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KellyC · 03-27-2008, 10:30 AM

I did it. I've been waiting ever since high school to do it.

I hated wearing glasses. I couldn't play contact sport like basketball without worrying some guy will accidentally brush my face and knock my glasses off, or swim, or eat noodles without fogging the glasses and many other practical reasons. Contacts are a real pain because I couldn't get used to the stuffy feeling in my eyes. And partly because I'm vain.

I originally planned it to be a birthday present for myself. I first consulted two doctors, one told me she'd do it, the other told me to come back in one year due to my borderline-thin cornea I decided to listen to the latter's advice. Well I couldn't wait so I consulted another doctor five months later. This guy seems very reputable so I decided to go with him. In retrospect, it was a pretty big mistake to rush things through because I felt like I didn't do enough research or consult with enough doctors to put my eyes on the line.

The surgery went well. I didn't see things clearly right away but there's definite immediate improvement. The doctor says it takes up six months for my eyes to fully recover but I don't detect any difference after one month.

It's been almost a year and a half now and my eyes are fine. No complications whatsoever and I'm very glad I did it.

03-27-2008, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	I did it. I've been waiting ever since high school to do it. I hated wearing glasses. I couldn't play contact sport like basketball without worrying some guy will accidentally brush my face and knock my glasses off, or swim, or eat noodles without fogging the glasses and many other practical reasons. Contacts are a real pain because I couldn't get used to the stuffy feeling in my eyes. And partly because I'm vain. I originally planned it to be a birthday present for myself. I first consulted two doctors, one told me she'd do it, the other told me to come back in one year due to my borderline-thin cornea I decided to listen to the latter's advice. Well I couldn't wait so I consulted another doctor five months later. This guy seems very reputable so I decided to go with him. In retrospect, it was a pretty big mistake to rush things through because I felt like I didn't do enough research or consult with enough doctors to put my eyes on the line. The surgery went well. I didn't see things clearly right away but there's definite immediate improvement. The doctor says it takes up six months for my eyes to fully recover but I don't detect any difference after one month. It's been almost a year and a half now and my eyes are fine. No complications whatsoever and I'm very glad I did it. __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.