Hello. Great video. Very informative. I'm on quetiapine and it can effect eyesight. Also venlafaxine which can cause some blurryness. I'm wondering if I would be a good candidate for lasik? Or any other procedure like PRK. My diopter is -8.50.
I feel like an implantable contact lens would be safer because if anything ever goes wrong, doctors can remove the lens. Unlike LASIK which is a permanent modification to the eye
What’s your opinion on icl vs lasik? I saw a doctor for lasik she made it seem I was going to have 20/20 for a while. My prescription is -10 -9. She said I was a candidate for lasik because my cornea was thick. I have dry eyes because of I am on the computer. Would icl be better?
Luckily I'm not in the market for major eye work YET but your well-rounded discussion on the topic most definitely reassures me that it's a great way to go should I need it in the future. I just want YOU doing the procedure!!
Wow Cody you were lucky. I've had a few family members and friends that have had it done and about half of them have suffered from dry eyes. Even though I suffered, it's been the best decision I've made. I have no regrets. Even now I can't believe I can see everything without glasses. Best feeling. Have a nice a day. Millie, UK 🙂
Wishing you the best with your channel. I had my eyes lasered in 2007 and have worn glasses again since 2017. Everything you said makes sense, I am glad I was not disappointed about glasses and contacts again. It was good to watch this
I am 62 and had LASIK performed in1999. Had worn glasses and contacts since age 9. Could "see" immediately after; absolutely stunned. Vision in both eyes 20/16. It has lasted all these years. Did not need "readers" until age 55. Very fortunate. Recommended procedure to a friend and she did not have such positive results. Just discovered your channel!
I am 63 and had Monovision LASIK done in my right eye in April 2006 (15 yrs). Wore glasses from 2nd grade, hard contacts in 10th grade, and soft contacts after that, then progressing to monovision lenses until I had LASIK. BEST DECISION EVER, I think I paid $700.for the 1 eye, with a 1 year warranty. Never had any issues, until now. Started having floaters about 4 months ago (only in the eye with LASIK, so I'm wondering if there is any coincidence?) and having slight blurring from what it has been. Only wear readers for up-close sewing at times. I'm interested in any input from others?
@@joannemcd1257 Hmm since you have 1y warranty it's prob worth atleast consulting with your doctor.(dont take what i say too srsly i'm 20 and just potentially interested in lasik) I can't say whether eye floaters can be related or not, I've had alot of them since teenage years soo ig I'm used to them. Still annoying at times tho. What's more annoying is the astigmatism I have however, eventho it's not _very_ bad yet but certainly got worse rather then better with time
I have bad astigmatism, but I'm considering having the LAL procedure thebut the surgeon sugges ted I needed to have one eye for far and one for near. He suggested the multifocal lens, but my friend had it and has trouble reading when the light is dim
I was 4 years old when I started wearing glasses. I am -7.5 in my right eye and -7.0 in my left eye, plus an astigmatism. I started wearing contacts in the 7th grade. I am now 40 years old and seriously considering this surgery. Thank you for this and all of your videos!
How much of an astigmatism do you have? Have seen lots of success stories with prescriptions in your range of spherical correction. When the astigmatism gets higher, have seen that reduces likelihood of 20/20 success
I believe that it was the FDA warning I read, which stated that Lasik surgery is not good for people 40 years old and old. Sadly, no 2 people have the same outcome with lasik. My 93 year old mother, who was lied to that lasik alone, can save her eyes, now Hallucinates. Another female I know has to wear shades all day long, even in her home. She can no longer drive, and it has interfered with mental health also. I also see many people who wear shades even at night because lasik has caused their eyes to hate from all light. What's about the people it caused to hallucinate, and as a result, they committed suicide. We must always research everything, including medications, before using them, since most people die from medication poisoning and not the illness itself. FYI: After researching a relatives medication, I found out that no 2 of them should be taken together. Plus, there are many adverse side effects.
Believe that it was the FDA warning I read, which stated that Lasik surgery is not good for people 40 year old and old. Sadly, no 2 people have the same outcome with lasik. My 93 year old mother who was lied to that lasik alone can save her eyes, now Hallucinates. Another female I know, have to wear shades all day long even in her home. She can no longer drive and it have interfered with mental health also. I also see many people who wear shades even at nights because lasik has caused their eyes to hate from all light. What's about the people it caused to hallucinate and as a result they committed suicide. We must always research every thing including medications before using them, since most people died from medication poisoning and not the illness itself. FYI: after researching a relatives medication, I found out that no 2 of them should be taken together. Plus the many adverse side effects.
Although I personally think everyone should stay away from LAISK because it is hard to tell what the future holds once the cornea is thinned from the surgery, I do appreciate how honest you are and that you explain the facts. The problem with LAISK only having a 1% complication rate is that if it happens to someone it 100% effects their life and not all of the problems are easily solved.
Contact lenses can also cause major damage. I have been wearing them for twelve years and told recently to go for lasik, because they have done major damage to my eyes including the growth of blood vessels! Of course glasses are the safest alternative of all. But they aren’t really an option for me all the time, as I have a high prescription, I’m very physically active, and I work in a field that I could be in danger if glasses are knocked off my face (I’m a mental health nurse )
I'm one of those people. I've had constant severe ocular pain since August 2020. I can see well. But the pain isn't worth it. It's been debilitating. Had to stop working. Can't drive on really bad days cuz sun is too bright. Can't drive safely. I have severe depression and anxiety not knowing what the future holds for my eyes. I've spent a small fortune on doctors co-pays, deductible, travel, missing work due to severe pain am headaches, scleral lenses that cost me 1300. Worst decision of my entire life.
This is the first hour long video that I watched on TH-cam that is not a movie or some other entertainment video. Someone close to me underwent a femtosecond lasik procedure where she had a lens implanted into her eye yesterday. I landed here because I always thought that lasik as a procedure that corrects the natural vision and doesn’t require an implant. The depth of information you covered in this video is something what the world needs. After that I binge watched many of your videos. I feel like I am already an ophthalmologist now lol! To answer your question, I feel pretty confident about getting this kind of surgery after watching your videos, but… only with a doctor such as you. Thanks and keep up the good work doctor.
Best decision in life for me. Have one eye lasik done at 64 and my only regret is not have it done sooner! Had reading glasses all over work and all over home! Not anymore! Suffered from dry eye prior surgery, but managing with Restaysis. Thank you for all this info!
Is dryness totally unbearable? And after a week of surgery, were you able to look at computer screens for a long time? And what about driving at night? Any halos, starbursts?
This was very helpful and informative. I went with PRK June of 2018 and I used to be -7.50 in both eyes no astigmatism and now I am 20/20 and 20/30. I am absolutely ecstatic with my end results. So the under corrected eye is helping me see things clear close (monovision) 👍🏻
@@henrikgustav2294 mono vision is not for everyone. I suggest you try 2 different contact lenses first to simulate having mono vision and find out if it’s something you’d want to have done permanently. Best of luck 👍🏼
I had lasik and no regrets. I went to a doctor of good reputation and experience. As an artist I had a hard time seeing. Bifocals did not help much. After my lasik surgery, I could see much clearer. Not 20/20 at my age, but with readers, I could see clearer to do my paintings.
Hello Ana Mariía, I am also an artist "Painter" and I underwent lasik intralase with wavefront, I was very worried because I thought that no artist undergoes lasik for some reason, "I always see artists with glasses", but see your comment encouraged me
Love your videos, bud. Your passion for the profession is obvious and I find your open, friendly delivery and knowledge endlessly entertaining. Best of luck with all your endeavors! The dark and dangerous universe of the internet is just a bit brighter and welcoming with you in it. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thank you for a very clear and informative video. You did an excellent job! I was already not considering lasik surgery for a cataract because of things I had already researched. This video made me feel even more convinced that lasik or laser is not something I would ever want to do. Again thank you!
What a lovely and INFORMATIVE overview! I'm a 59-year-old man in good physical condition with no known diseases that might interfere with Lasik surgery. Until I underwent Lasik surgery, I had a rather strong prescription (OD: +4.0, OE: +5.0 with a mild astigmatism in OE (-0.75CYL, 90°AXIS) and needed an additional 2.5 for each eye for reading. (I wore rather thick (and expensive) progressive lenses.) I underwent a blade-less Lasik surgery three weeks ago. Everything went swimmingly during the procedure and I've had two post-op consults where the OD (clinician - not the surgeon) said everything is healing normally. Still... three weeks post-op, I'm seeing beautifully up close, but I'm quite blurry with any thing more than 5-8 feet away. There's haloing and haziness at night as well. I'm using my artificial tears (mild-moderate) every couple hours during the day and use the artificial tears (moderate-severe) at bedtime and if I wake up in the night. In the mornings I wake up with my eyes quite dry. The artificial tears DO make things momentarily clearer, but they go back to blurriness a minute or two after application. I'm very happy with my result so far - as I couldn't see much of anything clearly before Lasik. Yet, as my prescription was rather strong, is this distance bluriness a normal part of the healing process and is it just going to take time to get to the point where my acuity improves. The OD said my distance vision WILL improve (the good news), but that with improvement in the distance, my close up vision would decrease a bit (the sad news). But it was explained to me that even with Lasik I would probably still need reading glasses for the small stuff. Does everything sound about right on track? Again... thanks for your insight.
Omgosh, I just had the surgery 7 days ago and I am experiencing the exact same thing you just described. I'm so scared because the doctor didn't tell me this before surgery so I've been freaking out. Could you please tell me how it turned out? I'm hoping it was good!! And if it was, how long did it take?
@@lisacadorette7992 It's been roughly 3-4 years since the surgery and I LOVE the results. I don't need reading glasses and can see pretty clearly up to 15 yards away. It's not as clear as daytime, but I can even drive at night without much blurriness. Of course, it's not like naturally great vision, but it's damn close. Stay calm. Give the healing process six months or so. You'll be happy with your results, too.
I usually get patients come in asking about Lasik, if they're candidates or not, benefits/cons, the whole gamut. Over the past year or so, I've been making it a point to study the entirety of this profession, and look into areas where I get a lot of questions on, so I'd be better prepared for those questions in the future. A lot of what you've covered, I didn't know (while you can learn from virtually everyone you meet, an old saying goes "if you ever find yourself the smartest in the room, you're in the wrong room") but this channel, and this video as well, taught me a whole lot more about the field, and I thank you for that. I will try to catch one of your next lives, as I always learn something from your videos. Have a wonderful day, stay safe my friend!
I got Lasik 10 years ago. This is by far the worst decision I have ever made and regret it daily. Vision was improved but I'm left with chronic dry eyes and 24/7 pain and redness. I'm enslaved to daily use of eye drops. I shy away from going out if it's a bit windy because of the pain. I have a hard time maintaining eye contact because of my red eyes and being constantly told that I look tired or hearing jokes about me smoking something. This has been so detrimental to my life that I absolutely understand why some end up committing suicide, etc. I live every day wishing I could go back in time and NOT having had this procedure done.
Wow thank you so much for sharing! That is a major bummer Daniel. Sorry that you have been having such a hard time. How often do you see your eye doctor about the dryness/redness?
Well 10yrs ago the procedure was done different alot of people had more issues than now i went to one of the best..he also fixes issue from previous doctors..if your ever in Hawaii look up aloha Laser Vision.
Sadly, I have the same problem, in addition to my up-close vision complete gone, as well as night halos and starbursts, and cloudy vision at night. I’ll give it another year, but I’m not interested in living like this. I don’t have kids, and I don’t have a good relationship with my parents, so it will be easy for me to end it all when the time comes. I had a great career and otherwise good health, so it is a travesty. Do not get LASIK.
After Lasyk I was able to see clearly for three years and then my vision deteriorated a bit. So I'm back to wearing glasses (not as strong as pre surgery) but sucks. I can't wear contacts as before surgery because I have a hard time keeping my eyelids open to put them in. 😞 But I'll say this though. What was awesome about the procedure was that I could notice my vision around the laser's light (periphery) improving with every firing of it.
Thanks for bringing up the weather lady. I was considering lasik but the way this story was told led people to believe she committed suicide because of the complications with lasik, that it did something to her brain. I Didnt think it was possible but then again our bodies are fearfully & wonderfully made.
I have gotten the surgery. Best thing i have done. I can agree with the morning part. Not having to putting glasses or contacts is amazing. I paid 4K. No dry eye. Did become very sensitive to bright light. See floaters. and see the star burst light.
I don't think Lasik is safe because of all the complications that people have developed. Corneal Ecstasia, Corneal Neuralgia. These are risks I was never warned about when I had my initial evaluation. After seeing documentaries online and doing my own research I am glad I never got it done. I emailed several Lasik Centers asking if they tell their patients about those risks and I never got a response from any of them. So what does that tell you? And if Lasik is so wonderful why do so many eye doctors wear glasses and contacts? That too should tell you something
Had it done two years ago, left me with a vision full of floaters and permanent dry eyes. What good can come out of slicing your healthy corneas just so that you don't wear glasses. I v been regretting this every moment of my life for the past two years.
Khan kaka I also had dry eye syndrome after my Lasik but found a very simple solution. You must find bottled water with a ph of 7.5 or higher. After starting to drink only 2 glasses a day my dry eyes were cured after a week
Thank you for being honest. I didn't get it in the early 2000s due to lack of funds and was considering it this month due to some issues that may be related to my contacts, and after much investigation will never get this surgery and have realized this is a cosmetic surgery that induces real damage to an integral organ no matter how "successful" it is. I've found alot of horrible information regarding it and cannot believe any reputable doctor would promote cutting open and scarring a completely healthy cornea. The people defending it don't realize it is a cosmetic surgery with serious structural integrity trade off with arguably one of the most complex and irreplaceable organs, the eye. The flap never heals (which means increased risk of infection and it can flip backwards or tear), dry eye is much worse than it sounds, loss of vision at night really means inability to drive at night, double or quadrupled images...the inability to ever wear affordable contacts or glasses again in many cases because you have flattened your cornea...oh yes, and chronic pain caused by cutting nerves that do not grow back ever as they once were even if you happen to be asymptomatic...loss of contrast and depth perception. I had a friend in college who could not distinguish a glass from the rug it was on after getting cosmetic eye surgery...and she also cannot drive at night ever again even though she is legally "20/20" due to all the visual aberrations. It's really barbaric and should not be done. I love this guy's videos but really...the flap does not heal well or fast, especially when viewed under a more powerful microscope than your regular opthomalogist uses. That's why they'll say the eye looks normal when you have chronic pain and fun house worthy visual issues when you have nerve damage and a distorted cornea shape resembling keratonocous that's cosmetic surgery induced! Really disappointed by this video. This is a bad decision. Your eyes only get dryer with age. Memoblian glands can die and they do not come back. Some people with this surgery need to use eye drops by the minute and can no longer sleep comfortably due to their eyelid sticking to their eye from dryness...hitting their REM sleep cycle and waking up in excruciating pain. If you are considering this, seriously look into it and really consider that you are structurally weakening and compromising a completely healthy organ. Look into the cost of scolera lenses and consider if you want to be buying them for life. Look into a cornea transplant. Are you okay with worse case scenario needing one? Oh and consider the increased risk of cataracts and likelihood of needing cataract surgery increasing. My friend needed it before 25. It's insane this is promoted.
Metheorologist from Detroit had a rare complication. I can't recall what it's called, but basically it's when the nerves start to heal they form knots and eyes become ultra sensitive to normal things. So she was in excruciating pain 24/7. There are other cases too. One of them was a man from Canada, who also committed suicide. His parents found boxes of research, different contacts and records from doctors' appointments. He was looking for a cure for 20 years. I considered Lasik, but this really scares me.
It is true that people have experienced tragic cases. But that is true about almost any surgery. The tough part is that LASIK is an elective procedure and our eyes/vision is very precious. But when you study the statistics, the lasik procedure is incredibly successful and arguably one of the most efficient and successful surgeries ever invented.
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You should look into the side effects of having a wisdom teeth removed & possible complications. Hell, even look at chemo
Thanks for the great informative video. I had my all-laser (bladeless) lasik surgery a few days ago and I'm still struggling with dry eyes as well as halos/starbursts at night. My eyes also get tired very easily and quickly when I look at screens. But I could already see 20/20 the day following the surgery and that's a great feeling so it was definitely worth it.
@@justingross1535 it's been a month and a half since the surgery and while I noticed significant improvement when it comes to dry and tired eyes, the night glare around lights is not getting any better. Driving at night is pretty uncomfortable even when the weather is clear, if it's raining or snowing I just avoid driving at night all together. All things considered, I do not have any regrets and think it was definitely worth it.
Thank you! I am scheduled for the end of this month. I have always noticed halos and starbursts just as a glasses and contact wearer, such as when squinting. Makes me wonder if it will be severe since most people don't even notice those things before having the surgery
@@justingross1535 Every person is different so what I'm experiencing is not necessarily gonna be the same for you. Halos and starbusts were also something that I was very slightly experiencing before but it definitely got worse for me after the surgery, and that's fine, it's really not that bad only a bit uncomfortable for night driving. They also say that it gets a lot better months after the surgery so we'll see what happens in the future. And good luck with your surgery!
Hi Doctor! I got LASIK more than 6 years ago. Now i am facing with ghosting vision, starburst and halos. It did probably start more than a year ago, but now it is getting worse and more noticeable to make me so worried about that. I would love to hear from you the advice what i should do. I have gone to some doctors and they said it's because i have myopia again with -0.5D. However when i wear glasses, it does help me to see clearly but it wouldn't help with ghosting vision, starburst, and halos. Sorry for my English!
I experienced weird side effects I had the Relex smile procedure in April 2022. I looked at horror stories before I had the surgery but I ignored them and thought there is a very low chance that I will be one of these people who experienced complications. I was wrong, I did experience complications from the surgery. I experienced quiet bothersome side effects. These side effects were persistent afterimages,hazy vision, spots, shadows, sudden blurriness, reduced vision in dim light, floaters, flashes, glare and starbursts. Shortly after the surgery I started noticing I get lots of afterimages whenever I look at bright lights. When I look at bright light and look away I can still see the imprint of the light shape in my vision. I know a lot of people have this but after the surgery I noticed that it is much easier and quicker for these afterimages to form and they last much longer than normal ( over 5 minutes!). I am now much more prone to getting these annoying afterimages whenever I look at bright lights and let me tell you they are quiet annoying since they disrupt my vision. Immediately after the surgery I also noticed I had bothersome floaters ( mostly in my left eye). These floaters are also quiet annoying. They are always there and they are quiet big. I asked the clinic about these two side effects and they said that it is not related to the surgery since they are to do with the back of the eye (the retina and vitreous) and not where they operated which is the cornea. However I find that hard to believe since I never had these problems before the surgery and its a big coincidence that they started happening right after I had the surgery. The fact is laser eye surgery does affect the whole of the eye and not just the cornea. Overall I am not satisfied with the results because of these side effects. I was expecting top notch results for the high fee I had to pay for the surgery. Even though the intended correction has been achieved I still suffer from anxiety and depression as a result of these side effects ( especially the afterimages, hazy vision, spots and shadows).
My God I am so sorry. And I was complaining about starburst. These surgeons need to be held accountable, and research needs to be done to correct these complications!
I had lasik i got it done early morning and drove but night only thing that happened the first night the car headlights were big as shit like a ufo!! The next night i drove everything was normal, I haven’t experienced no dry eyes or any problems maybe because i had the most recent surgery. I wouldn’t change my decision for the world!
Sure I believe my right eye was -5.25 and left -4.50 my right eye had astigmatism i got surgery 4/4/2019 i had my month follow up 20/15 i could kind of make out 20/10 letters but not sharp as 20/15😞 my night vision is way better than with glasses no glares of headlight look like ufo or street lights looking like firecrackers bursting....I actually see way better than glasses honestly..,i still had no pain or issues.
I also don’t have dry eyes i make sure to follow directions after 2 wks on dry when i wake up now barely. No sensitivity to light as well I’m fine in and outdoors.
Thank you very much for detail information about lasik. And special thanks for clear speech. I'm not native English speaker, so quality of speaking is very useful for me.
I had a LASIK procedure of both eyes on December 2, 1999 by The American Eye Center in Manila, Philippines. Latest check up done was in August 2018. The doctor informed me that my left eye starts having a cataract that needs treatment. To date I still not decided to have cataract surgery as suggested by the doctor. Since that LASIK procedure I am using eye lubricant Tears Naturale II every time I am feeling dry eyes. I did not regret of having the LASIK procedure. I am aware that I have astigmatism currently because looking at the moon, the image is quite on a little duplication. I will be 68 years old in 2022.
Good content as always. LASIK never really appealed to me simply because I never found contacts/glasses that inconvenient. That and the knowledge that I will still have to deal with presbyopia and cataract surgery later down the line anyway really keeps the temptation at bay. Perhaps the most compelling argument to me is the financial one, but even that doesn't really apply to me as I don't have to pay for my contacts at present either.
I work with a Lasik surgeon and have for many years, with newer lasers we can now safely do up to +6.00 of astigmatism and hyperopia, and myopia up to -14.00. And i've loved helping people see better and have more freedom from glasses/contacts.
I have -9 in both eyes should I go lasik or something else? Please help I’m so worried and don’t want to wait another 10 years I always said when I turned 23 I would get it but my anxiety got the best of me
Thankyou for this info. Im so grateful , because im planning of getting the procedure my granddaughter, right now she needs to wait till she is at least 23 or older , and now i know why is that, thanks.
I'm too afraid to get lasik. I wish you were in my state though, cuz you'd be my new eye doctor. You are just simply awesome! Thank you for your videos.
I've been considering getting evaluated for Lasik for a while now, I have really good near vision but awful far sight, and it's just a nightmare for school or even just going to a coffee shop and not being able to see the menu at all. Honestly, the flap thing always scared me out of it cuz I'm very squeamish about my eyes lol.
I think getting over the nerves is one of the toughest parts for sure, A big part is realizing your surgeon went to school for close to 13+ years and they are focused on doing the best job possible.
I had lasik done almost 9 yrs ago and now I wear reading glasses but I think I would have done it anyway. Maybe my only regret is not having done it earlier in life. It is so good being able to see from afar, awesome!! Your video has been super informational and I really appreciate it. ☺️
@@dren.b the lower age limit is usually 21 and you need to make sure your vision is stable. However, it's ultimately up to the doctor to decide if you are a good candidate.
I will be 72 in March . I watched your video for the first time and realize it is 3 years old. However , I learned a lot I did not understand from the information you gave . I subscribed to your channel . My issues have more to do with night driving blindness from oncoming traffic with what I believe is a stigmatism. I have an appointment with an eye doctor to confirm . Thank you for explaining and look forward to more of your videos .
I had Lasik 16 years ago. I needed my glasses to get out of bed because I could not see. It was like a miracle. I have astigmatism so my vision was not corrected to 20/20 in both eyes, but always like night and day experience for me! Now I wear glassed to read and drive during the night. I wonder if there is a touch up I can do? I not it's all good!
I had this procedure 11 months ago and it went too well, but things have been a little blurry for like a month now. Idk what to do about that...could I have those touch ups? I wish I could’ve seen this video before having the surgery. My doctor never mentioned any side affects and said that I’ll never need glasses again which was like a dream come true
Painfully dry eyes, feeling like someone is stabbing your eyes constantly, starbursts, halos, double or triple vision, having your nerves severed on your eye that may never grow back and leave you in pain, the list goes on and on All for you to end up in glasses again at old age (best case scenario!!) It is not worth risking it on an elective eye surgery. Do not pay someone to possibly ruin your eyes forever. Keep your glasses or wear contacts like this doctor. When I went to get my Lasik evaluation I noticed many people working there wore glasses, why? They see the bad side far more often than reported. They know it’s not worth the risk.
Dr Allan, I am so happy to watch you. You help me a lot I am very unhappy with the treatment that I had recently. I do believe that I had tear in my eyes. When I was checked from the hospital, the doctor said no tears, yet this other doctor said I have and perform the procedure straight away. I am very concerned because I have several black round floaters.
I just watched this. Does my late night gaming session will effect my post surgery. Or even after cornea healed does these sessions will effect my eye?
Just give up gaming and get a motorbike if your eyes bother you staring at a screen. :) People that spend a dog's age on gaming are probably depressed, so correcting your eyesight might make you want to find better things to do with your life instead of gaming on your computer all night.
I loved this video. for the past few years I've wanted to do lasik but I've been pushing it off. now I plan on getting it in about a month or so. I was doing a lot of research on it and stumbled upon this video about a week ago but kept pushing off watching it. Now that I am I realized you're a great speaker and the time flew by when you were speaking
I have astigmatism. Have never worn contacts, but have had glasses for about 20 years. I'm scheduled for LASIK. Kind of nervous, but to me life without glasses even for a few years is just mind boggling and exciting. I am just tired of having to factor in glasses for every decision.
An Eye surgeon advised against it in the 1990’s and I am very happy to have the vision I have so I have no temptation to see if I am a better candidate now. If I develop cataracts, I will consider lens replacement then.
Had lasik earlier this year. My only negative is that after lasik, It took away my ability to see clearly up close. For example, I cannot thread the eye of a needle or a fishing hook or read fine print on labels up close. The optometrist will emphasize the need of bifocals with age. Other than that, lasik has corrected my sight to 20/20
I had lasik 18 years ago...it has saved a fortune and I can see, with no reading or other glasses, very well at 63. I highly recommend. I got pink eye when I had contacts and never again after lasik.
i was planning on getting lasik when my eyes stopped changing but my eye doctor told me that my vision is so bad that i would still have to wear glasses after
I have glaucoma in an eye it has been found two months ago, after the vision of some lateral flashes and having a little maculopaty, whit eye pressure at 31. I'm in the eye drops since then and now the pressure is at 16. In my caucasian family no one never had glaucoma. I am 58. So the age is a key factor but lifestyle is also crucial i found out. The upside-down yoga positions that I happily practiced for many years, raise the eye pressure, and are prohibited for those suffering from retinal detachment, as you can read in every good book of yoga. Any upside-down position is not good for the eyes if you are not young anymore. The habit of rinsing the eyes with cold/very cold water in every season, or in alternation with warm water, is also dangerous as it can damage the optic nerve - wich actually happened. Now I am in a diet that includes daily cranberries, cabbages, carrots etc, C vit, and I have no more any maculopthy nor I see any more flashes. So the diet is very important in order to control the progression of the disease. The meditation is something I have to ty. Thanks for your precious explanation Doctor Eye.
I'm 21 and contemplating it, I wear contacts all the time and can't stand wearing glasses, doing my research and hopefully I will come to a conclusion!!
The eyes are numbed with an eye drop anesthetic. The lids are held open with a speculum, and the lasers are extremely precise-they adjust for any potential movement (though your eyes are fixed on a light).
@@muhammadmahad5388 It went well but I think they definitely under play how terrible the first eight hours after the surgery are once the numbing drops wear off. It felt like hot knives in my eyes drank a whole bottle of whiskey and couldn’t pass out. That being said this is 2 1/2 weeks later and I feel it is the best thing I ever did being able to see without glasses or contacts is like stepping out of a wheelchair for me. Highly recommend it
I have dry eye , since laser surgery to remove cataracts and some correction dry eye has been a huge issue. My doctors have been trying to improve this for three years or more. Listening to you speak about these issue's is giving me a greater understanding of these procedure's being used . Also needed Yag Laser to correct foggy vision.
Aside from paying for contacts if you use them, why do people go get new prescriptions so often? I went 5 years on a single pair of glasses, went for a new prescription and one eye got worse by -0.25. All i know is without glasses im blind as a bat and with them i can see what i need to see just fine so why change it. Considering lasik myself since my situation is very stable with about -3 in each eye.
I have really thin cornea 😞 my doctor said he can’t perform the operation on me . He told me maybe we can do it when i am older. I am 26 and still waiting for my cornea to thicken. Looks like maybe i will get luck at 50 😭
I have glaucoma. My doctor is recommending SLT, even though pressure is down to 14,he saw brushing on the optic nerve ? I rather get additional drops rather than any risk of this laser procedure. What is your advise. What questions should I be asking ??
SLT is a really really safe procedure. Also fast and easy to do. It may save you money in the long run and reduces exposure to the preservatives and other chemicals in the medications. But still it is always your choice, if you are happy with the eye drops, no problem sticking with that as long as your doctor feels you are well controlled.
That was very thorough. Thank-you. I was considering Lasik about 20 years ago and was assessed at the Bochner Eye Institute. They told me I was not a good candidate due to my large pupils. Instead, they suggested an alternative - I think it was PRK. Anyway, after much research, I decided not to jump on my glasses/contacts. I didn't have the surgery. So why do I have large pupils? I know I’m quite sensitive to light, especially if I get up in the night. What are the pros and cons to having large pupils?
I have very bad astigmatism and nearsightedness and so have never been a candidate for lasik, but am now 66 and have cataracts. The first question I'm being asked is "have you had eye surgery?" They are thrilled when I say "NO". They say I am lucky to have not have had lasik or any other types of eye surgery.
Loved the video, found so much information and I feel more comfortable with what I know now. I’m considering to ask my eye doctor if I’m a good candidate for this treatment. I only have one question left. Is there any special / specific care I should take after the surgery if I decide to go through this? Like not watching at screens or something like that. Btw thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. It’s literally eye-opening!! 😊
I’m currently 23 years old I’ve had 12 eyes surgeries when I was a baby and I’m currently wearing prescription glasses my vision is 20% without the glasses and with the glasses on it’s 50% I was wondering if I could possibly get LASIK surgery. I was born premature (3 months before I was supposed to be born) that’s why I’m blind in one eye.
Proud glasses wearer since I was two. I just watched a 55 minute video about Lasik, something I will never get. Laser eye surgery will not prevent my eyes from turning in. I rather see straight and not double and wear my glasses. But I guess that is a different topic.
I am.77yo with.catoract and dry eyes.and astygmatism..The Dr.suggested Lasix with the cataract surgery..After listening to you,I know I will have worsening problem with the now unbearable dry eyes.Thanks
I got Lasik in 2015 and I swear a year after I was feeling again like it didn't work. I've been wearing glasses again for about 2 years. And I just started using contacts. I'd love to get rid of that but I think I'm not a good candidate for Lasik :'(
Dr. Allen, should I expect my dilated pupil size to be measured during a lasik consultation? My constricted pupils were measured at 3.5mm and the doctor didn’t have any concern. My worry is that the area of the cornea being corrected is smaller than my dilated pupil size, which will cause low light vision problems such as starbursts and halos.
I sure my clinic lied to me about this. They assured me they took all of the measurements but I have starbursts and ghosting since my PRK in 2021. I believe it’s because my pupils are dilating beyond the treatment zone of 7 mm. When I shine light near my eyes, they reduce or disappear. Please think carefully about the risks.
I got lasik in 1999. Dr “messed up” my left eye. Took off good tissue he wasn’t supposed to and let tissue that was supposed to come off. I was able to wear a hard contact lens with good result for 18 years. It’s cause my astigmatism to be bad.
I'm having it next month, and the doctor told me that the machine does it on autopilot now after they program it with the surgical plan and the map of your eye. I'm sorry you had that result. Fortunately it looks like that a potential mistake that's been corrected by technology.
Thank you for being honest about the cons. I would never have this done. I would rather wear glasses, which help to protect my eyes by the way, than to risk damaging the nerves in my cornea and wind up with very dry eyes. I cannot count the number of times that glasses have protected my eyes from flying and falling objects when working under sinks, and general construction.
I have minor MGD. I got SMILE done and I am very happy with the outcome. I did a variety of different things to ensure the healing went well and feel it helped (many of which I do to this day as they are just good for eye health overall, and ensuring my glands stay healthy). I am a strong believer that anyone who has even the mildest of dry eye should be sure to understand the root cause and address that cause before even thinking of any sort of refractive surgery.
@@mehmetbaristoyan491 Howdy - I got it under control before SMILE with a combination of a Bruder mask, eyelid scrubs/massages, omega 3 + curcumin supplementation, increased ambient humidity, HEPA filtration of the air, and a thicker eye ointment. Around a month of this and my optometrist told me my glands looked very healthy, at which point I did SMILE. Four months out, my end result is a shade better than 20-15 with almost zero residual prescription and no measurable astigmatism remaining. The eye dryness during the healing at their worst hasn't been any worse than when I wore contacts--about four months out, I use a Bruder mask and do a lid scrub once a day, still supplement, and use a drop of Celluvisc in each eye a few times a day, and the glands are in very good shape/eye dryness very limited. When I was doing research before I chose to get SMILE, one thing I did notice was that among the people who had absolute nightmare experiences with refractive surgeries, one common theme was many seemed to have eye dryness/gland issues that were not under control before or after the surgery. My surgeon was pretty upfront with me as well, saying he had zero issues performing SMILE on someone with MGD, but that he would not touch eyes (not even for PRK or ICL) if it was not under control. The more I learn about MGD, the more convinced I am that, if not controlled, sooner or later it will wreck ones vision. It's kind of crazy how common it is, and yet how little it is discussed.
@@Matanumi I was similar to this, just had lasik done 3 days ago and it was worth every penny so far. I was able to drive at night and day just fine I mean couldn’t see street names but that’s all. It’s now nice to see awesome at night and HD in day time
Well there is always new lasers coming out but I would trust that no surgeon would be operating if they didn't think they were acting in your best interest.
I second the comment below. Your eyes are very very beautiful. I have been wearing glasses/contacts for 30 years now and after LASIK became common, every time I go to a doctor for glasses or lens prescriptions they tell my eyes are perfect for LASIK, it is almost risk free etc and if I consider it. And when I ask them `Why are you still wearing glasses then?` they get surprised and quickly dismiss the subject. I intend to save the entirety of my cornea for cataract procedure if/when needed and continue to use glasses/lenses.
My contact prescription is a (left eye astigmatism) +5.50 with -0.75 (right eye) +4.00 After what you're saying about ranges, I'm now sort of worried I won't qualify.
I had a +5.00 with -3.25 on my right eye and I qualified. The center I went to still said I was a great candidate. I just had the surgery done and I am extremely satisfied. Don’t get discouraged with those ranges!
I had LASIK surgery in 2000. It was the best thing that happened to me. I had a -11.00 and astigmatism on both eyes. I was essentially legally blind without my eyeglasses and contact lenses. I wore glasses since second grade and contact lenses when I was in high school. When I first considered LASIK it was fairly new procedure. The key things I think of is for a good result for LASIK surgery is getting a good eye surgeon who has done a lot of surgeries and the follow up. After the surgery, I was given a set of eye drops to apply everyday and for a few months after I went to the eye surgeon where he check out my eyes make sure everything healed correctly. I had perfect 20/20 vision for 20 years. I am now back to eye glasses/contact lenses but it was a great run and the surgery changed my life.
My 25 year old son had lasik, and LOVED it -- for the first 5 years. But now, he's disappointed that his eyesight has shifted back to ... having trouble seeing street signs, or doing his job at work because his eyes aren't seeing the details he needs to see.
Great video as always. Love your enthusiasm. I had LASIK in 1996 and have huge regrets. Never could get good vision since then. Then my eyes got “super dry” and very sensitive to light. Issues I never had before. Now Im getting dry eye treatments. Pain the butt. I have mono vision. I can read with no glasses still. I can work and be at gym without glasses. But vision is never clear. It’s awful. So I’m now getting contacts and new glasses. I think the newer LASIK procedures might be better. But I think I had it too early and have huge regrets. If I was get anything today I’d get the ICL implant. Collemer lenses but need to be under 45, as just about any person has some cataracts. That excludes your ability to get that implant. I have so many defects in my vision and yes I have astigmatism too. If I could undo my LASIK surgery I would. And I have some autoimmune disease. Well good luck to everyone. Avoid it and just get a lens implant. No real cutting at all and no change of the cornea. Just tiny slits at sides of cornea. At least I have no Glsucoma. But still huge regrets that I gad any cutting of my eyes. Stupidity.
⚡Eye Health Question of the Day: Did this content sway you more in favor or LASIK or did it push you away from LASIK?
Hello. Great video. Very informative. I'm on quetiapine and it can effect eyesight. Also venlafaxine which can cause some blurryness. I'm wondering if I would be a good candidate for lasik? Or any other procedure like PRK. My diopter is -8.50.
I'm going to talk with my opthalmologist about if i qualify!
I feel like an implantable contact lens would be safer because if anything ever goes wrong, doctors can remove the lens. Unlike LASIK which is a permanent modification to the eye
What’s your opinion on icl vs lasik? I saw a doctor for lasik she made it seem I was going to have 20/20 for a while. My prescription is -10 -9. She said I was a candidate for lasik because my cornea was thick. I have dry eyes because of I am on the computer. Would icl be better?
Luckily I'm not in the market for major eye work YET but your well-rounded discussion on the topic most definitely reassures me that it's a great way to go should I need it in the future. I just want YOU doing the procedure!!
Had this procedure done 11 years ago and went from prescription -5.50 to 20/20 vision and its still remained.
That's awesome! I hear a lot of great success stories like that.
charlieflyte how are your dry eyes
Cody Harmon it eventually settled. Took about 4 years though. They gave me numerous eye drops, gels and tear duct plugs.
Cody Harmon i have had my surgery over 4 years and my eyes were never dry
Wow Cody you were lucky. I've had a few family members and friends that have had it done and about half of them have suffered from dry eyes. Even though I suffered, it's been the best decision I've made. I have no regrets. Even now I can't believe I can see everything without glasses. Best feeling. Have a nice a day. Millie, UK 🙂
Wishing you the best with your channel. I had my eyes lasered in 2007 and have worn glasses again since 2017. Everything you said makes sense, I am glad I was not disappointed about glasses and contacts again. It was good to watch this
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear things are going well for you.
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Can you wear lenses after lasik?
@@DoctorEyeHealth can you please tell me can you wear coloured lenses after lasik and can they be worn for over 12 hours?
Interestingly you’re an eye doctor and you have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen.
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Superman eyes
Doctor can you help us?
hes an opthometrist with doctors of philosophy if im not mistaken...an eye doctor is an ophthalmologist, which is an eye specialist.
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I am 62 and had LASIK performed in1999. Had worn glasses and contacts since age 9. Could "see" immediately after; absolutely stunned. Vision in both eyes 20/16. It has lasted all these years. Did not need "readers" until age 55. Very fortunate. Recommended procedure to a friend and she did not have such positive results. Just discovered your channel!
How did it go for your friend?
Glad it went well for you :)
I am 63 and had Monovision LASIK done in my right eye in April 2006 (15 yrs). Wore glasses from 2nd grade, hard contacts in 10th grade, and soft contacts after that, then progressing to monovision lenses until I had LASIK. BEST DECISION EVER, I think I paid $700.for the 1 eye, with a 1 year warranty. Never had any issues, until now. Started having floaters about 4 months ago (only in the eye with LASIK, so I'm wondering if there is any coincidence?) and having slight blurring from what it has been. Only wear readers for up-close sewing at times. I'm interested in any input from others?
@@joannemcd1257 Hmm since you have 1y warranty it's prob worth atleast consulting with your doctor.(dont take what i say too srsly i'm 20 and just potentially interested in lasik)
I can't say whether eye floaters can be related or not, I've had alot of them since teenage years soo ig I'm used to them. Still annoying at times tho.
What's more annoying is the astigmatism I have however, eventho it's not _very_ bad yet but certainly got worse rather then better with time
Hey, did you get cataract yet?
@@richasharma9489 Not so far!
I love when doctors are so enthusiastic about their practice. ❤️
Me too!! 👍
I have bad astigmatism, but I'm considering having the LAL procedure thebut the surgeon sugges ted I needed to have one eye for far and one for near. He suggested the multifocal lens, but my friend had it and has trouble reading when the light is dim
I was 4 years old when I started wearing glasses. I am -7.5 in my right eye and -7.0 in my left eye, plus an astigmatism. I started wearing contacts in the 7th grade. I am now 40 years old and seriously considering this surgery. Thank you for this and all of your videos!
How much of an astigmatism do you have? Have seen lots of success stories with prescriptions in your range of spherical correction. When the astigmatism gets higher, have seen that reduces likelihood of 20/20 success
I believe that it was the FDA warning I read, which stated that Lasik surgery is not good for people 40 years old and old.
Sadly, no 2 people have the same outcome with lasik. My 93 year old mother, who was lied to that lasik alone, can save her eyes, now Hallucinates. Another female I know has to wear shades all day long, even in her home. She can no longer drive, and it has interfered with mental health also.
I also see many people who wear shades even at night because lasik has caused their eyes to hate from all light.
What's about the people it caused to hallucinate, and as a result, they committed suicide.
We must always research everything, including medications, before using them, since most people die from medication poisoning and not the illness itself.
FYI: After researching a relatives medication, I found out that no 2 of them should be taken together. Plus, there are many adverse side effects.
Believe that it was the FDA warning I read, which stated that Lasik surgery is not good for people 40 year old and old.
Sadly, no 2 people have the same outcome with lasik. My 93 year old mother who was lied to that lasik alone can save her eyes, now Hallucinates. Another female I know, have to wear shades all day long even in her home. She can no longer drive and it have interfered with mental health also.
I also see many people who wear shades even at nights because lasik has caused their eyes to hate from all light.
What's about the people it caused to hallucinate and as a result they committed suicide.
We must always research every thing including medications before using them, since most people died from medication poisoning and not the illness itself.
FYI: after researching a relatives medication, I found out that no 2 of them should be taken together. Plus the many adverse side effects.
Did you get it?
Although I personally think everyone should stay away from LAISK because it is hard to tell what the future holds once the cornea is thinned from the surgery, I do appreciate how honest you are and that you explain the facts.
The problem with LAISK only having a 1% complication rate is that if it happens to someone it 100% effects their life and not all of the problems are easily solved.
I agree; if a million people get it that’s ten thousand people suffering from complications
Hi all. I had LASIK in 2014. Still having dry eyes and Higher Order Aberrations. I am wearing scleral lense since 2015.
Contact lenses can also cause major damage. I have been wearing them for twelve years and told recently to go for lasik, because they have done major damage to my eyes including the growth of blood vessels! Of course glasses are the safest alternative of all. But they aren’t really an option for me all the time, as I have a high prescription, I’m very physically active, and I work in a field that I could be in danger if glasses are knocked off my face (I’m a mental health nurse )
I'm one of those people. I've had constant severe ocular pain since August 2020. I can see well. But the pain isn't worth it. It's been debilitating. Had to stop working. Can't drive on really bad days cuz sun is too bright. Can't drive safely. I have severe depression and anxiety not knowing what the future holds for my eyes. I've spent a small fortune on doctors co-pays, deductible, travel, missing work due to severe pain am headaches, scleral lenses that cost me 1300. Worst decision of my entire life.
What shit advice! Do you ever leave your house? Chances of dying in a car crash are 3.5% in your life time.
This is the first hour long video that I watched on TH-cam that is not a movie or some other entertainment video. Someone close to me underwent a femtosecond lasik procedure where she had a lens implanted into her eye yesterday. I landed here because I always thought that lasik as a procedure that corrects the natural vision and doesn’t require an implant. The depth of information you covered in this video is something what the world needs. After that I binge watched many of your videos. I feel like I am already an ophthalmologist now lol! To answer your question, I feel pretty confident about getting this kind of surgery after watching your videos, but… only with a doctor such as you. Thanks and keep up the good work doctor.
Best decision in life for me. Have one eye lasik done at 64 and my only regret is not have it done sooner! Had reading glasses all over work and all over home! Not anymore! Suffered from dry eye prior surgery, but managing with Restaysis. Thank you for all this info!
update?
Is dryness totally unbearable? And after a week of surgery, were you able to look at computer screens for a long time? And what about driving at night? Any halos, starbursts?
Was it a difficult adjustment?
This was very helpful and informative.
I went with PRK June of 2018 and I used to be -7.50 in both eyes no astigmatism and now I am 20/20 and 20/30.
I am absolutely ecstatic with my end results. So the under corrected eye is helping me see things clear close (monovision) 👍🏻
Wow, I thought -6. 75 was too much to hope for 20/20!
Diegopiffa technology has really advanced to achieve this outcome.
U recommend monovision?
@@henrikgustav2294 mono vision is not for everyone. I suggest you try 2 different contact lenses first to simulate having mono vision and find out if it’s something you’d want to have done permanently.
Best of luck 👍🏼
Yes, my doctor actually recommended i leave my eyes a bit under corrected so that I don’t need reading glasses when I get older.
I had lasik and no regrets. I went to a doctor of good reputation and experience. As an artist I had a hard time seeing. Bifocals did not help much. After my lasik surgery, I could see much clearer. Not 20/20 at my age, but with readers, I could see clearer to do my paintings.
Hello Ana Mariía, I am also an artist "Painter" and I underwent lasik intralase with wavefront, I was very worried because I thought that no artist undergoes lasik for some reason, "I always see artists with glasses", but see your comment encouraged me
Love your videos, bud. Your passion for the profession is obvious and I find your open, friendly delivery and knowledge endlessly entertaining. Best of luck with all your endeavors! The dark and dangerous universe of the internet is just a bit brighter and welcoming with you in it. Thank you and keep up the good work!
It’s not bud. It’s Dr. give him the respect!
What a handsome, knowledgeable gentleman 😍
Thank you for a very clear and informative video. You did an excellent job! I was already not considering lasik surgery for a cataract because of things I had already researched. This video made me feel even more convinced that lasik or laser is not something I would ever want to do. Again thank you!
What a lovely and INFORMATIVE overview!
I'm a 59-year-old man in good physical condition with no known diseases that might interfere with Lasik surgery.
Until I underwent Lasik surgery, I had a rather strong prescription (OD: +4.0, OE: +5.0 with a mild astigmatism in OE (-0.75CYL, 90°AXIS) and needed an additional 2.5 for each eye for reading. (I wore rather thick (and expensive) progressive lenses.)
I underwent a blade-less Lasik surgery three weeks ago. Everything went swimmingly during the procedure and I've had two post-op consults where the OD (clinician - not the surgeon) said everything is healing normally.
Still... three weeks post-op, I'm seeing beautifully up close, but I'm quite blurry with any thing more than 5-8 feet away. There's haloing and haziness at night as well.
I'm using my artificial tears (mild-moderate) every couple hours during the day and use the artificial tears (moderate-severe) at bedtime and if I wake up in the night. In the mornings I wake up with my eyes quite dry. The artificial tears DO make things momentarily clearer, but they go back to blurriness a minute or two after application.
I'm very happy with my result so far - as I couldn't see much of anything clearly before Lasik. Yet, as my prescription was rather strong, is this distance bluriness a normal part of the healing process and is it just going to take time to get to the point where my acuity improves.
The OD said my distance vision WILL improve (the good news), but that with improvement in the distance, my close up vision would decrease a bit (the sad news). But it was explained to me that even with Lasik I would probably still need reading glasses for the small stuff.
Does everything sound about right on track?
Again... thanks for your insight.
Omgosh, I just had the surgery 7 days ago and I am experiencing the exact same thing you just described. I'm so scared because the doctor didn't tell me this before surgery so I've been freaking out. Could you please tell me how it turned out? I'm hoping it was good!! And if it was, how long did it take?
@@lisacadorette7992 It's been roughly 3-4 years since the surgery and I LOVE the results. I don't need reading glasses and can see pretty clearly up to 15 yards away. It's not as clear as daytime, but I can even drive at night without much blurriness.
Of course, it's not like naturally great vision, but it's damn close.
Stay calm. Give the healing process six months or so. You'll be happy with your results, too.
Me: "I'm scared of the risks"
Also me: *works in a prison*
Bro. Same. Lol well, jail but I understand the thinking.
I know its a joke but its a bad comparison, because you need the job to live, but you dont need this risky surgery if glasses can fix your vision
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@@suepy__ well I mean, you don't NEED to work in a prison either.
If you get punch hard, the flap can dislocate if you choice lasik.
I usually get patients come in asking about Lasik, if they're candidates or not, benefits/cons, the whole gamut. Over the past year or so, I've been making it a point to study the entirety of this profession, and look into areas where I get a lot of questions on, so I'd be better prepared for those questions in the future.
A lot of what you've covered, I didn't know (while you can learn from virtually everyone you meet, an old saying goes "if you ever find yourself the smartest in the room, you're in the wrong room") but this channel, and this video as well, taught me a whole lot more about the field, and I thank you for that.
I will try to catch one of your next lives, as I always learn something from your videos.
Have a wonderful day, stay safe my friend!
I got Lasik 10 years ago. This is by far the worst decision I have ever made and regret it daily. Vision was improved but I'm left with chronic dry eyes and 24/7 pain and redness. I'm enslaved to daily use of eye drops. I shy away from going out if it's a bit windy because of the pain. I have a hard time maintaining eye contact because of my red eyes and being constantly told that I look tired or hearing jokes about me smoking something. This has been so detrimental to my life that I absolutely understand why some end up committing suicide, etc. I live every day wishing I could go back in time and NOT having had this procedure done.
Wow thank you so much for sharing! That is a major bummer Daniel. Sorry that you have been having such a hard time. How often do you see your eye doctor about the dryness/redness?
Well 10yrs ago the procedure was done different alot of people had more issues than now i went to one of the best..he also fixes issue from previous doctors..if your ever in Hawaii look up aloha Laser Vision.
@@qu33nspad3s 👍😁
Sadly, I have the same problem, in addition to my up-close vision complete gone, as well as night halos and starbursts, and cloudy vision at night. I’ll give it another year, but I’m not interested in living like this. I don’t have kids, and I don’t have a good relationship with my parents, so it will be easy for me to end it all when the time comes. I had a great career and otherwise good health, so it is a travesty. Do not get LASIK.
@@StreetFighter2010 you still there bud?
After Lasyk I was able to see clearly for three years and then my vision deteriorated a bit. So I'm back to wearing glasses (not as strong as pre surgery) but sucks. I can't wear contacts as before surgery because I have a hard time keeping my eyelids open to put them in. 😞 But I'll say this though. What was awesome about the procedure was that I could notice my vision around the laser's light (periphery) improving with every firing of it.
And how are your EYES holding up now?
Can you get touch up corrections?
@@shannmaddox1836 uP
Thanks for bringing up the weather lady. I was considering lasik but the way this story was told led people to believe she committed suicide because of the complications with lasik, that it did something to her brain. I Didnt think it was possible but then again our bodies are fearfully & wonderfully made.
Just got LASIK done on Tuesday my eyes are feeling amazing and my vision is better than 20/20 it’s amazing
I have gotten the surgery. Best thing i have done. I can agree with the morning part. Not having to putting glasses or contacts is amazing. I paid 4K. No dry eye. Did become very sensitive to bright light. See floaters. and see the star burst light.
Thanks for sharing Luli! Happy to hear your doing well!
How much was your power?
@manali mudakannavar i also wanted to do it what is the minimum age required for the procedure
@manali mudakannavar ok
Your floaters are gone after LASIK?
Just got my Lasik last month .Im now 52 my doctor i might need reading glasses 5 more years.Im ok on that.As of now im happy and satisfied.
Super happy to hear that! Did you have any "WOW" moments afterword?
Evelyn A. Alcantara Did you see blurry in front of your eyes after the surgery?
How are yours Eyes now after LASIK.
I am 52 do i go for it???
glad to know i can get this done since i have -2.25 in left eye and -4 in my right for the last few years
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I don't think Lasik is safe because of all the complications that people have developed. Corneal Ecstasia, Corneal Neuralgia. These are risks I was never warned about when I had my initial evaluation. After seeing documentaries online and doing my own research I am glad I never got it done. I emailed several Lasik Centers asking if they tell their patients about those risks and I never got a response from any of them. So what does that tell you? And if Lasik is so wonderful why do so many eye doctors wear glasses and contacts? That too should tell you something
Had it done two years ago, left me with a vision full of floaters and permanent dry eyes. What good can come out of slicing your healthy corneas just so that you don't wear glasses. I v been regretting this every moment of my life for the past two years.
Sorry to hear that has your problems approved at all since you've posted this comment 7 months later? I am a person thinking about geting the done.
Hahah please update
Khan kaka I also had dry eye syndrome after my Lasik but found a very simple solution. You must find bottled water with a ph of 7.5 or higher. After starting to drink only 2 glasses a day my dry eyes were cured after a week
Thank you for being honest. I didn't get it in the early 2000s due to lack of funds and was considering it this month due to some issues that may be related to my contacts, and after much investigation will never get this surgery and have realized this is a cosmetic surgery that induces real damage to an integral organ no matter how "successful" it is.
I've found alot of horrible information regarding it and cannot believe any reputable doctor would promote cutting open and scarring a completely healthy cornea.
The people defending it don't realize it is a cosmetic surgery with serious structural integrity trade off with arguably one of the most complex and irreplaceable organs, the eye.
The flap never heals (which means increased risk of infection and it can flip backwards or tear), dry eye is much worse than it sounds, loss of vision at night really means inability to drive at night, double or quadrupled images...the inability to ever wear affordable contacts or glasses again in many cases because you have flattened your cornea...oh yes, and chronic pain caused by cutting nerves that do not grow back ever as they once were even if you happen to be asymptomatic...loss of contrast and depth perception. I had a friend in college who could not distinguish a glass from the rug it was on after getting cosmetic eye surgery...and she also cannot drive at night ever again even though she is legally "20/20" due to all the visual aberrations.
It's really barbaric and should not be done. I love this guy's videos but really...the flap does not heal well or fast, especially when viewed under a more powerful microscope than your regular opthomalogist uses.
That's why they'll say the eye looks normal when you have chronic pain and fun house worthy visual issues when you have nerve damage and a distorted cornea shape resembling keratonocous that's cosmetic surgery induced!
Really disappointed by this video. This is a bad decision.
Your eyes only get dryer with age. Memoblian glands can die and they do not come back. Some people with this surgery need to use eye drops by the minute and can no longer sleep comfortably due to their eyelid sticking to their eye from dryness...hitting their REM sleep cycle and waking up in excruciating pain.
If you are considering this, seriously look into it and really consider that you are structurally weakening and compromising a completely healthy organ.
Look into the cost of scolera lenses and consider if you want to be buying them for life.
Look into a cornea transplant. Are you okay with worse case scenario needing one?
Oh and consider the increased risk of cataracts and likelihood of needing cataract surgery increasing. My friend needed it before 25.
It's insane this is promoted.
Paulina Stewart wow! I’m scared but I’m also tired of the glasses! I can’t see anything without them and I’m getting annoyed
Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge, with your sweet smile and friendly attitude. I'm so grateful. God Bless you.
Thank you so much for your kind words Jeanette!
Metheorologist from Detroit had a rare complication. I can't recall what it's called, but basically it's when the nerves start to heal they form knots and eyes become ultra sensitive to normal things. So she was in excruciating pain 24/7.
There are other cases too. One of them was a man from Canada, who also committed suicide. His parents found boxes of research, different contacts and records from doctors' appointments. He was looking for a cure for 20 years.
I considered Lasik, but this really scares me.
It is true that people have experienced tragic cases. But that is true about almost any surgery. The tough part is that LASIK is an elective procedure and our eyes/vision is very precious. But when you study the statistics, the lasik procedure is incredibly successful and arguably one of the most efficient and successful surgeries ever invented.
You should look into the side effects of having a wisdom teeth removed & possible complications. Hell, even look at chemo
I had Lasik 20 years ago and I have never been unhappy with the result
Thanks for the great informative video. I had my all-laser (bladeless) lasik surgery a few days ago and I'm still struggling with dry eyes as well as halos/starbursts at night. My eyes also get tired very easily and quickly when I look at screens. But I could already see 20/20 the day following the surgery and that's a great feeling so it was definitely worth it.
Update!
@@justingross1535 it's been a month and a half since the surgery and while I noticed significant improvement when it comes to dry and tired eyes, the night glare around lights is not getting any better. Driving at night is pretty uncomfortable even when the weather is clear, if it's raining or snowing I just avoid driving at night all together. All things considered, I do not have any regrets and think it was definitely worth it.
Thank you! I am scheduled for the end of this month. I have always noticed halos and starbursts just as a glasses and contact wearer, such as when squinting. Makes me wonder if it will be severe since most people don't even notice those things before having the surgery
@@justingross1535 Every person is different so what I'm experiencing is not necessarily gonna be the same for you. Halos and starbusts were also something that I was very slightly experiencing before but it definitely got worse for me after the surgery, and that's fine, it's really not that bad only a bit uncomfortable for night driving. They also say that it gets a lot better months after the surgery so we'll see what happens in the future. And good luck with your surgery!
What was prescription can you please share
In 14days I am going to have an eye op ,and you have a lot of questions answered I feel a lot more confident about the operation ,thank you.
My friend is a eye surgeon and he recommends against corrective eye surgery due to possible complications. So I still wear my glasses.
Hi Doctor! I got LASIK more than 6 years ago. Now i am facing with ghosting vision, starburst and halos. It did probably start more than a year ago, but now it is getting worse and more noticeable to make me so worried about that. I would love to hear from you the advice what i should do. I have gone to some doctors and they said it's because i have myopia again with -0.5D. However when i wear glasses, it does help me to see clearly but it wouldn't help with ghosting vision, starburst, and halos. Sorry for my English!
Need to check it for lens check, that's another eye problem that's called shadowed eyes
I experienced weird side effects
I had the Relex smile procedure in April 2022. I looked at horror stories before I had the surgery but I ignored them and thought there is a very low chance that I will be one of these people who experienced complications. I was wrong, I did experience complications from the surgery. I experienced quiet bothersome side effects.
These side effects were persistent afterimages,hazy vision, spots, shadows, sudden blurriness, reduced vision in dim light, floaters, flashes, glare and starbursts. Shortly after the surgery I started noticing I get lots of afterimages whenever I look at bright lights. When I look at bright light and look away I can still see the imprint of the light shape in my vision. I know a lot of people have this but after the surgery I noticed that it is much easier and quicker for these afterimages to form and they last much longer than normal ( over 5 minutes!). I am now much more prone to getting these annoying afterimages whenever I look at bright lights and let me tell you they are quiet annoying since they disrupt my vision. Immediately after the surgery I also noticed I had bothersome floaters ( mostly in my left eye). These floaters are also quiet annoying. They are always there and they are quiet big. I asked the clinic about these two side effects and they said that it is not related to the surgery since they are to do with the back of the eye (the retina and vitreous) and not where they operated which is the cornea. However I find that hard to believe since I never had these problems before the surgery and its a big coincidence that they started happening right after I had the surgery. The fact is laser eye surgery does affect the whole of the eye and not just the cornea.
Overall I am not satisfied with the results because of these side effects. I was expecting top notch results for the high fee I had to pay for the surgery. Even though the intended correction has been achieved I still suffer from anxiety and depression as a result of these side effects ( especially the afterimages, hazy vision, spots and shadows).
My God I am so sorry. And I was complaining about starburst. These surgeons need to be held accountable, and research needs to be done to correct these complications!
I had lasik i got it done early morning and drove but night only thing that happened the first night the car headlights were big as shit like a ufo!! The next night i drove everything was normal, I haven’t experienced no dry eyes or any problems maybe because i had the most recent surgery. I wouldn’t change my decision for the world!
May I know what was your eyeglass prescription prior to lasik?
Sure I believe my right eye was -5.25 and left -4.50 my right eye had astigmatism i got surgery 4/4/2019 i had my month follow up 20/15 i could kind of make out 20/10 letters but not sharp as 20/15😞 my night vision is way better than with glasses no glares of headlight look like ufo or street lights looking like firecrackers bursting....I actually see way better than glasses honestly..,i still had no pain or issues.
I also don’t have dry eyes i make sure to follow directions after 2 wks on dry when i wake up now barely. No sensitivity to light as well I’m fine in and outdoors.
@@qu33nspad3s Hey,which lasik surgery have you done?
Thank you very much for detail information about lasik. And special thanks for clear speech. I'm not native English speaker, so quality of speaking is very useful for me.
Thank you for watching!! I appreciate the support.
I had a LASIK procedure of both eyes on December 2, 1999 by The American Eye Center in Manila, Philippines. Latest check up done was in August 2018. The doctor informed me that my left eye starts having a cataract that needs treatment. To date I still not decided to have cataract surgery as suggested by the doctor. Since that LASIK procedure I am using eye lubricant Tears Naturale II every time I am feeling dry eyes. I did not regret of having the LASIK procedure. I am aware that I have astigmatism currently because looking at the moon, the image is quite on a little duplication. I will be 68 years old in 2022.
Good content as always. LASIK never really appealed to me simply because I never found contacts/glasses that inconvenient. That and the knowledge that I will still have to deal with presbyopia and cataract surgery later down the line anyway really keeps the temptation at bay. Perhaps the most compelling argument to me is the financial one, but even that doesn't really apply to me as I don't have to pay for my contacts at present either.
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How do u get to not pay for your contacts?
I work with a Lasik surgeon and have for many years, with newer lasers we can now safely do up to +6.00 of astigmatism and hyperopia, and myopia up to -14.00. And i've loved helping people see better and have more freedom from glasses/contacts.
I have -9 in both eyes should I go lasik or something else? Please help I’m so worried and don’t want to wait another 10 years I always said when I turned 23 I would get it but my anxiety got the best of me
@@crystalcapuano7584did you get it?
I was thinking about Lasik but some of the comments on this video scare me...
me too!! my procedure is supposed to be next week but now I'm terrified
@@katherinep708 let us know how it goes and good luck hope it goes successfully well. I am considering LASIK but really scared to get it.
@@katherinep708 how'd it go?
@@katherinep708 how is it?
@Jeff Watson Suffer with what? How was your operation a failure
Thankyou for this info. Im so grateful , because im planning of getting the procedure my granddaughter, right now she needs to wait till she is at least 23 or older , and now i know why is that, thanks.
I'm too afraid to get lasik. I wish you were in my state though, cuz you'd be my new eye doctor. You are just simply awesome! Thank you for your videos.
Thank you!💯
I was too afraid and pushed myself to do it and now I regret it every day. Please continue to listen to your intuition.
@@TheyDontKnowImHere ....Awwww I'm so sorry! God bless you. I hope somehow it turns around for you and you get some relief. 💙
@@TheyDontKnowImHere why do you regret it? What a terrible comment! Don't leave us hanging!!!
what you now
I've been considering getting evaluated for Lasik for a while now, I have really good near vision but awful far sight, and it's just a nightmare for school or even just going to a coffee shop and not being able to see the menu at all. Honestly, the flap thing always scared me out of it cuz I'm very squeamish about my eyes lol.
I think getting over the nerves is one of the toughest parts for sure, A big part is realizing your surgeon went to school for close to 13+ years and they are focused on doing the best job possible.
I had lasik done almost 9 yrs ago and now I wear reading glasses but I think I would have done it anyway. Maybe my only regret is not having done it earlier in life. It is so good being able to see from afar, awesome!! Your video has been super informational and I really appreciate it. ☺️
Hey, im 18 but when do you think is the best time to get it done ?
@@dren.b the lower age limit is usually 21 and you need to make sure your vision is stable. However, it's ultimately up to the doctor to decide if you are a good candidate.
Do you have issue with dry eyes?
I will be 72 in March . I watched your video for the first time and realize it is 3 years old. However , I learned a lot I did not understand from the information you gave . I subscribed to your channel .
My issues have more to do with night driving blindness from oncoming traffic with what I believe is a stigmatism. I have an appointment with an eye doctor to confirm .
Thank you for explaining and look forward to more of your videos .
I had Lasik 16 years ago. I needed my glasses to get out of bed because I could not see. It was like a miracle. I have astigmatism so my vision was not corrected to 20/20 in both eyes, but always like night and day experience for me! Now I wear glassed to read and drive during the night. I wonder if there is a touch up I can do? I not it's all good!
This is what I’m curious about as well.
I had lasik done less than a week ago, and purchased a lifetime warranty for touch ups. Definitely possible!
Had lasik done yesterday and I can see beyond perfect compared to glasses no pain no dryness thx for your videos I learned a lot
Any update? Any side effect
I was born again but this time with great vision- thank God all went well with me with the PRK
update?
Thank u so much i tried one of ur treatments for dry eyes n it did work. I can’t thank u enough!! God bless you
Great Info Thank You for devoting your time to help and educate the public World needs more people like you!!
Thank you JOE!
I had LASIK done my both eyes in 1998 In Bangkok. Personally it's successful operation. Happy life since 😊
I had this procedure 11 months ago and it went too well, but things have been a little blurry for like a month now. Idk what to do about that...could I have those touch ups?
I wish I could’ve seen this video before having the surgery. My doctor never mentioned any side affects and said that I’ll never need glasses again which was like a dream come true
Might have dry eyes, have it checked out. I wouldn’t do a touch up, to risky.
You are really amazing Doctor and also great teacher! Love the way you make complicated stuff simple!
Painfully dry eyes, feeling like someone is stabbing your eyes constantly, starbursts, halos, double or triple vision, having your nerves severed on your eye that may never grow back and leave you in pain, the list goes on and on
All for you to end up in glasses again at old age (best case scenario!!)
It is not worth risking it on an elective eye surgery. Do not pay someone to possibly ruin your eyes forever. Keep your glasses or wear contacts like this doctor.
When I went to get my Lasik evaluation I noticed many people working there wore glasses, why? They see the bad side far more often than reported. They know it’s not worth the risk.
If you are still interested in Lasik please look into it more. just watch this as part of your research th-cam.com/video/82rvmMahIJw/w-d-xo.html
Dr Allan, I am so happy to watch you. You help me a lot I am very unhappy with the treatment that I had recently. I do believe that I had tear in my eyes. When I was checked from the hospital, the doctor said no tears, yet this other doctor said I have and perform the procedure straight away. I am very concerned because I have several black round floaters.
I just watched this. Does my late night gaming session will effect my post surgery. Or even after cornea healed does these sessions will effect my eye?
Just give up gaming and get a motorbike if your eyes bother you staring at a screen. :)
People that spend a dog's age on gaming are probably depressed, so correcting your eyesight might make you want to find better things to do with your life instead of gaming on your computer all night.
I loved this video. for the past few years I've wanted to do lasik but I've been pushing it off. now I plan on getting it in about a month or so. I was doing a lot of research on it and stumbled upon this video about a week ago but kept pushing off watching it. Now that I am I realized you're a great speaker and the time flew by when you were speaking
Did it? Are you happy with it? Thanks
I got LASIK done a few years ago. One of the best decisions I have ever made!
So if i grow old wont my eyes get blurry
@@AshTheDuke You might need reading glasses, but eventually a lot of people will.
update? do you suffer from dryness at all like many do?
@@davidrtrains Nope, I only had eye dryness for like the first 6 months after surgery. Nothing since then!
@@jenniferparker7588 no night vision complications either? where did you get your procedure done at?
Authentic EYE Doctor...
Tqvm Doc. May you be bless. 🤩
I have astigmatism. Have never worn contacts, but have had glasses for about 20 years. I'm scheduled for LASIK. Kind of nervous, but to me life without glasses even for a few years is just mind boggling and exciting. I am just tired of having to factor in glasses for every decision.
How did it go?
@@ntsims01 it went very well. Has made my life a lot better, and can't believe I didn't do it sooner.
@@chrissnoeberger192 can I ask you how was your prescription? And now?
An Eye surgeon advised against it in the 1990’s and I am very happy to have the vision I have so I have no temptation to see if I am a better candidate now.
If I develop cataracts, I will consider lens replacement then.
Had lasik earlier this year. My only negative is that after lasik, It took away my ability to see clearly up close. For example, I cannot thread the eye of a needle or a fishing hook or read fine print on labels up close. The optometrist will emphasize the need of bifocals with age. Other than that, lasik has corrected my sight to 20/20
How young are you?
You've been over corrected! Should have insisted on a touch up op.
I had lasik 18 years ago...it has saved a fortune and I can see, with no reading or other glasses, very well at 63. I highly recommend. I got pink eye when I had contacts and never again after lasik.
i was planning on getting lasik when my eyes stopped changing but my eye doctor told me that my vision is so bad that i would still have to wear glasses after
What’s your prescription? If you don’t mind me asking
Thank you. Multiple sclerosis/MS here. Anyone can benefit from your advice.
I would take the risk.
I have double vision, and I’m told it won’t work. I’ve had glasses, I was in 2nd grade too! My gosh, your eyes are beautiful
I have glaucoma in an eye it has been found two months ago, after the vision of some lateral flashes and having a little maculopaty, whit eye pressure at 31. I'm in the eye drops since then and now the pressure is at 16.
In my caucasian family no one never had glaucoma. I am 58.
So the age is a key factor but lifestyle is also crucial i found out.
The upside-down yoga positions that I happily practiced for many years, raise the eye pressure, and are prohibited for those suffering from retinal detachment, as you can read in every good book of yoga.
Any upside-down position is not good for the eyes if you are not young anymore.
The habit of rinsing the eyes with cold/very cold water in every season, or in alternation with warm water, is also dangerous as it can damage the optic nerve - wich actually happened.
Now I am in a diet that includes daily cranberries, cabbages, carrots etc, C vit, and I have no more any maculopthy nor I see any more flashes.
So the diet is very important in order to control the progression of the disease.
The meditation is something I have to ty.
Thanks for your precious explanation Doctor Eye.
I'm 21 and contemplating it, I wear contacts all the time and can't stand wearing glasses, doing my research and hopefully I will come to a conclusion!!
I did mine at 21 but please read my comments
Your enthusiasm is awesome man, the topic is almost beside the point :)
How do patients not move their eyeball during the procedure? id be scared id look the other direction and mess it all up
They numb they eyes
The eyes are numbed with an eye drop anesthetic. The lids are held open with a speculum, and the lasers are extremely precise-they adjust for any potential movement (though your eyes are fixed on a light).
Dude I’m getting lasik two days from now and that’s all I’m thinking about lol I feel like my eyes will move and cut through my pupil or something 😭
@@grisseldeldrex8183 how did it go
@@muhammadmahad5388 It went well but I think they definitely under play how terrible the first eight hours after the surgery are once the numbing drops wear off. It felt like hot knives in my eyes drank a whole bottle of whiskey and couldn’t pass out. That being said this is 2 1/2 weeks later and I feel it is the best thing I ever did being able to see without glasses or contacts is like stepping out of a wheelchair for me. Highly recommend it
I have an appointment for a LASIK consultation but this video makes me reconsider lasik
I have dry eye , since laser surgery to remove cataracts and some correction dry eye has been a huge issue. My doctors have been trying to improve this for three years or more. Listening to you speak about these issue's is giving me a greater understanding of these procedure's being used . Also needed Yag Laser to correct foggy vision.
Aside from paying for contacts if you use them, why do people go get new prescriptions so often? I went 5 years on a single pair of glasses, went for a new prescription and one eye got worse by -0.25. All i know is without glasses im blind as a bat and with them i can see what i need to see just fine so why change it. Considering lasik myself since my situation is very stable with about -3 in each eye.
I have really thin cornea 😞 my doctor said he can’t perform the operation on me . He told me maybe we can do it when i am older. I am 26 and still waiting for my cornea to thicken. Looks like maybe i will get luck at 50 😭
You’re lucky your doctor was honest and didn’t do it. You could be in constant eye pain right now if he had wanted your $4,000.00
Go for PRK instead
If they say don't do it, just don't do it. Glasses and contacts are no longer ugly like before
I have glaucoma. My doctor is recommending SLT, even though pressure is down to 14,he saw brushing on the optic nerve ? I rather get additional drops rather than any risk of this laser procedure. What is your advise. What questions should I be asking ??
SLT is a really really safe procedure. Also fast and easy to do. It may save you money in the long run and reduces exposure to the preservatives and other chemicals in the medications. But still it is always your choice, if you are happy with the eye drops, no problem sticking with that as long as your doctor feels you are well controlled.
That was very thorough. Thank-you. I was considering Lasik about 20 years ago and was assessed at the Bochner Eye Institute. They told me I was not a good candidate due to my large pupils. Instead, they suggested an alternative - I think it was PRK. Anyway, after much research, I decided not to jump on my glasses/contacts. I didn't have the surgery.
So why do I have large pupils? I know I’m quite sensitive to light, especially if I get up in the night. What are the pros and cons to having large pupils?
Evolutionary speaking you would have an advantage in hunting at dawn. But this would be in a hunter and gatherer society.
Oh really? I was told that U have large pupils but they wanted me to get Lasik... Thankfully I didn't get it
I have very bad astigmatism and nearsightedness and so have never been a candidate for lasik, but am now 66 and have cataracts. The first question I'm being asked is "have you had eye surgery?" They are thrilled when I say "NO". They say I am lucky to have not have had lasik or any other types of eye surgery.
Loved the video, found so much information and I feel more comfortable with what I know now. I’m considering to ask my eye doctor if I’m a good candidate for this treatment. I only have one question left. Is there any special / specific care I should take after the surgery if I decide to go through this? Like not watching at screens or something like that. Btw thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. It’s literally eye-opening!! 😊
I’m currently 23 years old I’ve had 12 eyes surgeries when I was a baby and I’m currently wearing prescription glasses my vision is 20% without the glasses and with the glasses on it’s 50% I was wondering if I could possibly get LASIK surgery. I was born premature (3 months before I was supposed to be born) that’s why I’m blind in one eye.
Proud glasses wearer since I was two. I just watched a 55 minute video about Lasik, something I will never get. Laser eye surgery will not prevent my eyes from turning in. I rather see straight and not double and wear my glasses. But I guess that is a different topic.
Really good point though! Do you have prism in your glasses then?
I am.77yo with.catoract and dry eyes.and astygmatism..The Dr.suggested Lasix with the cataract surgery..After listening to you,I know I will have worsening problem with the now unbearable dry eyes.Thanks
I've never wanted Lasik to begin with and want it even less now
Well thanks for watching anyway!
@Amber&Black contact and glasses are less of a risk long term
I'm starting to think this TH-camr gets a cut from Lasik surgeries.
I had smile a year ago at optegra London. Worst decision of my life. Terrible uncorrectable vision. Chronic pain. Now severe depression.
I got Lasik in 2015 and I swear a year after I was feeling again like it didn't work. I've been wearing glasses again for about 2 years. And I just started using contacts. I'd love to get rid of that but I think I'm not a good candidate for Lasik :'(
What was you prescription diopter?
Dr. Allen, should I expect my dilated pupil size to be measured during a lasik consultation? My constricted pupils were measured at 3.5mm and the doctor didn’t have any concern. My worry is that the area of the cornea being corrected is smaller than my dilated pupil size, which will cause low light vision problems such as starbursts and halos.
I sure my clinic lied to me about this. They assured me they took all of the measurements but I have starbursts and ghosting since my PRK in 2021. I believe it’s because my pupils are dilating beyond the treatment zone of 7 mm. When I shine light near my eyes, they reduce or disappear. Please think carefully about the risks.
I got lasik in 1999. Dr “messed up” my left eye. Took off good tissue he wasn’t supposed to and let tissue that was supposed to come off. I was able to wear a hard contact lens with good result for 18 years. It’s cause my astigmatism to be bad.
I'm having it next month, and the doctor told me that the machine does it on autopilot now after they program it with the surgical plan and the map of your eye. I'm sorry you had that result. Fortunately it looks like that a potential mistake that's been corrected by technology.
Thank you for being honest about the cons. I would never have this done. I would rather wear glasses, which help to protect my eyes by the way, than to risk damaging the nerves in my cornea and wind up with very dry eyes. I cannot count the number of times that glasses have protected my eyes from flying and falling objects when working under sinks, and general construction.
Blessed are you!!!
I definitely feel LASIK ruined my eyes. I’d never get it again. Huge regret.
What kinds of complications and regrets do you have if not too personal to sfare ..looking forward to your response :))😊😊
I have minor MGD. I got SMILE done and I am very happy with the outcome. I did a variety of different things to ensure the healing went well and feel it helped (many of which I do to this day as they are just good for eye health overall, and ensuring my glands stay healthy). I am a strong believer that anyone who has even the mildest of dry eye should be sure to understand the root cause and address that cause before even thinking of any sort of refractive surgery.
Hi Paul, what have you done for your MGD? Have you fixed it before or after getting SMILE?
@@mehmetbaristoyan491 Howdy - I got it under control before SMILE with a combination of a Bruder mask, eyelid scrubs/massages, omega 3 + curcumin supplementation, increased ambient humidity, HEPA filtration of the air, and a thicker eye ointment. Around a month of this and my optometrist told me my glands looked very healthy, at which point I did SMILE. Four months out, my end result is a shade better than 20-15 with almost zero residual prescription and no measurable astigmatism remaining. The eye dryness during the healing at their worst hasn't been any worse than when I wore contacts--about four months out, I use a Bruder mask and do a lid scrub once a day, still supplement, and use a drop of Celluvisc in each eye a few times a day, and the glands are in very good shape/eye dryness very limited.
When I was doing research before I chose to get SMILE, one thing I did notice was that among the people who had absolute nightmare experiences with refractive surgeries, one common theme was many seemed to have eye dryness/gland issues that were not under control before or after the surgery. My surgeon was pretty upfront with me as well, saying he had zero issues performing SMILE on someone with MGD, but that he would not touch eyes (not even for PRK or ICL) if it was not under control.
The more I learn about MGD, the more convinced I am that, if not controlled, sooner or later it will wreck ones vision. It's kind of crazy how common it is, and yet how little it is discussed.
I got astigmatism -1.50 I hate wearing glasses and contacts
that's not even that bad. I have -1.25 and I've gotten away with driving and doing shit for many years without glasses
@@Matanumi I was similar to this, just had lasik done 3 days ago and it was worth every penny so far. I was able to drive at night and day just fine I mean couldn’t see street names but that’s all. It’s now nice to see awesome at night and HD in day time
what machine should you look out for, to check your doctors using the latest stuff
Well there is always new lasers coming out but I would trust that no surgeon would be operating if they didn't think they were acting in your best interest.
How long can lasik last before you begin to wear glasses again?
Mine lasted 15 yrs.
I second the comment below. Your eyes are very very beautiful.
I have been wearing glasses/contacts for 30 years now and after LASIK became common, every time I go to a doctor for glasses or lens prescriptions they tell my eyes are perfect for LASIK, it is almost risk free etc and if I consider it. And when I ask them `Why are you still wearing glasses then?` they get surprised and quickly dismiss the subject. I intend to save the entirety of my cornea for cataract procedure if/when needed and continue to use glasses/lenses.
I just heard of corneal neuralgia, is so scaryyyyyyyyyyyy i have dry eye and i struggle with that i can't imagine the pain of corneal neuralgia
I am scheduled to get lasik in a few days, and this video really helped clear some doubts in my head. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
My contact prescription is a (left eye astigmatism) +5.50 with -0.75 (right eye) +4.00 After what you're saying about ranges, I'm now sort of worried I won't qualify.
I had a +5.00 with -3.25 on my right eye and I qualified. The center I went to still said I was a great candidate. I just had the surgery done and I am extremely satisfied. Don’t get discouraged with those ranges!
@@miriamaragonez8280 did you get 20/20 vision back? Did your astigmatism get corrected?
I had LASIK surgery in 2000. It was the best thing that happened to me. I had a -11.00 and astigmatism on both eyes. I was essentially legally blind without my eyeglasses and contact lenses. I wore glasses since second grade and contact lenses when I was in high school. When I first considered LASIK it was fairly new procedure. The key things I think of is for a good result for LASIK surgery is getting a good eye surgeon who has done a lot of surgeries and the follow up. After the surgery, I was given a set of eye drops to apply everyday and for a few months after I went to the eye surgeon where he check out my eyes make sure everything healed correctly. I had perfect 20/20 vision for 20 years. I am now back to eye glasses/contact lenses but it was a great run and the surgery changed my life.
At what age you got the LASIK surgery?
My 25 year old son had lasik, and LOVED it -- for the first 5 years. But now, he's disappointed that his eyesight has shifted back to ... having trouble seeing street signs, or doing his job at work because his eyes aren't seeing the details he needs to see.
Great video as always. Love your enthusiasm. I had LASIK in 1996 and have huge regrets. Never could get good vision since then. Then my eyes got “super dry” and very sensitive to light. Issues I never had before. Now Im getting dry eye treatments. Pain the butt. I have mono vision. I can read with no glasses still. I can work and be at gym without glasses. But vision is never clear. It’s awful. So I’m now getting contacts and new glasses. I think the newer LASIK procedures might be better. But I think I had it too early and have huge regrets. If I was get anything today I’d get the ICL implant. Collemer lenses but need to be under 45, as just about any person has some cataracts. That excludes your ability to get that implant. I have so many defects in my vision and yes I have astigmatism too. If I could undo my LASIK surgery I would. And I have some autoimmune disease. Well good luck to everyone. Avoid it and just get a lens implant. No real cutting at all and no change of the cornea. Just tiny slits at sides of cornea. At least I have no Glsucoma. But still huge regrets that I gad any cutting of my eyes. Stupidity.