MY LASIK EXPERIENCE — IS IT WORTH IT?

For YEARS, I was scared stiff about doing LASIK. My eyes mean everything to me — I was terrified something could go wrong, especially the thought of losing my vision. But living with dry, uncomfortable contact lenses and glasses that I hated wearing (and honestly, how I looked in them) was getting unbearable.

After contemplating for 5 years, I finally took the leap with the SMILE Pro laser vision correction at Clearvision, done by Dr Tony Ho. Here’s my full experience and why I think it’s worth every cent of the $5,388 price tag 💸💸💸

✦ Preparation

About 3 months before my surgery, I went for a LASIK suitability evaluation at Clearvision. The tests took around 1 to 2 hours and cost $55. (The results are valid for approximately 3 months, so you’ll want to schedule your surgery within that time.)

Before the surgery, I had to stop wearing contact lenses for at least 3 days (I recommend 5 days if you can, to avoid dryness) and remove my eyelash extensions for safety. I was also given a fixation target to practice focusing on 3 days before the surgery, which helped me prepare for the procedure.

✦ Surgery Day

The day was nerve-wracking but the surgery itself was pretty simple and quick — all I had to do was focus on the fixation target during the laser part. The procedure took about 15 minutes for both eyes, and although I experienced brief temporary blindness in one eye at a time, the doctors and nurses were very reassuring throughout.

A weird thing you should know: you might experience temporary blindness in one eye at a time during the procedure. It was scary, but only lasted briefly. The eye drops numbed my eyes well, so it wasn’t painful at all.

✦ Recovery

My vision was clear the SAME day, which blew my mind. On day 1 post-surgery, my eyes felt sensitive but not painful. I bounced back quickly and was already feeling great by day 2.

Now, I wear my UV-protected sunglasses outdoors to protect my healing eyes. The first set of medications and eye drops were included in the package, but subsequent eye drops will cost about $8-$20 each, adding up to around $250-$300 for the entire recovery period.

✧ Why I Chose SMILE Pro Over TransPRK

Initially, I wanted TransPRK because it’s flapless and incision-free — something that felt safer to me. But TransPRK has a much longer recovery time, sometimes weeks to months. SMILE Pro is also minimally invasive and flapless but offers a much faster recovery. It’s ideal for myopia and mild astigmatism, which was perfect for my prescription.

✧ Why It Was Worth It

Honestly, this is the best decision I’ve ever made. ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜ No more dry contact lenses, no more glasses irritating my face or messing with my look, and I can see clearly without any hassle. If you’ve been on the fence like me, seriously consider getting a consultation and see if you’re eligible.

LASIK isn’t just a cosmetic thing — it’s a lifestyle upgrade. I’m so grateful to Clearvision and Dr Tony Ho for helping me regain clear vision and confidence. ◡̈

If you’re curious or have questions, DM me anytime!

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