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1. How bad was your eyesight before the operation?
Before surgery, my right eye had -5.00 diopters of myopia and -1.5 diopters of astigmatism. My left eye had -6.75 diopters of myopia and -1.75 diopters of astigmatism. My vision was correctable to 20/20 with contacts or glasses. By 3 weeks after surgery, I was seeing effectively 20/20 with minimal side effects. By 2 months after surgery, both eyes tested at 20/20 vision.
2. Did it hurt?
There were a few moments of rather uncomfortable pressure when the corneal ring was applied. Other than that, no pain besides my clenched fists.
3. Were you scared?
Some. I had done research and chosen a good facility, so I knew what to expect, and everything went exactly as I expected. My doctor was very patient at answering all my questions and explaining things as much as I wanted. However, I was still doing a life-changing operation that has known possible negative side effects, so I was pretty nervous. I was not offered valium, but I also did not request it.
4. How much did your operation cost?
I paid $1750 per eye. I consider my completely positive experience, professional care, and confidence in my doctor to be worth every penny. Insurance did not cover it.
5. Would you do it again?
In a heartbeat. My sighted life is so much better now than ever before with corrective lenses. I love my new eyes.
6. What advice can you give me?
TONS.
• Do your research.
Learn about the procedure, what it involves, what might happen, what are the factors that make the operation more risky. Learn about your doctor, about your chosen clinic. Find out their history, their experience, their complication rate. Be suspicious of anybody who doesn't want to answer your questions. My doctor offers a free seminar several times a month to give an overview and answer questions in bulk. Make your choice of doctor based on knowledge, not on price.
• Be sure this is what you want.
If you currently wear glasses or contacts to correct your vision and you are happy with that, keep them! The reason I did not is because I was very unhappy with all the alternatives. There will be plenty of time for the technology to improve and advance with more time. You don't save anything from doing it right away. Be wary of any doctor who tries to pressure you into a decision or a time frame.
• Follow the post-operative care instructions.
If there aren't any, change doctors! My post-op care included wearing the goggles for 4 hours after surgery, and overnight for 4 nights, as well as antibiotic steriod drops and tear eyedrops for 4 days. My doctor also recommended that I go home and nap, for the least possible strain on the eyes. Go gentle on your eyes (TV and computer are very hard on them, so remember to take breaks), keep them lubricated, and get lots of sleep.