Comments on: My Epi-LASIK Journal pt13: A couple weeks later, no onions

By: Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:32:29 +0000

Clark,
Good luck with your decision. Just as an update, my vision has held completely steady since the surgery and I’m 100% satisfied that I got the surgery. I think the biggest factor with lasik vs epi-lasik is what physical activities you do or plan on doing that might impact your eyes.
Mike

By: Clark

Clark — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:21:41 +0000

Thanks for your posts, even though it happened 2 years ago. I go for my surgery tomorrow. I am in your same position…I can’t decided whether to do lasik or epi-lasik. The surgeon does both. I guess I will keep researching. Thanks again for the info!

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:02:01 +0000

Hi Michael – They gave me one tablet when I was in the recovery room, and then one more to take that night. After that, nothing… but I think one of the eyedrops I’m using does have painkilling qualities. Still blurry but I think the haze is lifting somewhat. If it were not for this blog I would have been worried as going into the operation I had actually thought I’d be driving in to work today. Saw the doctor this evening and he says the bandages will come out on Wednesday. Thanks for the encouragement!

By: Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:59:09 +0000

Hey Angela, I’m really glad to hear everything went well for you. I’m surprised that you have zero pain! Sounds like you’re fairing a lot better than me so far. Are you taking any pain meds?
That fogginess will gradually go away, don’t worry. you’re on your way to crystal clear vision. Hope your eyes stay pain free.

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 09:20:27 +0000

Thanks for your good wishes, Michael, the surgery did go very well yesterday. I won’t lie though, I was quite freaked out during parts of it. THe experience was very much as you described. Sure enough, for me the most memorable part was getting my eyeballs squashed by the suction cup thingy( although it felt more like a flat board being pressed on my eye). But it lasted just seconds, the surgeon and his team were very nice, and one of the nurses held my hand during that bit. After I was done they put me in a recovery room and I was left alone with my thoughts and a cup of coffee for about 30 mins. It was amazing to realize the difference in my vision – after 29 years of dependence on eyeglasses and contacts – and I cried. I have zero pain, just the occasional sensation of a foreign body in the eye. My vision is still pretty hazy/blurry – its like wearing fogged-up contacts – but the doctor saw me today during my follow up and he says it will take 3-4 days to stabilize as the epithelial cells get back into order. I also got some time off work, and have to wear UV goggles when out in ths sun. Will give an update in a couple of weeks.. ciao!

By: Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:04:00 +0000

Hey Angela, hope your surgery goes well tomorrow! Feel free to let us know how it went after you recover so anyone reading can get even more viewpoints here.
There’s no real change to how my eyes look at all. Pretty much the only side effect I still have is my eyes are a bit dry when I wake up, but that goes away as soon as I start blinking. I had only very slight halos at night, not much worse than I had before surgery.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:53:25 +0000

Thanks for this – I am scheduled for Epilasik tomorrow morning and your first-hand experience is so helpful in terms of knowing what to expect. I have some trepidation about the suction cup pressing on the eyeball, but will be strong!

Apart from the improved vision, do your eyes still look the same from the outside? Any redness, watering, etc.?

By: Michael Marotta

Michael Marotta — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:50:25 +0000

Hey Cindy, I hope all is going well for you.

Terrence, I haven’t picked up the BJJ and Boxing yet. I feel confident to go do both now but general business in the new job caused me to push that back a bit. I will definitely make a post about my experience when I start up again.

By: Terrence Chan

Terrence Chan — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:56:21 +0000

Just wondering how the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/boxing is going for you now.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 06:06:26 +0000

Thanks for the epilasik blog! I actually came upon it the day before my surgery was scheduled. It was helpful to know what to expect. I think I would have been a bit more discouraged were it not for your similar experiences. I am at day 5. Still blurry but the pain is gone. I am looking forward to being able to see again! Thanks for taking the time to share!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 05:53:53 +0000

Hey Mike,
Thanks for writing about your experience. I had never really considered getting the surgery, but now it sure sounds tempting.