Hi everyone! I'm posting this before we dash off for a weekend in Santa Fe and Taos. (It's allegedly 10-15 degrees cooler and that's a big plus!)
Yesterday I had Lasik eye surgery done. I am SO amazed! I've wanted to do it for years but was chicken and overly cautious. This spring I've had a bunch of problems wearing my contacts because of the dryness out here and some allergy flares. My doc finally said "yanno, you're a perfect candidate for Lasik, think about it!" So I did, and I did! My undying gratitude to my Mom, who gave this to me as a birthday gift.
I've been VERY nearsighted for years (the big E on the eye chart is a big blur) plus a mild astigmatism. As of this morning's follow-up I'm 20/20 with no astigmatism! I have some fuzziness and haloing around bright lights but he assures me that will resolve within the next few weeks. I can certainly see clearly enough to drive! The only bummer (which I knew but still hoped would be wrong) is that I still need reading glasses. Oh well, can't win 'em all!
The procedure was fast, painless and only a little bit weird. One cool moment was when they did the initial corneal flap, the machine pushes hard enough for you to see your own personal galaxy while you're being immobilized. Between that and the Valium it was almost sort of fun.
Anyone who's dithering about it, I urge you to save your pennies and go for it! I'm sorry I didn't do it years ago.
Off to the cooler climes of New Mexico for the weekend. Maybe I'll even find some beads!
-- KarenK Desert Dreamer Designs