Lasik

[verykiasu2010]

ctct61t:

mommyNg:

I'm thinking of doing lasik/epi-lasik, but kind of kia-si, afraid of side effects lah... Mine is not very serious myopia, about +3.00, so afraid about lao hua later on, so please advise!

I think only the 1st batch who did lasik can feedback the side effects when they are in the age of laohua.

I think laohua is quite common, my DH has perfect eyesight, he still got laohua in early 40...

laohua cannot be avoided one lah....regardless perfect eyesight or not...that is called aging....

[mommyNg]

verykiasu2010:

you can always wear beautiful or pitiful sunglasses regardless whether you have myopia or otherwise, right ?

No lah, I dun wear lenses for many years already (for health and lazy purposes), so cannot wear pretty sunglasses without specs (see blur). Otherwise must make one with degree, but limited choice.

:politebleah:

[mommyNg]

hquek:

mrswongtuition:

Sadly, not everyone is suitable for Lasik. While my mum went for it 2 years back, I am unable to go for it due to thin corneas. The next best thing would be artificial implants which would cost $4k per eye.

My fren told me she did hers some years back. Doc said her cornea was a bit on the thin side and apparently lasiked it directly (no flap).

Is it epi-lasik?

[cherryblossoms]

I had epi lasik done 2-3 years back. Was wearing contact lens for 10 years and realized that my eyes had become more and more dry. I couldn’t bear having the lens in my eyes for more than a couple of hours each time, and this was with daily lenses.


Took the leap and went to the National Eye Centre. My corneas after being exposed to long hours of contact lens had become too thin for conventional lasik but thankfully I still could do Epi-lasik. I read up on the internet, and other forums but not many people in Singapore opt for epi lasik. In comparison, it is the preferred choice (or I was under the impression from reading) in the States, especially for athletes and army personnel. The reason being, it reduces the trauma when you are injured.

I had to have my operation on 2 different days, an eye each time. The surgery was okay. Not too scary. The surgeon will insert a bandage lens which will be kept in the eye for about a week till the eye heals. The recovery is a whole different story. I couldn’t stand the pain, and light. And for a mother who didn’t need painkillers after delivery, you can say it was more painful than having a baby!!

I was very afraid and it didn’t help that the bandage lens were annoying me. It felt gritty and I couldn’t see very clearly. I thought I was going blind. My sister who did lasik before me, didn’t had to go through this.

Thankfully, when the lenses came off, everything was okay. I don’t suffer from headaches or poor night vision. Given a choice, I will still do it again! Don’t have to put up with glasses/contact lens.

[Happy Mama]

janet_lee88:

Out of vanity, I am also thinking of doing Lasik but afraid 1) kiasi 2) lao hua later how.


Myopia about 450...quite sian of wearing glasses, esp when it keeps sliding off my nose...not blessed with high bridge

It's ok Janet... don't have to be afraid. I have done mine 4 years ago and so far so good. I couldn't describe the joy I felt on the first night I did lasik. Everything around me was so clear when I switched off the lights... In fact, too clear that I was not used to it..

Can you imagine you could see the stars in the sky so clearly including everything in the room?... so much so that I thought I had forgotten to remove my specs before sleeping... Everything around me was just too clear (without wearing specs)... when normally the moment you take off your specs to sleep, everything around you will be blur...

Wonderful feeling that I can never forget.

[hquek]

mommyNg:

hquek:

[quote=\"mrswongtuition\"]Sadly, not everyone is suitable for Lasik. While my mum went for it 2 years back, I am unable to go for it due to thin corneas. The next best thing would be artificial implants which would cost $4k per eye.

My fren told me she did hers some years back. Doc said her cornea was a bit on the thin side and apparently lasiked it directly (no flap).

Is it epi-lasik?[/quote]I only know it's bladeless. Sorry, there are too many terms floating around.

[mommyNg]

cherryblossoms:

I read up on the internet, and other forums but not many people in Singapore opt for epi lasik. In comparison, it is the preferred choice (or I was under the impression from reading) in the States, especially for athletes and army personnel. The reason being, it reduces the trauma when you are injured.

That's what I read too. And also there may be complications during the flap healing process for lasik.

cherryblossoms:

The recovery is a whole different story. I couldn't stand the pain, and light. And for a mother who didn't need painkillers after delivery, you can say it was more painful than having a baby!!

I was very afraid and it didn't help that the bandage lens were annoying me. It felt gritty and I couldn't see very clearly. I thought I was going blind. My sister who did lasik before me, didn't had to go through this.

Wah.... I couldn't wait for ask for epidural when delivering my babies! The pain sounds scary... How long did the unbearable pain last for you? How long did you have to put the bandage lens on?

cherryblossoms:

Thankfully, when the lenses came off, everything was okay. I don't suffer from headaches or poor night vision. Given a choice, I will still do it again! Don't have to put up with glasses/contact lens.

:udawoman: Sounds encouraging though! So can you still drive in the night? Cos' heard stories of affected night vision to the extent of affected night driving. By the way, where did you do your epi-lasik?

[BlurBee]

Happy Mama:

It's ok Janet... don't have to be afraid. I have done mine 4 years ago and so far so good. I couldn't describe the joy I felt on the first night I did lasik. Everything around me was so clear when I switched off the lights... In fact, too clear that I was not used to it..


Can you imagine you could see the stars in the sky so clearly including everything in the room?... so much so that I thought I had forgotten to remove my specs before sleeping... Everything around me was just too clear (without wearing specs)... when normally the moment you take off your specs to sleep, everything around you will be blur...

Wonderful feeling that I can never forget.

:hi5:
Me too.

[cherryblossoms]

The bandage lens was on for about a week. The pain was bad for the first 3 days.

I have perfect vision now and no problems driving at night.
I did my epi lasik at the national eye centre.

[verykiasu2010]

BlurBee:

Happy Mama:

It's ok Janet... don't have to be afraid. I have done mine 4 years ago and so far so good. I couldn't describe the joy I felt on the first night I did lasik. Everything around me was so clear when I switched off the lights... In fact, too clear that I was not used to it..


Can you imagine you could see the stars in the sky so clearly including everything in the room?... so much so that I thought I had forgotten to remove my specs before sleeping... Everything around me was just too clear (without wearing specs)... when normally the moment you take off your specs to sleep, everything around you will be blur...

Wonderful feeling that I can never forget.

:hi5:
Me too.

lidat no more blur liao!