LASIK... What do I do? What should I expect?

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I'm booked in for Lasik eye surgery on Monday. My surgery is at 1pm so I should be home for 3ish apparently. I've been told after I've had my treatment, I can't watch TV or read - living alone they're the two main things I do.

If you've had lasereye surgery, can you tell me what you did afterwards? Or anything to expect that I might not be aware of.

Painnnn. Jaysus my eyes felt like someone rubbed onions in them. Streamed for the rest of the night.

My eyes were sore and dry for a good six months after. Good luck

I've been told I'll be given drops for the first month or so, I think it's called fake tears so hopefully that shouldn't be too bad. Already stocked up on paracetamol.

Just wondering what on earth I'll do all afternoon and evening!

Yeah use them lots. To be fair my experience wasn't the normal one. Just download a podcast or audio book maybe? You'll be in a good bit of pain so you'll want to sleep anyways xx

Do you mind me asking why your experience wasn't normal please?

@Mondaymanic are you sure you didn’t have LASEK? It’s not normal to be in so much pain.
OP most people find their vision very ‘watery’ afterwards, just get the person coming home with you to drop you off. Put an audio book on, plan a ready meal for dinner and then have an early night. You should wake up in the morning being able to see pretty clearly!

Not sure which I had (lasik vs lasek - it was the more modern one!)

Once the drops wear off, it feels like you've got sand in your eyes. Best thing I found was just take painkillers, use the goggles they give you and go to bed. (I found I couldn't keep my eyes open)

Wear sunglasses on the way home, irrespective of the weather - you'll be pretty sensitive for a few days.

Lay out all that you need the day before, so that you don't have to move far / open your eyes.

You'll need to drink a lot - your eyes will water loads.

First day is a bit grim - I just slept as not much to do with your eyes closed all the time. Next day, woke up and I could see my glasses on the other side of the room, wine to get them to see, and realised how amazing it was to have eyesight back again

Check up the next day was quick, and given the all clear to drive. Been amazing ever since (nearly 10 years now!)

Honestly the best thing I've done - it's been amazing!

My eyes felt really gritty afterwards so I just slept for a few hours after it. I’d agree with a podcast or audio book and an early night.

That's what I'm most excited about, waking up in the morning and just being able to start my day!

I've got my little pack prepped so I can come home and go straight to my bedroom. Plan to have water, paracetamol and an audio book ready to go incase I can't sleep for any reason x

No I had lasik. My experience wasn't normal because I had so much pain that continued for a long time afterwards. It was quite awful at the time. I'm fine now though (just in time for my vision starting to regress lol). I would advise against it to anyone I know but like I say I'm not the norm.. Many people have positive experiences.. A few I know said it was life changing and rave about it but out of my friends, 3 of us had negative side effects etc. It is possible but when you sign for the procedure you just assume you won't be one of the unlucky ones!

One of the consultants after (not involved in laser eye surgery) said it cracked him up that people think they can go and get their eyeball sliced open but expect no problems. He sees a lot of people who weren't prepared for it going wrong and has to try and sort the mess afterwards!

Fingers crossed your procedure will likely go well though.. Most people's does and I was unlucky just. Enjoy your new vision xx