Nov
25

My eyes are exhausted. In the last week I’ve read more than 700 pages and I’m excited about adding on another 1300. I’m so happy these bifocals of mine are updated or my eyes would be very upset with me. I went through far too much to get these glasses, I’d hate to have them suddenly crap out on me.
This got me thinking about what it would be like if I didn’t have glasses. Of course I wouldn’t want to have issues seeing. My mom, stepdad and aunt have all gotten Lasik surgery to correct their vision. All three of them see really happy with their decision.
I’m occasionally asked by family and friends if I’d consider getting the procedure. Honestly, right now, I don’t think I would. My glasses give me character. My I feel naked without them! Sometimes I forget that they’re on, and I try to poke my eyes just to make sure they’re still there. Yeah…because there isn’t an easier and safer way to do that…
So just in case I decide to ever go ahead with the procedure…you know, after I’ve grown tired of cleaning these things…I did a bit of research. I found this video that really sums up the before, during and after of iLASIK. More information can be found at iLASIK. My eyes seem to be getting worse every year. Ahh the joys of aging! But I’m not sure if I’m quite ready to part with my specs. It’s definitely something I’ll keep on the back burner, but for right now, I think I’ll stick with my glasses.
I’m curious – have any of you had the procedure done? If you have, are you happy with your results? Would you recommend it to a friend? If you haven’t, are you curious about it? Why or why not?
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By jaclyn on 11.25.08 8:35 am | Permalink
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By Dutchess of Kickball on 11.25.08 8:42 am | Permalink
For now, I’m happy with my lenses and wearing my glasses when I want to have asyousay, a little character.
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By Carrie on 11.25.08 9:27 am | Permalink
i would get it in a heart beat but alas my eyes are too bad. no joke, i couldn’t get lasik even if i wanted to. it’s so sad : (
if i were you jenn i would totally do it!
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By Lacey Bean on 11.25.08 10:12 am | Permalink
LOVE.
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By deutlich on 11.25.08 10:21 am | Permalink
So there’s that to consider…
I love my glasses though, I wouldn’t exchange them.
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By Matt on 11.25.08 11:28 am | Permalink
I helped her through the “surgery” though, and took her to a hotel to spend the night afterwards (which I guess is part of the procedure). She was high from valium or something and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life.
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By Rachel M. on 11.25.08 11:43 am | Permalink
I have also thought of things like what if you get stuck on a deserted island and you don’t have contacts with you or your glasses break, what are you going to do??
But in the long run I don’t think I would have Lasik, what if something gets screwed up. I have heard good and bad stories about Lasik. I think I would rather just stay away from deserted islands, then go through Lasik.
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By Jaime on 11.25.08 1:01 pm | Permalink
though it won’t be anytime soon, i could definitely go for some laser vision correction. and just wear glasses for fun.
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By maris on 11.26.08 9:20 am | Permalink
However, the bf had lasik a few years ago, before I met him. He is quite pleased with it.
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