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Chloe Thomas6 said:I’m inclined to agree regarding getting surgery here in the States; our specialists just don't seem to have that same level of sheer audacity yet. As for the Russians, though—from everything I’ve gathered from various folks, they seem incredibly satisfied with the results there.
I’m actually heading over to Greece at the end of the month for a consultation, so does anyone happen to have any intel on what to expect?
AND OF COURSE, BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!
No clue. I've looked into these procedures quite a bit, but I don't know much about Greece. I assume they aren't bad, but I still maintain that Russia is the gold standard in this field....
Nicole Davis7 said:Yeah, there is a difference between LASEK and LASIK, but even I'm not entirely sure what it is. I had the one where you stare at a red dot. Mine took 12 minutes.
I wouldn't know. My vision was seeing all sorts of colors... 😁
So, I went through with LASIK (correct me if I'm wrong about the distinction between LASEK and LASIK)
The whole thing took about 20 minutes. Since my case was a bit more complex, it ran longer than the typical 10-minute procedure. It’s entirely painless; they just apply local anesthetic drops and use a speculum to keep your eyelids open. The actual laser work doesn't hurt at all, though you can smell the laser as it works on the corneal layers.
Once it's over, you can just get up and walk out. Once the numbing agent wears off, your eyes will sting. That varies from person to person; in my case, the stinging lasted about an hour, after which it felt like I hadn't even had the surgery. You'll deal with some glare and slight blurriness, but it's temporary. It's been six days since my procedure, and I still have a bit of cloudiness. That should clear up in a few weeks—nothing major.
The most unpleasant part of the entire experience was definitely the stinging sensation once the anesthesia wore off.
I feel a certain obligation to start this thread so that anyone considering eye surgery knows their options. If you have any questions regarding what I’m about to share, please feel free to ask.
I just returned from Russia the day before yesterday. My prescription was -18 in both eyes—though while I was there, I thought it was only -14—and I could only read five lines, meaning my visual quality was at about 50%.
The procedure was highly successful. I now have zero prescription in both eyes and can read eight lines, bringing my visual quality up to 80%, even though the doctors there warned me that I might stay stuck at 50%.
I no longer need glasses or contacts. Although I was told my vision wouldn't change much compared to wearing lenses, my sight has actually improved significantly beyond what my glasses provided.
In America, I don't think they would ever dream of touching your eyes, let alone removing a stray eyelash. I've heard far too many horror stories about people having their vision ruined here. However, the hospital I visited is at the absolute pinnacle of technology. They utilize laser equipment that represents the best money can buy globally, and the doctors are professionals of a caliber you simply won't find elsewhere.
I am not trying to turn this into an advertisement for Russia; however, when it comes to eyesight and general health, I believe people should be informed about where the highest quality care is located. I have no desire to see someone ruin their eyes and suffer for the rest of their lives because they lacked information.
Feel free to ask anything else you might want to know. I will be more than happy to answer every question.
Regards,