenses look good and not feel like Mr. Magoo. Plus glasses kind of disguise the fine lines around my eyes. I'm 44 now and I haven't worn contacts much since my first child was born 13 years ago, again because of the nap issue!
I was -11.75.. got cataracts and have a new lens. Can legally drive now without glasses. I can't believe that I couldn't get the surgery because of how blind I was.
With Lasik surgery, they cut your eye which creates a flap which actually never fully heals. PRK may take a bit longer for recovery, but atleast your eyes actually fully heals and a flap can't just be ripped off at any moment... im getting PRK tomorrow, so just my 2 cents. 🙂
@@Bharat286 You're super kind to check in on me after all this time. I can see very well and quickly forgot I even wore glasses. My eyes get dry in the morning, but I can see again. It took forever!
I got PRK 2 weeks ago! I’m seeing fine and use blue light blocking glasses at work. Occasionally I see double images but I’m healing well! I was -4.75 with astigmatism seeing 20/400 and now I’m seeing 20/20 👍🏼
I am legally blind, I lost my eyesight over the years when I was very young and no one knew because I did so well in school and wore glasses, lol. By the time they figured out what was going on at age 11, my eyesight was already at 20/200 in one eye and a little better in the other. On the bright side, I don’t have to wear glasses anymore, lol, I really hated them (I wear sunglasses with a very light perscription to protecct my eyes outside, but the script does not improve my sight at all and I have reading glasses to try to improve my near-sighted vision, they are comically thick, lol, I don’t ever wear them though 😂🤗). Now, at 32, my eyesight is 20/400 or worse in both eyes, non-correctable, non-treatable. Buuuuut, I am very happy that I was able to find a way to teach with VIPKid and love being a part of this awesome experience and community! Hope things start getting back to normal for you soon and recovery continues on a good path! I had eye surgury when I was 6 and I still remember it being awful during recovery all these years later...Glad to see you back on YT and IG! :)
Melissa Ashley my daughter has amblyopia and her vision is 20/180 on one eye and 20/80 on the other. She wears glasses but the doctors pretty much say her vision will not improve or be able to be corrected surgically. Were you diagnosed with any condition? She had surgery at age 2 to correct the cross eye problem caused by the lack of use of this eye by her brain!
How did you clean your eyelashes without hurtling your eyes. I just got PRK done and from all the drops my eyelashes are getting some white residue. I clean them as the best as I can but scared to get anything in my eye. How did u do it ?
well, prk done thursday 10/24/19 drove next day to post OP no pain at all, neither at surgery Day 2 and 3 were the worst! Day 4 back to work can read just fine but hazy because of the contact. Hopefully wednesday get the contact out , then we'll see, literally :-) BTW did just 1 eye!!
Im 5 days post prk, i dont think i qualified for lasik because it wasnt offered to me, and then learned that prk is much safer because there is no corneal flap created, the first 6 hours werent bad, i was even naive enough to try and go on my phone (wearing protective goggles) thinking its not so bad then that night the pain was horrible all the way to day 3 where things were much better, i was driving by day 3 because no one bothered to drive me around, and i didnt have a high prescription and was seeing good enough so i was being responsible, but im in this stage where im not comfortable in my vision yet, but its not bad enough that i need glasses, just blurred .. its annoying and i cant wait until it improves
Thanks so much for sharing this! Wow! The recovery sounds rough. Did you know before that you would basically be in the dark for 3 days. I'd love to get the surgery. No one has ever been this honest about their experience. Did they give you anything for anxiety? I can't touch my eyeball. Not sure how "tugging' would affect me. I might freak out. LOL
I just had PRK last week. The first couple of days after the surgery were the absolute worst! You basically can't function and you're in pain. Hoping my vision gets better soon. I had R: -6, L: -5
I'm at -8.5. I go for more testing in about 5 days. Wearing glasses reminds me just how blind I am. As long as everything goes as planned will be having surgery 6/11. Nervous as hell. Tired of contacts and glasses. But so nervous.
yeah I realized a day late that sterile gauze pads and sterile saline solution really helps! I’m on day 3 currently. Lucky to be able to type and see. My prescription was -7.5 without the astigmatism. And -1.25 of astigmatism.
I had zero pain. Absolutely none. I could feel it but I wouldn’t even call it uncomfortable. Even walked my dog outside the same evening. No light sensitivity
I just had my prk surgery 2 weeks ago. My left eye was -6.25 and my right was -8. I still see blurry, a little dryness but not so much anymore. But I still see blurry, at the same time I can go to work.
Hi, How is your vision now? I did my prk 10 days ago and I don't see any improvement. I had high astigmatism. According to your experience, if it is normal? I really panicked. Many people say they see the improvement in the first 2 weeks. I appreciate it if you reply. Thanks
-8.00 in the right, -8.25 and astigmatism in the left (so closer to a -9.00). We need more people with higher prescription stories because they are few and far between. It would have been lovely to know that I actually should have taken at least 2 weeks off from work! But good to hear your story! Mine is still ongoing as of right now...
I am at -7 in my left eye and -6 in my right eye and did PRK this past Thursday and took off my contact lenses and now seeing at 2040 which is horrible but I can somewhat function how long does it take you until you’re fully healed in seeing 2020 or 2015??
Holy crap the cost? USA? I had mine done in Canada for cataract surgery and PRK combined it was 4500 where did you have yours done? I had mine done in Toronto Bochner. 💖
@@glenn5517 yeah that's what I was thinking too. I actually have my consolation with dr. Haddid on Wednesday. He's one of the best in the country so I'm pretty hopeful.
I am a one cataract eye surgical person ( DCR).But now it's tearest this eye .I ask a question to you mem if my another eye should going operation or what should another eye doing . but my one eye surgical operated another eye also distrube me which is not surgical now.reply mem to me please.
Super helpful video! And just what I was looking for. My prescription is super high w/ crazy astigmatism. My prescription is: OD Sph: -3.50 Cyl: -6.00, OS Sph: -4.50 Cyl: -5.25. Curious to know how your prescription compares to mine.
I had interocular lenses implanted when I was 20 because I was prescription -10, which was 14 years ago now in 2019. It's basically a contact lens implanted in your eye with an incision. I had to have each lens repositioned through another surgery (first within 6 months, second 2 years later) but I"ve been fine ever since! I started wearing glasses or contacts again about 10 years post-surgery but my eyes will still age normally. It's a far cry from where I was to have a prescription -1 and astigmatism help! Good luck to you!
I just had PRK done by choice over lasik. There is less chance of infection with PRK and it is good if you are physically active. I'm sorry to hear that you had so much pain, I have not have any pain yet and I can read without issue. I also have bed near sightedness though nowhere as badd as yours. I believe my vision was 3.75 and 4.25. Here's hoping I'm good enough to drive-in to work next Monday, it's an hour drive each way
@@JennieJoy.Journals Awesome! Another quick question, at any point in your recovery, was one eye better than the other? I am 4-weeks post-op and my left is much more blurry than my right eye. I see about 20/25 almost 20/20 RIGHT eye and about 20/40 LEFT eye. Starting to get worried haha.
-4.25 and -4.75 🙈 I thought I had bad eyes, but you win, Jennifer! My corneas are too thin for Lasik but I am scared to do PRK! Thanks for sharing and I'd love to hear your updates. 😁👍
Hey this video was amazing, thank you for the reassurance. I'm on day 9 and still have blurry vision and having a hard time reading small font/play FPS games, but seeing this video made me patient to just keep waiting. Also -7 with astigmatism.
@@ASMR-XI-ZUI I haven't chopped onions in a long time, but on the way home after the surgery, it hurt so bad. The pain was so hard to handle. I was probably crying my eyes out the whole way home. The only way I got any real relief was by taking a mix of the pain relief eye drops & Aleve. The pain was absolutely horrible! However, from what I've seen from TH-cam videos, not everyone who has it done has the pain.
@@cje24576 ok. Well chopping onions 4 me is very uncomfortable n my eyes start watering. From memory wud u say the discomfort is like 10x worse than chopping onions. Bcoz I don't think I cud handle 24/7 eye onion pain. I wud need 2 b sedated.
Maan I'm 5 days in and those 2 days in was the WORST, IT FELT like I was being peppered sprayed , but then the next day it was like a switch and the pain was gone, crazy experience so far
I had gone threw asa in 2017.. And now in 2019 my vision is - 0.7 in both eyes.. And again going for enhanced asa surgery in upcoming weeks.. Never go for asa if u wannna live ur life.. I m fed up now with this so painful and longer healing time
Kay Brody I got it done a week ago exactly! And so far it’s going alright. The pain was a lot more manageable than I expected and only lasted a day and a half for me. It felt like a super dry contact in my eye that I couldn’t take out. I’m still seeing kind of blurry but they said it could take 2-8 weeks for perfect vision! I was very very light sensitive and wore sunglasses around the house and had a hard time fully opening my eyes. But now the only thing is the slight blur and that they put tear duct plugs in my eyes to keep my eyes moisturized and it looks like I’m crying at everything and will be like this for a month!😯😢
Thanks for sharing. Almost two weeks for me and still can’t see clearly. Frustrated and slightly scared as many you tubers said their vision was after a week or so....glad to know your experience. Reassuring
First person I've heard of with a worse prescription than mine! I'm nearsighted as well with 6.50 in my right and 6.25 with my left. Just got PRK done the other day on Oct 7.
HOW BAD ARE YOUR EYES? Post your prescription down below!
I am LEGALLY blind without my contacts or glasses! Yuck!
I was -10 in both eyes . . . Then turned 40 and became -8. Unfortunately I developed a cataract at 47 and had lens replacement (I prefer saying that instead of cataract surgery, lol). That first week was pretty bad 😭 now, a year out . . . Better in several ways, but not a perfect result due to the high myopia. Good luck with your recovery!
-6 and having prk in one week
-8.5 . I just had PRK last week
-5.75 in both left and right eyes. Still undecided on which type of surgery; prk or lasik.
I’m in the military, so there is some risk of getting poked in the eyes. I originally leaned toward getting prk so that I don’t have the risk of “the flap” reopening, but the long recovery time is making me rethink!!! Great video thank you so much
Thanks for the content. I'm on Day 6 now and having the same feeling of 'Is this actually worth it?' Glad to know there is light at the end of the tunnel
Update?
I’m so glad your PRK went well.
I also had PRK, by choice, in May 2018. My refractive error was -7.50 in both eyes and no astigmatism. I was corrected to 20/20 by Dr. Speaker from TLC on 5th Ave in Manhattan. It was the best $5,000 I have ever spent. No regrets and no issues - halos, starbursts, dry eyes, etc. 🙏👍🏻
That's awesome. How are you now?
5 years later and I’m still 20/20 with no issues. Thank God🙏🏼
And thank you for asking. If you’re looking to have the same procedure done I highly recommend PRK over LASIK. It is worth the longer recovery time of about 2-3 weeks to have peace of mind not to have a permanent flap (with LASIK) in my eye that could dislodge.
@@TonyMVF4 Awesome! Thank you for your reply. I am happy for you.
How is it right now
No issues whatsoever. Still have 20/20 thank God 🙏🏼
I just had PRK done after doing Lasik 13 years ago. I completely agree that Lasik is the better choice. Not being able to see for the first several days is just torture. Reading small font is also still an issue. How long before your close up vision improved to the point where you can read the label on a prescription bottle?
gusmcclain If you were myopic, having both eyes correct by either PRK or LASIK will not improve your close up vision for individuals of a certain age. Presbyopia may be the issue if you can not see small print. To my knowledge the only way to allow you to read small print is to have one eye under corrected (you won’t see clear far but you will see clear close up) and your dominant eye corrected to see far objects. I believe this option is called mono vision. Best of luck to you 👍🏻
TonyMVF4 I never had an issue reading close up but after PRK 6 days ago, words are blurry. It just takes time for it to heal.
@@brittyn PRK is also just for different reasons too. For example, im doing PRK because i do martial arts, and dont want to risk the flap from LASIK to open back up
@@roguesblood3504 did you mean to respond to me?
@@roguesblood3504 how is it right now
I also had trans PRK on Tuesday. The first day was ridiculously painful, the second was 50% better but now I see almost perfectly so it was totally worth it. No light sensitivity no floaters nothing. I'm having my protective contacts taken out tomorrow and I can't wait to see at 100%! I couldn't see at all like -6.50 and 0.50 astigmatism. Be meticulous with your drops, do not look at screens, sleep it off and be patient! :)
Where's the 6 month update? How well do you see and at what day/week/month would you consider yourself 100%?
My eyes are weird, they are -1.50 and +1.75 😅 my eye doctor told me I’m the only patient shes ever had that is nearsighted and farsighted
Thank you for this video. I just got PRK and I found this helpful. The rates of people healing are so different. My prescription was not TOO high, but usually high enough to where my eye doctors never carried my lenses in the store they would always have to be ordered. My contact lens prescription was -4.75 1.75 x 010 on the left and -5.75 1.75 x 010 on the right. I got PRK because of my astigmatism, and they said that later down the line this procedure would be better for my eye health.
Luckily my sensitivity and healing seems to be quicker than what you have described. I don't know many people that had PRK. I had the options of choosing either one. But, I will always choose what is better for my long term health over immediate results.
I’m due for this procedure in about a month. Are you happy? Any regrets?
Currently recovering from PRK right now. Those First 2-3 days were BRUTAL!! I’m on day 5 right now. This video gave me a better idea on what to expect for the next couple weeks. Oh and I was supposed to get LASIK and was told the day of the surgery that Ill have to get PRK due to my astigmatism.
I'm on my 4th day post PRK. How many days did it take to clear your vision after taking out your bandage contact lens?
@@vimukthisankalpa2805how are you now?
I’m so so glad you posted about this. My prescription is -9.50 on the left and -10.00 on the right 😳 I went in for a consultation for PRK. They told me I would need PRK and LASIK because of my prescription and astigmatism. My right eye is so bad I had a spontaneous retinal detachment 10 years ago, so I can relate to the pain of eye surgery!! So glad you are improving, you are giving me courage to reconsider this. 💕
I'm so sorry for your eyes!! My mom was a -13!!! She had to have an artificial lens replacement and then lasik on top of that! But she now sees perfect!! So there is hope for you!! (But it was super expensive. I think it was 12k)
Hey how is everything now?
Thanks for sharing! I had PRK almost 2 weeks ago and my vision is actually pretty good but still blurry and some double vision. Feel a lot better to know it takes a while to get that 20/20
how r ur eyes now
Your openness about your eye surgery opened the door to conversations in my home about lasik. I'm not sure what my prescription is but I know it's pretty bad. I've been wearing glasses since grade 2. I was always under the impression I was not a good candidate for surgery but I was just recently told that may not be true. So...now I'm considering going ahead with it. I feel overwhelmed though when I think of how drastically it would change my life. Just being able to see while swimming or even while I'm in the shower! If it weren't for you, I may have never thought to ask about it for myself. 😊 Best of luck as your recovery continues! 💕
You should do it! Life changing
@@JennieJoy.Journals hey jeni , How can u watch mobile or tv with this protection glass or without glass
I had PRK surgery! The actual surgery wasn't painful, but . . . OH.MY.GOSH. . . the healing time was horrible. I was curled up in the fetal position in my bathroom with a towel under the door to block out the light. My eyes were similar to yours. Something like -8.5.
I love how the doctors say "some patients may have discomfort" .... More like " you WILL have A LOT of discomfort " 😜
How ur vision now after the surgery? did u see halos lights
Had my prk last week. Zero pain. Maybe the tech has evolved over these years or i got damn lucky
Do you got a trans prk or a regular prk? @@responder911
People don’t mention LASIK can have complications with the flap. Specially if you play sports
Thank you for this! I’m 11 days in and still blurry… the receptionist at my surgeons
office made a comment that I should be able to see by now, and it got me panicking! So relieved to know others take longer too.
How are you now?
-7.25 and -7. Had prk about 3 years ago. Didn’t have any pain and only slight light sensitivity. Best decision ever. And love wearing sunglasses.
What is your cornea thickness?
I have the same exact prescription but have doctors telling me to do all different procedures! Would love an update :)
So glad I did Lasik instead. No pain at all! Instant corrected vision. After surgery went home took 3 hour nap and was back to work driving and patrolling the streets in 2 days. Heard to many horror stories of pain and forever waiting for corrected vision by prk.
How is your eyes now
-14.24 and -14.75. I usually wear contacts, but I have been considering surgery. Thanks for this video!
Caprisha Page omg I didn’t even know it went that high! I had the surgery and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made
Holy shit!!! I had -1.25 😂
Caprisha do u have any problem to retina how old u e
@@gauravarora9752 Thankfully, my retinas have been healthy, but I get them checked regularly. It can definitely be a problem at this RX.
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God bless u dear i pray to god
I had trans PRK on August 15th, 2020. My prescription was -5 for my left eye and -2.75 right eye. I drove to my first post op appointment on August 20th, but I wasn't very comfortable driving. My vision improved significantly as soon as my bandage contact lenses were removed. Today's been 15 days since the surgery and my distance vision is great but I can't see very clearly up close. My doc said it is normal.
The procedure itself was super quick and comfortable, not even slightest discomfort felt. First evening my eyes hurt but the pain subsided once I fell asleep on the first night, and never came back afterwards. First 4 days my eyes just wanted to stay shut, on the 5th day my eyes were open again.
Overall, I'm happy with my results. I just hope my near vision improves too.
Did you near vision improve?
Yes, it did improve but if I bring text very close to my nose, like 5 cm away, then it gets blurry@@ForzaTerra89
Update?
My near vision improved, but still, if I hold something written in small print very close to my face, it all looks blurry. Also, I now have dry eyes. Almost every morning when I wake up, I need a few seconds to open my eyes.
-7.5 And kind of regretting not going with Lasik... I’m on day 4 and it’s been rough. I think I can see well enough to type on my phone, which I am very grateful for, but I’m very worried about how this might affect my ability to keep up with classes.
Any update on your experience?
-9.00 and -6.50
Hi Jennifer, I’m a barber. Honestly how long was it before you felt ok to do regular stuff again.
Thanks for your perspective. So many of the TH-cam videos on the subject are people saying it was a breeze and little to no pain! I had PRK 6 days ago, and it was very uncomfortable. Could barely see for 2 days, eyes were swollen so couldn’t really function. Lots of burning. Luckily my mom came over to help but they definitely need to advise people who live alone that they may need to have somebody around to assist! They said I could work by day 5 but it’s still too hard to focus on small words(my job is very computer heavy).
I hust had my PRK 3days ago. And yeah, it was uncomfortable for me. It hurts. And I couldnt read text on my phone until now.im prating it will improve soon.
@@abdullazizxd5755 you’re lucky it only took you 3 days to read text on your phone! Took me longer.
Did Prk, working at my office and it’s day 3. Have pre and post loaded like crazy on vitamins essential minerals kept my eyes hydrated and took some healing peptides bpc-157 and TB-500. I am still seeing blurry but right when I wake up I see clearer than I’ve ever seen in my life. It gets worse when my eyes get dryer but I just put more drops. It is uncomfortable but for me it doesn’t hurt that much but then again I’m really good with pain, I’m at the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life and have my sleep dialed which is important for healing. TOTALLY WORTH IT
Thank you for this fantastic video I learned a lot. I had lasiK 20 years ago for -7.25 in both eyes. I immediately saw excellent. 20 years later, I just had PRK (you cannot have Lasik trice) for -1.50 in each eye. I was lucky that I had zero pain nor sensitivity to light (doc said it is because the prescription is small). but it is very blurry, sometimes double vision, a week later. I wished I knew it takes so long to see. Thank you for posting this great video!
U are a real Struggler 👌👌👌
How was it for you? I’m 1.75 and 2.00 so a small prescription. Was it worth it?
For people wondering about her pain remark. It is possible the numbing drops started to wear off, but the tugging of opening the eye lids wider is NOT under an pain medication. The numbing drops cover the eye itself, not surrounding tissues. For anyone feeling pain, please speak up. The laser is programmed to stop working immediately if you move as well.
What was your astigmatism prescription prior?
Had PRK 11 days ago and still blurry . Recovery time sucks bad
How is your vision now?
Thank you for making this!! My PRK surgery is in a few weeks and I can relate to that serious nearsightedness, though you beat me on the prescription -- mine is almost -7 and -7.75. I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
How did it go for you? Is everything alright?
Hi I’m sorry so no driving for a month!?????
I had this surgery in 2021 in Colombia. The first day was the worst day of my life, mainly because the doctor told me the pain would be moderate, but it wasn’t. I wouldn’t say it’s exactly painful, but it feels more like a stinging sensation, as if something is in your eye. I had the surgery around midday, and by 4 a.m. the next day, I woke up to use the bathroom and realised I was pain-free. My eyes stayed swollen for two more days, but three days after the surgery, I went to the gym (the doctor said it was fine). It took about a month, maybe a little longer, before I had excellent vision.
Pls do an update. Considering prk - 8.5;9.25
Same but only 7.5
my PRK was 800 dollar (total of both eyes) and i can see 20/20 after 10days, it was no pain in the first few day, just a little disconfort, im very happy
What’s your current status of eyes did you get eye glasses or not ?
I've had glasses since I was 8. I have negative 8 as well on each side. Unfortunately, at 30, I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and they won't do Lasik. I had been waiting from 8 years old to age 30 to finally get Lasik.
I’m sorry to hear that. That must be really disappointing.
I had just got corrective prk on Friday, the first two days were the worst just like you said. But now it’s day 4 of recovery and I wouldn’t say I can see the best, but I’m able to be on my phone to send texts and watch TH-cam videos while I recover. I get my contacts out o think this Friday. I really will say, I had -4.50 in my right eye, my left eye was -4.75. I can’t say that I can read the best, I probably should be off of my phone as much as I am, but the recovery after day 3 was so much easier. I went from 20/100 or 20/120 to 20/40 after surgery. I was barely able to see much. But hopefully since I’ll be off my phone I’ll have a faster recovery. I hope it’s been good thus far!
-10 and -10.5 here .. my honey had PRK surgery during his first year in the Army, and didn't need glasses again for 13 years! (Recovery was a BEAR though - thank goodness for audiobooks!).
I had lasik done two years ago. So glad I did! My eyes were -6. Thankfully the process was so quick and I had 20/20 vision without pain the same afternoon!
Lasik sounds like the magical option
Lasik is not painful, unlike prk. And Lasik you have instant corrected vision! No waiting. It's an over all better win.
Just had PRK Friday 12/20/19 they put the drops in my eye when I went in to the laser room I didn't feel a thing at all. I was -4 and -3.75 with astigmatism. I could read on my way home a bit. Pain wasn't bad I was able to listen to tv and kinda see a little. The pain was only about 2 hours a day for me felt like an eye infection. Today Monday 12/23/19 I just had my follow up. Contact where taken out and I could see the line that you should be at week 2. Doctor said I could drive and do whatever I like just to keep wearing sunglasses and taking the drops. I went to Envision Laser Center I got the lifetime with everything included along with the plugs in the tear ducts my coat was $3218. Now I have heard from others they did not have it as well as I have so far. To be able to see around the house with no glasses or contacts is amazing I can't wait till I get a full recovery!!
I just had my PRK on 12/12/19 and my eye sight is - 3.75 and - 3.25
Is it crazy to think I can go to a party on day 5 after PRK?
Just had park 8 days ago. -9 both eyes. I hate this recovery. I can see but I can’t. I’m healing slower than expected. Just waiting for that moment when I can see.
and now how is ur vision?
update please
I only had ONE day of discomfort and constant crying. That was it. Day 4 and i still see blurry.
Did the surgery help your farsighted and nearsighted
Yikes that makes my eyes hurt just thinking about it. My rX for contacts is +3 for left, +3.25 for right
Strange. I could drive by day 5. By 3 weeks I have 20/15 vision. No issues
Could you please do an update on your vision as of now? Thank you
How are you doing now? Are you still sensitive to light?
Do you experience any worsening of your vision and other aspects of vision (like halo, glares, starburst, contrast, night vision, light sensitivity) after LASIK compared to before with glasses?
How long u avoid water after surgery?
Did you stay on top of the pain medicine to prevent pain during the healing
I commented on this video before, but I ended up having the same surgery 1 week ago. It's so interesting compared to yours. I didn't have any pain those first few days. The most I had was a snotty nose due to my eyes watering. Lol my prescription was almost -9 in both eyes. Im nearsighted as well. As of right now things are a little blurry but I am seeing 20/30. I was cleared to drive by day 4 but didn't feel comfortable enough until day 6.
how is your vision acuity now? still 20/30?
You’re so lucky you didn’t feel pain! I was not that lucky 😟
How’s your vision 2 years later? 😊
Hi jen! I just wanna take time to commend you in this video. This video is so informative. I’m on 8th day post PRK Surgery And I’m so close to freaking out already. I feel like my eyes is slowly healing but still can’t see clearly. I really thank you for this video. You’re such a blessing.
How are your eyes now?
I don't think it's the prescription that's changing throughout the healing time. It's the top layer of the cornea that they had removed is affecting how you see. As it heals it isn't perfectly clear and retracts the light entering your eyes. That's y it's blurry or even see double.
I had it yesterday and I’m having no pain or anything! And I can see pretty well. They did an extra procedure on me called contour I believe which smooths out the rough surface on your eyes
How long did it take you to get 20/20
@@malikwilliams7143 2 months I believe
Hi Jennifer! I’m going through the same thing you went through with PRK and just wondering how you are cuz you haven’t posted anything since.
Getting PRK in two weeks. My prescription is negative 6 on both eyes. I’m getting nervous 😬 but praying for it to be smooth. Great video
Update?
How long until you could drive??
Jamie Gruber it’s been two weeks. My left eye is giving trouble but I was able to drive today
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jennifer! My prescription is -13.75 in both eyes. I'm okay with wearing contacts but as an online ESL teacher with early working hours, I find it a pain to remove them for naps all the time! I've been told that an implantable lens would be better for me than PRK and if I waited until I got cataracts, insurance would cover the cost of the surgery. I really don't mind wearing glasses but at my prescription it's getting harder and harder to make the lenses look good and not feel like Mr. Magoo. Plus glasses kind of disguise the fine lines around my eyes. I'm 44 now and I haven't worn contacts much since my first child was born 13 years ago, again because of the nap issue!
My mom had your vision and did implantable lens and then lasik on top of that. Best decision she ever made! I think she got her eyes done at 48
@@JennieJoy.Journals
Hi
I was -11.75.. got cataracts and have a new lens. Can legally drive now without glasses. I can't believe that I couldn't get the surgery because of how blind I was.
Did u do an update video ?
With Lasik surgery, they cut your eye which creates a flap which actually never fully heals. PRK may take a bit longer for recovery, but atleast your eyes actually fully heals and a flap can't just be ripped off at any moment... im getting PRK tomorrow, so just my 2 cents. 🙂
Hey, how are you now? I'm 10 days in and I can't see to work or read. My nose is touching the screen to type this. Are you able to read after a month?
@@richardcook9459 so after 3 weeks my left eye was 20/20, its been a month and my right eye is 20/30 and my left is 20/20
@@rpesc7918 Woof, looks like a still got road left to travel. Thanks.
@@richardcook9459 how are you now ????
@@Bharat286 You're super kind to check in on me after all this time. I can see very well and quickly forgot I even wore glasses. My eyes get dry in the morning, but I can see again. It took forever!
Thanks for video. Day 2 my eyes hurt so bad. I can barely keep my eyes open. Had my parents buy me some Tylenol pm after listening to your video .
What happened to your channel?
I paid $3000 with a lifetime warranty at Lasik Vision Institute. Make sure you price shop. You can do that with Lasik.
I got PRK 2 weeks ago! I’m seeing fine and use blue light blocking glasses at work. Occasionally I see double images but I’m healing well! I was -4.75 with astigmatism seeing 20/400 and now I’m seeing 20/20 👍🏼
I'm 6 days out from my surgery but still blurry, ghosting/double vision. How long was it until your eyes were functional I.e. not blurry etc
How is your eyes after
I am legally blind, I lost my eyesight over the years when I was very young and no one knew because I did so well in school and wore glasses, lol. By the time they figured out what was going on at age 11, my eyesight was already at 20/200 in one eye and a little better in the other. On the bright side, I don’t have to wear glasses anymore, lol, I really hated them (I wear sunglasses with a very light perscription to protecct my eyes outside, but the script does not improve my sight at all and I have reading glasses to try to improve my near-sighted vision, they are comically thick, lol, I don’t ever wear them though 😂🤗). Now, at 32, my eyesight is 20/400 or worse in both eyes, non-correctable, non-treatable. Buuuuut, I am very happy that I was able to find a way to teach with VIPKid and love being a part of this awesome experience and community! Hope things start getting back to normal for you soon and recovery continues on a good path! I had eye surgury when I was 6 and I still remember it being awful during recovery all these years later...Glad to see you back on YT and IG! :)
Melissa Ashley my daughter has amblyopia and her vision is 20/180 on one eye and 20/80 on the other. She wears glasses but the doctors pretty much say her vision will not improve or be able to be corrected surgically. Were you diagnosed with any condition? She had surgery at age 2 to correct the cross eye problem caused by the lack of use of this eye by her brain!
We need the update
How did you clean your eyelashes without hurtling your eyes. I just got PRK done and from all the drops my eyelashes are getting some white residue. I clean them as the best as I can but scared to get anything in my eye. How did u do it ?
I use some wipes from the Pharmacy called Blephacare of Helenvita.They clean your eyelashes gently with chamomille.
well, prk done thursday 10/24/19 drove next day to post OP no pain at all, neither at surgery Day 2 and 3 were the worst! Day 4 back to work can read just fine but hazy because of the contact. Hopefully wednesday get the contact out , then we'll see, literally :-) BTW did just 1 eye!!
Im 5 days post prk, i dont think i qualified for lasik because it wasnt offered to me, and then learned that prk is much safer because there is no corneal flap created, the first 6 hours werent bad, i was even naive enough to try and go on my phone (wearing protective goggles) thinking its not so bad then that night the pain was horrible all the way to day 3 where things were much better, i was driving by day 3 because no one bothered to drive me around, and i didnt have a high prescription and was seeing good enough so i was being responsible, but im in this stage where im not comfortable in my vision yet, but its not bad enough that i need glasses, just blurred .. its annoying and i cant wait until it improves
Thanks so much for sharing this! Wow! The recovery sounds rough. Did you know before that you would basically be in the dark for 3 days. I'd love to get the surgery. No one has ever been this honest about their experience. Did they give you anything for anxiety? I can't touch my eyeball. Not sure how "tugging' would affect me. I might freak out. LOL
Just had PRK and these type of videos helped to watch prior
I just had PRK last week. The first couple of days after the surgery were the absolute worst! You basically can't function and you're in pain. Hoping my vision gets better soon. I had R: -6, L: -5
I'm at -8.5. I go for more testing in about 5 days. Wearing glasses reminds me just how blind I am. As long as everything goes as planned will be having surgery 6/11. Nervous as hell. Tired of contacts and glasses. But so nervous.
yeah I realized a day late that sterile gauze pads and sterile saline solution really helps! I’m on day 3 currently. Lucky to be able to type and see. My prescription was -7.5 without the astigmatism. And -1.25 of astigmatism.
I had zero pain. Absolutely none. I could feel it but I wouldn’t even call it uncomfortable. Even walked my dog outside the same evening. No light sensitivity
I just had my prk surgery 2 weeks ago. My left eye was -6.25 and my right was -8. I still see blurry, a little dryness but not so much anymore. But I still see blurry, at the same time I can go to work.
Im glad to see other PRK survivors out there! Haha hopefully your vision will clear up this week!
How is your vision now???
How ur vision now ? Do u see like blurry and glare
I had my prk last week and now I can see everything but very blurry .can u tell how long its take to clear ?
How are u feeling now ?
Hi, How is your vision now? I did my prk 10 days ago and I don't see any improvement. I had high astigmatism. According to your experience, if it is normal? I really panicked. Many people say they see the improvement in the first 2 weeks. I appreciate it if you reply. Thanks
-8.00 in the right, -8.25 and astigmatism in the left (so closer to a -9.00). We need more people with higher prescription stories because they are few and far between. It would have been lovely to know that I actually should have taken at least 2 weeks off from work! But good to hear your story! Mine is still ongoing as of right now...
-7.50 to the right And - 7.00to the left next week is my schedule for eye screening.
I am at -7 in my left eye and -6 in my right eye and did PRK this past Thursday and took off my contact lenses and now seeing at 2040 which is horrible but I can somewhat function how long does it take you until you’re fully healed in seeing 2020 or 2015??
Its been a month to my surgery...nd its a bit blurry...how long did it took u to get ur vision cleared without any blurness...??
Holy crap the cost? USA?
I had mine done in Canada for cataract surgery and PRK combined it was 4500 where did you have yours done? I had mine done in Toronto Bochner. 💖
Stupid question but when you went to Lasik plus did you have to pay the full amount out of pocket or did they offer payments?
I did but you don't have to. There are payment plans available
but i would assume u have to pay it off before u can get it done
@@glenn5517 yeah that's what I was thinking too. I actually have my consolation with dr. Haddid on Wednesday. He's one of the best in the country so I'm pretty hopeful.
I am a one cataract eye surgical person ( DCR).But now it's tearest this eye .I ask a question to you mem if my another eye should going operation or what should another eye doing . but my one eye surgical operated another eye also distrube me which is not surgical now.reply mem to me please.
Super helpful video! And just what I was looking for. My prescription is super high w/ crazy astigmatism. My prescription is: OD Sph: -3.50 Cyl: -6.00, OS Sph: -4.50 Cyl: -5.25. Curious to know how your prescription compares to mine.
My prk was 1400 dollars. I went to like 4 different places in my city to see where the cheapest place was.
I had interocular lenses implanted when I was 20 because I was prescription -10, which was 14 years ago now in 2019. It's basically a contact lens implanted in your eye with an incision. I had to have each lens repositioned through another surgery (first within 6 months, second 2 years later) but I"ve been fine ever since! I started wearing glasses or contacts again about 10 years post-surgery but my eyes will still age normally. It's a far cry from where I was to have a prescription -1 and astigmatism help! Good luck to you!
That's cool! My mom had the same surgery done as you but ended up getting Lasik on top of the lens implant. Her prescription was around -14
I just had PRK done by choice over lasik. There is less chance of infection with PRK and it is good if you are physically active. I'm sorry to hear that you had so much pain, I have not have any pain yet and I can read without issue. I also have bed near sightedness though nowhere as badd as yours. I believe my vision was 3.75 and 4.25. Here's hoping I'm good enough to drive-in to work next Monday, it's an hour drive each way
How much time it takes for 6/6 vision?
Hi! What is your vision now?
At my check up (40 days) they said I was seeing 20/20
@@JennieJoy.Journals Awesome! Another quick question, at any point in your recovery, was one eye better than the other? I am 4-weeks post-op and my left is much more blurry than my right eye. I see about 20/25 almost 20/20 RIGHT eye and about 20/40 LEFT eye. Starting to get worried haha.
-4.25 and -4.75 🙈 I thought I had bad eyes, but you win, Jennifer! My corneas are too thin for Lasik but I am scared to do PRK! Thanks for sharing and I'd love to hear your updates. 😁👍
Hey this video was amazing, thank you for the reassurance. I'm on day 9 and still have blurry vision and having a hard time reading small font/play FPS games, but seeing this video made me patient to just keep waiting. Also -7 with astigmatism.
I just had it last week. The pain after was terrible!
In terms of discomfort level how wud u compare it to chopping onions. I find my eyes tear, sting n burn, that I have 2 close my eyes.
@@ASMR-XI-ZUI I haven't chopped onions in a long time, but on the way home after the surgery, it hurt so bad. The pain was so hard to handle. I was probably crying my eyes out the whole way home. The only way I got any real relief was by taking a mix of the pain relief eye drops & Aleve. The pain was absolutely horrible! However, from what I've seen from TH-cam videos, not everyone who has it done has the pain.
@@cje24576 ok. Well chopping onions 4 me is very uncomfortable n my eyes start watering. From memory wud u say the discomfort is like 10x worse than chopping onions. Bcoz I don't think I cud handle 24/7 eye onion pain. I wud need 2 b sedated.
Maan I'm 5 days in and those 2 days in was the WORST, IT FELT like I was being peppered sprayed , but then the next day it was like a switch and the pain was gone, crazy experience so far
Mine is -5. I would have to get a PRK because of some scarring on my right cornea.
I had gone threw asa in 2017.. And now in 2019 my vision is - 0.7 in both eyes.. And again going for enhanced asa surgery in upcoming weeks.. Never go for asa if u wannna live ur life.. I m fed up now with this so painful and longer healing time
Hi. How was your enhancement? Can u provide details? I am going for PRK enhancement, 2nd time surgery :/ a bit nervous
i’m getting prk soon and i’m so nervous!!!
Kayla Jo good luck! I’m honestly so scared but I wanna get it done! I’m literally just watching everything. Let me know how it goes!
Kay Brody I got it done a week ago exactly! And so far it’s going alright. The pain was a lot more manageable than I expected and only lasted a day and a half for me. It felt like a super dry contact in my eye that I couldn’t take out. I’m still seeing kind of blurry but they said it could take 2-8 weeks for perfect vision! I was very very light sensitive and wore sunglasses around the house and had a hard time fully opening my eyes. But now the only thing is the slight blur and that they put tear duct plugs in my eyes to keep my eyes moisturized and it looks like I’m crying at everything and will be like this for a month!😯😢
Kayla Jo thanks so much for letting me know! Hopefully you can recover fast!
Thanks for sharing. Almost two weeks for me and still can’t see clearly. Frustrated and slightly scared as many you tubers said their vision was after a week or so....glad to know your experience. Reassuring
Same ! Glad im not alone😂 my vision is still kinda blurry in week 2
May I know your prescription and hows your vision now? Thank you.
@@op-vw8sd 4.25ish. It’s very good now. Occasionally dry eye after extended use but no regrets ;)
@@xyz86457 thank you
Thank you !! My surgery is May 27! My current prescription is -2.5! I get so quizy off thinking about it but overall excited !
Hey how are you now
First person I've heard of with a worse prescription than mine! I'm nearsighted as well with 6.50 in my right and 6.25 with my left. Just got PRK done the other day on Oct 7.