Because I was a contact lenses user, the Doctor advised me not to wear them for at least 2 week before the surgery. I obeyed. Then appointment was set for me to come for them to diagnose my sight and to get a proper measurement on the % of the cutting of my lenses.
The nurse explained that if I wanted both eyes to be 100% corrected, I would be able to see far perfectly, but I would need glasses to read. I was given a choice, which another option was for him to correct my right eye(dominant eye) 100%, while my left eye only to be 50% corrected, so that I could still read menu (Probably he smelt curry out of me). Which also mean, I don't need glasses at all. I chose the 2nd option.
4 days before the actual procedure I was asked to come for dilation. Its just an eye drop to soften the lenses. After that I could go. My vision blurred just for a while. I could even drive, but was recommended not to.
On the day of the surgery, the nurse put an eye drop to numb my eyes, about half hour before I was called to the room.
In the room, the Dr asked me to lie down under the laser machine. I was asked to focus on a dot of light. I could feel him using something to force open my left eye.
Then he said “I will make you blind for seconds, but don't worry”. He did. I could only see a tiny red dot, which he asked me to focus on. In fact I was holding my breath out of fear. I felt something cold placed on the surface of my eye. I don't know and I didn't want to know what was he doing to my delicate and precious eye. My Right eye was open and blinking as usual. Then, I heard the nurse counting and sounds of sparks (probably the lesser cutting the surface of my lens)during the procedure. 5..4..3..2..1..done. Just about 5 second.
The same procedure done on my right eye. This time, It was a little more than 5 seconds, may be because of 100% correction was done on it. If I'm not mistaken, the nurse counted from 8..7..6……..
After the surgery, I was allowed to go home. My eyes were so red like a ghost. I had to wear dark glasses. I could open them but I was having a blurry vision, as I was warned about it. I could not drive.
Next, the highlight….I paid the promotional price RM3000(USD1K)
The worse came 2 hours after the surgery, may be due to the numbness was over. Tear could not stop from flowing. It was like having lime juice being dropped onto my eyes. I took the given pain killer, covered my eyes with a special cover given by the clinic and went to sleep. The next morning, it was okay. the redness was still there but less. on the 2nd day I went to work as usual.
For 3 weeks I should not allow sweat or water gets into my eyes. Wearing dark glasses is advisable.
Its been 3 months now , I stopped wearing spectacles, except sun glasses. I also advised not to rub my eyes vigorously or squeeze them hard.
At time, I miss wearing my glasses though.
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