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Some eye drop was applied to enlarge my pupils before the operation. The effect lasted rather long as my pupils are still extraordinarily huge now. It’s around 80% of the iris. That’s why i’m very sensitive to bright light. And these few days, i’d have to put on sun-glasses in the daytime.

After waiting for around 30 minutes at the waiting room, so it’s my turn. The doctors and nurses had been ready there waiting for me. After lying down, some machine was moving towards me, and stopped exactly in front of my eyes. Although i knew it’s a pretty small surgery, i can’t help feeling nervous.

A suction ring was placed on my eye. Then i felt some pressure on my eye and the vision went dark. There’s a buzzing sound as a flap was created on my cornea. Subsequently it smelt like something burnt. Then, the flap was lifted and laser was applied to reshape the cornea curvature. Lastly the corneal flap was repositioned over the treated area and stayed in place without stitches.

Throughout the operation, the only thing that i had to do was to look at the red light in front of me. It’s rather scary to see the devices coming near the eye, touching it and moving on it, and yet still being not able to blink. The lucky thing was that it didn’t hurt at all. The whole process for both eyes took less than half an hour but it’s like ages for me.

Around 30 minutes after the surgery, the pain was finally felt, for about 4 hours long. It’s like some onion has gotten into the eyes. I kept tearing. I have no idea whether it’s due to the pain on my eyes, or heart. Perhaps both.

I was feeling rather down because of some conflict with my parents. They attempted to stop me from having this surgery without providing me concrete reasons. They asked me to postpone it until after 25 years old. Just because some people told them it’s better to have it after 25 years old. But what’s the reason behind that? They can’t tell. They just kept telling me that people say this and people say that. I had actually tried to convince them earlier on, using some articles about LASIK. But when i asked them to read, they said they’re not free. And until the very last minute, when all the appointments were made, they asked me not to go for it. I fully understand that they’re just worried about me because of the risks and side effects. However i’m not a child anymore. Shouldn’t i learn to be responsible for the consequences of my own actions and decisions? And what is more, i did research about the safety of this surgery before i made my decision.

Since i’ve come to this topic, i just add a bit more. I thought i’ve earned enough trust from my parents. But i wasn’t right. My recent performance has been rather disappointing too. I spoilt my phone, then the car, started a relationship that seems immature to them, and now, stubbornly went for the eye surgery despite their warning. I just hope that they can have more confidence in me.

Okay, back from the digression.

So now, after LASIK, aftercare is crucial. These are the things that i must remember:

1. Do not rub, squeeze or squint my eyes during the 1st week after the procedure,
2. Avoid getting water, soap or shampoo in my eyes, but i still have to keep my eyelid area clean,
3. Avoid dusty and smoky places for the 1st week,
4. Do not wear makeup for a week,
5. Do not swim or use the sauna, spa or have a facial for a month,
6. Avoid sports for a month,
7. Do not drive until i feel confident, and
8. Put on eye shield provided before bed for the 1st week.

Wth all procedure, my vision will gradually improve and sometimes it might take about 3 to 6 months to stabilize. Now it’s still a bit blurred so i am actually having some difficulty in typing this entry.

Oops… it’s quite late now… My eyes need rest. So do i. Good night people. Thanks for your pray (if any)