I had around -2.0 vision in both eyes before the surgery and almost perfect vision right now.
The only complication I have, and will probably be an issue for you as well, is dry eyes. The long hours staring at a screen with almost no blinking combined with the lack of moisture in an air-conditioned office will definitely dry your eyes (For me it happened even before Lasik).
The only thing you should consider is that Lasik is permanent, which means your cornea will always be weaker than before the surgery (The flap never fully heals - http://lasikcomplications.com/flapdislocation.htm).
This can be an issue even years after the surgery, and you should look into alternatives (Like PRK) if you do alot of dangerous physical activity (Full contact martial arts etc.) or any activity that you can get hit really hard in the facial region.
The procedure was rather painless, in-and-out in less than 30 minutes.
My eye did tingle a little bit, felt sometimes like little pin pricks, but they were really short lasting.
Went back to work the next day.
Make sure you go by the doctors orders to the letter (E.g don't scratch your eyes or the region even if it REALLY ITCHES).
And it obviously changed my life for the better,
No need for glasses, my self-esteem went up and i am more confident.
And i am not the only one, my experience has affected a couple of close friends and family and gave them the courage to do the surgery themselves, and they have also said it has changed their life.
The doctor did explain that I would most likely have dry eyes as well. Currently, my eyes do not get dry, but I did notice that I do rub my eyes quite frequently. I have been making a conscious effort to break that habit before the surgery and will definitely follow the doctor's instructions to the letter.
I am glad that they surgery was such a success for you. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I had around -2.0 vision in both eyes before the surgery and almost perfect vision right now.
The only complication I have, and will probably be an issue for you as well, is dry eyes. The long hours staring at a screen with almost no blinking combined with the lack of moisture in an air-conditioned office will definitely dry your eyes (For me it happened even before Lasik).
The only thing you should consider is that Lasik is permanent, which means your cornea will always be weaker than before the surgery (The flap never fully heals - http://lasikcomplications.com/flapdislocation.htm).
This can be an issue even years after the surgery, and you should look into alternatives (Like PRK) if you do alot of dangerous physical activity (Full contact martial arts etc.) or any activity that you can get hit really hard in the facial region.
The procedure was rather painless, in-and-out in less than 30 minutes. My eye did tingle a little bit, felt sometimes like little pin pricks, but they were really short lasting. Went back to work the next day.
Make sure you go by the doctors orders to the letter (E.g don't scratch your eyes or the region even if it REALLY ITCHES).
And it obviously changed my life for the better, No need for glasses, my self-esteem went up and i am more confident. And i am not the only one, my experience has affected a couple of close friends and family and gave them the courage to do the surgery themselves, and they have also said it has changed their life.