Lasik Expectations - Recovery And Aftercare Days, Weeks, Months After Lasik

[@PapioRed]

Had surgery about 8 hours ago and already doing great. Biggest thing is find a Dr you trust and willing to answer questions. Well worth it.

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

Problems manifest after the so called healing..nerves never heal healthy...outlaw this..,just don't do it

[@jeovanysanchez4136]

I’m about 3 weeks in and fell fine but hear after 3 months is when it truly gets bad dry eyes or chronic eye pain I’m 19 had it done the day after my 18th bday

[@EuphoCJ]

​@@jeovanysanchez4136how is it now??

[@officialgamerz29]

​@@jeovanysanchez4136 Do you have any side effects now?

[@CristianAlfonso-g9x]

Y como siguen ?

[@aquariusense]

I'm 44 and just had LASIK 3 days ago with a -5.5 prescription and mild astigmatism. I wish I had done it much sooner! This video was really helpful as I was worried about the hazy night vision right after the surgery. It is improving as you said. It's good to know it will continue to get better over the next few months. I surprisingly am not having the up close reading issues I've heard other comment on. Hopefully it stays that way! I stopped wearing my night goggles so I will get back on top of that. Thank you!zszsx

[@foreverskeptical1]

heyy any updates

[@souravtecnicalsworl7682]

Hey bro now your vision is stable or its hazy now in night??

[@AnakinVeyder]

Hey ! How are things now? I am in the same age group and planning on getting the surgery done soon!!

[@rezartaprence6235]

Please, can you give an update on your state? I'm 41 years old, had lasik 3 days ago. Had -5 with 0.75 cylinder, but I'm seeing blurry, just maybe 80% clear.

[@amorales015]

@@rezartaprence6235your seeing blurry up close? I’m 44 just had it done yesterday. I too am seeing. All blurry from my right eye up close only. Makes me kind of upset. The dr did tell me. “You might need reading glasses as soon as tomorrow”. I chose lasik on both eyes to see far. Instead of the mono vision one eye close one eye far

[@ChrisCaledon]

My son just recovered from Lasik and he's fully recovered. After a few weeks, he's decided he does not need the drops, but is unsure... He's almost 21 yrs old. He was sent home with sunglasses only (no bandages). After arriving home, he went to sleep for about 12 hours. He had over-healing in one eye, but it corrected itself. There was a line of blood across the other eye. His vision is spot on, beyond 20/20. Book an appointment for the first day after surgery and book a driver, as you won't be able to get around on your own. Tip: prepare your food for the week, so you do not have to stand in front of the fridge, as it's way too bright (or turn off light in fridge). As an adult over 50, I asked if I was a good candidate. My doc suggested that eventually everyone gets cataracts (I do not, yet), so why not just do the cataract surgery, instead of Lasik. It's the same thing, but, if you get cataracts when you're older, you'll just have to do the surgery again. Once you do a cataract surgery, you do not have to do it again. Any thoughts?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Great tips. Yes, with cataract surgery they will replace that lens with and IOL, which can have your prescription in that lens. Knocks out the blurry cataract and corrects the vision at the same time.

[@speedingAtI94]

IOL is not the same as natural lens, which can reshape to give you a range of vision, near or far. IOL is either monofocal, which you must choose between near or far vision or multi focal but it has some side effects that some people can't tolerate. Cataract surgery also has risk. If the implant is less than ideal, getting new one is quite risky. I think one should be careful in deciding on getting IOL before serious cataract set in. Also, LASIK at 50 is not worth it. If you tolerated glass so far. Stick with it. I had LASIK 28 years ago. It's been great but if I had to do it now I wouldn't knowing the risk.

[@harleypeterson8511]

@@ChrisCaledon if you are over 40 i would never get it done!!!!! it’s a nightmare! I had it done four years ago and lost all of my near vision. I’m nearly color blind now. Get car sick all the time ( never did before). Trust me! Stay with glasses until they don’t work anymore!!! You’re not going to heal as well as your 20 year son!

[@gissellesainz7704]

I never plan on having refractive surgery, but this is so consoling and informative for people who are going through recovery or soon plan to. Thank you for your videos. It helps so many people in invaluable ways.

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thank you so much for saying this. I was nervous about making this video because it is really long, and may not apply to everybody. But I think if it helps at least 1 person, than it's worth it.

[@rishabhsingh6193]

i dont think he knows what netflix and chill means

[@DrEyeGuy]

Haha..come on... of course I do

[@Taye687]

@@DrEyeGuyNetflix and chill means to watch movies while relaxing 😂😂😂you said in the video not to stare at screens and then you said to Netflix and chill

[@DrEyeGuy]

@TayeAwoniran are you sure you know what netflix and chill means? 😁

[@carlJr_v8]

​@@DrEyeGuy I think he's to young to know what it means 😂

[@darryljames0111]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ohnononoo]

This is one of the best informative videos on this topic.

[@DrEyeGuy]

I appreciate that!

[@csantx]

Lasik is the reason I have dry eye and other complications at times. Doctors need to be more honest

[@DrEyeGuy]

100% agree.

[@YoHoHoAndCake]

What other complications do you have? (If you don’t mind me asking, I’m considering getting lasik but I’d like to hear stories like yours before)

[@rileygreen8563]

They definitely are honest about dry eye possibly occurring after. Its also everywhere online stating that dry eye can happen. Your fault.

[@catwoman7102]

@@rileygreen8563my doctor didn’t verbally state the complications, he only made me sign a waiver before surgery

[@rise.and.liftss]

I had my contoura lasik 1 week ago and OMG I got super vision 6/4….❤ I can see anything begond a normal person can see….soo soo happy with Contoura vision

[@_MotiveVerse]

hey brother can u share ur experience plz.. I am also planning for contoura.

[@rise.and.liftss]

@@_MotiveVerse blindly go for it….one of the best decision of my life. My doctor took only 53k for contoura….generally its costly around 80k

[@SaoudSays]

Great video I did lasik 3 days ago. I had a -5 prescription. So far it’s been life changing. I can see almost clearly but my vision tend to be a little blurry still. I’m also taking antibiotics/steroids, natural eye drops and an ointment drop 4-5 times a day. First 24 hours I didn’t touch my phone or use the TV. I haven’t left the house either aside from visiting the doctor for a follow up. Also where I live is extremely dusty, hot, and windy. I did start using the TV and phone though. It’s a little uncomfortable and I take breaks from time to time/use my eye tear drops. Im yet to return to work, or use a PC, and go back to my normal routine. They didn’t give me shields but sunglasses instead, I don’t have to sleep with them, and I occasionally use them indoors too depending on the light. Im impressed with the video though.. a lot of what you said is what the doctor said to me! Im hoping the blurry ness will go away soon though

[@slyviaphiri2280]

How are you feeling now with your sight?

[@sandeepbommisetty3702]

Is ur blurry Ness went away?

[@Whatsinyourmind842]

What is the condition now? Please guide.

[@rezartaprence6235]

Don't think the blurryness is gone away, or else the guy would have replied to other people questions.

[@yusifmemmedzade3195]

How are yhou doing now

[@Leobgmi888]

Thanks you talking time and explaining about each day and every single thing. I hope thousands of people get their doubts sorted out with your video. ❤️🔥

[@Charlie-h7x]

Biggest mistake I ever made, seemed great at first. Dry eyes have been continuing problems. Correction lasted 5 years and back in glasses. Maybe they’ve improved from when I had it done but for me it was a mistake.

[@YoHoHoAndCake]

May I ask how old were you when you got the surgery and how long ago it was?

[@izychick7275]

i got lasik done one month ago, the surgery was quick and painless, you're going to get anxious bc you will be seeing everything but they give you pills for that. After surgery my eyes were irritated and couldnt open them (felt like i was chopping onions xD) also couldn't stand any sort of light, the best thing you can do its going to sleep. The day after, i felt no pain or irritation and could see clear with some fluctuations. The first weeks sunlight was annoying (i always had some light sentivity anyways), so just used sunglasses everytime i went out. Yesterday i went to the doctor and he tested my vision which now is 20/20, i have zero dryness, only thing i still have it's the halos around lights. If you can have the lasik procedure i highly recommend it, i was really scared before and during the surgery, but trust me when i tell you its SO worthy.

[@charlenejones2687]

Does it help with eye allergies and burning sensations?

[@izychick7275]

@@charlenejones2687 idk about burning sensations bc they usually are caused by dry eyes, and lasik tend to dry your eyes even more. However it has helped me with my allergies bc after lasik you basically cannot touch or rub your eyes EVER, which it's one factor that contributes to triggering your sinus. Don't know if that's the type of allergies you mean, but you could always talk to the doctor.

[@shadyomar5556]

For how long did you use your phone/computer after 1-2 weeks? I’ve done prk 2 weeks ago and I’m using my phone and computer for around 8 hours a day and im afraid it will have a negative effect on me, even though i use all my drops and avoid dry eyes.

[@souravtecnicalsworl7682]

@izychick7275 Hey bro does the halos around lights are gone or still u facing please reply

[@africankidreacts6186]

How much did it cost

[@SmokinOak]

I decided to get Lasik to correct my Long distance vision. Before I had it done, I didn't need readers. Afterwards, I couldn't read anything within arms reach but could see crystal clear at a distance. In hind sight, if I knew I just going to swap out one pair of glasses for another I wouldn't have done it.

[@AdrianDrott]

I'm in the same boat. I only got it 3 weeks ago so hopefully it'll get a bit better. But it's super annoying that people are not informed about this risk/trade off when doing the surgery. I even told them I work with graphic design and need to stare at the screen all day. Now it's a massive struggle, I'd hate to have to get reading glasses right after doing the surgery. Feel a bit ripped off to say the least.

[@bryanlovesyou]

I'm sorry for you guys, I hope you find a solution soon or some way to make this more bearable.

[@philaman1972]

"Never needing glasses again following Lasik" is a misnomer. Why do you think so many eye doctors wear glasses/contacts?!?

[@AdrianDrott]

@@philaman1972 It's not about never having to wear them again. It's about trading off one eye problem with another. Which no one informed us about. This is perhaps not the case for everyone. But it's clearly a risk.

[@clint1285]

My surgeon suggested mono vision. 1 eye for reading. The other eye for distance. This is to avoid reading glasses. Well now My night vision sucks. Its hard to drive at night. Surgeon didn't inform me this would happen. It's been 5 days since surgery. I hope it gets better. I'm pissed.

[@deepakfunde9868]

Very well Explained , Best video came across explaining the procedure. Thanx Doc But it's been 15 days since my surgery , still my vision is fluctuation and holos and glares. The doctor told me that you still have -1 no. So what to expect doctor ? I'm very worried now.

[@rustysteel8714]

Appreciate ya, Dr. EG! These videos explain so much. Having cataract surgery, LensX with Toric lenses. Right eye done @ 4 weeks ago. Happy with the results. Left eye tomorrow. Your information is spot on, and easily understood... without the stresses of the office. 👍🍻

[@MrRoadchaser]

36 hours post surgery. So far so good. Right eye is better than left but already seeing improvement.

[@dennisgordon7767]

dont be looking at screens

[@MrRoadchaser]

Week 5 right eye 20/20 left 20/25 with astigmatism

[@Michael33342]

​@901feeling how are you know ? Do you need drops after your surgery, I really want it done but I just hate eye drops I'm starting research and going to contact a specialist soon .

[@MrRoadchaser]

@@Michael33342 I have been drop reliant seems to be slowly improving

[@dennisgordon7767]

@@Michael33342 u will absolutely need drops. i use them a few times per day now two months post but i love eye drops. why do u hate them? there are many kinds, some more thick some less. find which one works for u. for thick systane ultra high performance, but it can make it feel like thick liquid in ur eyes, then i use cellufresh lubricant (just little bit bigger bottle and thos are like water very easy). but i use both depending how dry, sometimes at same time. u know i was wondering if it was worth it recently and i realized i got used to good thing.. like i cant imagine wearing glasses for sport, or contacts to go on a date. yeah its not perfect cause u cant relax ur eyes by taking glasses off so to speak but u can close ur eyes. anyway and im happy to do it.

[@azrilsyazrin]

the more I do research on video of the Lasik & PRK, the more I'm getting scared of it.. I don't think I can keep up with all the treatment.. I can't even bring myself to wearing contact lenses, let alone doing stuff like Lasik.. I guess I just better stay away and just wear glasses..😫

[@traciebecker6669]

Good idea. My daughter is over 2 weeks out after PRK and her vision is very blurry. She is afraid to drive now.

[@thirupurasundari1166]

​@@traciebecker6669 how is she now? Is her vision got better?

[@balajidasar396]

Sir i had my contour and it's been week and still i still have some blurry visio is it ok

[@Ben-lo7cy]

I’d see a specialist before getting lasik to ensure you’re a good candidate. Went to lasik plus and it’s been 6 years and every day is hell. Places like lasik plus are just pumping people through for money. There’s two people that go to the same cornea specialist I do that were turned down at other surgeons and told by lasik plus they’re a good candidate.

[@heena_sonisharma]

This helped a lot I have been digging here and there for correct information after a week of my LASIK. Of course due to fluctuations in vision even on closer things. I almost panicked lol thinking it will be hazy and blurry all my life. But this helped that it is all normal i am not the only one.

[@pk-iy9hm]

So your near vision is better now?

[@heena_sonisharma]

@@pk-iy9hm it is absolutely amazing now!

[@MrRoadchaser]

Had it 5 week ago left eye was likely undercorrected astigmatism remains and im devastated. Will continue to wait the next 5 months to see at 6 month appointment.

[@omegarugal9283]

astigmatism is way more difficulto to fix, wait some more

[@sahil-if6km]

How are you now?

[@masterbeast8840]

Is it fixed now ??? Same issue here😢

[@MrRoadchaser]

@@masterbeast8840 yes it finally resolved itself

[@ChandraChandra-er7nf]

Same with me. Doctor leave me 0.25 minus both eyes. I really pissed off with her.

[@Raphews]

I would love to see a video of yours talking about PRK surgery. My eye doctor told me Its the best one for me since I enjoy playing sports and It has less chances of causing problems in the future. What is your take on this?

[@DrEyeGuy]

I plan on doing a video about PRK. Your doctor does have a point, because with Lasik, you could have a cornea flap that could be compromised in contact sports.

[@EhCloserLook]

@@DrEyeGuyDoc, I SCUBA dive. In this case, would LASIK not be the most preferable option?

[@wrxzboost]

swimming - i need to get back to the pool, really 1 month? with goggles on is it a big issue to get back to swimming laps?

[@MikeBMW]

I'd get LASIK in a heartbeat if I were eligible. However, with severe keratoconus, I've been told my corneas are too thin. Sclerals saved the day and despite the pain in the neck regarding insertion and removal, they have been a game changer for me. I can, now, mow the lawn, sweat while road biking and not have to stop every 10 minutes because of the pain from the old, regular RPGs. As always, thanks for your vids!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear the sclerals are working that well for you.

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

2:11 netflix with your eyes closed haha

[@nareshs8764]

Is cataract surgery possible at age 60 if you have Lasik at age 30? What are the disadvantages/shortcomings of lasik? Everyone talks about advantages

[@DrEyeGuy]

I mention a lot of the disadvantages in the video. And yes, cataract surgery is still possible after lasik.

[@nareshs8764]

@@DrEyeGuy Thanks, I wanted to get Lasik but was misinformed saying if I get Lasik, I won't be able to get cataract operation in future and cataract runs in my family. By disadvantages, I meant any significant disadvantages for long term, if any. Also want to tell you, you're doing tremendous job with these videos. I watched your video after I bought VR and strained my eyes to a point where I felt I should just return it. Your emphasis that eyes should be moist and we should blink often has been nailed in my head and I don't forget to blink and also go around informing everyone else :)

[@DrEyeGuy]

Awesome! Thank you for this comment, it made my day. As for the the significant disadvantage long term: a few things are possible, rare, but possible. -Dryness, significant dryness -Corneal nerve damage, which can lead to pain -Corneal thinning - possibly leading to marginal pellucid degeneration.

[@margaritalopez3830]

How about getting my eye lashes done

[@lorileo4319]

I only saw my doc one after surg and now my vision is blurry. I think I went to the wrong doctor.

[@jaikishanchawla7442]

Much needed video

[@blahhhh2890]

I had my bladed lasik 2 weeks back, I am having blurry/double vision and lacks accuracy, should i be concerned?

[@DrEyeGuy]

It can be common for the vision to fluctuate during that time. Make sure you are checking in with your eye doc for your follow up appointments.

[@ChandraChandra-er7nf]

I did smile relex surgery. Doctor left 0.25 minus in my both eyes. Should i ask her to do enhancement surgery again?

[@amithraj4949]

My doctor says after 40 age there will 100% near sight Is it natural or side affect of LASIK ? 12:13

[@mexicanblackops2cel964]

Day day 5 here My vision got blurry again. Day 2 and 3 vision was perfect is that normal?

[@travelwithrayan7505]

I have done mine 3 weeks ago left eye is good but right still I see blurriness my vision not clear especially when I use the computer or phone

[@yusifmemmedzade3195]

Any improve?

[@travelwithrayan7505]

@@yusifmemmedzade3195 yes now all good

[@masterbeast8840]

Same problem bro I am very tensed is I lt any better now ????

[@travelwithrayan7505]

@@yusifmemmedzade3195 yes after 1 month

[@travelwithrayan7505]

@@masterbeast8840 yes after 1 month all good

[@Jamal2fresh]

I just turned 35, never had glasses, vision isn’t bad but could be better, with average astigmatism. Would it be worth it or should I move to glasses first? I’d love to have near perfect vision for the remaining of life. 👀

[@angieguymon4764]

Thanks for the great info and helping us know what to expect.

[@DrEyeGuy]

You're very welcome!

[@anjanakhadka812]

@@DrEyeGuy I

[@AleksOniszczak]

When you get presbyopia in your 40s, your vision will get locked in at a more distant point than you would otherwise have had I.e. you may need reading glasses after LASIK when you’re older while you may not have had to if you had not gotten LASIK.

[@DrEyeGuy]

I think I understand what you are saying. If you are nearsighted... when you hit your 40's and enter into presbyopia, you will have the benefit of taking advantage of that nearsightedness possible be able to take your glasses off to help your near vision. This change will happen no matter if you get lasik or not. But if you get Lasik, you won't have that benefit anymore to be able to take your glasses off for better near vision. Is that what you are saying? If so, that would be correct for people in that situation.

[@AleksOniszczak]

@@DrEyeGuy Yes, exactly that. I'm surprised some people I know that have had Lasik were not aware of this so I think it's an important thing to educate prospective customers on. I'm in that situation right now and I'm very thankful to be able to take my glasses off and read a menu or look at my watch. I see others struggle with the situation needing to take out their phone or find their reading glasses.

[@Florian-rf8xr]

@@AleksOniszczakWithout LASIK I will wear my glasses 90% of the day, with LASIK I will wear my reading glasses 10% of the time.

[@AleksOniszczak]

@@Florian-rf8xr Yeah that's the tradeoff each person should consider. My point is that it seems this information is not generally communicated to the prospective client. And it should be.

[@Story_time_funandnews]

​@@AleksOniszczak why are you wearing glasses in your dp? If you had LASIK done and got rid of glasses

[@vickynortje3320]

Hi I had epi lasik and my farsighted vision is still not focusing after 16day's is that normal. I am using pred forte eyedrops every 2 hour and Arox twice a day. My reading vision is good. I am worried there is somthing wrong.

[@hamzamalik2533]

How are your eyes and vision now? I'm also considering LASIK surgery.

[@vickynortje3320]

My farsight vision is still not focusing. The doctor overcorrected me. I went for a second opion and he put me back on steriod drop. This was the worst decision of my life. If I could turn back the time.

[@agusticuria3331]

@@vickynortje3320 you mean you are now nearsighted? Sorry to hear that, but on the positive side, becoming slightly nearsighted can be beneficial when you reach your 40's when presbyopia starts kicking in. Would you mind to share your pre-op and post-op eye prescription?

[@Attaboyy]

I had lasik 3 weeks ago I am experiencing some floaters and glare is still there at night

[@OzixiThrill]

The floaters were likely not caused by the procedure; It simply altered your sight, which made the former compensation your brain was doing to ignore the floaters inefficient.

[@iessakhalid]

Worth Watching

[@deepakfunde9868]

After lasik 15 days , my vision is not clear its fluctuation and holos and glares. And now i have problem with close vision also which was not before. Doctor told me you still have -1. He told me to wait 1 month . Im worried sir

[@Karmaaaaa672]

How is it now

[@mr.rodriguez3512]

Metallic particles, DLK grade 3-4, corneal haze, flap melt, striae/foldings, floaters, epithelial ingrowth, visual aberrations.

[@Daksh-ex6ig]

Sir Can Dryness halos and glares Is Big side Effects and After How Much time Side Effects vansihed

[@soumyachakraborty4447]

Sir i am from india,,i play football professionally,,i did my femto lasik 20th July but after surgery my doctor said that contact sports is risky for lasik patients but my source of income is from football,, please tell me doctor can i return in football or not,,,if flap is reopen by any hit what will be happend,,i will be blind?,,,please doctor help me

[@DrEyeGuy]

Contact sports definitely runs the risk of accidently getting that flap and opening it. If that happens, it can be painful. Usually they can repair the flap though and help the vision.

[@soumyachakraborty4447]

@@DrEyeGuy so what can i do sir please tell me sir,,, because my source of income is from football,,,if flap is reopened any chances for blindness,,,

[@ReviveSyncStudio]

I am not an expert but my surgeon had mentioned epi contoura and trans prk are better alternatives, which i believe your doctor must have considered while deciding the appropriate surgery for you. Also, not trying to scare you but i had read a case study of somebody developing fungal infection due to sand particles going inside the flap and that too years after the surgery

[@K9Trixx]

How long does the flap take to close back up and does that incision line remain visible once its healed? I know it doesnt matter unless upclose but Im asking for an eye model...

[@GuHong98]

So I got my surgery done last week and on the next day after the surgery I tried to find the incision line. I couldn‘t find it. It‘s definitely not visible

[@Dudu2683]

Hi is it normal that after one month one eye vision is great and the other eyes still have a blurry vision and less Sharp vision? Or it's saying that the lasik didn't succeed?

[@chameapo2220]

Same question!!

[@ebb.D]

How are you doing now

[@Hmbeeg]

How is your vision now?

[@matasdanisas8864]

I've just had a procedure called iQ Lasik Oxygen 3D, I'm not sure what it means though. Had it on friday. Its Wednesday, the white letters on the computer screen all have bluriness, the vision is sharper, but no matter if it's day or night, computer graphics are blurry and vision does seem a bit off, like just after waking up

[@philaman1972]

Based on everything I heard and read, Lasik *may* not be the best investment for those seeking to permanently rid themselves of glasses. To begin, as you mentioned, many people find they need to get reading glasses after age 40. However, I am 51 and do not need reading glasses; I just need glasses to see far away. Moreover, issues/nuisances such as dry eye, halos, sensitivity to light, and even eye pain have been cited as recurring themes among Lasik patients. In closing, I am not besmirching Lasik (as it was approved by the FDA), but it is so critical for people to do their homework -- and get 2nd and 3rd opinions -- before undergoing an elective procedure which could do more damage than good!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Just curious if you had Lasik? If you did, did your surgeon leave you a little nearsighted so that you could have your near vision, as you said you need glasses for far away?

[@ericstorm6554]

@@DrEyeGuy had prk, 3.5 months ago, dealing with mild dryness, -0.50 left eye -0.25 right eye so a blessing in disguise i guess that my undercorrection was minimal but might help me later on.

[@Regina.Clarke]

Several doctor’s suggested doing one eye which is what I went with. I enhanced one eye and left the other eye to be able to maintain nearsightedness. I’m approaching 40. If I don’t like it, I can do the other eye. I trust their suggestion. I went back to the same clinic that did my eyes in 2008. They make you see an outside doctor before approving enhancement; she is the one who first suggested it.

[@clint1285]

​@@Regina.Clarkehow are you liking the one eye enhancement?

[@setupatel6709]

I just hit my one-week mark after lasik! My left eye vision which had very less power is very clear now. But my right eye is still blurry at all times. The right eye had more power including cylindrical but its vision is still just like before lasik. I'll be consulting my doctor but can you please tell me if I should be concerned?

[@omegarugal9283]

wait, you need at least 2 weeks to heal

[@Story_time_funandnews]

Any updates?

[@mohamadrheimy7251]

4 days after the surgery and I’m feeling the same the right eye is so blurry, the left one is good

[@Story_time_funandnews]

Did you have LASIK or PRK?

[@osas201]

@@mohamadrheimy7251any update ?

[@radlad5999]

Thank you for saying that the vision fluctuates on the first month, my eye's cleared up and then suddenly it became a bit hazy made me think that i was having a regression. Also how many days before i can go back to lifting heavy weights? Answers have been varying from 1 week to 5 weeks

[@Story_time_funandnews]

How is your vision now

[@radlad5999]

@@Story_time_funandnews 20/20 but i still got the crowns on my vision when looking at light sources. I dont think my astigmatism went away

[@Hmbeeg]

How is your vision now?

[@radlad5999]

@@Hmbeeg is the same as my prescription glasses. what i messed up with is that, my prescription glasses was already starting to be outdated and the operation didnt fix my astigmatism. 20/20 vision though

[@ctnadia90]

Hi dr, what if we already used the screen time too much during the first week post lasik? And experienced blurriness and whatever you said in the video? Will it get better overtime?

[@omalizumab8159]

My right eye vision is slightly better than my left eye vision..is it normal ?had my contoura this april..

[@ultraegovegeta2671]

Same.. How u see now?

[@chameapo2220]

Same question! Update ?

[@ReviveSyncStudio]

My doctor has asked me to stop putting antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drops after 7 days of lasik and just continue with lubricating drops. Is that okay?

[@DrEyeGuy]

If that is the instructions from your doctor, then yes. That can be common for those drops to be discontinued at that time... depends on the person.

[@ranjitdhiraj9974]

Thankyou 👍👍👍👍

[@DrEyeGuy]

You're welcome!

[@SamiStanciu-ju4ic]

I have a question ,if my corneea is 500q thickness ,how much of it they can take away ,and not causes me in time , aproximativ??? I have an astigmatism like +- 5 on both eyes.

[@stephenastemborski1052]

I had lasik 5 days ago and reading things in a distance some things are clearer than others does it get better

[@masterbeast8840]

Me too same issue i am having 6/6 vision in left eye but 6/9 in right eye and little bit blurry will it get better overtime????

[@chill9173]

I had my fempto lasik a week ago. Now -0.25 on my left eye and -0.50 on my right eye are left. When I asked my doctor who performed my lasik, he told he has intentionally undercorrected to preserve my near vision strength in future. I have problem seeing far objects. How can I proceed further?

[@omegarugal9283]

wait till you cornea heals and thickens and get a recheck, depending on how your eyes heal you may not need more surgery.

[@Story_time_funandnews]

How is your vision now? Any updates?

[@zakmarayati9639]

Hi Doctor, is it normal to have blurry not clear vision in one eye after a month of lasik surgery ?

[@fashionpoint9767]

I'm facing same situation 😢

[@mohamadrheimy7251]

You still having the problem?

[@yusifmemmedzade3195]

@@fashionpoint9767 any improve?

[@sowmyareddy272]

​@@fashionpoint9767 I am facing the same now. Is you vision improved?

[@Hmbeeg]

Any updates??

[@abisvoice]

Are you cheaper than TLC? I'll happily fly to Idaho if I can save some money. I want to get LASIK so badly but just cannot stop doing more and more research (which honestly is doing more harm than good at this point)

[@kawaiifangzz]

DON'T HAVE LASIK EYE SURGERY! My brother ended his life after living with extreme complications after this horrible surgery. He suffered from dry eyes, he was in constant pain, and extremely sensitive to light. He had to apply eye drops every 5-10 minutes just to be able to function. It was horrible seeing him suffer everyday in constant pain. He fell in to a deep depression and ultimately took his own life. If you've ever experienced arc eye/photokeratitis you'll understand the pain he was in. DON'T GET LASIK EYE SURGERY!

[@ruksanaakhtar7284]

So sorry to hear that . Was it femto lasik ? And was the doctor good enough ?

[@erikheijden9828]

​@@ruksanaakhtar7284The method doesn't matter, it can happen to anyone who does lasik or prk. That's because no matter what nerve endings will get destroyed and if you're one of the unlucky ones your life will turn into a hell. Please do research into this whenever you consider laser surgery.

[@erikheijden9828]

​@@ruksanaakhtar7284The method doesn't matter, it can happen to anyone who does lasik or prk. That's because no matter what nerve endings will get destroyed and if you're one of the unlucky ones your life will turn into a hell. Please do research into this whenever you consider laser surgery.

[@devrajpatil2171]

Till when should the glares last at the maximum ? I had my Lasik 3 days ago and I am experiencing glares at night and also during the day sometimes and this annoys the hell out of me because I hated that when I used to wear specs. Thanks for the informative video btw.

[@ElementalDivinity]

Thank you Sir.

[@rashasarandah1695]

Do you have a video on PRK/ASA specifically?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Not yet, but I'm planning on it.

[@wdjenjoyvideo]

I am 49 years old and will do presbyond in 10 days with the femto LASIK method. Will presbyond have the same side effects as LASIK?

[@AnakinVeyder]

Hey .. just wondering..did you get the surgery done?

[@wdjenjoyvideo]

@@AnakinVeyder after seeing videos and articles about eye lasers, I had doubts and was worried about the side effects of laser action such as dry eyes or sensitivity to light, which might make it difficult for me to drive a car, so finally I canceled the presbyond procedure 🙏

[@AnakinVeyder]

@@wdjenjoyvideo thanks for the reply! I am in the same boat here !

[@shiafsattar3969]

​@@wdjenjoyvideo- am also 49 years old & thinking of doing Femtolaser to correct long distance- but I already wear reading glasses for near vision So is Laser worth the effort & face side effects as reading glasses will still be needed as 80% of my work time is on laptop & phone- please advise

[@jamielow317]

Netflix and chill.....? I might wait a few days before I do any of that!

[@DrEyeGuy]

😁

[@sparrowilan7418]

Is it possible to do lasik in one eye for starters?

[@Sskim-ue6]

Yes you can

[@Buyanaa57]

Hello Dr.EyeGuy. Thank you so much for all the information. I had a lasik surgery month ago. Just had my 1 month follow up appointment. They said my vision is currently Left eye : 100% Right eye: 90%. But I don’t really feel it. It’s fluctuating a lot. I feel like i am seeing really clearly right after dropping my artificial tears. But it goes away like 2-3 minutes later. Another question is I just bought Oculus VR. But i am afraid to use it for longer periods. I feel eye dryness after 10 minutes of using it t? Is vr dangerous for lasik recovery? Thank you ❤

[@DrEyeGuy]

VR can definitely make your eyes more dry from staring at VR. If you are feeling it after 10 minutes, then I would probably take a break from playing VR for a while.

[@papajim1974]

Hi Doc, I had Lasik on OS 15 Aug & OD 19 Sep 2023. Today, 17 Oct 2023 I still have halo & glaring on both eyes especially at night. how much longer will I continue to have the halo effect? Pls advice. Thx much

[@Story_time_funandnews]

Any updates? How is your vision now

[@yusifmemmedzade3195]

@@Story_time_funandnews ?

[@osas201]

Update ?

[@Hmbeeg]

How is your vision now?

[@АндрейЛужанский-я6х]

I had Lasik 9 months ago and its still present. You should just wait I guess. There are 2 ways: it can be unfortunatelly permanent or reduce and will not be noticable after 2-3 years.

[@vinzleow3817]

Hi doctor it’s my 4th day post op lasik im quite worried because when im using my phone at high brightness wordings start to look blurry. Is this normal?

[@DrEyeGuy]

It is the normal day range to still have fluctuating vision. Make sure that you keep you follow up exams, and call your eye doc if you are worried about that. It's always best to get it checked just in case.

[@jaouadharmouchi7465]

Can the flap re open at any point in the future?

[@DrEyeGuy]

It can... super rare for it to happen.

[@ChandraChandra-er7nf]

1 month after relex smile, after wakeup from bed my eyes trouble to focus when i see my phone initially. Is it normal?

[@HusnidaHojiakbarova]

Hi! Thanks for informing. This video was super useful. I haven't yet gotten my surgery. My vision has gone down for - 1,5.I was feeling anxious to have this surgery. One more question, is there any possibility for eyes to lose the vision again after having this surgery, I mean after few years. And what happens at that time? Will we habe this surgery again? Cause many people say that after having a birth, mothers are at a high risk to lose their vision. I am so worried, what if I lose my vision again, after surgery. I am unmarried, but one day if God wants, I will have children.

[@GagandeepSingh-gf4zb]

is elita silk better ?

[@tenzingyatso5096]

I had relex smile and could not use pc comfortably for a month, thr screen was steamy, like I'm in the sauna. Now I'm 6 weeks post op and still cant use dark themes, and having ghosting on the left eye

[@C4less]

Im a little worried about something. Please anyone help me out!! I did the eye test before the surgery and I could see the letters/symbols, but not 100% clearly, they were a bit hard to see. Does this mean i got the wrong prescription? I'm scared that this means the perscription wont be enough. Will i still get 20/20 vision?

[@akshaygupta202]

I also got my lasik done from Eye7 Delhi, very good faculty of doctors is available there.

[@harleypeterson8511]

I had it done four years ago! It’s been a nightmare!!! Non stop pain and dryness! Night vision is trashed! Doctors gaslighting until the warranty expired. Any warranty they give you isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. If i could go back, I’d flush $4000 down the toilet and I’d put my glasses back on. Constant pain. Don’t do it!

[@Gabriel-rr1on]

Really True.

[@enwe6487]

How much of a difference is the recovery in the smile vs. regular lasik? I got the smile done this morning, so..a good 12 hours ago. My doctor didn't say anything against water contact, even wearing make up/creams (my skin was so dry without any moisturizer all morning lol). The first 2ish hours afterwards were HELL, felt like the iodine drops burned like crazy even worse than the laser itself :D). But by now, this is gone, just slightly still blurry but alas, I can write this comment on my pc without glasses right now so it's much better already. I didn't get any shields or so neither, basically no further instruction except to take it slowly, eye drops and not rub vigorously. I'm mostly worried about washing my face and any products..

[@mrdrejonn]

How long do a patient have to use prednisolone steroids eyedrops..

[@rezartaprence6235]

I'm so scared right now. I had fetmolasik 3 days ago and my eyesight is like 80% good. Some things I see them better than others. I see blurry. I know the doctor here it explains it and it says it needs time to clear up, but please can someone else talk from it's experience?? Thank you in advance.

[@Story_time_funandnews]

Any updates?

[@rezartaprence6235]

@@Story_time_funandnews I'm on my 14th day... the eyesight is like the same 80-90% good. There are times when it gets blurrued during the day.. maybe need to use the artificial tears more.. i juse them only once in 2 hours or so... but on my last check at the doctor, he said my right eye flap is not closed and not staying flat, but it has a wrinkle...I checked google and I think is the flap striae. And my right eye is blurrued. I'm too scared and waiting for my next check up, and I think my heart is going to stop when I'll go to another laser intervention for the flap striae. Maybe if the right eye would have layed flat, my eyesight would have been clear.

[@yusifmemmedzade3195]

@@rezartaprence6235 any aprovment?

[@elmerescobar433]

The trombone 😂😂😂 I’ve never heard that. Great video, thank you!

[@mushtariypaygamova3031]

It s beginning to be blurry now whats goin on😢 it has been 18 days it was so clear in the beginning but now i m losing my eyesight again is it normal

[@sowmyareddy272]

I'm facing the same, my eye sight was perfect for 3 weeks. Later had issues with my left eye it getting blurred unable to see clearly. I am worried. How is your vision now??

[@wernerheisenberg2179]

10 days after my fs-lasik, prescription around -8.0 for both eyes, now still blurry when in dim light environment and night for my right eye. Doctor just said recovery is good and my right eye is just 'relatively blurrier', but I am feeling inconvident and frustrated...Please tell me this is normal and most people can get improvement by time... T T

[@DrEyeGuy]

It would make sense that you are still in the healing phase and can take more time. Make sure you keep up with your follow up appointments.

[@wernerheisenberg2179]

@@DrEyeGuy thanks for you second opinion, I'll just wait and see!

[@MrRoadchaser]

I'm in the same boat. Feeling frustrated, right eye is perfect. The left eye is 20/25 with remaining astigmatism. Not sure I'm willing to go back under the laser.

[@vuk2247]

How's your eye?

[@MrRoadchaser]

@vuk2247 improved, not perfect. I'm happy with the results.

[@varsha5805]

Hello Dr. I'm from India I like the information that you give in this video .I have a question - I'd done laser 2months ago .Now I noticed that my vision fluctuates .Is it normal or not

[@sahil-if6km]

Still your vision fluctuates?

[@varsha5805]

@@sahil-if6km Yes, dr. said it will be ok if you'll do converging exercise 👍

[@sahil-if6km]

Ok grt , I had silk surgery on 26 April I'm facing many complications.

[@RandomGamingFTW]

im on my pc for about 10 hours a day,how does this work then do i get lasik or not? can i lose vision after few years of alot of screen time? even if i use drops and stuff

[@DrEyeGuy]

dryness and screentime, especially after lasik would be something to really consider if you are wanting to do the procedure. There are many people that have done lasik and still do great working on the computer for their job. I would have a good conversation with your eye doc regarding your specific eyes. Screen time, and screen time dryness won't lead to bindness.

[@juliapollitt8291]

Excellent video thanks I’m 4 days post op don’t feel like my vision is good enough no way I could drive!

[@DrEyeGuy]

Hopefully they will continue to heal up and your vision will improve. make sure you keep up with your follow up appointments.

[@juliapollitt8291]

@@DrEyeGuy I certainly will thanks for your reply. I had mine done at moorfields eye hospital in London

[@shahidalialibhai794]

Howz yr vision nw

[@dval4441]

@@juliapollitt8291 update?

[@Itsme-ni9jk]

@@DrEyeGuy Hopeful ????...

[@Haniasworld-xe7nd]

Kindly let me know, if someone is in teaching profession would it be okay to hv lasik surgery?

[@shadyomar5556]

I had prk 2 weeks ago and i want to know if its ok to use phones and computers for long hours? I use drops and take short breaks in between and i dont get dry eyes

[@IndefinableNebulaCrystals]

corneal neuralgia is a very severe constant pain problem, not just little bit. Rare decease. It should be mentioned for this surgery.

[@ericboudreault8924]

Hey guys, can I have some help ? I had Lasik surgery 5 days ago, still having blurry vision, especially on screens and far seeing, I would say I see 60% of what I used to see with my glasses. I had astigmatism before (+2.25) and I am freaking out a little bit since there's so much complication possible. Did it every happen to anyone ?

[@vcl_andre]

I had mine 3 days ago and I experience the same thing as you... I personally have quite a blurry vision for far seeing, but my sight improved a lot at close distance. The only downside is that I have a strong halo effect especially at night but it's supposed to reduce by 3 months. I found out that people with astigmatism would experience some bluriness at a distance for about 1 - 3 months before their vision gets perfect like before lasik with glasses. Your brain just has to figure out what happened and correct himself, and it takes some time.

[@vcl_andre]

Use your eye drops, wear sunglasses for the 1st week and drink a lot of water. Stay safe and update me when things will get better so we can compare our resultats and side-effects !

[@vcl_andre]

@DarylMayor Hey, blurry vision is gone ! My sight from far is good now, my eyes are still kinda dry but not as much as the first week (now only 2-3 drops a day). Driving at night is a bit difficult because of the halo effect but it’s getting better everyday !

[@atrophos4104]

@@vcl_andrethank you for the update im going to have mu surgery tomorrow, i have a question though, is it possible to use screens/phone on low brightness + night mode or is that still nøt recommended after the first day?

[@vcl_andre]

@@atrophos4104 It should be alright after the first 24 hours ! I started working on my computer the day following my operation… don’t forget take your drops, and stop if it start itching.

[@czarylabiano587]

Does fluctuation means blurriness? Experienced a blur on my Left eye on 4th day. Felt like the need to wear eyeglass on my left eye,

[@Hmbeeg]

How are your eyes now?

[@aajao3805]

I had my lesik Last week .... But i had bkurry vision am soo depressed plz tell is it normal?

[@DrEyeGuy]

Make sure you keep up with your follow up appointments with your doctor. They would be person that can help you heal up properly.

[@sehrishnawaz9219]

Same think happen with me

[@faziljasul7387]

It’s really scary. How’s your vision now ? Was it back to normal? I am having an idea to go for lesik

[@mariomario1462]

How's the lasik now?

[@MelindaLampasa]

My son his 2nd day after of surgery he is complaining about the pain can he take pain reliever

[@---tt1ci]

hi, i wanted to ask you is it possible to get lasik because my myopia is at around minus 9. kindly take a moment to answer me!

[@GeraldineAlcius]

How much is the surgery Doctor ?

[@RyanSmith15549]

Is it possible to reverse dry eyes using the techniques you describe in your other videos? I scored a 5 on the schirmer's test. I am considering lasik, should I reconsider? I am 40 and wear contact. I have been having terrible time lately with them and reading on a phone or computer. I was told its probably Presbyopia, but i am wondering if its dry eyes after hearing your videos. Wish I could find an eye doctor like you. Thank you

[@DrEyeGuy]

It's possible to treat and manage dry eyes, and improve dry eyes. I shy away from saying "cure". Two things to consider about Lasik in your case: Dry eyes can be worse after Lasik, and near vision issues will still progress even after getting Lasik.

[@RyanSmith15549]

@@DrEyeGuy thank you for the reply. Would you recommend waiting to have lasik until I can gett a better schirmers test result?

[@RyanSmith15549]

@DrEyeGuy also, should I try the techniques you give first before using restasis?

[@DrEyeGuy]

@@RyanSmith15549 I would definitely discuss that with your doctor. I know there are a lot of patients that need to improve the condition of their dry eyes before considering having Lasik.

[@erikheijden9828]

Dont do it, period.

[@905JimRaynor]

Great advice. Best option is to try the Bates Method before surgery and see if your vision improves. I went from -2 to -1 using Bates and opted against surgery. In another 8 months I went from -1 to 20/20 during a summer where I played baseball every day. its amazing how much playing baseball with no glasses on improves your vision!

[@Mango1234-k1u]

Bates?. I am having-2 ... should I do lasik age 19

[@The.one.and.only.ANDREA]

Doctor, have you had Lasik ?

[@JOHNIVERZELGARCIA]

After two months can I start my military training?

[@vcl_andre]

just don't get hit too hard on the face

[@karine7361]

i have a question i had femto lasik 5 months ago and i have big starbursts and halos at night from car headlights and streetlights i tried alphagan but i still see starbursts and halos and the light is extremely strong I took tests and my visiom is beautiful my cornea is also fine and my topography seems correct according to my surgeon so it is possible that one day it will disappear or I will have to live with it! ?

[@karine7361]

I want to point out that if I had to do it again I would do it again because I was very myopic before -6.50 so anyway I was almost blind without my glasses I just need to be reassured because it's a little debilitating as a side effect and I find that the surgeons do not bother to talk about it more to the patient

[@robertobasso2862]

@@karine7361 how its going

[@ShahrukhKhan-tz1nc]

​@@karine7361hey i had femto lasik 10 days ago and i am having these halos and starbursts at night . i have searched the internet for it some say it doesnt go away and some say that it does . i am worried i dont want these side effects to continue . have your halos gone?

[@trxd8625]

@@ShahrukhKhan-tz1nc do you still have this issue im planning to get lasik done in next few months should i do it or not ?

[@ShahrukhKhan-tz1nc]

@@trxd8625its been 1.5 months now..glares and halos have decreased with time significantly .. but i still have issues .. like i have developed some astigmatism in my left eye and i dont feel comfortable driving at night because of the scattered lights(although only the very bright lights scatter now unlike before where everything was a glare) .i dont know its a good sign or a bad one but it means that my cornea is still healing and changing shape. the doctor said these issue would resolve after 6 months so i am waiting for my 6 months mark i hope these issue resolve before that. these issues i am having dont happen with everyone but 30 percent of people because 2 of my friends had lasik and they recovered in a month ..i would say get it done from a very reputable doctor who have latest machinerey available .. and make sure they cut your flap with femto laser .. because they will use blade cuting and fool you that you have femto .. but its normal lasik . just be aware