LASIK EYE SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS | Update 2 Years Later
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Around this time 2 years ago, I got Lasik eye surgery and it seriously changed my life forever…but not without some side effects. I decided to give you an update and to answer the question: would I do it again?
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Hellloooo! My name is Clancy and I'm a 23 year-old TV news reporter. I'm originally from Long Island, NY but I moved to Dayton, Ohio where I work for the ABC and FOX affiliates. Livin' the dream. 🙂
I just did my LASIK EYE SURGERY this October 8th, 2020. I’ve worn contacts since age 16, my vision was -8 on the left eye, -11 on the right. Best decision I ever made with getting Lasik, my vision continues to improve more and more since having surgery. I still have to remember that I don’t have contacts on.
@M k a little over 4,000
You had -11 and the could still do lasik on your right eye?
That gives a little hope (:
Lol wait more time ……..
@Oya Oya Hi… cost me a little over four thousand. But they offer payment plans. Definitely worth it.
Did you have a 2 year stable prescription before getting lasik?
I just did bladeless Lasik today. They numbed my eyes and gave me a Valium. The Valium, btw, didn’t work for me. I was fine going in. No nerves. I had done my research and watched the videos from the company I had chosen to get my surgery through. I was 100% prepared. My vision was 20/200- bad enough to need glasses to pass a driving exam, but good enough to function day to day without if I needed to.
I chose to get Lasik because I was in a relationship to where my boyfriend, when he wanted to terrorize me when we argued, would take my glasses and threaten to break them. I never wanted this to be a thing again.
I didn’t feel the surgery at all. There was a little pressure. I was blind for less than a minute, then everything came into focus. Right now I have Prednisone drops that I have to use every 4hrs that I’m awake and moisturizing drops for every hour for the first week. Then the moisturizing drops are as needed for the following week. My first recheck is next Saturday due to my working schedule.
I could see just fine immediately. It was a little foggy but I was assured it would clear up. They told me to go home and take a 2-6hr nap. When I wake up, they said the fogginess should clear up and the irritation wouldn’t be bad. I took a 5hr nap- give or take. They gave me sleeping glasses to wear the first week so I don’t scratch at my eyes in my sleep for the first week. And sunglasses for the day.
My eyes are not bothering me at all. They really don’t even feel dry, though I’ve been using the drops as I was told. I’m super happy with my decision so far, and my vision should get a bit better as my eyes heal completely. 🙂
@Ed Goodwin Yeah, he was a problem. One that has been removed and rectified since.
My eyesight is still great and I have had no complications.
Your boyfriend sounds like a bigger problem than anything LASIK can cause.
I hope you are done with your boyfriend, not good for you!
Thank you for sharing! Love your energy. If you don’t mind sharing, what was your prescription before vs after lasik?
I read about a new technique in which you put some special drops in your eyes at night, which reshape your cornea while you sleep, so you wake up with “perfect” vision and it gradually wears off during the evening as your cornea returns to its normal shape. It doesn’t sound ideal or good in the long term, but at least you could experience perfect vision without having to use anything and without doing surgery.
I heard about the story from Jessica Star last year. It broke my heart.
I got Lasik probably about 4 years ago now. I wasn’t able to wear contact lenses either because I developed an allergy to them. Had I known I would develop an allergy I would have started wearing them so young. But 4 years later and so far so good. I couldn’t be happier.
Thanks you so much for being so candid. I am thinking harder about doing this. I had no qualms whatsoever but now I have had my eyes opened. But I guess I will still go ahead with it. I feel so strongly for that poor lady. That is absolutely terrible. I have no words but only sympathy for her and her family.
I decided not to get Lasik 2 days before the surgery. I have glasses (definitely one beside in case majority of the time) and 1 Day contacts. Life is good. 1 Day contacts are the best because of the following: they are one time use; no need to clean; perfect vision due to being one day use and rewet for vision refresh (2 weeks and month contacts get dirty and lose clarity each day); can come with good protection (night vision, uv, and more) for your lenses; and don’t wear contacts longer than 12 hours (NO LONGER THAN 12 HOURS).
I’m so thankful to have found your video and know that your experience was similar to mine. I’m 7 months in and I’m 20/30 at my latest follow up. I don’t regret my procedure but I wish I had did more research on the outcomes for higher prescriptions.
Totally agree on the sales thing. I was offered to take a deal of $800 per eye but I said no because that would mean I would have a different surgeon. I paid $3400 for both and got the top surgeon. It was quick, painless, and I’m seeing 20/20 with no regrets!
Gosh, you do such a good job at work and on youtube! Such a great role model! 🙂
Aww thank you!! 🙂 <3
11:35 you did glance at the “long-lasting effect” again! You kept using it every time you see it. lol
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Thank you Clancey! Great info, been on the fence about Lasik myself. Will definitely take your advice into consideration! Glad it’s worked out for you ?
Let me put it this way—
Imagine driving yourself to your follow-up appointment, opening your car door after parking, looking up and being able to see the details of a leaf at the top of a tree.
Yeah.
Like that.
I know I’m biased — and trust me, I didn’t want to mess up one of my five senses bc if I lose it it’s gone — but I do hope you decide on LASIK.
The stats/percentages are smaller than how _I_ was weighing my pros/cons (again, bc it’s one of *MY* five senses), but in the end, gosh, I’m happy to wake up and live a normal, active life!
Contemplating getting it done currently, I’ve had glasses since I was 7-8 and definitely thinking I want to get it done!
I undoubtedly will have this done when my prescription stabilizes.
You have beautiful eyes Clancy!
My Sister had Lasik done a while ago. I’m so glad she didn’t experience bad side effects. I’ve been wanting to do it. Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am going through a similar LASIK outcome right now and knowing it gets better/your brain adjusts to it helps a lot!
LASIK was the best decision I ever made. Interesting approach by my then-employer though — instead of insurance covering vision, they paid the full bill for any employees that wanted LASIK. You just walked in to the approved surgery center, showed your employee ID and they billed all the screenings, procedures, follow-ups, etc. to my employer’s account.
@Rainify damn, really edgy
@Katherine P — what’s your problem?
@SupaEMT134 your personality is disgusting
My vision is really bad! … I’d love doing this but im too scared now…. I feel like I rather glasses forever ?
Don’t get it done. It fucked up my eyes and there is no fixing them. I totally regret my decision to have LASIK.
@mastamind487 I have it ?? actually have a glasses haul on my channel if u want to check it out
@YoErickTv how old are you
@Mo Mo what happened?
wtf just do it
Thank you so much for this video! I am hoping I can get it some day!
You have such a nice energy and personality. I started watching your videos right before you started uni ??