anyone have good, bad, good vision? - Lasik Eye Surgery Message Board

jkm3253 · 04-06-2006, 04:39 PM

Hi
I am wondering if anybody saw 20/20 or 20/30 within the first couple weeks, a month later, 20/80 but then at the 3 to 4 month mark good at 20/20 or 20/30 or so? That is my hope. I don't want an enhancement as I posted before, it's only been 7 weeks since my procedure, still dry and painful on and off. Any comments? Thanks!

MyEye! · 04-07-2006, 10:54 AM

My eyes fluctuated significantly during the 6 months following my initial surgery. Drove me insane. I never got to 20/80, but was at about 20/50 at one point and I started out at 20/20. No idea why it was like that, but at about 4 months they stabilized at 20/30. You said you dont want an enhancement but I just have to say - I had one this past Saturday and I am seeing better than I ever thought I would. Within 4 hours of the procedure, I was blown away at how much better I was compared to 4 hours after the initial procedure. And by the next day - crystal clear. So I definitely recommend enhancement if at 6 months or so you're not happy with your results, and if your doctor thinks it would be beneficial to you. I am absolutely amazed - and believe me, I was almost despondent at one point because I thought I'd made a terrible mistake and it would never be right. I was crying at the drs office at about month 3 because my vision just wouldn't stop fluctuating. But - some people heal weird and I guess I'm one of them. Good luck!

jkm3253 · 04-07-2006, 12:16 PM

Hi
Thanks for the reply and I am glad that your enhancement went good. Good luck in your recovery. I hope I get to 20/30,,,,it would be fine for me since I started out 20/400 or so. I have been a basket case emotionally and don't hardly eat and cry alot over regret. But you can't change it now. Just gotta hope for the best. I feel funny back in glasses but at least I can see. I am not quite 2 months yet so I hope to improve, and believe it or not, you have given me hope!

MyEye! · 04-10-2006, 09:20 AM

Good! Glad I could help. I know when I was freaking out I wished someone could have given me some hope - I know how you feel, I was there. I was SOOOO frustrated and regretting it. All I can say is - don't totally discount enhancement. Wait a while and see what happens, and what your dr recommends. The way I looked at it was - when your eyes are as bad as ours were - its not uncommon to need an enhancement, they told me that up front. Now - you're SO much closer, it's easier for them to nail it. I was apprehensive about the enhancement but man am I thrilled now - its better than I hoped. Hang in there! Eat!! Believe me - it will improve. Give it some time...

<--- I love this guy.

jkm3253 · 04-11-2006, 04:24 PM

You will have to let me know how your recovery goes for your enhancement. I feel like the biggest baby on earth since I notice every little pain or twinge. Thats another reason why I don't wanna do it again!!! What was your prescription before the first lasik? Do you worry about regression with the enhancement?