My LASIK (TransPRK) Experience in Singapore
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
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In March 2022, I had vision correction surgery. Most people call it "LASIK", and that's how I refer to it most of the time, but technically the procesure is called TransPRK, and LASIK is a misnomer. My procedure didn't require any cutting of the corneal flap.
Anyway, in this video I'll go through my recovery process, the costs of doing this procedure, and
I won't talk too much about the actual procedure itself because there are many youtube videos about it and tbh the procedure itself is only 15 minutes. You will spend way more time preparing for it (saving money, preparing for your recovery) and recovering from it, and so that will be the focus of this video.
🕑 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:33 TransPRK vs LASIK
2:16 Background
3:37 Costs
4:50 Consultation
5:50 Surgery
7:27 Recovery Process
8:25 What I wish I had known
14:37 Tips post-surgery
19:04 Long term eye health
📝 MY DAY-TO-DAY RECOVERY NOTES: docs.google.com/document/d/1o...
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🎞 OTHER UA-cam VIDEOS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- TransPRK vs LASIK ➡️ clearvision.com.sg/transprk-v...
- The Complete Guide to PRK, EpiLASIK and TransPRK Laser Vision Correction in Singapore ➡️ clearvision.com.sg/the-comple...
- What is Normal and Abnormal Symptoms to Experience after PRK Surgery (Milan Eye Center) ➡️ • Video
- What happens during TransPRK surgery ➡️ • Trans PRK
🎞 Other people's experiences:
- A LIFE-CHANGING SURGERY | MY TRANSPRK JOURNEY (Xenia Tan) ➡️ • A LIFE-CHANGING SURGER...
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Some additional info that didn't make it into the video, but I thought would be useful to know:
➡ How I saved up for LASIK:
I actually hadn’t saved up the full amount when I went for my surgery back in March. However, I had been saving up since last year, so by the time it was close to my surgery day, I had saved about $2.3k.
At this point, what I decided to do was to borrow from my Emergency Fund to make up the difference that I had yet to save.
I did this for the following reasons:
Firstly, after borrowing $2k, I would still be left with at least $10k of Emergency Funds, which is the minimum amount I would be comfortable with having before I start dipping into it for anything that is not an emergency.
Secondly, I already had a plan on how I will be able to repay myself in the next few months. So I could keep saving about $400 for 5 months before I reach $2000, but that would mean that I would do the procedure 5 months later. I decided to do the procedure now, and then pay myself back $400 for 5 months to replace the $2000 that I borrowed from myself. I hope that makes sense.
Thirdly, I just wanted to do it earlier. I didn’t know how my work schedule was going to look like in 5 months, but I knew that my work schedule at the time was manageable, and so I could take 1 week of MC without worrying too much.
Those were all my reasons that informed my decision. I also managed to pay myself back much quicker than planned.
Alternatively, I could have also taken a credit card instalment plan, but I’d rather take a loan from myself than a loan from the bank.
➡ Why didn’t go to this or that clinic / public hospital, which would be cheaper?
I already know multiple people and close friends who have gone to Clearvision and had a good experience. I wasn’t comfortable trying out a clinic that I haven’t heard anything about from people I trust.
It’s really up to your personal preference and what you prioritise - I value reliability, convenience, and assurance, and so I’m willing to pay more for that.
(I also hardly ever have good experiences in public hospitals, both from personal experience and hearing other people’s stories. I would prefer not to step into a hospital if I can avoid it.)
Wanted a video on this and you delivered 👍
Thank you SO much for this very detailed video. 😊
This was an excellent video .
Thank you for this! ❤
Excellent. Trans-PRK will be on my to-do list and am now saving towards it.❤
come to india. it costs a fraction in bangalore or delhi
I relate, and this is such a helpful video on one’s expectations post surgery!! Perhaps some friends i spoke to had miraculous recovery speeds and their eyesights stabilised like in a week 😳 - but mine really stabilised fully only in about 3 months. And the interim did make me feel quite anxious of course thinking if it was me and i would be blind and all the work expectations etc. But yeah afterwards everything gradually improved and it’s been great
Did you ever have any haze/cloudiness after the procedure?
@@tshepophala4189 i don’t have it currently post full recovery. But definitely during the recovery process my vision wasn’t always crystal clear and it would get blurry sporadically. But if you’re asking if I get any floater-looking type of cloudiness, nope! It’s more of a general blur vision
Such a helpful video. I had my Relex Smile procedure done in 2016 and 6 years post-op, my eyes are still dry (my own mistake for not putting eyedrops as often) Before my procedure, my eye degree was quite high, ranging 800 - 900 per eye, after the surgery, eyesight is not 20/20, I did regain 98% of my eye sight back. Initial recovery did take faster (around 2 days). There has been an increase in power again gradually and I have to wear glasses when I am driving (started this year). I am going back to my eye doctor to see if they can do a second procedure for me (it is part of their contract to ensure I have 20/20 vision). So any updates I may have on my channel in the future.
You are insane , there's a reason some eye doctor still wear prescription glasses even though lasik technology exist . Ask yourself why those doctor doesn't perform lasik on their own eyes , they are surrounded by great eye doctor .
Awesome informative video! :) May I understand why you choose the TransPRK over relex smile? Also, did you also go for the clinic's 0% instalment plans and which credit card did you charge the surgery fees to for maximum cashback? Thank you!
relex is more expensive i believe! and my friends all went through TransPRK so it was the one i had the most information about.
i didn’t go for the clinic’s 0% installment plans. i used citi cashback plus for the surgery fees and managed to get cashback (this was back in march 2022)!
Great sharing on vision correction procedure! How long was the wait for the consultation, and thereafter for surgery day?
quite fast for both! after the consultation, they might even be able to schedule your surgery for the next week. i chose to wait longer so that it fit my schedule, taking into consideration recovery time and everything.
I jz done my vision correction procedure at the same clinic. today is day4, under recovering. Thanks for yr detail notes, it helps and guide me a lots.. oh ya you forgot to mention that we have wefie with the doctor upon we open eyes right after the procedure.. at that time my visions very blur n jz smile to the camera 😢
haha the wefie is such an iconic moment for all clearvision patients 😂😂 i was also super blur and didn’t rly know where to look
Hi Lisa, can you share your experience one year on? Do you feel any difference or any dry eye symptoms after surgery?
I had LASIK done in 2019 and my eyes are still dry if I sleep in A/C room but no regrets really.
Hi, for the consultation, were you able to take transport home yourself? Thanks!
Thanks for sharing the detail information and guides for those people who planned to do PRK. Just wondering do they provide post OP care kit or any eye shield to protect your eye while you sleep (to prevent rubbing your eyes) ? And how is your vision so far?
hmmm, the clinic provides the initial set of medicated eye drops, including saline eyedrops to help lubricate your eyes if they're dry. they also provide a really solid pair of sunglasses that blocks out most of the light from entering your eyes! they told me i didn't have to wear it indoors, but i still wore it indoors and when i was sleeping to prevent any accidents (e.g. hitting my eye in my sleep).
so far my vision is great, and no issues so far! some dryness which is common, but nothing that impedes function or that is too uncomfortable.
Hi, did you consider other Eye Clinics before deciding on Clearvision? And was it because of your friends reviews that you finally decided on Clearvision?
And are you able to see words closeup now?
yes i did consider other clinics, but i ultimately decided on clearvision because of my personal friends' reviews! it's really up to you -- if you have friends who had gone to other clinics and can vouch for them, then you can consider their review too.
yes, i'm able to see words up close, and i have no more blurry vision :-)
Dear Lisa, thanks for the full blown details! May I know who is your assigned surgeon? So I could request for his service. Arigato!!
hi! i think my doctor's name was James or smth haha sorry i can't rmb his full name! but he was really nice and kind!
Hi Lisa. Ive done TransPrk (Streamlight) too. Just completed my 4th week and half way to the 5th week.
- I still cannot see wordings that are slightly distant
- words thats are nearer. I can read them but theyre blurry
- reading the singapore bus numbers is blurry too. Until it comes quite close
Did you have similar experience at about 5 weeks?
Now that you are 10 months pass. How would you rate your vision out of 10? Is everything crisp?
Did you ever have any haze/cloudiness after the procedure?
I just had TransPRK 3 weeks ago and my eyes are very sensitive to light especially in the morning. I still can’t drive comfortably due to this. I wonder how many weeks or months did it take for you to get off the light sensitivity and how long did you wait for you to drive comfortably?
Hmmm it took me maybe 2 months to recover fully, but on the light sensitivity, I’m not too sure - because now I’m more diligent about wearing sunglasses when it’s bright outside! So I’m not sure if I’m more sensitive to light or not 😂
I don’t drive, but my friend who drives and did TransPRK wears sunglasses when she’s driving, so I would recommend that for you too.
No 4 on more dry eyes sounds like a permanent issue. My friend had the surgery for many years already and has been carrying eye drops and using it every day in aircon rooms.
yeah until those eyedrop give you glaucoma one day
Thankful for your detailed and thorough notes! Helped me through my transprk process😭 are you able to see 100% now? (:
i’m so glad it helped! 🥰 and yes, my vision is 100% now!
@@LisaAdultinginSingapore wa that’s great!! Can’t wait for mine to be 100% too~
wishing you all the best with your recovery! be diligent with your eyedrops 🥰
@@LisaAdultinginSingapore thank youuu!! Yes I will try my best!🫶🏼
18:06 im screaming😭 girl what?!
hahahaha
Excelent, thanks for sharing... I will do aswell the same surgery sometime next year if i will be a good candidate, how is your night vision?
my night vision is as normal! i haven't noticed it getting any better or worse since the surgery.
oo i thought it'll be way more expensive as people have been telling me i need to have 10k ready at the very least
Did you schedule your consultation on the same day as your surgery?
nope, i scheduled it 3 months apart! but it's possible to schedule your surgery within a week of the consultation. i wanted more time so that i can arrange my schedule and make sure that i finished all my work before i took medical leave for 1+ week.
Hi Lisa, how old were you when you did the surgery?
i was 25~
What if you move your eye (look in another direction) accidentally during the surgery? Will you be blinded or have your vision deproved?
hahah i thought abt that too! i think knowing this, and also that you paid nearly $4k for the surgery, you would be DETERMINED to look straight into the green light
@@LisaAdultinginSingapore How long do you have to look into the green light for? I am dam scared of this. I know I will try my best, but am scared my body disappoints.
Actually want to ask, how long till you can start driving?
hmmm i'm actually not sure because i can't drive yet -- maybe 1-2 months?
Hi, do you regret doing lasik? Who will you not recommend to? Is it possible to go lasik myself and go home
i don't regret it at all -- it's been one of the best decisions of my life!
yes it's possible to go to the surgery yourself, and you can get the nurses to help you book a cab home.
@@LisaAdultinginSingapore thanks for your reply! Do you recommend it doing in Singapore or overseas so it’s cheaper ? Korea has good lasik
@@springabreaka7908 hmmm i'm not sure how much it is in korea, and that's definitely possible, but taking into account the cost of the airfare, hotel stay, and other travel expenses, it may end up costing the same in total! if you live and work in SG, i think it's best to just do in SG because it's easier to recover in a place that you're familiar with too.
hi! i also did transprk few wks ago.. i would like to ask if u developed "far sightedness" (whereby its difficult to look at the near words on paper or on ur phone/computer) during the first 3-4wks post surgery? 🥲
hi, yes i did!! and my near vision is also not as clear as it was pre surgery. my friend had the same experience too. i asked the doctor and he said it has smth to do with the eye muscles being less flexible since we’re young - it’ll get better as we age. for me, it’s rly when i put things super close to my face that it becomes blur. and overall it took me about 2 months to heal and have my computer vision not be blurry anymore!