Monthly Archives: October 2006

My Epi-LASIK Journal pt12: More bandages

So the last few days haven’t been too hot for my eyes. It seems my epithelial layers weren’t quite ready for prime time. After removing the bandage contact lenses, my eyes were scratchy. This was expected as the surface of … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt11: No more bandages

So I went into work today and got asked plenty of questions about my Epi-LASIK procedure. It definitely takes some extra explaining when you have Epi-LASIK because most people expect you to have perfect vision already and they aren’t as … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt10: Not so uneven

So in my last post I mentioned that my left eye was really blurry and I was getting quite worried. Well, I took a nice long nap and when I got up, I realized that my left eye was as … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt9: Three days after, some unevenness

It’s now Sunday, the 3rd day after the operation. I woke up with a little burning this morning, but after a couple hours, the pain has completely subsided! I can now comfortably keep my eyes open like normal with no … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt8: Two days after

So it’s two days after the operation. My eyes are still scratchy, which is to be expected. Last night and Today are supposed to be the worst. Last night was pretty bad. For a little while it felt like I … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt7: The Aftermath

Man, I’ve gotten soo much sleep the the last day, it’s amazing. I took two long naps yesterday and slept peacefully through the night. I could definitely get used to this. However, my attempt to hold out on the prescription … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt6: The Operation

It is with great effort I bring you this installment. My eyes areclosed mostly while I type so bear with any typos and stuff. So, the surgery was a success! I’m still seeing out of my eyeballs, I’m able to … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt5: The morning of

I’m up and ready to head out to the surgery. Fortunately, I’ve woken up and my feelings of having a cold are gone! That’s definitely one big worry out of the way. Unfortunately I got a morning slot so I’m … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt4: The night before

The night before… I just put in the last of the Vigamox drops. It’s getting a bit late and the nervousness is increasing. Seems a little uncertainty got thrown my way because lots of people at my work have been … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt3: Why I chose Epi-LASIK over regular LASIK

So I’ve been dripping drops of Vigamox into my eyes at every mealtime today. I guess it kills all the bacteria in my eyes or something to reduce the chance of infection before the surgery (though the name sounds more … Continue reading

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My Epi-LASIK Journal pt2: Getting ready

T-minus 1.5 days till I go under the laser. I’m a bit nervous, of course, but not really too much. I really do feel that I have made the right decision under the circumstances I have. LASIK is really quite … Continue reading

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Atlas Italy

Was watching Discovery Atlas Italy (they did China, my other half last week) and seeing the magnificent sights and works of the old world made me wonder if the digital and web realm will someday have that same awe and … Continue reading

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