PRK vs LASIK Eye Surgery - Procedure, Recovery and Cost
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- Learn the differences between prk and lasik! In this video we review how laser eye surgery works, an overview of the prk procedure vs the lasik eye surgery procedure, the cost of lasik vs prk and some pros and cons.
Prk surgery is a commonly performed eye laser surgery as an alternative to lasik. If you have been considering lasik eye surgery, then you may have heard of prk surgery and wondered about this form of laser eye surgery procedure. Although both of these eye surgeries have very similar results in visual recovery, prk requires a longer recovery time vs lasik. In addition, there are several other factors to consider between lasik vs prk. This video briefly discusses how corneal thickness, dry eyes and cost of the procedures may influence which procedure you go with.
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QOTD 💥 Which Procedure do you think is better? Have you or a family member gone through refractive surgery? How did it go?
Doctor Eye Health so prk sounds good to me I have a question if you wouldn’t mind I live in Louisiana last year I was grinding some metal lawnmower blades and got some shrapnel in my eye I went to the eye doc and she used this tool to abrade my eye to get the metal out. Since then my right eye has been very blurry she said I was left with a scar on my eye. Would the prk resurface my cornea to remove the scar and sorta reset my perfect vision
I would rather have Lasik but I was evaluated for it and told my type of astigmatism wasn’t right for refractive surgery. So I’m stuck juggling progressives for most of the day. Middle distance glasses so I don’t hurt my neck playing instruments or looking at my computer. And soft fuzzy vision when I’m too vain to wear them!
Doctor Eye Health i had lasik few months back .I had -7.5 and -8 in right and left eye.After surgery right eye is good but now i have +1.0 in my left eye which is not progressing to 0 after 6 months.Please suggest me something
Both are bad. I had LASIK and it was a disaster! My sister had LASIK and is now back in glasses with chronic dry eyes and she sees halos at night. I know of 28 suicides due to laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery violates the Hippocratic oath to "Do no harm".
Neither laser eye surgery is dangerous. No medical reason exists for it. Ruined my eyes and life.
Got my lasik surgery like five years ago. They guaranteed the life time care service for free after surgery and I go get checked up every year or two when I can. Very satisfied with the life changing decision I've made. Been having 10/10 visions and can't be happier than before. You just have to get it done at the right place.
@@TyasiaMinaj I did mine in Korea. There were like three options I could choose after they ran a test on my eyes. The range was 2-4k(without insurance).
So if I grow older wont my vision decrease. I really need to do this cause am tried of wearing contacts and glasses
@@AshTheDuke I have seen my friends and co-workers getting it done at the wrong places and their visions going back. But as long as you get it at the right place, I think you should be fine. My doctor told me the best age range to get it done is like 22-28.
@@29leej oh am 30 years old
@@AshTheDuke I wouldn't suggest to do it at all
Got PRK almost a week and a half ago. Totally amazing experience. As some one who has spent most of my life wearing glasses and contacts, I can’t express how amazing it feels to wake up and just see with your normal eyes.
That makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Leaning toward PRK, I have to decide by 31st.
@@FillingTheGap1 hahaha goodluck i got my prk on 30th oct
Plz Clarify my doubt Is it prk surgery is Good or bad
@@AnnA-jd4xm extremely well. They offered Lasic after the eye tests but said it wouldn't allow for future corrections which made PRK even more appealing. My eyesight is fantastic now. I see better then people wearing glasses often
I did prk in 2018 for 1400$, it was my birthday gift, best gift ever.. I didn’t read or think about before..I’m glad that it worked for me, and feel sorry for other who still suffer from the surgery.
Are people suffering from the surgery??
@@pi5272Any surgery has risk.
@@pi5272yes, it's like everything, there's always a failure even if it somehow was 99% safe.
Where tou did it?
@@NurEWaziaMim Dubai
It’s been 2yrs since my lasik surgery. Had bad vision and astigmatism. Best $$ I ever spent on myself. Had 20/20 vision almost 24 hrs after procedure. First 4 hrs it was uncomfortable but bearable. Had dry eyes for about a week but drops provided by eye center as part of recovery process helped. After 3 months it felt like I was born with perfect vision, cannot recommend more. Convinced my dad to get it too and now we are both living better simpler lives. Only regret is wishing I had done it sooner
Did it take 3 months for complete healing? ..I have gone through epi Lasik and it's been a month and has blur vision
@ for me yes but it was just for managing the side effects. It depends on what type of eye issues you came in with for sure. I could see perfectly after like 14 hrs. But my dad did say he was had some bluriness so he had to go back a week later for a touch up. They corrected again on him then he was seeing clearly. IMHO if I were you I’d follow up with dr again.
@@HyeriNoms thanks, doctor says I have zero sp+ power now after checking but I still see blurriness and vision becomes very low inbetween..he says it will take some more time ...I guess he might be lying for redoing the procedure or polish or he you want me to take 2nd opinion with other doctor
Having LASIK done on my eyes was one of the best decisions in my life. The convenience and comfort afterwards is priceless.
Hii I have very weak eyesight and wanted to do lasik how is it going is it worth it
I heard after lasik you can go to swimming or play much sports is it true (sorry to disturb it just living without glasses is just like a dream )
It works for most people. I have a colleague, though, for whom Lasik didn’t work out too well and she continued to wear glasses afterwards. For me, however, the doctor who made it was really good. When I had it done, after the operation, I had to avoid sunlight for about a day and basically tried to have my eyes closed or with sunglasses the whole time. But afterwards, my vision was perfect. But my eyesight was not that bad to begin with. Important is to find a very good doctor, have them check your eyes if it even qualifies to have the procedure done and follow instructions carefully before, during and after the procedure. For me, it was totally worth it but like I said, it doesn’t work out well for everyone. And it was explained that your eyesight will eventually still undergo natural age-related deterioration.
@@riaconradt2554 thank youu so much for replying I'll take time to find a good doctor. Thanks once again
So i have to either risk drying my eyes out forever and PAY hundreds of dollars for someone to SLICE my cornea OR wear contacts/glasses till i die when my eyes are getting worse everyday and with a fear of going blind eventually?!!. Bruh people who have natural perfect vision are really so darn lucky :)
what did you do in the end?
Sailing in the same boat mate. I wish I never had this problem. I think I'll take the surgery and pray for the best>
Same
@@emmanueljuma5492 yeah
Did he not say the risk of eye dryness is for lasik?
My vision was -8.50 in both eyes until 2 weeks ago when I had LASIK. I dont remember a time in my life when I didnt need help to see. I couldn't wear contacts, and my depth perception was distorted by my glasses.
This was seriously a terrifying procedure. I felt like Woody in Toy Story. Being cleaned up by the toy specialist. But I cant recommend it more for someone who is eligible with a higher prescription. I now see 20/15 without glasses. I can wear sunglasses that dont cost $100 anymore. I can see to shave in the shower.
I know i have a few decades of life ahead of me, and Im not sure how my vision will change as I age, but right now, even while im still on medicated eye drops, Im really happy I did the procedure.
Why couldn't u get contacts?
@@gtrrohit5078 I have a handful of chronic illnesses and allergies. The medications I take dry my eyes significantly. So on top of needing toric lenses for astigmatism (which my insurance doesnt give me enough money to pay for) i would have to put eyedrops in at least a couple of times every hour in order for the contacts to be comfortable. I tried contacts several times since 5th grade, and eventually gave up because it became too uncomfortable/expensive
@@bbeltdncr ah ok
You were lucky and need to say "thank you God".
How long did it take to get to that 20/15 vision? I had mine done 2 days ago and I'm still at 20/25.
Had PRK about 17 years ago while in the military. My experience is consistent with what the Dr. shared. Couldn't be happier with the result, even 17 years later!
What's ur eyepower
20/10 last time it was checked.
@@mwswarrior Your eye power before you did prk please?
How is your vision now? Or any night vision problem or glare or halos problems?
20/200
This is life changing! Best decision. Im already in my 16th days in PRK. My eyes is already 20/20 right and my left is 20/30. Still healing. But i see the world clearly. Always trust your surgeon and always pray in god. The healing process is very painful. But in the end of the day your going to smile and laugh because your going to see the true color of the world! 🤗 The 1st and 2nd day is very painful. But after many days your vision is going clear and healed.
How is it now?
How is it now 1 year after? are there any lasting effects?
Tell us how is your eyes now ?
Hello????????? Can you answer, please?
I don't want to get eye surgery but I'm also terrified of some world ending event happening and be being without glasses for the rest of my life. It worries me that one of the things between me and possible survival in life is plastic and 2 pieces of glass
if its world ending you likely wont survive anyways
what do you mean world ending event? would that make you lose your glasses lol
OMFG HAHAHAH I think the same exact way!!! I bought two extra pairs and put them in my survival bag!!! Just in case!! But I’d love to get lasik!
@@Rose_19911 I've had my glasses knocked off my face in more than one situation and one of them was when I was in a hotel fire. I had to be led out of the building from the 43 floor in NY. Another time my horse broke my glasses while I was in the mountains of Montana. I luckily had an extra pair but it isn't unreasonable to think that something could happen and you would be without vision assistance.
@@RLBM89 oww ok I get you, jesus! haha
My Son had PRK, and says he would do it again in a heart beat! from something like 200/350 he had to have glasses. now 20/20 and is thrilled! no more glasses slipping down all the time, no more steaming up masks, no more having to adjust on face every so often especially when working out side or having to wear gloves and then moving glasses! or falling off when running! no more contacts in the morning, taking out at night if not sooner; and he also got a lifetime guarantee for the procedure. So I am now waiting for my consultation. while spendy, the savings on glasses and contacts will pay for it!
I received PRK in 2002 from the Navy. I had my surgery with Seal Team 6 at Norfolk, VA(I was the only Marine that day getting surgery). 22 years later, my vision is perfect. No complications. I do remember how painful the PRK surgery recovery was... for a few days I felt like I was dying.
Like sandpaper on your eyes right?
@@ze3bar YES! Like my eyes being rubbed with sandpaper! I had a few episodes like that a month or two after the surgery. Lots of eye drops!
@@patrickfish2304 yeah man for 3 days it was my worst nightmare
No dry eyes anymore? How long after surgery for no dry eyes with prk?
@@TheLazyLifterr I get occasional dry eyes but refresh eye drops are my friend!
Not sure which made me wince more, the descriptions of both surgeries or the comments! Truly a great and informative video! Very helpful.
It was the prices for me! 🤣🤣
I had it it bad
I have done both. Lasik is immediately results but I had halos few month after. I also had frequent dry eye so my doctor put a plug in the tear gland.
My 2nd was prk... I had a freak accident and prk correct it. It was very complicated pain wise. I literally slept for 4 days.. wake up medicate the eyes pain management and sleep
Very interesting video. I'm a professional airline pilot who's just undertaken PRK surgery, advised by the specialist who said that PRK was the best procedures for me, exactly for the reasons you detailed on the video: thickness of the cornea and dryness. Pilots work in an extremely dry environment, where the relative humidity can reach as low as 5%. I can confirm that PRK recovery is slow and not linear in the first days after the surgery so patience and rest are important.
woah.
so how much it cost?
How long did it take for you to have functional sight?
So how's your eye now? Please we need to know
@@Laharl42 I have a private insurance so I got a discounted price of roughly 1600 euros/both eyes.
@@cmfrtblynmb02 It depends on the type of technique used in my case it took at least a week to be able to read a screen or the mobile. But now I see perfectly and I removed the restriction after the Medical Class 1
This video helped ease my concerns with laser eye surgery. I just had PRK done and it's only been a week, but I have zero side effects so far. Vision is slightly better which I am told keeps improving. My only issue was that the eye drop Ketorolac really was stinging my eyes each time I used it, so the doc gave me the okay to stop. I just want to say thank you so much for the information. I went back and forth about this decision for at least 5 years and happy that I finally did it.
I'm having it tomorrow, smart surf prk
@@Bolter024 Awesome. Congrats. Yeah, the horror stories scared me for a long time. I understand they exist but that's the risk of surgery. Plenty of people, including myself have had wonderful results. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!
@@Kylie-ry5ff Thanks 🙂
what was your prescription before surgery btw ?
@@Bolter024 OMG i want to do smartsurface prk so bad but here in France we don't have it!!!! How is your vision now please and did you reach 20/20?
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 I did yes :)
I had lasik done a month ago. Best thing ever!!!
Procedure lasted less than 15 minutes. Antibiotic eye drops and lubricating eye drops were given. My vision is great! I was wearing glasses and contacts for 19 years. No complications. The very next day I could see.
Good to know! How is your vision 2 years after the procedure?
I thought about it but now that you explained the procedures so well there’s no way anybody is touching my eyes! I understand that there is a very high success rate but at 65 I think I will pursue contacts! Thank you so much for this and all the other videos you make! They’re clear and informational and I enjoy learning how I can best take care of my vision which I consider to be my most precious of the 5 senses!
Personally I just had LASIK, just this past Thursday, I am 36 years old. The immediate result was obviously slightly “blurry” spending a whole day with my eyes closed was not enjoyable lol. But now , nearly a week out my vision is for the lack of a better term... amazing. I can see well beyond what I was even able too see with contacts (worn for about 18 years). Anyone who gets it , best of luck! It’s truly an otherworldly experience!!!
How are you doing with it a year later? Any night vision issues or close-up vision issues?
@@RabidNemo doing very well , had a checkup and everything is above board. No dryness, no negatives too speak of!
@@campingwithasocom1947 glad to hear it! I'm thinking of having it done even though I'm 28 my doctor told me that it would be a good idea to do it at a younger age if I can especially because I can afford it. I've noticed over the last 2 years that my distance vision has really gone and even finer details on the TV are hard to make out sometimes it's almost like the light just isn't refracting correctly
Not until you receive a Knock out at a Pub the flap will dislodge and hang loose EMERGENCY RM for sure Dude
@@chavale2Not everyone's an alcoholic like you.
I wish doctors could just make drops that give you 2020 vision
there is already something like that. But it only lasts half of a day, it's pretty much gel.
@@Commander_HW what is it?
My eye grade is 250
@@Commander_HW cant find it i really want that eyedrop bad because i just broke my glasses and cant play basketball ahahahha
@@troybatinga7797 last time I read it was only a in a testing phase, it's not a sure thing yet, more like a concept product.
I had PRK two days ago! My vision is super blurry but good enough for me to write and read this. I was in extreme pain yesterday and the day of my surgery, but I am better now and proud of myself for having gone throug with this. Good luck to everyone who considers PRK or any other kind of surgery!
How is your vision now? I’m 2weeks in and my eye is still blurry
@@murderton07111 What was your vision before the surgery?
@@murderton07111 how is it now mate ?
@@murderton07111 How are you doing now? I had PRK around 26 days ago, and, while I can notice that my vision is sharp, I still have double vision in both eyes. I've been told it will take some time to correct, but I should just be patient and keep using my drops.
@@Mario07101997 it’s not blurry but I really don’t see a change I’m actually on my way to the eye dr as I write this lol also been having a little pain so I’ll update you later
I had LASIK about 20 years ago now and still very glad I did.
Oh my goodness I'm scared after reading these replies. I was thinking of getting lasik done because I absolutely hate glasses and scared of contact lenses. I watched your videos on contacts and now thinking of getting some! Your video really helped! Thank you!
What did you do?
Why scared about contact lenses?
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 none, got neither of them. stuck to my glasses
I had PRK done 20 years ago and have way beyond 20/20. My DR is amazed. No haze at night. My DR said the military would not be able to tell I had it done.
Then ur Dr. is pure dumdum, because you must provide all the info about your past surgeries in order to join the military
I had PRK done last September. It is honestly the best decision that I have ever made! I wore glasses for 20 years because I had an astigmatism and a prescription of a -3.0 on my right eye and a -2.75 on my left. My vision is currently at 20/20 & I love it more than words can express! 🐻❄️
Omg! Thanks for sharing. My vision is that right now
How is your vision now please do you have better than 20/20?
Then why are you wearing glasses in your profile pic ?
@@AlejandroRodriguez-gs3kh i did ebk 2 weeks ago but i still gonna put glasses without number because it fits my face better then without
I hear I might have to wear glasses after getting PRK. Are those glasses permanent? If so, then I don't see how PRK would be worth it.
My aunt had Lasix and is EXTREMELY happy she did it. 20+years later and seeing great! It was very new when she got it done so I'm sure in the time that has passed it has gotten a lot better too.
My mom got it 25 years ago and she says it was the best thing she ever did. Still seeing 20/20.
Thank you both for commenting. It’s good to know these surgeries can be done and have great long-term effects.
I'm so glad you did this video Dr Allen. Everything was explained in terms that laypersons can easily understand. Keep up the great work! Could you possibly do a future video about Basement Membrane disease? My oldest sister had PK laser surgery for that about fourteen years ago.
How is her vision now please?
Thank you so much for this video, it has changed my life. I'm 28, I've been using glasses since 8 and I have never really thought about getting surgery, but seeing this video, all the pros and reading all the lifechanging experiences made me take the decision. I will get my surgery!!
How did it go? Did you take it yet? 😄
I’m getting lasik next Saturday. My eyes currently are -8 and -8.25. Been wearing contacts almost 20 years. Can’t wait to wake up and be able to see like normal people.
How did it went ❤️❤️
@@humanbean6815 it went very well! Doctor said I’m healing great. And my vision is slightly better than 20/20. Only downside so far is my eyes are still healing so my far sight is slightly blurry and driving at night is weird cuz of headlights. But these downfalls will go away with a few weeks of time.
How are you doing now?
@@trevorsmith3116 Hey! How are you doing now? How is your night vision?
how was your eyes surgery
If you've been thinking about getting lasik, do it. The longer you wait, the more diminishing returns you have for it. Mine was $4000, but you can finance it and it's literally something you use every waking hour.
And contacts and glasses add up quickly
4k would get me a pretty sweet tattoo. I am fine with glasses/contacs.
@@redragna3648 youd rather put a tattoo on your body than fix a damaged part of yourself? Regain confidence
If I were you I would've get it done in Turkey. It costs 8.000 Turkish liras and that means 833 dollars. Our economy sucks and we have the best doctors lol
@@jshaka3769 I fail to see what confidence has to do with it. And yes, absolutely I'd get a tattoo over a risky surgery that can drastically reduce my quality of life and have pretty much neglegible benefits otherwise. Putting on glasses or contacts isn't exactly taking huge chunks of time out of my day.
Lasik legit looks like peeling a grape.
I KNOW RIGHT LOL
The da vinci way
From what I’ve heard, they did surgery on a grape.
they did surgery on a grape :0
Feels like it too.
I had PRK done in 2017 and have had great results! I was about a -4.00 in both eyes. After getting PRK it was about a month of recovery time for me but after that it was amazing. Could see and still see clearer than ever. I was informed about my eyes becoming a little more dryer than usual so I have experienced some common dryness but not even that bad. Way better than having to spend on glasses and contacts and manage those every day than every once in a while needing some eye drops. (About once a week) good results so far. Also I have unlimited touch ups depending on how much cornea I have left if vision start to regress.
I have the same vision. How long was it before you could drive and work?
@@spencerseibold4521 It was about 3 weeks or so. I was very, very sensitive to light the first week and could barely even look at my cellphone screen. I believe that is typical with PRK. I know with LASIK the recovery time is quicker since I believe it is less invasive but there are other risks associated such as the flap that will remain lifelong.
@@JennifersgJ lasik was an option for me. The biggest deciding factor was not having to worry about a flap coming off. Nobody told me about the pain. It was painful the following 30mins or so after leaving the office
I hear I might have to wear glasses after getting PRK. Are those glasses permanent? If so, then I don't see how PRK would be worth it.
@@lelouchvibritannia4028 it depends, if your vision is too bad maybe the doctors cant remove it all, but for sure it will improve alot
I just had my LASIK procedure done this morning in both eyes. While the total time on the table was probably about 15 minutes, the actual laser time was only 22 seconds per eye. Other than feeling a little pressure while they were making the flap, I felt nothing. I was in and out of the building in less than and hour and a half. I was at 20/400 prior to the treatment, immediately after the treatment I was at 20/80, and my vision has noticeably improved since then. There are a lot of common side effects post-op like scratching, itching, watery eyes, burning sensation. For my part, I only experienced watery eyes and burning and boy did they burn! So thankful for numbing drops! Came home and slept for about five hours and now my eyes feel almost completely normal. There's one thing that with video doesn't mention about the LASIK procedure and that is you will temporarily experience complete loss of vision in the eye being treated. Don't panic, this only lasts for about 15 seconds, then it comes back. There's also a burning hair smell caused by a chemical used by the laser procedure. Don't worry, your hair is fine. Like I said, I just had it done only about 7 hours ago so my results aren't complete, but I can already tell that is going to be some of the best money I ever spent.
4 months later, update?
@@jayzeuskhrist1877 It is one of the best things I've ever done for myself! My eyes have healed perfectly and my vision is at 20/15. No irritation, night vision issues, nothing. My vision is every bit as good as it ever was using corrective lenses. I cannot recommend this procedure enough!
@@atbrow84 I hope you don't mind me asking but how old are you?
@@dunjaluk9698 Not at all. I’m 37.
May I ask about the dryness of eyes after your procedure, especially now? Thanks!
Your ability to speak in a way that anybody can understand is not an easy task, and I hope to be the same way when I am in your shoes Doc.
I got prk in 2014 when I was 25 years old, the first night and week was painful, but I remember going out of the clinic, I could already see well. Now it’s been almost 11 years, I could’t be happier, looking in HD all the time is amazing.
Nice video. Very well explained. I had PRK done 25 yrs ago, to correct high myopia and I am happy with the results, even when I look back today.
Do you have dry eyes please and is your vision as good as 25 years ago?
I'm a forensic pathologist assistant, I've seen nasty stuff but eye surgery ALWAYS gives me the chills
haha how so?
I've been wanted to getting LASIK for forever, but after considering all eye doctors wear eye glasses or contact lenses gave me huge doubts about that. I would get it, if more than 60% of eye doctors had a procedure and r still encouraging their patients to get it.
Haliun Haliuka Great observation! I’ve noticed that myself so I will stick to glasses and contacts! This video kind of made me scared about getting the doctor explain all the after care that you still have to do. I already have dry eyes so forget all these !
YES! this is what I noticed and will to go with contacts, I don't want to risk my eyesight or have discomfort for the rest of my life
I agree but to be fair if ur over 45 you need reading glasses so many of these older docs might have had it but are wearing progressives.
Eye doctor is in the business of eyeglasses and contacts so it is not all that strange .Lasik doctor wearing glasses is what you need to be worried about.
@K M if you get LASIK you wouldn't need that eye doctor anymore. Unless your doctor performs lasik they have no reason to push it to you when they get money from selling you contacts and glasses
Heyy! Loved your video! I just got my eyes done here in Ottawa, Canada and it cost me $500 and eye for LASIK. 5 days after my surgery and my vision is phenomenal. Life changing experience and well worth the small discomfort of surgery. Your video was very informative and helpful. Luckily my cornea is very thick, like 900 micrometers or something so it cut costs for me and healing is great. Keep up the great work :)
HI Stephen
Can you share me your Dr contacts?
Update?
@@dunjaluk9698 eyes are still in tip top. Winter always drys them out for me but it was the best investment into myself I ever did. Worth every penny
@@stephenmacdonald20 It's lovely to hear that. Thank you for your response!!
@@stephenmacdonald20 Hey, I'm in Ottawa too. Did you go to Lasik MD at Mintoplace? How much did you pay? And do you get lifetime guarantee?
Had my eyes done with Lasik almost 18 years ago. Dry eyes are a slight problem in winter but over all? It was a success.
I have had good results with eye surgeries MKM 1993 with follow up RK. 5 years of pretty good vision and 10 years of messing with contacts. 2013 went to Greece for CCL and Partial PRK I have developed cataracts (age related, I am 64) and am going to go with LAL in the fall. Three most important factors are: Understanding the procedure thoroughly, Trust in your doctors and Going to the most highly trained and competent docs in your area. I have been blessed to have had all three.
I had Lasik done 3 years ago, so far so good. No complaints, and everything seems great. I'm blessed to get rid of my glasses and contacts.
Does everything feel the same it did before you got bad vision
@@sharpballer7751 I only knew glasses and then contacts for the longest time :) Spent loads of money for years on prescription glasses and for some years on contacts and solution. It feels great to not look for my glasses first thing in the morning.
@@samirasheikh2430 I can imagine, The best part JUST WAKING UP AND EVERYTHING IS CLEAR!
@@samirasheikh2430 I have one more question were your eyes ever dry after the surgery
@@sharpballer7751 yes for a month I used artificial tears regularly and up to 3 months I took good care of my eyes. Wear sunglasses in the harsh sun( I used to do that with contacts anyway). I had way drier eyes with regular contacts usage. The rule of thumb is this: take care of yourself for 3 months and make your eyes a priority. That way there are minimal risks later!
I had LASIK two weeks ago, best decision ever and wish I would had done it sooner. Have not had any negative effects since after the first 48-hours.
Amazing to hear!
You might want to update your profile picture hehe!
Two months later. How are you doing?
I had Lasik 8.5 years ago. It was great, just had slight dry eyes. I ended up needing glasses for driving and watching tv though a year ago, and just had PRK last week. Definitely a harder recovery (lots of pain and discomfort for 2 days), and while my vision is still somewhat blurry 5 days later, it’s vastly improving every day!
ooh interesting you had both. so getting lasik didn’t disqualify you from getting a prk?
and you wouldnt have been able to get a second lasik? also, seems it’s been 4 months, how you doing now?
@@vladdraghici7237 correct, I could only get PRK and not Lasik a second time since there was already a “flap” created for the first procedure, too much time has passed that they can’t reuse it nor can they cut another. I’m feeling a lot better now, but I regularly need eye drops several times a day. My reading vision was awful during the healing process, which I wish they would’ve warned me about, since I work on a computer 40 hours a week! No issues now though. Nearly 100% back to normal.
@@brittyn Mhh so vision is back but you still need eyedrops. Were you told you'd eventually stop having to take them or will it be part of your routine, if you dont mind me asking too much haha
@@vladdraghici7237 I was always using eye drops after Lasik, just use them more often now. I think if I would’ve used them more regularly though, maybe it would’ve helped prevent my vision from worsening again.
I did lasik 10 yrs ago...my vision after lasik was very good but not fully recovered and now my eye sight is again weak ...so can I do prk or lasik retouching again ? Is it really painful... should I go for it or not
Got PRK in the military 13 years ago. I went from 20/50 vision to 20/17 in the same day. A year later, my follow up showed my eyes at 20/15 and at a check up I had a little over a year ago, my sight is unchanged. Absolutely worth it.
I got the PRK done just about 12 days ago. The procedure was advised by my eye doctor over lasik though I have good corneal thickness. So far it’s good. I have 90% vision clarity, some sensitivity to light and mild dryness. My doctor said within a month or two I’ll have clear vision. Hoping for the same.
How is it now?
Can i ask you how are you now? I had prk few days ago
How's it going?
Was it painful initially?
@@mayank123arora 3-4 days it would be yes somewhat painful and severely watery but I thought it’s bearable
I had PRK done about 10 years ago when I was 20 years old. It was successful but the recovery was painful at times. Still so worth it. Unfortunately my eyes have changed a bit since the surgery because I was very young and your eyes still can change until your about 25 I believe. But I still have good enough vision. I have had one permanent side effect which it starbursting when I look into certain lights at night. It is not too distracting though. Still overall so worth it for how much pain I went through wearing contacts.
Was it laser PRK?
How old were you when you got it done?
@@arizamumtihan9066 I was 20 years old
@@Tcorse22 what's the best age for eye surgery?
@@Story_time_funandnews probably like 24 onwards
I got PRK via the Army 5 years ago. I'm very glad I had it done. The recovery was rough because you just had your cornea scraped off, and you are having it healed back. But its nothing intolerable. Ide rather have a new Cornea along with new vision.
After reading these comments, I think I will just stick with glasses and contacts
Ikr I will assume the worst case scenario for myself.
I appreciate my eyes so much it's not worth it at all.
I'm just afraid someone will sway me away from this kind of thinking in the future since there are mixed results.
It's a gamble I will always come back to read these comments or search the scary and terrible results that destroyed people's lives.
Please avoid contact lenses at all. They will lead to severe dry eye
The CodingPrimate glasses and contact are distractions i have -3,50
I’m only 10 years old and every year my parents had to take me to a doctor because I always watch to much every day nonstop to make sure my eye balls are not damage
ikr... this seems like the hub for bad experiences for both procedures
I've done LASIK 2 years ago, now instead of my right eye, my left got better so it became my leader eye. Was weird to get used to it, but after 2 months it was okay. Now my left is about 120% better than a normal vision and on my right it is about 90%. I do not regret LASIK, my life got so much easier. After 6 months of wearing sunglasses on sunny days (which i never had done before) my brain got used to it.
In which city you have done your surgery?
Got PRK couple years ago, it has been great. Love it!!!
That is awesome! Glad to hear it went well. Is there a reason why you went iwth PRK vs LASIK?
@@DoctorEyeHealthsupposedly went with Lasik but due to the thicknesses of my cornea is to thin, went with PRK instead. 😊
@@RJ-sd6uc I'm getting it done on the 31st. Doctor said he'll measure the cornea the day of and help me decide but I'm leaning toward PRK. I don't like the idea of having a cornea 'flap' for the rest of my life. I don't care how 'secure' it is. lol
@@FillingTheGap1 wish you all the best, make sure to stock up food. Your bed and pillows will be your bestfriend for a week. 😊🤗
@Paradoxical Nightmare excellent! They told me I was a candidate for lasik and they were going to cut deeper. I was like noooppe. PRK me baby. For day 1 I can see well enough to drive. The right contact bandage stings a little.
My older brother had LASIK done. He never experienced any complications. His vision was around -4.5 or -5.0. He walks around, drives and does everything else with no issue. However, he had the procedure done at the age of 22 (which is obviously a bit too young) in 2008, and now he wears glasses only when he works on his laptop. But whenever I am around him, he never has problems with reading anything or seeing at night. He functions as normal.
Thanks for sharing. Are you considering it?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Yes, I have been considering it ever since my brother had done it. My current vision is -5.0 with astigmatism in both eyes (more so in my left eye). I have been planning on doing it when I turn 25 in 2 years time. Having vision as bad as mine makes activities such as going to the beach or a waterpark such an inconvenience because I constantly have to worry about my glasses. I feel that LASIK or PRK is worth it in the long run. Even if it's not perfect, I'd rather have -1.0 vision than -5.0.
If the glasses are due to hypermetropia, then it's most likely not related to LASIK from the start, so at least he can avoid dual-range glasses (which are a pain in the #$$ with their split FOVs), and sees normally when things are far. Good to know he has no side effects.
@@djgulstondid you end up doing it
@@macius04 I want to but I don't have the money for it yet.
This video has convinced me that I'm wearing contacts for the rest of my life. Thank you.
Contact lenses will definitely cause severe dry eye
Contacts messed up my eyes so bad! They destroyed my cornea and caused dry eyes. I wasn’t a candidate for lasik because of it, and had to have a lot of tests done to make sure I was a candidate for PRK. With that said, getting eye surgery (PRK) was the best decision I made. I only regret not doing it sooner. I was able to see pretty clearly (I saw the time from a clock on the wall) as soon as the surgery was over. My vision only improved from there. I had a really great doctor and my results are amazing with no issues.
or will you??? try out endmyopia.org
@@itshardeepdude I have worn contact lenses since 1962, and do not have dry eyes...
lol contact lens sucks, imagine getting fked by the wind and having to put them and take then out every time. Also its uncomfortable inside eyes and we shouldnt be putting things in our eye either. Either do surgery or weat glasses is better option.
I've had Lasik in 2006 and PRK a few weeks ago. Lasik is better, still recovering from PRK. If the doctor recommends either for you go with Lasik. PRK was intense!
Any updates on the matter?Thank you
Did the prk zap the flap off?
I’m going to take the PRK surgery in next two days and I’m glad that I got some good information in this video.
I wasn't a candidate for LASIK because of having thinner corneas and high prescription, but I was a candidate for PRK. I had it done about 6 months ago and it is the best thing I've ever done. The procedure was truly painless and I had no discomfort, but the recovery was rough. The first night and second day/night were hard to tolerate because it felt like the burning you get when cutting onions, but constantly, so it was difficult to handle. Day 3 I had minimal pain, but it was hard to keep my eyes open. Days 2 and 3, my eyes were really swollen and tearing a lot. Day 4 I went for a post op checkup. I wasn't supposed to get the contacts removed yet, but the doctor said my eyes had healed quickly so she removed them and my eyes immediately felt better. I was really sensitive to light the first two weeks and my vision wasn't stable the first week at all, but I was able to see relatively well. I was a -6.25 in each eye before the surgery so it was a big deal to me already. I had bad halos which made night time driving really hard for the first 3 weeks or so, but then they got better. They took over three months to go away completely. I never really had an issue with my eyes feeling dry, but I was told that if my vision starts to blur a bit, it's because my eyes are dry and I don't realize it, which definitely happens sometimes and the eye drops do help. After the first 3 weeks or so, my vision was mostly stable, but I'd notice I'd go through periods where I'd be a bit blurry for a little bit and then go back to normal for the first 4-5 months. I haven't experienced this in the last few weeks at all, which is good and my vision is at 20/15. What I will say is I'm sensitive to bright light sometimes. I spent 90% of March-June indoors because of the pandemic so I'm not sure if that's why, but it's not too bad.
Thanks for the great comment. I just went checkup and they also recommend PRK for me. I know the recovery is slow but it's the safer option. Hopefully everything will be fine after my surgery next week.
@@bakatmalaysia7010 Hi bro. Did you do PRK ? How are u today after 4 years. Is everything fine with your eyesight ?
Went with the PRK myself, due to my skittishness of my corneal nerves being cut (dry eyes) and the flap dislodging if I faceplanted off of my dirtbike. Yeah the recovery was longer but was worth it for me. And not nearly as bad as the pain and recovery from orthopedic surrgery!
I had been wearing glasses since 3rd grade. In my early 20’s I tried Orthokeratology but it never really worked for me. This was before LASIK became available. Went back to wearing regular gas-perm or soft contacts until I scratched my corneas a few times in the late 90’s. So I went back to glasses until 2005. I went ahead with LASIK and never looked back. Aside from dryness and some glare from oncoming headlights, it is by far one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Still have a slight amount of astigmatism but I went from severe near-sightedness to nearly 20/20 in both eyes. My recovery time was longer than most. It took over two weeks before I could see clearly. Everything was a little muddy during that recovery time and I was worried I made a huge mistake. Best decision ever. I do need read readers but I am in my 60’s. Thank you science!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Got PRK in France 2 months ago, 2000 € for both eyes. Very happy, manageable vision recovery after 1 week (9/10) and complete vision recovery after 3 weeks (10/10). Best thing I’ve done in my life.
Super est-ce tes yeux sont secs et où est-ce que tu as fais ta chirurgie?
I had lasik eye surgery 20 year ago .Now i have to have my fixed again . This time i'am going with Prk thanks for the advice .
What was your eye power back then and what is it now
My mom had LASIK and she said it worked well. she still wears reading glasses though. My Mother-in-law had it and it worked well for her too. I had an evaluation for it recently and found out that I can't get LASIK for my right eye due to some scarring but probably can get a PRK for it. Everyone I know who had it had positive outcomes.
Just had TransPRK (34 year old -600 with 200 astigmatism) done 2 weeks ago and I'm pretty happy with the results so far. Took about 5 days until vision got better (lens came out on Day 6) and was back to work on Day 10 but had to increase the fonts and take more breaks in front of the computer. Its slowly getting better and the halls and starbursts at night pretty much went away after day 3 or 4. Another thing to consider is the UV protection for PRK surgery as the Bowman's layer is gone. One is recommended to wear sunglasses for 1-2 months after surgery esp if you live in an area with a high UV index. Btw my wife also did it a month ago (-1200 with 100+ astigmatism) and she's super happy with the results.
Any updates almost a year post op?
@@SisiphoAmelieLeeZinja Never been better. I sometimes forget i was ever short sighted!
I had lasik I’ve a year ago and my life has never been the same. Dry eyes, nerve damage, eyelid damage. I can barely function and have spent over 10 grand in treatments that don’t help. Run run run.
It breaks my heart to hear that Dawn. Im very sorry. Has anything helped the dryness?
Scleral contact lenses for dry eyes maybe a consideration. Please check with your local Optometrist since many Ophtalmologists do not specialize in these type of contact lenses.
A young reporter killed herself after getting lasik because of the pain after. I hope you get better. Thank you for your warning
@@mikemc4340 Several people have committed sucide after surgery, due to dryness, sensitivity to light, double, triple vision, halos around lights and pain…. Find a good Dr. who knows how to fit proper contact lenses.
Then you probably did something wrong on your part
Just got PR K done and I am going through the healing process. I just watched this video which actually is 100% true. All of the symptoms described here for PRKR real. I am resting for about a week and a half from work and all, intricate activities. I also enjoyed just watching the doctors face. He is gorgeous. ❤
How is your eyes doing now what was your power back the. Does your eyes irritates ? Do u have dry eyes
How is your vision now? Is it 100%?
@@Barb766yes I have 100% vision. Power back then was 2.25. And yes, I get dry eyes, but only sometimes when I wake up
@@pvrencevrichelieu7649 why did u hve prk for this small power my power is the same but doctor suggest me smile pro ..he said it’s the best and lates procedure
@@pvrencevrichelieu7649Hi bro.. How long did you have to wear UV protective glasses when you go out ?
Dude, LASIK done by the right doctor is so fast that you don't feel a thing. Mine was done in less than 10 min lol. And it will change your life, you'll find so many new details around you that it will be overwhelming at first, but totally worth it!
I had lasik in ‘05. Mono vision where 1 eye is set for up close and the other for distance. By 2010 I couldn’t read anymore w/o cheaters. It’s also VERY hard to see at night w/o a lot of light. So back I go for a tweaking on my reading eye. The doctor said they wanted to do PRK this time and wanted to start on far vision eye first.?? I could see fine in a distance. They did the RPK and the next day I was on my knees crying because of the pain in my eyeball!!! Worst I have ever felt. When I went back and told them they were like, really? Wow.
Needless to say I did not have 2nd eye done. I wear a reading contact in that eye.
I had a similar issue, the next day after the surgery the pain was horrible, I literally woke up in tears because of the pain. My eyes very wet because of tears and the painkillers were not helping. The pain lasted for about 6 hours. I didn't know there anesthesia in drops exists. Even with all that pain I worth it, I don't regret but If I had to do it again I would look for the anesthesia for eyes instead of the pills.
I was about 20 years old when my vision started getting bad out of nowhere. I got the Lasik procedure for $3500 in total at Lasik eye center here in California. I got excellent results, but I do recommend using eye drops if you have to stare at a computer or screen for a long time.
That’s great! I’m glad for you 😃 Do you mind sharing the place you went to get it done?
I got lasik 6 years ago and I’m doing just fine
And you still have your glasses ON
I believe that picture was taken before the surgery .
Are you guys joking? That's not him. Lol Unless it is him and he sells paper for a living.
The doctor that did ur lasik sugery is a professional then
@@yeshiamangubat3330 ... every doctor is a professional...
I had lasik done about two years ago (NYC), so far so good... no dry eyes, no pain, etc etc... I am happy.
That's great!!
I had PRK 3 months ago. I'm really happy. I still feel that my eyes get dry at night, but nothing crazy (this is not supposed to last forever). It's not cheap, but it's worth (and I wouldn't risk my eyes to be operated by a non proper professional just because it's cheaper). I know a lot of people saying that having this operation was the best investment they ever did in their life. I understand there can be problems for a small percentage of people, so it's understandable if you are scared, just as some people are afraid of flying.
For someone who doesn't know anything about corrective vision surgeries this video is very informative. Thank you!! The cost sounds about the same here in Indonesia (for lasik, I've never even heard about PRK). Most of my colleagues have had it and the only complication they have is the occasional dry eyes, so it's also great to know the many many complications that could happen from the comments.
Indonesian
Better explanation than what I received from lasik institute!
Alright cool, I'm just going to buy some new glasses and call it a day...😬
lol right?
Watch this Lasik Surgery ua-cam.com/video/JFW2nKZ_g3M/v-deo.html
LASIK is good.
PRK? Nahhhh
@@mhafis841 OMG..
In Japan, there's a new technology of refractive correction. You wear a pair of refractive lenses for a few weeks, then replace with a new pair. The process takes up to a year and the vision is slowly restored by the lenses, but usually not to 20/20 (in most cases to 20/30). But hey, no surgery required.
I had no idea that cataract surgery and LASIK surgery was almost the same. I had cataract surgery done December 2021 on my right eye and my vision is finally clear since 3rd grade. I can’t wait to get my left eye done.
This is the biggest and most Human innovation in history…
Recovering Vision 🙏
Close ur eyes for a moment
Realize how ungrateful we are
Thank God
Thank you doctors
U can take my money.
I had lasik, my friend had prk. Doc is right, lasik downtime is so much shorter (also depends on how advance the machine and technique used on you). General downtime mentioned to me is 4-6 hours. Mine was just 4 hours, and after say 6 hours i was able to see clearly already (i fell asleep coz when the anesthesia effects died down, the pain was so deep seated and annoying i just slept through it.). With my friend who had prk, his vision wasn’t clear until the 5th day. Generally the difference for a patient would be how long it would take before you get a clear eyesight. The downside of lasik for me really is the eye dryness. Im now forever reliant on my eye drops. What’s more, preservative free lubricating eye drops costs more (about 5 times) the usuaL with preservatives eye drop. If you’re going to use eye drops for long periods (maybe all your life) it’s better you get the preservative free coz your eyes do tend to suffer (feeling of grain within the upper eye flap and tired looking, red eyes).
If you have dry eyes, please watch Dr. Eric Berg's videos on dry eyes, it worked for me!!
I got Lasik two days ago! After 20 hours, I could see very well. For me, the surgery was easier (pain and anxiety-wise) than the dentist. I'm so happy that I can finally see! Im also glad the place I went used all laser and no microkeratome blades
What was your prescription before it
Did you have astigmatism??
Where did u get it donee from? In Canada ?
I had the army do my prk just over a year ago. With my glasses being -6.5 and -7 before, and my vision being good now, I'd call it a success. Except for a small blur line (similar to a scratch on a screen) it went well. I've discussed that with my doc and he said it should go away as it heals, it hasn't yet. As soon as I'm back stateside I'm gonna go in and see what it is and if we can fix it. It's barely noticeable except in bright situations or if I look really hard for it.
I've just realized how many ppl have had bad experiences reading these comments. I wonder if all that take plenty of vitamin c and wear uv protective lenses for at least a year after are true. I actually had permission to wear sunglasses in formation for a year (usually not allowed cuz it looks unprofessional). I was always a fan of sunglasses b4 so I'm gonna stick with it and try to prevent any problems.
You still got that blur line?
@@fernandez9765 i do. Its so unnoticeable i forgot to ask about it.
I just had my prk surgery done with higher prescriptions. This is best explained video ever.thank you
What was your number, I think your number will come back
I had -13
@@krunalkumarpatel6006 FDA recommend prescription number -6 for prk. Your number will 100% come after coming months. And other complications also might come. You should have gone to a good surgeon my friend... sad
Just got Lasik three weeks ago. Glad that I did it.
I had pkr 6 months ago and I regret I suffer everyday. This operation should never exist. it destroyed my life. the risk is too great and no solution to cure us.
Why would you choose pkr? Are you into contact sports?
why you didn't do lasik
I made the same mistake of choosing PRK. year later. Regretting it every day.
@@mominx2412 did it never work or did it start to worsen at one yea
@@t.w.553 in the beginning it was really good, but after a few weeks it went from bad to worse really quickly, I had a lot of haze in my eyes, and now I had another surgery done, still can't see for shit.
I had prk 8 years ago. Hated it. Vision still gets blurry during the day. Night vision is horrible. And I still get a lot of ghosting. 👎
Probably affected by the technology at the time maybe, but now with better technology i think it probably will be fine. And this is after all a professional eye health doctor, he knows what he's talking about. You're probably handled by a bad doctors maybe, but i don't really know.
Same with me. I got it just last year. Thumbs down from me too.
@karan buttar I am not sure whether or not I should get a follow up procedure done.
karan buttar it wasn’t recommended because my eyes were way too dry after the first surgery. Plus I was having too much trouble reading after the surgery because my near sighted vision was so bad the first few years, and an enhancement would’ve just made my nearsighted vision worse.
I got it like 2 months ago i see perfect. No disadvantages at all. You may not followed healing guide or had bad doctor
I am getting my PRK surgery done in about a week, I will keep you guys updated!
So how's it going now?
Ok
@@sebzillax hes blind :(:( he cant see our comments
@@edmund8954 oh dang
@@edmund8954 or dead 😔
Got femto lasik surgery 5 days ago, amazing results, here in usually Pakistan, high quality surgeon done prk in 200 usd for both eyes and 600 usd for femto lasik of both eyes
Thank you for highliting all this information Doc, i have learnt a lot from you, i am scheduled for my LASIK tommorrow, wish my self the best of luck, will come back with results in my recovery period.
I had Lasik Contora done two days ago. It cost a little over $4,000 here in Tennessee. The whole process went really well. The procedure only took a few minutes. I didn't feel any pain, but there was some pressure and the burning smell. Immediately after, my vision was slightly blurry for a couple hours, but cleared up. My eyes definitely got dry and almost sticky. The antibiotic drops and the lubricant took away any discomfort I had. Today was my first follow visit and I have 20/15 vision. I had astigmatism in both eyes and my prescription wasn't crazy to begin with. My left eye was +1.5 and right eye +1.75. So far the dryness is getting better and I only have to apply lubricant every 3 to 4 hours. The hardest part for me is making a conscious effort not to rub or touch my eyes. I am very happy with the results thus far. I recommend everyone to research, ask questions, and find a reputable location to have the procedure done. Sorry for anyone who has had a bad experience and wish you all the best of luck.
How is your eye sight now tho, cuz I’m planning on getting mine done as well, I’m also looking for a proper place to do it
Update?
Where did you get it done?
My parents both got Lasik when they became young adults, and they loved the results so much that they offered all 4 of their kids Lasik or PRK as a birthday present once they got old enough, and if we declined, they still keep the option open. Now they are almost 60 years old and sometimes wear glasses with a small prescription. My Dad's ONLY regret is that he got Lasik instead of PRK, because he was in the air force, and they wouldn't let you pilot the planes unless it was PRK instead. Today I hear that Lasik has gotten good enough that the military trusts both.
My bro got PRK and doesn't need glasses anymore.
I have about a -8 prescriptions. I want to get surgery so in emergencies I don't have to worry about my glasses, and because glasses are EXPENSIVE! Want to get rid of that expense.
I think if you get the right doctor, you'll most likely love it. I plan to get PRK since I have a high prescription, and my eyes are already naturally a bit dry, I think.
How is your brother's vision now please?
why does your father regret not having LASIK? I thought they were similar in results.
@@3b0d1999 Read again. That's not what his father regretted.
The doctor that did my Lasik does it for the air force. They definitely are OK with it these days. 😁
Damn your whole family blind or something? The fact they offered all their kids lasik or PRK means y'all are blind.
Thanks to all comments, i am wearing contact lenses or glasses for rest of my life
Brother i will also do that.
I was terrified of the possible complications for Lasik or PRK so I found a highly respected surgeon near me that performed ICL implants! I am loving not needing glasses anymore. -10 prescription with 2.5 astigmatism so I needed the toric lens. It costs a little more than Lasik but the lenses can be removed and you go right back to glasses if needbe!
🤣🤣🤣
My glass powers are less than 2-
Lasik surgery watch this ua-cam.com/video/JFW2nKZ_g3M/v-deo.html
im having this surgery next month in 2023 , 4600 dollars both eyes. i am very excited
Wishing you the best!
I had PRK surgery completed in 2015 in the military. So worth it.
Looks like I’m wearing glasses for the rest of my life!!
Or contacts😅
Was highly considering lasik before reading this comment section😟
@@fluffypolarbear8975 same😔
Lasik Surgery ua-cam.com/video/JFW2nKZ_g3M/v-deo.html
i dont blame you, it takes balls to do the surgery. YOLO
My mom is a neuro-ophthalmologist and back when laser eye surgery was booming (I think it was first called LASEK?) she was very against it, seeing so many patients with vision loss. She is still against it so many years later. I wish I could get it, but I have severe dry eyes, very high index prescription, I just don't want to risk not being able to see at night. We have a surgeon in our practice who performs both PRK and LASIK, but it just makes me nervous.
your mom is smart
LASEK(Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) is somewhat of the same thing as PRK(Photorefractive keratectomy) when it comes to the eye surface. Not the same procedure as LASIK(Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis).
If she practiced so long ago, then it means that she witnessed several issues which have probably been either resolved or minimized due to the maturity of the procedure.
Currently on day 3.5 recovering from a prk procedure, only downside is time and wearing contacts has always been an issue for me. Price for both types of procedures would have been the same where I went. Ultimately painless, just dry afterwards. If you have anxiety about the procedure, they may offer you a mild sedative. You will not be driving, much less really doing anything after for up to 7 days, depending on your recovery.
Hey thanks for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery and excellent success!
You are the first optometrist that gave an honest and accurate difference between LASIK and PRK. You might have mentioned that women and smokers tend to have thinner corneas and problems with dry eye - requiring PRK. Some optometrists promote PRK over LASIK, because in some states, and Canada, optometrists are licensed to perform PRK, but not LASIK. The BIG difference is PAIN. PRK involves 3 days of agonizing P-A-I-N. // I have to mention a recent video I watched about an unhappy LASIK patient. The guy said that BEFORE surgery, he had severe dry eye, and was advised NOT to have LASIK done. After LASIK, surprise surprise.. he still had severe dry eye.. and he blamed LASIK for it! I asked the guy.. "you had severe dry eye before LASIK, did you expect that LASIK would cure your severe dry eye?" He responded by calling me stupid and illiterate. Ironically, in the same video, the guy said he now has PERFECT VISION, yet is still whining about his severe dry eye that he had BEFORE and AFTER LASIK.
I am in IRAN 🇮🇷
I did femto lasik eye surgery in nour hospital in tehran.
It about 2 mounth now, and i am excited to tell you that my eyes are 10/10
I liked wearing glasses before eye surgery but now that i dont have to wear them anymore, i feel kind of releaved from glasses and i love my new face with out glasses. It is awsome . Whenever i see my self in the mirror , i love myself even more 😅❤🎉
Do it . Its all worth it ❤🎉🎉😊
به سلامتی... فمتو با پیآرکی فرق داره نه؟ بعد از عمل تا چه مدت نیاز بوده که عینک آفتابی بزنی؟ ممنونم.
@@XballPodcast سلام آره متفاوت هستند، توی افتاب همیشه باید عینک دودی زد،
من یک هفته زدم ولی کلا دو سه روز بعد راحتی
@@Darthnux4650 ممنونم بابت ریپلای. من یک ماه قبل ترنسپیآرکی انجام دادم. میشه بگی چه مدت بعد از عمل دیدِ کامل و خیلیخوب برات ایجاد شد؟
I underwent PRK 2 MONTHS BACK.
My eye power were-2.0 &-1.75 (0D & 0S)
and very little astigmatism
Procedure was only 15 min for both eye.
8 hours after surgery was perfect, no pain
and vision was also 20/20.
Next day morning, my eye started watering.
nose also started running, lot of
photophobia and pain. This painful period
lasts for 4 days, worse in day 2-3,and ther
pain & photophobia got reliefed.
During this time my vision also decreased
significantly, can't see mobile, can't
message anyone, can't call anyone from my
phone and far vision also got worse.
On day 5, bandage contact lens was
removed by my doctor
After day 5-7 things started improvinge
no pain, no watering, no photophobia, yet
vision was better but not perfect. Had some
night halo around bright object, flare around
normal object, and is disturbing in reading
books.
After 2 weeks of surgery, my vision was
almost normal 20/20. Now my vision is
supernormal and still improving
Regarding dry eye symptoms, after 4-5 days
after surgery it's started bothering me, I
have to put 1% carboxymethylcellulose drops almost every hourly, and putting 2%
carboxymethylcellulose gel in night.
Sometime when I wake up in morning, my
Both eye lid get used to stick together,
Indicating dry eye symptoms. But after 45
Days of surgery, dry eye symptoms also
Gone,
Done Schmier test recently, which is same
As preop status, 14 & 12 mm in 5 min
Duration.
So now after almost 2 months follow up,
My vision is supernormal, no dryness in eye,
No hazing in cornea, no halo, no glare or
Flare in vision, looks like
Though my doctor told me to continue
Artifical tear drop and 100% protected UV
Sunglasses for total of 6 months post
Surgery and I am following her instructions.
My steroid drop duration is over, just using
NSAIDS eye drops SOS
So overall 1 000% satisfied with PRK,
Suggested to go for this flap less
Procedure PRK, and avoid LASIK, SMILE/
SILK etc as chances of dryness is way to
High in flap based procedure
One more advice, take vitaminC&D and/or
Multivitamin atleast one weak before
Surgery, because it helps in tissue healing
And immunosuppressive (to prevent
Corneal haze) postoperatively.
How much it costs for you for lasik ? even I have same eye sight
It costed me 60k INR
@@saurabhsinha4782 total or for one eye?
When have you did any itching or image is blurry?
Cost for both eye, all problem lasts for 5 days after procedure,
After that all fine, now it's more than 4 months, touchwood all going fine
Just had PRK today actually!! I’m over the moon about it and cannot wait for the contact bandage to get taken off. 🙌 Honestly the only part that was unfortunate was the valium they give you to help with anti anxiety for the procedure. I wasn’t a fan of it. Everything else was effortless, I was taken care of by a very warm staff and doctor, it was a painless procedure, and so happy the eye wasn’t actually cut. I’d recommend this to anyone!!Looking forward to a lifetime free of glasses and contacts.
How are your eyes now?
How are your eyes now and how long before you were able to drive?
You typed this comment on the day you had your PRK? Wow so for you it was not painful at all?
after seeing those "star burst" patterns people describe, I completely put the laser treatment to rest.
I recently had lasik eye surgery in East Europe in Serbia, Balkan Peninsula. The cost was 500€ per eye. And results are amazing
I had LASIK surgery 15 years ago! My contacts were around -16!!! I had been turned down by several physicians. My eyes were beginning to vascularize because I wore contacts for so many years and I was told I probably need to wear my glasses. If u can just imagine what those looked like! So I researched best corneal specialist and found a doctor in Houston,Tx. We went in thinking I’d have to do PRK and may still have to wear glasses after but glasses at a -6 look substantially better than -16. I did my time in the glasses for a week or so ( can’t remember how long) but much to both our surprise I had ridiculously thick corneas. My eye surgeon attributed a lot of that to prayer because he was amazed. The procedure I would say was very stressful but I could see street signs on the way home and saw the clock on the wall when I sat up on the table. To which the room erupted in cheers. I was 20/15 for probably 10+ years and I’m still 20/20. That’s good because he said I would never be able to do a revision because he shaved off as much as he could. Now I’m almost 50 and have a hard time with seeing up close, lol. I was told that my results were remarkable and in his words as close to a miracle that he has seen. I think at the time I was the worst RX that he was able to fully correct. Never needed plugs too and rarely need drops. I will never regret that decision and so thankful for Dr John Goosey for his willingness to even check to see what he could do!