And now, my heart is going pitter patter over the potential side effects.
It is a big step. Everyone who has done it (LASIK, if you still haven't caught on) raved about how wonderful it is to wake up and be able to see clearly instead of having to reach for the glasses. The joy, the convenience. Yet, on the other hand, no one knows how it will affect us in our later years since this medical wonder has not been around that long, so maybe a lifetime of contact lenses and spectacles -- though inconvenient -- is not that bad. Plus, no surgery is ever risk free.
But. I wish to live without the inconvenience and potential damage with my long periods of contact lense wearing.
My precious myopic eyes. I hope I am taking us in the right direction.
*shudder*
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it's scary. tell me about it. i flinched DURING the surgery. got a bit of mild scolding. doc asked whether i'm sure i wanna do it. when i'm already on the "chopping board". of cos i wanna do it. hahaa...
go for the appt. know the thickness of your cornea (impt). meet the doc. listen to his explanation. ask qns. ask qns. ask qns. till you feel comfortable.
and if you still don't feel comfy at the end of it, then don't do it.
good luck! :)