My Intralase Experience - Lasik Eye Surgery Message Board

Skylar_ · 10-01-2007, 08:13 AM

OK, this board has helped me with a lot of my questions so I thought I'd post my Intralase experience, for better or worse. I'm scheduled to have the surgery in 2 days. Here's my background:

-31 yo female
-slight astigmatism; -4.75 & -4.25
-told I was a good candidate by 2 surgeons (1 was 2nd opinion)
-considered "normal" on all pre-op tests (corneal thickness, scans, etc.)
-have slightly dry eyes pre-op when I wear contacts. I have a lot of problems wearing contacts so I rely on glasses, have no dry eye with glasses
-general health status is good
-surgery by a highly recommended surgeon at the medical college, supposedly the best around
-desire to be free of glasses due to active lifestyle
-pre-op: taking 1000 mg Vitamin C/day & using eye drops per surgeon's orders

OK, I'm getting nervous about my outcome & the procedure!! Will post to this thread after the surgery. Hope it helps someone in their decision making. Thanks, Skylar

mymorocks · 10-02-2007, 04:48 AM

Good luck Skylar! I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes.

mcr285 · 10-02-2007, 11:31 PM

wow, i was just thinking about you the other day! i know you're nervous, but don't worry! you'll be so happy you had it done! good luck!

Skylar_ · 10-03-2007, 05:36 AM

Thank you both! I can't believe I'm having it done in just a few hours-really getting nervous now!! I'm sure I'm making a bigger deal of the procedure than it is, but it's intimidating. SEE you after the procedure ;-)

mcr285 · 10-03-2007, 01:17 PM

hey, skylar! how are you feeling???

okay, don't answer that now. you need to turn the computer off, and go lay down!!!! stay off the computer for the next couple of days so your eyes can rest a bit..... hope it's all going well for you!