<![CDATA[Side Effects of Lasik?]]>Any veteran kiasuparents here have more experiences of Lasik to share?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/91486/side-effects-of-lasikRSS for NodeMon, 04 May 2026 11:36:51 GMTTue, 28 Feb 2023 04:23:09 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:25:01 GMT]]>As with any surgical procedure I think it’s normal to experience some side effects, but what’s important is that these will subside and go away after a few days or weeks. I’ve had lasik with Steve Seah and before the actual procedure he already informed me of what to expect after like light sensitivity, and dry and itchy eyes. It helped me to be aware of these things and enabled me to ask the doc what to do about them. When I was fully healed, my eyesight has never been better and I’m grateful to be finally rid of my glasses and contact lenses. The recovery was bumpy at first but got better and smoother as the days passed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2099232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2099232Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:25:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:53:46 GMT]]>I had Lasik eye surgery with very good results. When you go in for the initial consultation they will test your eyes to determine if you are a surgery candidate.The procedure itself is very safe, particular since the initial cut of the corneal flap can now be performed by a laser as well, rather than the surgical blade historically used. Using a laser to make the corneal flap cut is very accurate and reduces any chance of infection or complications.I paid a total of $2900 or so two years ago. I consider it money well spent. My vision is now 20/15, better than I ever had with glasses.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880013https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880013Mon, 22 Oct 2018 02:53:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:47:48 GMT]]>how much is lasik on both eyes?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872842https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872842Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:47:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:36:34 GMT]]>

Gilian039:
My husband underwent lasik a year ago. His dry eyes did trouble him a bit for 3 months, after that he is absolutely thrilled with his vision now.

Did the dry eye resolve on it's own? Or was any action done to make the dry eye go away?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872660Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:36:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:17:29 GMT]]>

pokoyoko:
Jennifer:

https://s15.postimg.cc/ervfjwiuj/IMG_2820.jpg\">


Oh wah thanks Jennifer! Are you planning to go? :imcool:

I attended early this year 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872611https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872611Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:17:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:44:29 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
https://s15.postimg.cc/ervfjwiuj/IMG_2820.jpg\">

Oh wah thanks Jennifer! Are you planning to go? :imcool:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872355https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872355Tue, 04 Sep 2018 02:44:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sun, 02 Sep 2018 01:03:59 GMT]]>https://s15.postimg.cc/ervfjwiuj/IMG_2820.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872005https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1872005Sun, 02 Sep 2018 01:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:07:40 GMT]]>The older ophthalmologists tend to be bespectacled but among the younger ones, a good number of them (and other doctors as well) have undergone Lasik.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871817https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871817Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:07:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:47:59 GMT]]>SNEC and other private practitioners are always organizing public talks on Eyesight corrections.

I have attended the SNEC talks, paid a nominal fee of $5/-with light refreshments provided.

The speaker is usually a senior surgeon who wears glasses. His reason for not undergoing lasik himself is the costs was still high donkey years ago. Whereas now he has aged and would be experiencing presbyopia soon, so no point correcting shortsightedness via lasik.

Look out for the SNEC talk published in the Straits Times.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871814Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:47:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:08:50 GMT]]>I've never opt for lasik even when I was working with the ophthalmologists years back.


Have you wonder why eye surgeons are wearing glasses & almost none get eyesight corrected by lasik? Lots of risks involved.

Risks of LASIK include:

Dry eyes. LASIK surgery causes a temporary decrease in tear production. For the first six months or so after your surgery, your eyes may feel unusually dry as they heal. Dry eyes can reduce the quality of your vision.

Your eye doctor might recommend that you use eyedrops during this time. If you experience severe dry eyes, you could opt for another procedure to get special plugs put in your tear ducts to prevent your tears from draining away from the surface of your eyes.

Glare, halos and double vision. After surgery you may have difficulty seeing at night. You might notice glare, halos around bright lights or double vision. This generally lasts a few days to a few weeks.

Even when a good visual result is measured under standard testing conditions, your vision in dim light (such as at dusk or in fog) may be reduced to a greater degree after the surgery than before the surgery.

Undercorrections. If the laser removes too little tissue from your eye, you won't get the clearer vision results you were hoping for. Undercorrections are more common for people who are nearsighted. You may need another LASIK procedure within a year to remove more tissue.

Overcorrections. It's also possible that the laser will remove too much tissue from your eye. Overcorrections may be more difficult to fix than undercorrections.

Astigmatism. Astigmatism can be caused by uneven tissue removal. It may require additional surgery, glasses or contact lenses.
Flap problems. Folding back or removing the flap from the front of your eye during surgery can cause complications, including infection and excess tears. The outermost corneal tissue layer (epithelium) may grow abnormally underneath the flap during the healing process.

Vision loss or changes. Rarely, you may experience loss of vision due to surgical complications. Some people also may not see as sharply or clearly as previously.

Abv are for your discernment & consideration before embarking.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871787Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:08:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:30:49 GMT]]>

Vanz:
I had Lasik in 2015 and it was the best decision I ever made. 1. Lasers correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You are awake. No medications are given. 2. The actual surgery does not hurt. You will feel pressure from the suction cup on your eye but that is not painful. 3. After Lasik, my vision went to 20/15... even better than 20/20!

Isn't this over-correction? That's not good

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871779https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871779Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:30:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:03:47 GMT]]>I had Lasik in 2015 and it was the best decision I ever made. 1. Lasers correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. You are awake. No medications are given. 2. The actual surgery does not hurt. You will feel pressure from the suction cup on your eye but that is not painful. 3. After Lasik, my vision went to 20/15… even better than 20/20!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871770https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871770Fri, 31 Aug 2018 03:03:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:39:12 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
vinegar:

I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.


Age. You had 20 years which is good. My husband only did Lasik at 40 yrs old so he didn't have so many years before presbyopia hit.

I had close to 20 years of goodness as well. Lasik was the best investment I had made.
Unfortunately, I can also feel my presbyopia setting in.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1860513https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1860513Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:39:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:06:11 GMT]]>My husband underwent lasik a year ago. His dry eyes did trouble him a bit for 3 months, after that he is absolutely thrilled with his vision now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1860494https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1860494Wed, 25 Jul 2018 04:06:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:24:31 GMT]]>i did lasik more than 10yrs ago. it is a successful surgery although i did have a little side effect from it like dry eyes and not that fantastic night vision due to halo. but then i had these problems even before the surgery. the freedom i got from the surgery outweigh the inconvenient.


this is certainly a cosmetics surgery where one should put in serious thoughts before signing on the consent form.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854719https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854719Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:24:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sun, 01 Jul 2018 02:15:28 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
pokoyoko:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]
Age. You had 20 years which is good. My husband only did Lasik at 40 yrs old so he didn't have so many years before presbyopia hit.

Presbyopia = lao hua? It's the same long-sightedness right?

Yes, it's \"lao hua\". It is one cause of long-sightedness (because of muscle inelasticity due to age). There are other causes of long-sightedness.[/quote]Ahhh thank you.. I have astigmatism also known as 散光. I like it how we all know it by the chinese terms!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854574https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854574Sun, 01 Jul 2018 02:15:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sat, 30 Jun 2018 02:48:01 GMT]]>

pokoyoko:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"vinegar\"]I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.


Age. You had 20 years which is good. My husband only did Lasik at 40 yrs old so he didn't have so many years before presbyopia hit.

Presbyopia = lao hua? It's the same long-sightedness right?[/quote]Yes, it's \"lao hua\". It is one cause of long-sightedness (because of muscle inelasticity due to age). There are other causes of long-sightedness.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854452Sat, 30 Jun 2018 02:48:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:56:38 GMT]]>

Estéema:
When you go to an ophthalmologist & you take note they themselves or colleges are only wearing glasses, does it not tell you sth?


I rmbr well known local ophthalmologist, medical book publisher & consultant in private practice used to run NUH & was one of the first docs who offered free eye treatments in 3rd world countries (then) like India & China wld many times be mobilizing his nursing staff (fr all 3 outfits), secretary at the publishing house & driver in hunting frenzies when he is in teaching sessions with patients & students. Then other docs explained tt lasik has its risks, so many do not go under lasik themselves.

It's impt for me to accept myself & be content with what I'm given or how I'm created. Beauty is really in the eye of the beholder.

However, I do u'stand those who had to go thro inconveniences esp for some jobs. I'm fortunate my eyes is well adjusted to hard lenses, which gave me a better option to soft/gel-lenses which I tend to tear many or drop them into the basin drainage. With hard lenses, I didn't hv to carry diff cleaning and rinsing lotions bcoz I cld just wash under the tap water & done with. I'm just fortunate coz not many hv eyes that can adjust to hard lenses due to dryness of the eyes.

I just never hv the courage to risk my eyes, my precious windows to the world, to lasik.
True... I suppose every procedure comes with risks and below a certain percentage people think it is negligible and think \"it won't happen to me\".... but when it does it's so sad...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854440Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:56:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:52:03 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
vinegar:

I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.


Age. You had 20 years which is good. My husband only did Lasik at 40 yrs old so he didn't have so many years before presbyopia hit.

Presbyopia = lao hua? It's the same long-sightedness right?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854439Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:52:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:49:59 GMT]]>

vinegar:
I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.

Wah 20 years is a long time. I thought the procedure only caught on in the past few years with lasik clinics popping up even in the neighbourhood areas. But 20 years of perfect vision is worth it... the convenience of not putting spectacles and lenses and cost savings..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854438https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854438Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:49:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:45:22 GMT]]>

vinegar:
I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.

Age. You had 20 years which is good. My husband only did Lasik at 40 yrs old so he didn't have so many years before presbyopia hit.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854437Sat, 30 Jun 2018 00:45:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:58:48 GMT]]>I hv done lasik abt 20yrs ago. Last yr i started to wear spec due to 老花。not sure if that is side effect of lasik or old age.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854429https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854429Fri, 29 Jun 2018 21:58:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Side Effects of Lasik? on Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:02:13 GMT]]>When you go to an ophthalmologist & you take note they themselves or colleges are only wearing glasses, does it not tell you sth?


I rmbr well known local ophthalmologist, medical book publisher & consultant in private practice used to run NUH & was one of the first docs who offered free eye treatments in 3rd world countries (then) like India & China wld many times be mobilizing his nursing staff (fr all 3 outfits), secretary at the publishing house & driver in hunting frenzies when he is in teaching sessions with patients & students. Then other docs explained tt lasik has its risks, so many do not go under lasik themselves.

It’s impt for me to accept myself & be content with what I’m given or how I’m created. Beauty is really in the eye of the beholder.

However, I do u’stand those who had to go thro inconveniences esp for some jobs. I’m fortunate my eyes is well adjusted to hard lenses, which gave me a better option to soft/gel-lenses which I tend to tear many or drop them into the basin drainage. With hard lenses, I didn’t hv to carry diff cleaning and rinsing lotions bcoz I cld just wash under the tap water & done with. I’m just fortunate coz not many hv eyes that can adjust to hard lenses due to dryness of the eyes.

I just never hv the courage to risk my eyes, my precious windows to the world, to lasik.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854419https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1854419Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:02:13 GMT