My LASIK Eye Surgery Experience
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Let me take you through my entire experience with LASIK before, during, and after the procedure. I share a lot of information, so below are timestamps for each section.
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0:22 – What is LASIK?
1:05 – You can't go blind from LASIK
1:36 – Is LASIK safer than contacts?
2:20 – My eye history (My prescription was -4.25 / -4.5)
3:52 – Why LASIK was a good choice for me
4:40 – First step: The Consultation
7:05 – Preparing for laser eye surgery
8:12 – What happens on the day of the procedure
10:30 – My surgery story!!
14:47 – After the procedure
16:53 – Healing & checkups
20:43 – My doctor: IQ Laser Vision + discount code
Note: I am not an expert. Please do your research if you're seriously considering LASIK. If you decide to do it, make sure you go with a reputable doctor with years of proven excellence. Don't compromise for a lower price and less experienced doctor because these are your EYES we're talking about! Good luck 🙂
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IQ Laser Vision (Dr. Robert Lin)
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// A B O U T
I’m Aileen, a lifestyle blogger sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.
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Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored video. All opinions expressed are wholly my own. Regarding IQ Laser Vision's patient referral program, I may receive a small commission after a number of people I refer complete surgery.
ahhh when she said she could see the time on the clock at night I almost cried, I want this so bad
@You Can See good luck. And wait for being stable your power. I am 25 and my power was Being constant for 3+ years. Then i decided for it finally.
@N A Tandra Alhumdulillah! I’m 20 years old and suffering from myopia (farsightedness) that my distant vision is blurry. I’m just getting people’s experiences that if it is risk-free and also here in Pakistan it’s a big challenge to find a trust worthy good Eye hospital/surgeon. I hope soon I’ll done my LASIK safely.
@You Can See i am quite okay, dear. All gratitudes to the Almighty.
I can see me looking at mirror with bare eyes. What could be the more happier things in the world?
@Username unavailable -8.5. Thanks!
@N A Tandra hey dear, whats the situation now pls can you tell me?
I’m getting this done soon!!! Thanks for the video
@Fafa Fan i haven’t done it before but there’s usually no pain i haven’t gotten it because i have really bad astigmatism so there’s a chance i will need prescription again after the operation
@Steez have u done it before? does it hurt if u have?
@Futureyou usually end up with 2020 vision and everyone says they wish they did it sooner if u have the money and bad astigmatism you should do it
What happened
Me too
I can not explain how happy I am to hear I won’t go blind if I get laser eye surgery done
@Alex I agree
@Alex Hmm strange my dad got it but hes doing fine its just that his vision is a bit off but hes doing fine
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Alex yes!!
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I’m getting lasik in an hour. I’m super nervous but this video made me feel better! Send love and prayer my way ❤️
Lasik is a quick fix but not a solution., because the eyes will get worse again. Only solution is shorten the eyeball. And you can do it with reduced lens method. Do not do again the mistake to choose a quick fix, it will screw your eyes even more in the long run. Just reverse your first mistake, which was starting wearing glasses, with reduced lens method.
@rachwes0 my mom has got lasik eye surgery YEARS ago and she said it doesn’t hurt. They give you numbing drops to cut of the nerves so yo don’t feel pain. Also you are awake the whole time; you have to in order for them to work on the eyes. They put some tool on your eyes to prevent you from closing/ blinking
@jesse paavola When they cut the flap in your eye, do you feel anything? Can you see them cutting the flap at all or coming towards your eye?
@dani as soon as the surgery was done, it burned for 3 hours, then no more pain. You can see next day. But eyes will be dry.
jesse paavola Did you experience any pain afterwards? If so, how bad was it?
Thanks so much for the detail! The 20 minutes flew by xD I’m definitely going to get laser eye surgery now when I’m older 🙂
Issy good luck bro hope you get your perfect vision and live a happy life❤️
I want this done but I’m so scared ?
Me too?
Yooo me too
Right me too?
@ujala sehar yes I’m fine now, no dryness. I stopped using eye drops about a year after the surgery. Bladeless lasik, I went to dellaruso in Long Island nyc
@Vishal Deo are you all right now? And what kind of lasik you have done? Plz tell me bcoz i am also going to do this
This is one of the best run throughs I’ve heard! Thanks!
I intend to get lasik too but I know the fact that my eyes will be forced open and I can’t blink makes me cringe.. if only I can have it done while unconscious lol. I hate the idea of sitting still and going through with it.
@Amber Mullenax When they peel the flap back after they laser it or put it back on though did you see any of that at all?
@rachwes0 it’s a laser… you see the light and it lasts like 10 seconds. Super quick and easy!
@Amber Mullenax When they cut the flap in your eye, do you feel anything? Can you see them cutting the flap at all or coming towards your eye?
It really isn’t bad… the entire procedure took less than 5 mins!
Me too i can’t even take eye drops in my eyes much less that scary
Love how detailed you were about this! Im considering lasik, because i have a higher myopia in one eye compared to another, and thats kinda troublesome with contacts! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂 xx
Very helpful, thank you! I’m might even make a trip out from New York to go to the center you suggested. Thanks for the code! 🙂
Thank you for your clear, detailed review. I have more peace of mind for this Friday now 🙂
My visions was -5.5 20/500. I can see 20/16 now. It took me almost 2 weeks to see perfectly and I couldn’t wear contacts for almost 2 months before. My work paid for mine.
@Aswin Mammen George it isn’t too bad. You really don’t feel it. Your eyes are dumb and the procedure itself takes less than 5 minutes and that’s for BOTH eyes! 🙂
During the procedure . When the doctor put the …idk the word… To keep the eye open. I know they hydrate the eye… But did it bother you. Was keeping the eye open for a few mins bothersome
+HouseofBoo138 woohoo!
I’m the type of person who watches these videos after I’ve gotten the procedure done ? I got my lasik 2 days ago & saw 20/20 vision the night of. Mind you, my vision was -6 before, negative!! I got glasses in the 4th grade, have been a contact wearer since high school. Contacts bothered my eyes a ton and I knew I wanted this done since high school. I am so so so glad I followed through. There’s nothing to be scared of, the procedure takes 45 seconds per eye & you don’t feel a thing!!
I heard it’s 20 – 30 minutes altogether; like getting ready and prepared and the procedure itself
Awesome 🙂
The best “review” of Lasik so far! 🙂 Can you do a follow up this fall? I am interested in doing this procedure, but I want to know if you have any side effects this long after the procedure.
That is a great review! I’m getting mine done in 2 days. Hope mine turns out as good as yours!
This is super helpful. Thanks for doing this video! I’ve been thinking about lasik for years.
I love your sit down videos where you talk for a long time, definitely do more!☺️
+Heather Goldman
Yeah. I can only watch 2 people sit down and talk. And, of course, Aileen is one of them
thank you very much! alot of info i needed to hear here. im getting my eyes lasik next week. hoping for the best 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!I am having Super Lasik later this week and your video was really useful 🙂
im planning on getting this done and this gave me so much comfort! thank you