BRO, I got LASIK...kinda

[@TaiChiKnees]

I'm a retired eye surgeon and I like your explanation of SMILE: "Some laser does some crazy shit." That's about right! When folks would ask me about LASIK I'd tell them: "Yeah, so this machine sucks onto your eyeball and cuts the top of your cornea ALMOST off like a baloney slicer, then a laser grinds out some of the insides, and then it rinses off the loose grit and lays the baloney slice back onto the wound and it just sticks on with water tension and heals slowly and hopefully you won't ever get punched in the eye or that slice might tear off." (Also, I did retina surgery, not corneal procedures, and I was never EVER going to get LASIK myself because that baloney slicing thing was nasty. I absolutely agree SMILE is a far far safer way to go, but it came out after I left practice, and now I am too old for refractive surgery.) Your description of the alien abduction is hilarious; I've never heard anyone describe it like that! Anyway, I'm glad you are taking your drops and have had a positive experience and will be able to see the clock at night. Isn't living in the future wonderful?! Love it!

[@Chloe__________xx]

This is the best thing I’ve read today 😂 I wish you weren’t retired now I would totally trust you to baloney slice my eye & give it a full detailing 😂

[@samruddhijaybhaye1925]

Hey i have a question...I want to do lasik...I'm 18th...and my question is if I will do this surgery...is this safe..and also is this once in a life time...i mean we will not get glasses after some year...pls tell me

[@visualaudio22]

Thank you for demonstrating that I need to go to Warby Parker for glasses

[@AlexandraAnele]

😂😂😂😂

[@Torch0362]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@abisanchez9676]

Foreal

[@SuperClare]

Fuck that. Smile for the win. 👀👀👀

[@DreamseedVR]

Zenni! So affordable and cute. Get like 5 pair

[@AlexandraAnele]

"I'm livin in the future, uh-huh." - Bo Burnham BRO. I had 5 other glasses frames that I’ve already donated. Find something else to be mad at.

[@pauwula]

We love a Bo Burnham reference

[@electrolier]

Thank you for donating your other glasses!

[@kymlouise]

I involuntarily break at least 1 pair of glasses a year because I’m so accident prone. It turns out that glasses don’t like being put in the washing machine / being sat on / dog chewed / horse standing on them / car driving over them etc etc 🥴🤷🏼‍♀️🤪🤣

[@hawaiipommom.1306]

😂😂. I swear some people are just so insane!

[@AnUntetheredSoul]

I had lasik more than 10 years ago. Still have better than 20/20 vision. Best thing I have ever done for myself :) I love seeing your positivity, it has reminded me of how awesome it was for me. And yeah, the worst part for me was trying to sleep in the goggles...no pain, just kinda like I had been marinating in chlorine. As a Canadian, the best thing is not having to deal with fogged up glasses ever again!

[@norapodlasky8278]

Interesting experience. I hear people say they feel like their eyes are burning after the procedure. I wear glasses for more than 15 years. But I will never do this, the thought of laser penetrating my cornea is scaring me a little. But yeah glad that you have no problems with it. Wish you the best.

[@PChuu22]

Man, you've given me a tiny sliver of hope that maybe this less invasive eye surgery would work for me. I have an autoimmune disease, so I've basically written of LASIK or anything else and tried to make myself be okay with glasses (which I've had since 3rd or 4th grade) but man....if I could get rid of them? Magic. I'm so glad you've had such a good experience! Your genuine joy and enthusiasm is very uplifting.

[@jezabell]

I almost got lasik, I always thought something better would come along, so I’m glad I waited. This sounds much better.

[@laexe2]

Same! But I'm 46, I hope this or something coming next will be available to cure older eyes

[@jezabell]

@@laexe2 they say as long as you have healthy eyes you can get smile, even lasik. People in their 60-70s still get lasik, as long as you don’t have cataracts or other eye issues.

[@RoseXo]

I'm so glad I found your channel. Your videos calm my anxiety so much. Especially this morning. Love you

[@AlexandraAnele]

😩 Thank you! 🙏🏼 I'm glad you found it too 💜💜💜

[@kathybondi4143]

Ok…want to see the follow up for sure. I’ve never heard of the Smile procedure. Your explanation was captivating and just point on and entertaining…ofcourse so Alex!

[@evelinaz1548]

as someone who is TERRIFIED of anything in or near my eye (literally passed out when trying to get contacts after they numbed my eye.. lmfao i solely wear glasses now) thank you so much for being so real and trying to describe the entire procedure from the beginning to the end. it sounds a lot better than what i've heard about lasik and now i may actually consider it at some point!! also would love follow up videos to know wtf goes on months or a year from now and if your vision stayed improved or if anything happened etc!

[@Igotthatreference]

I got a fourth kind of eye surgery last year! It's called an ICL, where the surgeon makes a tiny incision in your lens and then inserts a permanent contact lens behind your natural lens. Each eye had to be done in two separate surgeries a week apart so I had incredibly wonky vision for a week. But it's been so life-changing! I had the most ridiculous prescription EDIT: I forgot to add that the lens can be taken out so the surgery is reversible unlike a lot of other options!

[@ninimoy3375]

😍

[@_seema]

I literally JUST got icl done in my left eye today and I gotta say it was a stressful experience 😭.They told me they were only going to use numbing drops and not anesthesia and oh man, I've never experienced pain/pressure like that before.

[@Igotthatreference]

@@_seema oh yeah the pressure is so weird! The surgeon had trouble placing the lens in my left eye so she was kind of digging around in there for a while, and I just wanted to walk right out of the operating room

[@sherryljo]

The STAAR Visian ICL is an amazing lens!! Congrats!

[@laexe2]

Thank you, I didn't know this either! Wow I'm starting to feel optimistic I'll find a procedure that suits me ^__^

[@Olivina330]

She Hulk is QUAKING 💪 Thank you for making this, I've always been terrified of Lasik horror stories and it's so refreshing to hear your experience 💖

[@elimainwaring1165]

i also have really bad eyesight; i have been wearing glasses since kindergarten and i am 22 now. i would definitely be interested in the smile procedure. lasik has always sounded so scary and intense but knowing that there is a safer and less damaging procedure makes me more intrigued. i really appreciate you sharing your experience with the procedure.

[@stephanieshanonn366]

Oh my god I am so happy and excited for you Alex !!! Please keep us updated with the 3 month follow up. You explained everything so well but also it was entertaining haha :) I am going to look into this procedure for myself now. Thanks so much for sharing much love ❤❤❤❤

[@xylophone1212]

Yes! Please do a follow up

[@MrsETNRL4L]

I had LASIK twice on November 2002 and March 2003. I had to do it twice because I was in the tiny percentile of people who had complications. I was undercorrected the first time and had to wait 3 months for the incision to heal before they could go in again and finish. Out of all the complications one could have, mine was the most desirable. After the second correction, I was better than 20/20 and have remained so for almost 20 years. I was told I might need reading glasses I'm my late 30s to early 40s but I'm already past that and I can see fine up close. Both my procedures hurt like there was salt in my eyes for a week. I couldn't touch my eyes for 4 weeks after. The 2nd hurt much worse than the 1st. I still recommend it to anyone who qualifies.

[@olivenedream6519]

Your voice is so soothing, and your tutorials are intuitive!

[@alexheldenbrand3530]

Dude. I always felt like you were my secret bestie that gives me dark circle tips. Just realized you have 1.1 Million subscribers 🤯 killing it. Fucking congrats and love you for you!

[@emj159753]

Thanks for posting this!! I've been considering LASIK for a few years but the "flap" part always made me nervous. I'm checking out SMILE right now! Questions for the doctor - what are the long-term effects on your overall vision? How long are the corrections supposed to last? Can you get SMILE again in a few decades?

[@xia7010]

Oh my God, being able to see right after I wake up? You're living the dream

[@nora8026]

I got lasik and can confirm that the ”peeling back” part was…traumatizing :) But aside from that it’s been great! Happy for ya

[@AlexandraAnele]

DUDE. What was that like???

[@nora8026]

Like someone lifting a lid off of your eyeball and shit goes blurry as heck until they plop it back on 😂

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

You were awake for that!? You’re so brave.

[@EvaraLia]

That part of the demo video they had me watch before I decided to do the surgery made me so queasy. I’m so glad I took the Valium they offered, I had not a single care in the world during my procedure, it was amazing.

[@clAssIcAllymINdless]

@@nora8026 that visual makes me want to throw up omg 😳😳😳

[@isilakmese]

So glad you’re glasses free right now!!! I got No Touch laser a year ago. Both eyes’ procedure got less than 1 minute to finish. Best decision I’ve ever made 💜

[@maryhanenburg8715]

So excited for you! I had LASIK in 1997 and it was life changing.

[@31sabeenfatima98]

Please keep us updated on the symptoms specialy dry eyes over time! Wish u the best!

[@larissapsrt]

i had PRK and it doesn’t leave a contact lense in it! its pretty much like lasik but without the flap, it’s a laser that removes the outer layer of the cornea and then reshapes the eye surface with the laser, the recovery is pretty slow but after a month or so you get 20/20 vision and its less risky cause there’s no incisions, i had it two months ago and my vision is great

[@larissapsrt]

@@ohno0011 exactly, i had contraindications for lasik and i don’t think smile is widely available where i live so i had to do PRK and its not so bad! recovery is not as quick but it’s worth it

[@anonamama7838]

Your video made me smile so much, i had my eyes done about 20 years ago, i remember them clamping my eyes open and for me it was the smell, it was weird as it reminded me of the smell at the dentist when they drill teeth, i know weird, anyway they suddenly said all done you can sit up, and a nurse asked me what the time was, my first reaction was i need my glasses but i looked up at the clock and i saw the clock i saw the time it was so amazing, best decision every, so thank you for that trip down memory lane and making me smile

[@zackaryzhelyeznov]

you look so happy, so that's all that matters

[@Starlysh]

The thought of someone cutting into eyeballs freaks me out and I have great vision so this video doesn't really apply to me, but this type of openness and honesty and detail is so wonderful to hear about. I'm very happy for you!

[@SalmaRouyett]

I got PRK as well so Im interested in the "kinda" part 😃 especially that I saw you were filming and putting makeup on three days later while I had like a solid month of not using anything inside my eyes like eye pencils and stuff.

[@AlexandraAnele]

Dude it's crazy 🥲 How long ago did you get it??

[@SalmaRouyett]

@@AlexandraAnele it was 8 months ago. The blurry eye sight was there for like 5 days then I had to slowly start using screens again. But Im happy you got it. Its a life changing thing!

[@TheBunnyBeatdown]

I'm getting prk. I was gonna get it sooner but I got pregnant so it's put off until next year. I'm excited. They told me it wouldn't completely correct my vision. But I would be able to see without glasses further than 4inches past my face (literally, I'm almost legally blind)

[@heyyaya90]

How was the healing for PRK? I had lasik back in 2011, but now i can only have PRK because my cornea is too thin. Does PRK hurt? 🥹 im tired of wearing glasses!

[@spinfan1]

I had mine done over 20 years ago and had a similar experience. When I got home, I slept and didn't watch TV but felt good and had to take drops for the week. The next morning, I woke up and could see so clearly I almost cried!!! I was so happy! It was amazing. Best money I ever spent and best decision I ever made!! My doctor was amazing and had music playing in the background. They were beyond wonderful. I started wearing glasses in the 3rd grade and contacts in high school. I hated it and got made fun of.

[@omnium_gatherum]

You had the SMILE one done over 20 years ago? I don't think it's been out that long..

[@jeanblaaa]

@@omnium_gatherum she obviously means just lasik. Getting her vision corrected in general

[@omnium_gatherum]

@@jeanblaaa "Obvious" would've said LASIK not just "I had mine done" on a video about SMILE. No need to be rude

[@no3squirrel]

Lasik was the best thing that happened to me! It’s so freeing!! So happy for you!

[@danielleschwartz3609]

I had thin corneas so I wasn't a candidate for LASIK, I had PRK. I think it took about 5 months to have my corneas heal to the point where I reached my "peak" correction. The procedure was terrifying but SO worth it. Life-changing.

[@mk42997]

So glad you did this for yourself, Alex! I got LASIK last year and it's amazing. The best decision ever!

[@chowlow2437]

Glad you made the decision to get eye surgery! I got PRK or ASLA three months ago. I'm the exact opposite of you and I have thin corneas! Whole recovery time took around 6 weeks, worth every cent.

[@allymoore1883]

I had a free consultation literally days before your videos came out about you getting lasik so I couldn’t wait for the story time video to come out. Perfect timing. THANK YOU for all of the details!! I’m getting lasik in one week and couldn’t be more excited. I feel much better after this video 🤞🏻🥳 congrats!!

[@bethsoule]

Alexandra, this video was hella informative, so thank you for that! And a big congratulations for being able to see. I have been near sighted since elementary school as well and as I've gotten older the contacts bug me more and more, so this might just have to be something I start saving up for! Congratulations again!!

[@deborahjohnson3960]

I'm so happy for you Alex❤ Of course I would like to see the follow up video. This was posted like 9 months ago. Hope everything is still as exciting as you were in your first video. Lots of ❤❤❤

[@sarabaghaei5056]

Alex, you're hilarious. You had me dying with your alien abduction story. I'm glad the procedure went so well for you. Hope you recover quickly. It sounds like you will 😊👽👀

[@monicawilson842]

So happy for you 👏🏼 I know how you feel I have a high RX and I literally had to sell my sunglasses. And picking frame with thick lenses another dilemma I came to the conclusion that it is what it is just glad don’t have serious eye problems. So happy for you God bless you and your new vision😊

[@gracew4194]

This video was different but still great. I always laugh multiple times at the irreverent way Alex talks about things. Glad the surgery went well 😊

[@silviacosta9164]

I always had a great vision, now i’m almost 50 and started to use glases (to see close stuff), but can totally understand what it feels like to not see properly. It’s frustrating. I’m glad that you have such a change and can enjoy your new sight!

[@happyhappy101]

I got LASIK 10 years ago and, like you, it was the greatest $4k I ever spent on myself. I was soooo nervous throughout that the Xanax didn't help much, but the giddiness I felt when I woke up from that first afternoon nap and could see the alarm clock on the nightstand, was worth ALL the nerves!

[@janhill3689]

It is wonderful of you to share your experience. I had LASIK almost 30 years ago. Yes, it cost money, but if one factors in decades of purchasing contacts, contact solution, and glasses, the cost is worth it! I have always had just a little issue with dry eye. The best, very best, eye drop out there is called Soothe XP by Bausch + Lomb. Thank you for your channel.

[@humanpersonne]

Hearing you talk about how excited you are about the small things since your surgery made me realise (again) that there's just so f*cling much that we take for granted. I hope we all can remember to have a little more gratitude in our hearts. I'm so happy for you Alex.❤️

[@yeneka713]

I'm so happy for you and also a little jealous. I can't get corrective eye surgery because i have lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and keratoconus, so i must be forever chained to glasses and/or contacts. I try to remind myself to be thankful for glasses and contacts (at least until the keratoconus progresses to the point that i need a corneal transplant...), but it sure would be nice to have perfect vision, even if it's just for one day! I wish you a speedy and complete recovery, and cheers to your upgraded eyeballs! 🖤🖤

[@amandalynn9237]

Thank you for this! I didn’t even know about this procedure but my husband has been thinking of doing LASIK for ages. I’ll have to show him this!

[@patriciaguti]

I had lasik in 2001. Best thing I ever did. Hearing the laser “popping” in my eye was the worst, but it was so quick. I could NOT see immediately afterward, which freaked me out and I faked it when a nurse asked if I could see. 😂 I was instructed to go home and sleep, which I did for for 14hrs. The next day I woke up and could read the street sign outside my window 😮. Had some dryness but it didn’t last long. I did have starburst effects, but it was better than wearing contacts. I do not regret it at all. My vision is still pretty close to 20/20 all these years later.

[@wendysmom]

I have no eye problems. Still I was listening and it was interesting but also very relaxing…strange to say that about eye surgery description. You are very eloquent in a very attractive way. I am not your age group - but I l follow you just because of your personality. You go girl. I am so happy for you.

[@mypupismup]

I’m literally saving up right now for lasik, so this video is perfect timing 🙌

[@ss-mu3xn]

This is so great, Will definitely be seeing that doc in the near future.

[@saltystrawberries]

This is so reassuring. I'm absolutely terrified to get laser eye surgery.

[@Mintlilies]

Most definitely want to see the follow up vid! I'm tired of having to put in contacts to be able to do my makeup properly so lasik has been on my mind for a while

[@pamcanfield255]

I'm so happy for you!!! My one question is did you have astigmatism or is that a deal breaker for the procedure? I'd REALLY love to have this done...$6K is ALOT, but maybe that's high end since it's BH. I'd love to see your followup! Again, congrats! It's great to see you so thrilled!

[@ech_kate]

I also had smile about 1.5 ago and yeah technologies are insane nowadays. Especially since like my mom was allowed to have lasic like years ago when i was little and she was so upset about that. So when i was at a consultation they were like your eyes have too thin thing for lasik and i was like well that was too good to be true and then they suggested another option, and like i expected it to bee much more expensive since the case wasnt that easy but it turned to be quite fine. Recovery took me longer than you i woul say plus i had eye pressure to be held under control for like half a year. But the doctors were really amazing from the beggining till the end, especially when during the surgery the doc commented and explained everything they were doing. I kinda laughed that every sentence was ending in " dont be afraid" but like that was super cool. I had some light sensetivity but it left after some time. And this summer i was just once again amazed how they work onto your eyes for like a minute per each and then you can see like what. I decided to go after a person from uni did the surgery and i like i know that person and i was like if she managed to go through so could i haha. I needed some laser thing 2 weeks like before the thing to ensure everything goes smootly later but it wasnt painful or anything. Though this stuff differes for everyone ofc. It was also kinda funny to find out i have pupils of different size and also that not everyone has this slight halo effect when u look at like some light thing in the darkness haha it is not annoying or anything i just didnt know not everyone has that So yeah thanks for coming to this ted talk hahaha and i'm really glad for you to have done the thing:) Everyone who considers the thing honestly dont be afraid, it would be fine, technologies are wild nowadays and they can work with more difficult cases then before:)

[@TheShadowgal1]

Consider donating your other pair of glasses... This was super fascinating and I'm so happy for you! 😊🇨🇦

[@TheBaronessBlack]

I’m so happy for you, I remember that gleeful amazement at seeing my hands and feet clearly on waking up! I still am amazed after only 10 months :) (Jan 2022) I got a completely touch less laser procedure up in Canada called SmartSurface with a very reputable doctor (he actually invented the laser) and the advanced laser did it’s thing in only 45seconds in each eye! My vision was blurry for about 1 week while healing, and after that clear as day! I paid $3K cad total, plus an eye doctor assessment fee. I’m blown away by the technology and I was literally so blind before I got it, don’t know why I waited so long! Totally worth it!

[@stargazerbird]

Great description. I had the same done when I had laser cataract surgery with replacement corrective lens. The mad light shows are so unique. The milky eye bit was more like 15 minutes and there was a day between each eye. It’s truly life changing. First time in my whole life I can see perfectly first thing in the morning.

[@lorigomer194]

Your smile and positivity in this video just warmed my heart! Very happy that all turned out so well for you! Congrats🥰

[@amyroman]

Yayyy!!! I cried when I had my eye surgery. I had EVO where they put a lens in the eye on both my eyes. The alien 👽 thing is super real. Haha My drugs were a Xanax and a ketamine sublingual that was supposed to taste like lemon but it was zingy. Anyway I cried again watching your video because I totally understand that waking up and not seeing feeling. It’s gone now. So happy for you. It’s a whole new life. I had my surgery in May and still sometimes grab at my “glasses” before I wipe my eyes😂

[@weaamdaksa7180]

My vision is 20/20 since birth and i still watch every video you make♥️

[@l.e.phillips]

Congrats on the new vision! Being able to see clearly should never be taken for granted. I’ve never needed glasses so far, but I’m 38 now, so…it’s only a matter of time. 😂

[@daivabaniene3815]

Hello Alex! 🍁 I am very happy for you. It makes me happy too.😌 I discovered a few years ago that I am farsighted. I still see quit well, just my eyes get tired more if I don't use any glasses when I work with my computer. 🤓I get headaches sometimes. I just don't have a habit to wear my glasses every day. In my mind it feels like it will make my eyes lazy. 😏 I know it's not a thing, it's more likely opposite, I am making my eyes tired by not wearing glasses. 🤔 Anyway, congratulations Alex! 💖 You are reborn with your 20/20 vision again. It's amazing what doctors can do nowadays. 👍

[@megk2527]

Congratulations!! I didn’t know about this but I’m setting up a consultation. My eyes were like yours before I had kids, and then they got worse (which is common I guess). Now I wanted LASIK but heard horrible things. This is something I’m looking into. ☺️.

[@EmilyGOODEN0UGH]

You broke my heart when you tore up those glasses. My church has a box sitting by the door for old, even broken, glasses.... they take them on a mission trip to South America and give them to people who need them.

[@yanibentley1411]

I’ve been thinking about doing this for years…you’ve inspired me to investigate further. I’m long sighted so I don’t know how I’ll go. Glad it went so well for you ❤

[@yasirobe5010]

I am so happy to see you happy. I am also near-sighted but don't have to wear glasses all the time. I have astigmatism so I see further away things double in the evening. I love the alien abduction analogy 😆 does sound really bazaar 😁❤

[@cinderellaasmr]

Lol just imagining as you’re telling the procedure, I’m getting anxiety 😣🫣. But it sounds better than lasik for sure. I hate contacts and I only use my glasses to drive because I get annoyed wearing them all day so I will eventually get this procedure.

[@iis.1989]

Your happiness is contagious, Alexandra. 🙏

[@CandeeseNotCandiss]

so cool hearing about this and your experience - super happy for you, too! love how excited you are, it really is fab being grateful for the little things - the best attitude to go through life with IMO! 🖤

[@sredniami]

I love this video, I just had my surgery last week and I can share this feeling of happiness and I want to give away all my frames already. Omg I can seeeee, amazing. Just amazing. I’m glad I’m not the only one being so cheerful, no more lenses, no more glasses - just the fancy shades I’m about to buy🎉

[@pinkfeet518]

as someone who works alongside retina doctors and ophthalmologists, i’m geeking out for this video. when you get a minute, research the surgery for a retinal detachment. that shit is BONKERS. post op includes keeping your head down for a week straight

[@amymcgregor8334]

Thank you Alex! your videos are great. Love how you zoom in and show us how to build eyeshadow colors and shape. I am hoping to see a tutorial on how to choose a red lipstick for different skin tones. Everything I choose makes me look ridiculous (fair skin)

[@begevt]

I would love to get a video of you with the doctor. Just explaining more comparing this procedure to Lasik.

[@cathrinej3935]

I had LASIK in 1998 and my vision was 650 diopters (or power as you said). I literally couldn’t see my hand clearly a few inches in front of my face. I remember waking up the next day and being amazed at seeing trees outside clearly. I quickly learned how to do my own eye drops which I couldn’t do before but I was super motivated. The surgeon said some people are aggressive healers and their eyes may go overboard in healing in response to the surgery. I was that way a bit and ended up with 20/40 vision when everything was healed. Included in the cost was a follow up surgery if needed. I had that done and my surgeon opted to leave one eye undercorrected which meant when others my age were getting their reading glasses I wouldn’t need them for another 10 years. With 20/40 vision I got glasses just for driving and really only needed them for rainy days or night driving. While healing from LASIK in the first year I remember that street lights had a halo around them. In black light my irises glow possibly from the incisions and laser treatment. I think I paid about $2000 to get both eyes done and could claim it on my taxes so received reimbursement from that. Naturally the Canadian government has made changes to regulations since then so you get very little reimbursement now. I was so glad I got it done and it was like a miracle to have 10 minutes max essentially correct my very bad vision. I had worn glasses since 7th grade.

[@MathPiHanan]

I’ve done lasik almost 2 years ago. I still remember the first day I woke up, opened my eyes and was able to see right away 👀 Best investment ever 🙏🏻

[@TaniaBee]

I had SMILE in 2017. My sister was in the room with me and they had my procedure on TV screens for her to see, so of course she filmed it. It IS wild!!

[@AlexandraAnele]

OH MY GOD 😂 I would not want to watch that ☠️

[@TaniaBee]

@@AlexandraAnele It IS freaky 😂 If you change your mind, I'll send you the video on instagram. It's been 5 years exactly and I still have perfect vision for distance...but now I need reading glasses, which I think is something you might need to keep in mind. Also, never leave the house without sunnies!!! Sensitivity to light can be extremely painful and annoying.

[@mvaske]

I had LASIK this summer and it’s amazing! No more having to constantly clean glasses!

[@Naschabella]

I am so happy for you! I have 20/20 vision but reading small print is extremely difficult. I do not know why I have to wear reading glasses? It's insane to see you so happy and excited! Thank you for sharing your journey, this was truly informative and would love to see your follow-up visit. You are amazing!

[@jackieturner4144]

I'm so pleased for you currently I'm waiting for an operation to remove cataracts from both eyes worn glasses since I'm 7 i can't waite nice to see you so excited xx

[@lenschendary]

So happy for you!! I have a question: can SMILE be done with astigmatism?

[@elekay312]

Yay! So happy for you! Also, probably a savings if you add up the cost of contacts, solution, glasses…etc that YOU DON’T NEED ANYMORE!!

[@MadellaBeauty]

So happy for you! My husband got it done last week ❤

[@kikirover1]

I had LASIK done 20 years ago in Istanbul! Stayed in Istanbul for 5 days. The second day I got my procedure done in about 10 minutes and in the evening..WOW! Had 20 20 vision directly and went out for diner, the next day check up and sightseeing Istanbul ❤It’s a miracle what they can do and I highly recommend! Like you said, best money ever spend. Being able to swim without the hassle of contact lenses and being able to see my clock when I just wake up, priceless!

[@tamberjune]

I've had many opthalmologist appointments and test and maybe One day I'll be able to have something like this, since it's less invasive and easier to heal from. that's amazing information! you remember everything so well. you did great!

[@martinacasati8641]

Ciao Alex! Got PRK this April and it was the most life changing decision I've ever made! I can relate with the happy tears cause being able to see after 20 years of wearing glasses and uncomfortable lenses is the BEST feeling!

[@heyyaya90]

How was your healing with PRK? I’ve had lasik but now i need PRK. Does the healing hurt? How long does the healing take?

[@martinacasati8641]

Right after the procedure and the following 4/6 hours it wasn't painful.. it got way worse after 8 hours and I spent the following 24 in the dark, wearing sunglasses and keeping my watery eyes closed. Nevertheless, I would still do it again 100%

[@MarlaWyrd]

This was wildly helpful. Thank you for thoroughly sharing .

[@omi_nyaa]

Doc Question: What are the negative long term effects? Omg, I was considering getting Lasik because I'm so tired of putting contacts every day. Hopefully, I'm a candidate for SMILE.

[@winnieliu7833]

long time viewer but first time commenting…I just wanna say I love your content SO much. you’re funny, informative, and show so many useful tips about beauty and lifestyle. I feel calm even just putting on your videos in the background when I’m doing other things. thank you for your content!! also you’re gorgeous like HELLO!!!!! 💖💖😳

[@lola_danger]

I got the same procedure 3 years ago- Super happy with the results...

[@KarenO923]

Wow that’s awesome, I never heard of that procedure, do they say how long it lasts ? Your videos and tutorials are the best, been a long time follower and I was wondering if you ever did or used Daniel Sandler’s watercolor liquid blush? I love them and all I do is shake the little bottle, add 3 drops on the back of my hand, take a blush brush and swirl it around, and tap on the cheek bones….the reason I ask, is I don’t see anyone reviewing it….thanks again !😊

[@dedicated2music]

I got PRK last month, and the giddiness of being able to see the nurses faces as soon as I sat up from the table was incredible. I started with -7 and -7.25 with a small astigmatism, so it was an amazing difference to actually SEE.

[@dedicated2music]

Also, thank God for the Xanax. I had a very similar experience to what you describe, but the doc messed with my eye first, before the lasering. And I was doing totally fine until about halfway through the first eye when I had the realization that he was removing my epithelium with probably a scalpel. Then I had a small internal panic moment. It's not like I didn't know what was going to happen, I just hadn't put it together. 😆

[@rebeccavorwald7821]

Isn't it amazing, how soon following the procedure, you can see far away???? I sat up and read the clock!!!! And, I'm just saying, eye surgery is as close to 'A Clockwork Orange' as I everrrrr want to get!!!! So glad everything went well!! This was a great video!! Blessings to you, Alex!!! ✌🏼💚🙏🏼

[@crystalschneider980]

I had Lasix in January this year and I agree that it is the best $$ I have spent!. I am in Canada and my surgery was just under $4000 Canadian. I had an astigmatism in both eyes, pretty significant in the left eye and barely there in the right. My left eye was a -5.25 and the right was a -2.75 (I think). The whole time in the "OR" was 10 minutes and a lit if that was the doctor setting up and answering my questions. I was not given any medication to relax but I was given stress balls to squeeze. The machine I was in sounds similar to yours. Prior to my procedure they verified my prescription, took images of my eye and put in numbing drops. The procedure was so quick on both eyes ... maybe 1-2 minutes. They taped one eye shut and then held my other eye open with the clamp thing and had me stare at really bright lights. I then had my vision black out for a couple of seconds, I think that is when they cut the flap. The blacked out vision just seemed like I had my eyes closed (didn't freak me out at all). There was a bit of pressure to my eye but not painful. My biggest stress was me thinking some how I would move my eye and mess it all up. After they did the correction with the laser they put more drops in and then it felt like they took a big cold wet spatula and ran it down my eye from top to bottom. That was then closing the flap. Then they tapped that eye shut and did the same thing on the left eye (right eye was done first). The left eye felt like it was faster but I did feel more pressure. They said that it was normal because the brain knows what to expect. After the left eye they had me keep both eyes closed for a few moments and then sat me up. I did feel a bit dizzy after sitting up but I think it was because I sat up with my eyes shut. Once my feet touched the floor I was fine. I could see right away but there was a bit of a cloudiness to my eyes. Made me think of how my contacts would get if I cried with them in. I was told to put the provided sunglasses on and was then led back to the darkened waiting room, sat with my eyes closed for a few moments. The nurse put eye drops in and then after 5 minutes put another set of drops in. I was then led back to the main waiting room. I stayed there with sunglasses on and eyes closed for maybe 30 -45 minutes. The numbing drops started to come out and that was the most pain of the whole thing. It felt like I fell asleep with contacts in and that my eyes were dried out and stinging. They put more drops in and then looked at my eyes to ensure that the flaps were already healing. I was told that I needed to wear the sunglasses until my appointment the next morning (7:30am). I was supposed to avoid bright lights and tv/phone/computer screens for the remainder of the day of surgery. I had to put anti-inflammatory drops and lubricating eyedrops in my eyes every hour till I went to sleep. The anti-inflammatory drops gave me a bitter post nasal drip (bitter tasting like crushed up Tylenol). My vision was clear for most of the evening (the cloudiness went away after a few hours) and I went to sleep around midnight. Woke up around 2:45 with super dry eyes but felt better with the lubricating eye drops. My eye lashes were pretty crusty/stiff as I wasn't supposed to rub my eyes. At my appointment at 7:30am the next day I had 20/20 in one eye and 20/15 in the other. I was cleared to drive right away and only needed to wear the sunglasses when I was outside or in a windy or dusty environment for the following 3 days. I had to use the antibacterial eye drops and anti-inflammatory drops 4 times a day for the following 5 days. The lubricating eye drops I was supposed to use at minimum 4 times a day for the following 5 days but could use more as needed. Total of drops was 3 types. The lubricating eye drops I did use often as I was working a job where I was on the computer for 8 hours each day. By 3 months I was barely using the lubricating drops. I know only use them occasionally. My cousin recommended that I use Candor Vision Hylo lubricating eye drops. Not sure if they are available where you are but even though they are expensive they are a game changer!! They are the best eye drops that I have ever used!! I highly recommend them. The lubricating drops that the Lasik clinic gave me made my eyes a bit blurry for a bit after putting the drops in. The hylo ones seemed to clear way faster and I used them less often. Another perk of the hylo drops is that they are preservative free! Glad to hear that everything went well for you! It really is great to be able to see as soon as you open your eyes with no scrambling to find glasses of being able to swim without worrying about losing a contact!! One thing you could have the doctor answer would be what happens if you need another correction in the future.

[@nuriagonzalez1021]

Congratulations! I'm glad everyting went well.

[@mus1quenonst0p]

id love to know how smile works for astigmatism with high power (-4.5/-5.5). also, does the procedure cause floaters? i’m afraid i’ll be sensitive to chemical sunscreen and more sensitive to cold/wind without contacts. i would love the follow up video! i’m so excited, since this is something i’m seriously considering in the near future. OH! last question-when you get older and your up-close vision starts to go, can you have that corrected, particularly if you had lasik/smile in the past?

[@jfr7160]

I think anyone that watches this is thrilled for you!

[@owenlaw4842]

I manage a facility which provide these treatments. Also a surgical assistant and assisted alongside 4 of these this morning! My advice is to use your lubricant drops anyway, even if you don’t feel you need too. They can be preventative and therefore stop you becoming dry down the line! Around 4x a day is good. Enjoy your new vision!!

[@rebeccavorwald7821]

Ok, pausing the video just minutes in...... The way I talk to you, Alex, through my phone..... may seem weird to some!! But girl, I tell myself that you can hear me!!!! LOL Isn't eye surgery amazing!!!! I loved mine!! So glad you're doing well!! Back to regularly scheduled programming.......

[@Ronsonpeters]

Double commenter, sue me, but I also want to say getting this made me feel even stronger how it should be available to EVERYONE FOR FREE it is wild that we can REPAIR someone's eyes and we just don't because its a way for private companies to make money.

[@allysonadame1841]

Congrats! I definitely want to get LASIK. I was quoted $1,300 from my local place (in Missouri) but, as you said, longer recovery. I will have to check out SMILE near here.

[@kylieanderson6367]

Omg when you put your drops in, my eyes watered so hard for you Haha. Yay for the success of the procedure for you ❤

[@sparklestarkle]

I’m so glad your procedure went well for you! ❤