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PRK Eye Surgery || 0-3 Weeks Recovery 2019 

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@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
HOW BAD ARE YOUR EYES? Post your prescription down below!
@PaulaGross
@PaulaGross 5 лет назад
I am LEGALLY blind without my contacts or glasses! Yuck!
@loribailey7996
@loribailey7996 5 лет назад
I was -10 in both eyes . . . Then turned 40 and became -8. Unfortunately I developed a cataract at 47 and had lens replacement (I prefer saying that instead of cataract surgery, lol). That first week was pretty bad 😭 now, a year out . . . Better in several ways, but not a perfect result due to the high myopia. Good luck with your recovery!
@annietaurus8332
@annietaurus8332 5 лет назад
-6 and having prk in one week
@davidjackson4362
@davidjackson4362 5 лет назад
-8.5 . I just had PRK last week
@johnbates8244
@johnbates8244 5 лет назад
-5.75 in both left and right eyes. Still undecided on which type of surgery; prk or lasik. I’m in the military, so there is some risk of getting poked in the eyes. I originally leaned toward getting prk so that I don’t have the risk of “the flap” reopening, but the long recovery time is making me rethink!!! Great video thank you so much
@johnmatrix7809
@johnmatrix7809 5 лет назад
Thanks for the content. I'm on Day 6 now and having the same feeling of 'Is this actually worth it?' Glad to know there is light at the end of the tunnel
@SoUpperEchelon
@SoUpperEchelon 4 года назад
Update?
@slwarn
@slwarn 5 лет назад
I had PRK surgery! The actual surgery wasn't painful, but . . . OH.MY.GOSH. . . the healing time was horrible. I was curled up in the fetal position in my bathroom with a towel under the door to block out the light. My eyes were similar to yours. Something like -8.5.
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
I love how the doctors say "some patients may have discomfort" .... More like " you WILL have A LOT of discomfort " 😜
@bluee-2976
@bluee-2976 5 лет назад
How ur vision now after the surgery? did u see halos lights
@TonyMVF4
@TonyMVF4 4 года назад
I’m so glad your PRK went well. I also had PRK, by choice, in May 2018. My refractive error was -7.50 in both eyes and no astigmatism. I was corrected to 20/20 by Dr. Speaker from TLC on 5th Ave in Manhattan. It was the best $5,000 I have ever spent. No regrets and no issues - halos, starbursts, dry eyes, etc. 🙏👍🏻
@CertainExposures
@CertainExposures 5 месяцев назад
That's awesome. How are you now?
@TonyMVF4
@TonyMVF4 5 месяцев назад
5 years later and I’m still 20/20 with no issues. Thank God🙏🏼 And thank you for asking. If you’re looking to have the same procedure done I highly recommend PRK over LASIK. It is worth the longer recovery time of about 2-3 weeks to have peace of mind not to have a permanent flap (with LASIK) in my eye that could dislodge.
@CertainExposures
@CertainExposures 5 месяцев назад
@@TonyMVF4 Awesome! Thank you for your reply. I am happy for you.
@Divinedipika
@Divinedipika 10 дней назад
How is it right now
@TonyMVF4
@TonyMVF4 10 дней назад
No issues whatsoever. Still have 20/20 thank God 🙏🏼
@nadia300791
@nadia300791 4 года назад
I also had trans PRK on Tuesday. The first day was ridiculously painful, the second was 50% better but now I see almost perfectly so it was totally worth it. No light sensitivity no floaters nothing. I'm having my protective contacts taken out tomorrow and I can't wait to see at 100%! I couldn't see at all like -6.50 and 0.50 astigmatism. Be meticulous with your drops, do not look at screens, sleep it off and be patient! :)
@its.me_angie
@its.me_angie 3 года назад
Thank you for this video. I just got PRK and I found this helpful. The rates of people healing are so different. My prescription was not TOO high, but usually high enough to where my eye doctors never carried my lenses in the store they would always have to be ordered. My contact lens prescription was -4.75 1.75 x 010 on the left and -5.75 1.75 x 010 on the right. I got PRK because of my astigmatism, and they said that later down the line this procedure would be better for my eye health. Luckily my sensitivity and healing seems to be quicker than what you have described. I don't know many people that had PRK. I had the options of choosing either one. But, I will always choose what is better for my long term health over immediate results.
@ForzaTerra89
@ForzaTerra89 9 месяцев назад
I’m due for this procedure in about a month. Are you happy? Any regrets?
@siralexthedude
@siralexthedude 4 года назад
Currently recovering from PRK right now. Those First 2-3 days were BRUTAL!! I’m on day 5 right now. This video gave me a better idea on what to expect for the next couple weeks. Oh and I was supposed to get LASIK and was told the day of the surgery that Ill have to get PRK due to my astigmatism.
@vimukthisankalpa2805
@vimukthisankalpa2805 Год назад
I'm on my 4th day post PRK. How many days did it take to clear your vision after taking out your bandage contact lens?
@ForzaTerra89
@ForzaTerra89 9 месяцев назад
@@vimukthisankalpa2805how are you now?
@teacherisabelle7349
@teacherisabelle7349 5 лет назад
Your openness about your eye surgery opened the door to conversations in my home about lasik. I'm not sure what my prescription is but I know it's pretty bad. I've been wearing glasses since grade 2. I was always under the impression I was not a good candidate for surgery but I was just recently told that may not be true. So...now I'm considering going ahead with it. I feel overwhelmed though when I think of how drastically it would change my life. Just being able to see while swimming or even while I'm in the shower! If it weren't for you, I may have never thought to ask about it for myself. 😊 Best of luck as your recovery continues! 💕
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
You should do it! Life changing
@electricvibezzz6830
@electricvibezzz6830 2 года назад
@@JennieJoy.Journals hey jeni , How can u watch mobile or tv with this protection glass or without glass
@Rclassiks
@Rclassiks 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing! I had PRK almost 2 weeks ago and my vision is actually pretty good but still blurry and some double vision. Feel a lot better to know it takes a while to get that 20/20
@baalito8335
@baalito8335 4 года назад
how r ur eyes now
@AmberellasDCPAdventure
@AmberellasDCPAdventure 5 лет назад
My eyes are weird, they are -1.50 and +1.75 😅 my eye doctor told me I’m the only patient shes ever had that is nearsighted and farsighted
@lindsayvlaminck3367
@lindsayvlaminck3367 5 лет назад
I’m so so glad you posted about this. My prescription is -9.50 on the left and -10.00 on the right 😳 I went in for a consultation for PRK. They told me I would need PRK and LASIK because of my prescription and astigmatism. My right eye is so bad I had a spontaneous retinal detachment 10 years ago, so I can relate to the pain of eye surgery!! So glad you are improving, you are giving me courage to reconsider this. 💕
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
I'm so sorry for your eyes!! My mom was a -13!!! She had to have an artificial lens replacement and then lasik on top of that! But she now sees perfect!! So there is hope for you!! (But it was super expensive. I think it was 12k)
@CaprishaPage
@CaprishaPage 5 лет назад
-14.24 and -14.75. I usually wear contacts, but I have been considering surgery. Thanks for this video!
@chanellequinones273
@chanellequinones273 5 лет назад
Caprisha Page omg I didn’t even know it went that high! I had the surgery and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made
@GuyFromInternet00
@GuyFromInternet00 4 года назад
Holy shit!!! I had -1.25 😂
@gauravarora9752
@gauravarora9752 4 года назад
Caprisha do u have any problem to retina how old u e
@CaprishaPage
@CaprishaPage 4 года назад
@@gauravarora9752 Thankfully, my retinas have been healthy, but I get them checked regularly. It can definitely be a problem at this RX.
@gauravarora9752
@gauravarora9752 4 года назад
@@CaprishaPage God bless u dear i pray to god
@tonyleal2786
@tonyleal2786 4 года назад
-9.00 and -6.50 Hi Jennifer, I’m a barber. Honestly how long was it before you felt ok to do regular stuff again.
@cathat-f4z
@cathat-f4z 4 года назад
-7.25 and -7. Had prk about 3 years ago. Didn’t have any pain and only slight light sensitivity. Best decision ever. And love wearing sunglasses.
@BENN161
@BENN161 2 года назад
What is your cornea thickness?
@Hannah431-z5z
@Hannah431-z5z 2 года назад
Thank you for this! I’m 11 days in and still blurry… the receptionist at my surgeons office made a comment that I should be able to see by now, and it got me panicking! So relieved to know others take longer too.
@ForzaTerra89
@ForzaTerra89 9 месяцев назад
How are you now?
@jody7399
@jody7399 5 лет назад
Thank you for this fantastic video I learned a lot. I had lasiK 20 years ago for -7.25 in both eyes. I immediately saw excellent. 20 years later, I just had PRK (you cannot have Lasik trice) for -1.50 in each eye. I was lucky that I had zero pain nor sensitivity to light (doc said it is because the prescription is small). but it is very blurry, sometimes double vision, a week later. I wished I knew it takes so long to see. Thank you for posting this great video!
@Bharat286
@Bharat286 3 года назад
U are a real Struggler 👌👌👌
@ForzaTerra89
@ForzaTerra89 9 месяцев назад
How was it for you? I’m 1.75 and 2.00 so a small prescription. Was it worth it?
@jhernandez788
@jhernandez788 4 года назад
Where's the 6 month update? How well do you see and at what day/week/month would you consider yourself 100%?
@gusmcclain
@gusmcclain 4 года назад
I just had PRK done after doing Lasik 13 years ago. I completely agree that Lasik is the better choice. Not being able to see for the first several days is just torture. Reading small font is also still an issue. How long before your close up vision improved to the point where you can read the label on a prescription bottle?
@TonyMVF4
@TonyMVF4 4 года назад
gusmcclain If you were myopic, having both eyes correct by either PRK or LASIK will not improve your close up vision for individuals of a certain age. Presbyopia may be the issue if you can not see small print. To my knowledge the only way to allow you to read small print is to have one eye under corrected (you won’t see clear far but you will see clear close up) and your dominant eye corrected to see far objects. I believe this option is called mono vision. Best of luck to you 👍🏻
@brittyn
@brittyn 3 года назад
TonyMVF4 I never had an issue reading close up but after PRK 6 days ago, words are blurry. It just takes time for it to heal.
@roguesblood3504
@roguesblood3504 3 года назад
@@brittyn PRK is also just for different reasons too. For example, im doing PRK because i do martial arts, and dont want to risk the flap from LASIK to open back up
@brittyn
@brittyn 3 года назад
@@roguesblood3504 did you mean to respond to me?
@Divinedipika
@Divinedipika 10 дней назад
​@@roguesblood3504 how is it right now
@adrithinexile
@adrithinexile 5 лет назад
-10 and -10.5 here .. my honey had PRK surgery during his first year in the Army, and didn't need glasses again for 13 years! (Recovery was a BEAR though - thank goodness for audiobooks!).
@marcusvonmaximus8071
@marcusvonmaximus8071 4 года назад
So glad I did Lasik instead. No pain at all! Instant corrected vision. After surgery went home took 3 hour nap and was back to work driving and patrolling the streets in 2 days. Heard to many horror stories of pain and forever waiting for corrected vision by prk.
@Barb766
@Barb766 3 месяца назад
How is your eyes now
@slptp
@slptp 3 года назад
For people wondering about her pain remark. It is possible the numbing drops started to wear off, but the tugging of opening the eye lids wider is NOT under an pain medication. The numbing drops cover the eye itself, not surrounding tissues. For anyone feeling pain, please speak up. The laser is programmed to stop working immediately if you move as well.
@pabz06
@pabz06 8 месяцев назад
People don’t mention LASIK can have complications with the flap. Specially if you play sports
@sergiocopete3605
@sergiocopete3605 Год назад
Did Prk, working at my office and it’s day 3. Have pre and post loaded like crazy on vitamins essential minerals kept my eyes hydrated and took some healing peptides bpc-157 and TB-500. I am still seeing blurry but right when I wake up I see clearer than I’ve ever seen in my life. It gets worse when my eyes get dryer but I just put more drops. It is uncomfortable but for me it doesn’t hurt that much but then again I’m really good with pain, I’m at the healthiest I’ve ever been in my life and have my sleep dialed which is important for healing. TOTALLY WORTH IT
@chimdi
@chimdi 4 года назад
Thank you for making this!! My PRK surgery is in a few weeks and I can relate to that serious nearsightedness, though you beat me on the prescription -- mine is almost -7 and -7.75. I'M SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
@CertainExposures
@CertainExposures 5 месяцев назад
How did it go for you? Is everything alright?
@brandonmick6564
@brandonmick6564 4 года назад
Just had PRK Friday 12/20/19 they put the drops in my eye when I went in to the laser room I didn't feel a thing at all. I was -4 and -3.75 with astigmatism. I could read on my way home a bit. Pain wasn't bad I was able to listen to tv and kinda see a little. The pain was only about 2 hours a day for me felt like an eye infection. Today Monday 12/23/19 I just had my follow up. Contact where taken out and I could see the line that you should be at week 2. Doctor said I could drive and do whatever I like just to keep wearing sunglasses and taking the drops. I went to Envision Laser Center I got the lifetime with everything included along with the plugs in the tear ducts my coat was $3218. Now I have heard from others they did not have it as well as I have so far. To be able to see around the house with no glasses or contacts is amazing I can't wait till I get a full recovery!!
@PraveenKumar-gg8fu
@PraveenKumar-gg8fu 4 года назад
I just had my PRK on 12/12/19 and my eye sight is - 3.75 and - 3.25
@marshallebee
@marshallebee 4 года назад
I had trans PRK on August 15th, 2020. My prescription was -5 for my left eye and -2.75 right eye. I drove to my first post op appointment on August 20th, but I wasn't very comfortable driving. My vision improved significantly as soon as my bandage contact lenses were removed. Today's been 15 days since the surgery and my distance vision is great but I can't see very clearly up close. My doc said it is normal. The procedure itself was super quick and comfortable, not even slightest discomfort felt. First evening my eyes hurt but the pain subsided once I fell asleep on the first night, and never came back afterwards. First 4 days my eyes just wanted to stay shut, on the 5th day my eyes were open again. Overall, I'm happy with my results. I just hope my near vision improves too.
@ForzaTerra89
@ForzaTerra89 9 месяцев назад
Did you near vision improve?
@marshallebee
@marshallebee 9 месяцев назад
Yes, it did improve but if I bring text very close to my nose, like 5 cm away, then it gets blurry@@ForzaTerra89
@mustachegurl1714
@mustachegurl1714 22 дня назад
Update?
@marshallebee
@marshallebee 22 дня назад
My near vision improved, but still, if I hold something written in small print very close to my face, it all looks blurry. Also, I now have dry eyes. Almost every morning when I wake up, I need a few seconds to open my eyes.
@brittyn
@brittyn 3 года назад
Thanks for your perspective. So many of the RU-vid videos on the subject are people saying it was a breeze and little to no pain! I had PRK 6 days ago, and it was very uncomfortable. Could barely see for 2 days, eyes were swollen so couldn’t really function. Lots of burning. Luckily my mom came over to help but they definitely need to advise people who live alone that they may need to have somebody around to assist! They said I could work by day 5 but it’s still too hard to focus on small words(my job is very computer heavy).
@abdullazizxd5755
@abdullazizxd5755 3 года назад
I hust had my PRK 3days ago. And yeah, it was uncomfortable for me. It hurts. And I couldnt read text on my phone until now.im prating it will improve soon.
@brittyn
@brittyn 3 года назад
@@abdullazizxd5755 you’re lucky it only took you 3 days to read text on your phone! Took me longer.
@melissaashley9847
@melissaashley9847 5 лет назад
I am legally blind, I lost my eyesight over the years when I was very young and no one knew because I did so well in school and wore glasses, lol. By the time they figured out what was going on at age 11, my eyesight was already at 20/200 in one eye and a little better in the other. On the bright side, I don’t have to wear glasses anymore, lol, I really hated them (I wear sunglasses with a very light perscription to protecct my eyes outside, but the script does not improve my sight at all and I have reading glasses to try to improve my near-sighted vision, they are comically thick, lol, I don’t ever wear them though 😂🤗). Now, at 32, my eyesight is 20/400 or worse in both eyes, non-correctable, non-treatable. Buuuuut, I am very happy that I was able to find a way to teach with VIPKid and love being a part of this awesome experience and community! Hope things start getting back to normal for you soon and recovery continues on a good path! I had eye surgury when I was 6 and I still remember it being awful during recovery all these years later...Glad to see you back on YT and IG! :)
@veronicamack9661
@veronicamack9661 4 года назад
Melissa Ashley my daughter has amblyopia and her vision is 20/180 on one eye and 20/80 on the other. She wears glasses but the doctors pretty much say her vision will not improve or be able to be corrected surgically. Were you diagnosed with any condition? She had surgery at age 2 to correct the cross eye problem caused by the lack of use of this eye by her brain!
@wearetheborg
@wearetheborg 3 года назад
my PRK was 800 dollar (total of both eyes) and i can see 20/20 after 10days, it was no pain in the first few day, just a little disconfort, im very happy
@jewminicana
@jewminicana 5 лет назад
I've had glasses since I was 8. I have negative 8 as well on each side. Unfortunately, at 30, I was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and they won't do Lasik. I had been waiting from 8 years old to age 30 to finally get Lasik.
@BruceWayne-us3kw
@BruceWayne-us3kw 4 года назад
I’m sorry to hear that. That must be really disappointing.
@johnsonlesleya
@johnsonlesleya 5 лет назад
-4.25 and -4.75 🙈 I thought I had bad eyes, but you win, Jennifer! My corneas are too thin for Lasik but I am scared to do PRK! Thanks for sharing and I'd love to hear your updates. 😁👍
@nyhuskergirl
@nyhuskergirl 5 лет назад
I had lasik done two years ago. So glad I did! My eyes were -6. Thankfully the process was so quick and I had 20/20 vision without pain the same afternoon!
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
Lasik sounds like the magical option
@marcusvonmaximus8071
@marcusvonmaximus8071 4 года назад
Lasik is not painful, unlike prk. And Lasik you have instant corrected vision! No waiting. It's an over all better win.
@christine15251
@christine15251 4 года назад
Thanks for video. Day 2 my eyes hurt so bad. I can barely keep my eyes open. Had my parents buy me some Tylenol pm after listening to your video .
@vespirus
@vespirus 4 года назад
I had just got corrective prk on Friday, the first two days were the worst just like you said. But now it’s day 4 of recovery and I wouldn’t say I can see the best, but I’m able to be on my phone to send texts and watch RU-vid videos while I recover. I get my contacts out o think this Friday. I really will say, I had -4.50 in my right eye, my left eye was -4.75. I can’t say that I can read the best, I probably should be off of my phone as much as I am, but the recovery after day 3 was so much easier. I went from 20/100 or 20/120 to 20/40 after surgery. I was barely able to see much. But hopefully since I’ll be off my phone I’ll have a faster recovery. I hope it’s been good thus far!
@rpesc7918
@rpesc7918 4 года назад
With Lasik surgery, they cut your eye which creates a flap which actually never fully heals. PRK may take a bit longer for recovery, but atleast your eyes actually fully heals and a flap can't just be ripped off at any moment... im getting PRK tomorrow, so just my 2 cents. 🙂
@richardcook9459
@richardcook9459 4 года назад
Hey, how are you now? I'm 10 days in and I can't see to work or read. My nose is touching the screen to type this. Are you able to read after a month?
@rpesc7918
@rpesc7918 4 года назад
@@richardcook9459 so after 3 weeks my left eye was 20/20, its been a month and my right eye is 20/30 and my left is 20/20
@richardcook9459
@richardcook9459 4 года назад
@@rpesc7918 Woof, looks like a still got road left to travel. Thanks.
@Bharat286
@Bharat286 3 года назад
@@richardcook9459 how are you now ????
@richardcook9459
@richardcook9459 3 года назад
@@Bharat286 You're super kind to check in on me after all this time. I can see very well and quickly forgot I even wore glasses. My eyes get dry in the morning, but I can see again. It took forever!
@lemonhscott7667
@lemonhscott7667 4 года назад
-7.5 And kind of regretting not going with Lasik... I’m on day 4 and it’s been rough. I think I can see well enough to type on my phone, which I am very grateful for, but I’m very worried about how this might affect my ability to keep up with classes.
@Danequa
@Danequa 4 года назад
Any update on your experience?
@gerjerwal
@gerjerwal 4 года назад
I had it yesterday and I’m having no pain or anything! And I can see pretty well. They did an extra procedure on me called contour I believe which smooths out the rough surface on your eyes
@malikwilliams7143
@malikwilliams7143 3 года назад
How long did it take you to get 20/20
@gerjerwal
@gerjerwal 3 года назад
@@malikwilliams7143 2 months I believe
@chanellequinones273
@chanellequinones273 5 лет назад
I got PRK 2 weeks ago! I’m seeing fine and use blue light blocking glasses at work. Occasionally I see double images but I’m healing well! I was -4.75 with astigmatism seeing 20/400 and now I’m seeing 20/20 👍🏼
@TroutMaskReplicaa
@TroutMaskReplicaa 4 года назад
I'm 6 days out from my surgery but still blurry, ghosting/double vision. How long was it until your eyes were functional I.e. not blurry etc
@Belugabs
@Belugabs 3 года назад
Hey how is everything now?
@amarsaini2787
@amarsaini2787 4 года назад
I had gone threw asa in 2017.. And now in 2019 my vision is - 0.7 in both eyes.. And again going for enhanced asa surgery in upcoming weeks.. Never go for asa if u wannna live ur life.. I m fed up now with this so painful and longer healing time
@thezoeera
@thezoeera 4 года назад
Hi. How was your enhancement? Can u provide details? I am going for PRK enhancement, 2nd time surgery :/ a bit nervous
@FishBaitBlue
@FishBaitBlue 2 года назад
I had zero pain. Absolutely none. I could feel it but I wouldn’t even call it uncomfortable. Even walked my dog outside the same evening. No light sensitivity
@Stephanie.Hudson
@Stephanie.Hudson 5 лет назад
Just had park 8 days ago. -9 both eyes. I hate this recovery. I can see but I can’t. I’m healing slower than expected. Just waiting for that moment when I can see.
@bluee-2976
@bluee-2976 4 года назад
and now how is ur vision?
@lulia101
@lulia101 4 года назад
update please
@magda3113
@magda3113 4 года назад
Getting PRK in two weeks. My prescription is negative 6 on both eyes. I’m getting nervous 😬 but praying for it to be smooth. Great video
@SoUpperEchelon
@SoUpperEchelon 4 года назад
Update?
@Holdume2
@Holdume2 4 года назад
How long until you could drive??
@magda3113
@magda3113 4 года назад
Jamie Gruber it’s been two weeks. My left eye is giving trouble but I was able to drive today
@kennetharlocapuyan4408
@kennetharlocapuyan4408 4 года назад
Hi jen! I just wanna take time to commend you in this video. This video is so informative. I’m on 8th day post PRK Surgery And I’m so close to freaking out already. I feel like my eyes is slowly healing but still can’t see clearly. I really thank you for this video. You’re such a blessing.
@RollerCoasteraddict
@RollerCoasteraddict 2 года назад
How are your eyes now?
@kaneshap.6146
@kaneshap.6146 4 года назад
I commented on this video before, but I ended up having the same surgery 1 week ago. It's so interesting compared to yours. I didn't have any pain those first few days. The most I had was a snotty nose due to my eyes watering. Lol my prescription was almost -9 in both eyes. Im nearsighted as well. As of right now things are a little blurry but I am seeing 20/30. I was cleared to drive by day 4 but didn't feel comfortable enough until day 6.
@keyboardwarria
@keyboardwarria 4 года назад
how is your vision acuity now? still 20/30?
@brittyn
@brittyn 3 года назад
You’re so lucky you didn’t feel pain! I was not that lucky 😟
@idiladen7635
@idiladen7635 Год назад
How’s your vision 2 years later? 😊
@Abhinavsingh039
@Abhinavsingh039 24 дня назад
What’s your current status of eyes did you get eye glasses or not ?
@lmgfl
@lmgfl 2 года назад
Did the surgery help your farsighted and nearsighted
@mykkai
@mykkai 5 лет назад
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jennifer! My prescription is -13.75 in both eyes. I'm okay with wearing contacts but as an online ESL teacher with early working hours, I find it a pain to remove them for naps all the time! I've been told that an implantable lens would be better for me than PRK and if I waited until I got cataracts, insurance would cover the cost of the surgery. I really don't mind wearing glasses but at my prescription it's getting harder and harder to make the lenses look good and not feel like Mr. Magoo. Plus glasses kind of disguise the fine lines around my eyes. I'm 44 now and I haven't worn contacts much since my first child was born 13 years ago, again because of the nap issue!
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
My mom had your vision and did implantable lens and then lasik on top of that. Best decision she ever made! I think she got her eyes done at 48
@gauravarora9752
@gauravarora9752 3 года назад
@@JennieJoy.Journals Hi
@paulashealthyliving
@paulashealthyliving 11 месяцев назад
I was -11.75.. got cataracts and have a new lens. Can legally drive now without glasses. I can't believe that I couldn't get the surgery because of how blind I was.
@ashleykbarks
@ashleykbarks 3 года назад
-8.00 in the right, -8.25 and astigmatism in the left (so closer to a -9.00). We need more people with higher prescription stories because they are few and far between. It would have been lovely to know that I actually should have taken at least 2 weeks off from work! But good to hear your story! Mine is still ongoing as of right now...
@moniquemonique628
@moniquemonique628 4 года назад
Do you experience any worsening of your vision and other aspects of vision (like halo, glares, starburst, contrast, night vision, light sensitivity) after LASIK compared to before with glasses? How long u avoid water after surgery?
@chrismeatball2567
@chrismeatball2567 4 года назад
I just had PRK done by choice over lasik. There is less chance of infection with PRK and it is good if you are physically active. I'm sorry to hear that you had so much pain, I have not have any pain yet and I can read without issue. I also have bed near sightedness though nowhere as badd as yours. I believe my vision was 3.75 and 4.25. Here's hoping I'm good enough to drive-in to work next Monday, it's an hour drive each way
@zynthos9
@zynthos9 Год назад
What was your astigmatism prescription prior?
@Ninakaterin
@Ninakaterin 2 года назад
I only had ONE day of discomfort and constant crying. That was it. Day 4 and i still see blurry.
@jayasriraprthi2256
@jayasriraprthi2256 4 года назад
Today is the fourth day of my PRK surgery..i chose PRK from LASIK.. Though PRK is bit painful, its more effective. According to my experience, the first two days of surgery are worst..from third day, there will no pain..and vision is will be good enough..PRK takes 10 days to get 100% vision..i will update you after 10 days
@lmoney756
@lmoney756 4 года назад
jayasri raprthi22 today is my fourth day also, my vision is 20/30 so far still a little blurry and some double vision but still see substantially better than 20/200
@jayasriraprthi2256
@jayasriraprthi2256 4 года назад
@@lmoney756 Even i feel the same..still blurry...lets wait for 3 more days and see
@ygbodybuilder3023
@ygbodybuilder3023 4 года назад
Did you stay on top of the pain medicine to prevent pain during the healing
@danielj7405
@danielj7405 4 года назад
Just had PRK and these type of videos helped to watch prior
@abbeyp8834
@abbeyp8834 3 года назад
Holy crap the cost? USA? I had mine done in Canada for cataract surgery and PRK combined it was 4500 where did you have yours done? I had mine done in Toronto Bochner. 💖
@Robin-qc4gn
@Robin-qc4gn 5 лет назад
Yikes that makes my eyes hurt just thinking about it. My rX for contacts is +3 for left, +3.25 for right
@furqanfarooq8140
@furqanfarooq8140 3 года назад
Its been a month to my surgery...nd its a bit blurry...how long did it took u to get ur vision cleared without any blurness...??
@SSM654
@SSM654 4 года назад
How are you doing now? Are you still sensitive to light?
@dennisopolentisima1145
@dennisopolentisima1145 3 года назад
Super helpful video! And just what I was looking for. My prescription is super high w/ crazy astigmatism. My prescription is: OD Sph: -3.50 Cyl: -6.00, OS Sph: -4.50 Cyl: -5.25. Curious to know how your prescription compares to mine.
@parsaparsae1232
@parsaparsae1232 4 года назад
Hi, How is your vision now? I did my prk 10 days ago and I don't see any improvement. I had high astigmatism. According to your experience, if it is normal? I really panicked. Many people say they see the improvement in the first 2 weeks. I appreciate it if you reply. Thanks
@achimenssle4766
@achimenssle4766 5 лет назад
well, prk done thursday 10/24/19 drove next day to post OP no pain at all, neither at surgery Day 2 and 3 were the worst! Day 4 back to work can read just fine but hazy because of the contact. Hopefully wednesday get the contact out , then we'll see, literally :-) BTW did just 1 eye!!
@Sunflower1399
@Sunflower1399 Месяц назад
Is it crazy to think I can go to a party on day 5 after PRK?
@louisereynolds5468
@louisereynolds5468 Год назад
Hi Jennifer! I’m going through the same thing you went through with PRK and just wondering how you are cuz you haven’t posted anything since.
@snoopyfix2
@snoopyfix2 4 года назад
I paid $3000 with a lifetime warranty at Lasik Vision Institute. Make sure you price shop. You can do that with Lasik.
@Barb766
@Barb766 3 месяца назад
How is your eyes after
@fishinman69
@fishinman69 3 года назад
I don't think it's the prescription that's changing throughout the healing time. It's the top layer of the cornea that they had removed is affecting how you see. As it heals it isn't perfectly clear and retracts the light entering your eyes. That's y it's blurry or even see double.
@randygardner5317
@randygardner5317 4 года назад
First person I've heard of with a worse prescription than mine! I'm nearsighted as well with 6.50 in my right and 6.25 with my left. Just got PRK done the other day on Oct 7.
@lidiasoriano760
@lidiasoriano760 4 года назад
How did you clean your eyelashes without hurtling your eyes. I just got PRK done and from all the drops my eyelashes are getting some white residue. I clean them as the best as I can but scared to get anything in my eye. How did u do it ?
@thanasisstublegames754
@thanasisstublegames754 4 года назад
I use some wipes from the Pharmacy called Blephacare of Helenvita.They clean your eyelashes gently with chamomille.
@abdesamad6616
@abdesamad6616 Год назад
thank you so much for ur amazing video. it really means a lot for us who about to get it
@chrisl1644
@chrisl1644 Год назад
Hey this video was amazing, thank you for the reassurance. I'm on day 9 and still have blurry vision and having a hard time reading small font/play FPS games, but seeing this video made me patient to just keep waiting. Also -7 with astigmatism.
@yileiyilei5616
@yileiyilei5616 3 года назад
yeah I realized a day late that sterile gauze pads and sterile saline solution really helps! I’m on day 3 currently. Lucky to be able to type and see. My prescription was -7.5 without the astigmatism. And -1.25 of astigmatism.
@dyassine99
@dyassine99 3 года назад
I just had PRK last week. The first couple of days after the surgery were the absolute worst! You basically can't function and you're in pain. Hoping my vision gets better soon. I had R: -6, L: -5
@punyeswarkachari9899
@punyeswarkachari9899 4 года назад
I am a one cataract eye surgical person ( DCR).But now it's tearest this eye .I ask a question to you mem if my another eye should going operation or what should another eye doing . but my one eye surgical operated another eye also distrube me which is not surgical now.reply mem to me please.
@jaimilyhernandez2306
@jaimilyhernandez2306 4 года назад
Hi I’m sorry so no driving for a month!?????
@rebeccaalderiso5981
@rebeccaalderiso5981 5 лет назад
I had interocular lenses implanted when I was 20 because I was prescription -10, which was 14 years ago now in 2019. It's basically a contact lens implanted in your eye with an incision. I had to have each lens repositioned through another surgery (first within 6 months, second 2 years later) but I"ve been fine ever since! I started wearing glasses or contacts again about 10 years post-surgery but my eyes will still age normally. It's a far cry from where I was to have a prescription -1 and astigmatism help! Good luck to you!
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
That's cool! My mom had the same surgery done as you but ended up getting Lasik on top of the lens implant. Her prescription was around -14
@sakatonypetmartinez9100
@sakatonypetmartinez9100 4 года назад
-7.50 to the right And - 7.00to the left next week is my schedule for eye screening.
@OmemawaG
@OmemawaG 4 года назад
I don’t remember my prescription but this was some much needed information.
@mysteryman3999
@mysteryman3999 4 года назад
I am at -7 in my left eye and -6 in my right eye and did PRK this past Thursday and took off my contact lenses and now seeing at 2040 which is horrible but I can somewhat function how long does it take you until you’re fully healed in seeing 2020 or 2015??
@kaneshap.6146
@kaneshap.6146 5 лет назад
Stupid question but when you went to Lasik plus did you have to pay the full amount out of pocket or did they offer payments?
@JennieJoy.Journals
@JennieJoy.Journals 5 лет назад
I did but you don't have to. There are payment plans available
@glenn5517
@glenn5517 5 лет назад
but i would assume u have to pay it off before u can get it done
@kaneshap.6146
@kaneshap.6146 5 лет назад
@@glenn5517 yeah that's what I was thinking too. I actually have my consolation with dr. Haddid on Wednesday. He's one of the best in the country so I'm pretty hopeful.
@linamonges8381
@linamonges8381 4 года назад
Hi! Your video was so informative, thank you so much. I just had my consultation appt and I’m a candidate for PRK. As a mama, caretaker for my husband and a teacher, I’m wondering how soon were you able to get back into the swing of things? I have roughly 5-7 weeks before school starts... however that may look 🤷🏽‍♀️ and just wondering if now is a good time
@joannesanglir
@joannesanglir 4 года назад
Hey Jennifer! Thanks for this informative video. I'm also a VIPKid teacher and planning to get PRK at the end of this month. Could you advise as to when you recommend teaching online again? It sounds like you waited 5 weeks before looking at a screen for lengthy periods of time. I don't want to jump the gun and get back to teaching too soon and risk the healing process from too much screen time, but I'd also love to get back to teaching ASAP.
@Lifeview99_
@Lifeview99_ 3 года назад
Thank you !! My surgery is May 27! My current prescription is -2.5! I get so quizy off thinking about it but overall excited !
@Barb766
@Barb766 3 месяца назад
Hey how are you now
@gopherlee9427
@gopherlee9427 4 года назад
-7.00 and -7.25 with horizontal astigmatism. I am 23 years old been wearing glasses since I was 8 years old.
@gauravarora9752
@gauravarora9752 4 года назад
What is ur number when start wearing glass
@sleeptime5464
@sleeptime5464 5 лет назад
My prk was 1400 dollars. I went to like 4 different places in my city to see where the cheapest place was.
@sherylelliott6401
@sherylelliott6401 5 лет назад
Thanks so much for sharing this! Wow! The recovery sounds rough. Did you know before that you would basically be in the dark for 3 days. I'd love to get the surgery. No one has ever been this honest about their experience. Did they give you anything for anxiety? I can't touch my eyeball. Not sure how "tugging' would affect me. I might freak out. LOL
@kevinsam3078
@kevinsam3078 3 года назад
Im 5 days post prk, i dont think i qualified for lasik because it wasnt offered to me, and then learned that prk is much safer because there is no corneal flap created, the first 6 hours werent bad, i was even naive enough to try and go on my phone (wearing protective goggles) thinking its not so bad then that night the pain was horrible all the way to day 3 where things were much better, i was driving by day 3 because no one bothered to drive me around, and i didnt have a high prescription and was seeing good enough so i was being responsible, but im in this stage where im not comfortable in my vision yet, but its not bad enough that i need glasses, just blurred .. its annoying and i cant wait until it improves
@trump408
@trump408 4 года назад
Mine was -6 & I got ICL done 2 weeks ago, I could see better right away after the surgery, but have sm halos from time to time... Tell me if your recovery was so disturbing, there was a big chance of getting infection in (eg. conjunctivitis)... Was there any ?
@Marouanehimself
@Marouanehimself 3 года назад
Glad went well, wish you good in life
@xyz86457
@xyz86457 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing. Almost two weeks for me and still can’t see clearly. Frustrated and slightly scared as many you tubers said their vision was after a week or so....glad to know your experience. Reassuring
@sharmilaajeet4573
@sharmilaajeet4573 3 года назад
Same ! Glad im not alone😂 my vision is still kinda blurry in week 2
@op-vw8sd
@op-vw8sd 3 года назад
May I know your prescription and hows your vision now? Thank you.
@xyz86457
@xyz86457 3 года назад
@@op-vw8sd 4.25ish. It’s very good now. Occasionally dry eye after extended use but no regrets ;)
@op-vw8sd
@op-vw8sd 3 года назад
@@xyz86457 thank you
@kevinhicks9935
@kevinhicks9935 3 года назад
Had PRK 11 days ago and still blurry . Recovery time sucks bad
@bhaswanthgudimella6954
@bhaswanthgudimella6954 2 месяца назад
How is your vision now?
@wearetheborg
@wearetheborg 3 года назад
very informative video
@itssandy4194
@itssandy4194 4 года назад
Pls do an update. Considering prk - 8.5;9.25
@jacibrown2717
@jacibrown2717 4 года назад
Same but only 7.5
@margotk
@margotk 3 года назад
I wore -7 contacts in both eyes and am approaching week 4 of PRK recovery. Honestly such a relief to hear your experience is similar to mine - I’m definitely not at 20/20 at this point but sounds like it’s pretty normal. I wish my expectations had been better aligned as I haven’t really been able to work yet other than join calls.
@YoungBlaze
@YoungBlaze 2 года назад
Maan I'm 5 days in and those 2 days in was the WORST, IT FELT like I was being peppered sprayed , but then the next day it was like a switch and the pain was gone, crazy experience so far
@guntypesnlifegripes
@guntypesnlifegripes 4 года назад
I had my surgery 9 July 2020. So this is 72HR post op. Both my eyes -1.50. So surgery day was terrible, the actual surgery wasn’t bad at all, I had a lot of lidocaine. I had so much light sensitivity and discomfort about 30min post op. 18hrs post op I couldn’t sleep at all, was in a lot of pain. Day 3 is amazing I’m almost perfect, day 5 is when I get my bandages out. But tbh I think it’s cause my prescription isn’t bad.
@fairytale4204
@fairytale4204 5 лет назад
Me did tooo now 10 days but worried because still blurry for reading books which i should do in 2 weeks after summer vacation🙄🙄😐
@kristacomer6365
@kristacomer6365 4 года назад
-4.25 in the Right Eye and -4.00 in the Left eye....I feel blind with that prescription! I can't imagine a -9 or higher!! whoa!! I also plan to have Lasik or PRK...I have thin corneas but when I went for a consultation about 10 years ago I was still a candidate for Lasik. I'm considering PRK but maybe not if recovery could be almost a month or longer :-/
@lucia981000
@lucia981000 4 года назад
Could you please do an update on your vision as of now? Thank you
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