Update (5/26/2017) : No problems so far. I no longer remember what's it like to depend on a pair of glasses everyday. Still enjoying the benefits of my Lasik procedure two years ago :)
Update (4/7/2016) : It's been a year since my Lasik surgery! Happy anniversary, perfect eyesight! I am happy to report that my vision is still crystal clear with no complications whatsoever. I've been hiking, swimming, running, reading, and writing and have not experienced anything noteworthy. Getting this surgery is definitely one of the best decisions I've made.
Update (8/1/2015) : It has been 3 months after the surgery and my eyes are doing great! I've been to El Nido, Palawan recently and I was able to swim in it's beautiful coral reefs. I am one happy customer. :)
I have been wearing glasses since I was seven. When I was in grade school, the kids teased me. When I was in high school/ college, it was a hassle because I was in the swim team. Now, I found it to be even more unbearable because I got into running and I travel a lot. I hate wearing contacts. So when I found out about BDO's 50% off promo on Shinagawa's Lasik services, not even a hint of hesitation passed my mind. I was determined to get my eyes fixed.
I called the clinic and asked what were the things to do if I were interested in the procedure. After asking my age, they told me that I should go through a screening first. I scheduled my screening on a Saturday.
The screening took around 4-5 hours. I would strongly suggest that you do not set any other appointments on the day of your screening. I'm glad I didn't. There was a quite a lot of people, which is normal on the weekends according to them. They gave me a questionnaire that asked about personal information and a survey of how you've heard of them. They also gave me a copy of the list of tests during the screening and how it would be done. When I submitted the questionnaire, I waited for a bit then I was called. Time to put those eyes to the test!
After numerous tests and a lot of waiting, the results were in. I am a qualified candidate for Shinagawa's Lasik procedure. Huzzah! Apparently, not everyone passes this screening. Some due to age, some due to very high eye grade, and there are some who, because of wearing contact lens a lot, scarred their eye too deep, the procedure was not possible.
After discussing with the doctor and the consultant, I was surprised to learn that I had to let them know right away if I wanted to avail the Lasik procedure. My plan was to find out if I pass the screening then figure out some things financially then decide. I had little choice but to decide that day. After much deliberation... lol jk, I didn't do much deliberation. I just panicked a bit then told them I'll go for the most expensive Lasik procedure because they were scaring the daylights out of me with all the less expensive ones. I gave the down payment (because I couldn't afford to pay everything right away) and left the building with a smile on my face, not sure if excited or nervous. It was finally happening.
I scheduled the procedure on the first week of April. I asked my parents to take me. I prepared my payment. I waited.
On the day of the procedure, I waited a few more hours. When they finally called me, I found myself grouped with four other people who were scheduled for the procedure as well. They gave us a pack containing eye medicine and a pair of glasses.
After a quick orientation, we waited again. The reason we had to wait this time is because the machine had to be warmed up. This is also the reason why the procedure is done in batches.
Do you remember the scenes on TV dramas where doctors are working on their patients and the patient on the table sees the lights and the surgeons? It sort of felt like that. Only, there were no surgeons. Just a big machine over your face. I could feel my heart pounding but I did my best to obey what the doctor told me to do, like look up or look down. The procedure itself was really quick. It took 8 minutes per eye.
When it was done, we all went back to the room where we were oriented and waited for everyone to finish. Our eyes were beginning to hurt. The personnel took some anesthesia drops and applied it to our eyes for some quick relief. The doctor came in and checked our eyes. There were no problems with mine. I was good to go.
IT STINGED. During the ride home, my eyes were killing me. The anesthesia wore off and I couldn't do a thing. My eyes wanted to give up. I kept it close until we got home and I went straight to bed hoping it would wear off the next day. And it did.
The next day, I found that my vision wasn't a 100% perfect. Everything was clear, yes, but I was seeing double. It was mild and only obvious with edges but it frustrated me anyway because I wasn't used to it and I paid good money for good vision right away. Since I couldn't do anything about it, I patiently waited for it to go away. I applied all my eye medicine on time like I was told to. I wore the tinted glasses during the day. I wore the eye shields at night.
After more or less a week, the double vision was gone. EVERYTHING WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR.
On my first post Lasik check-up, they checked my eye grade and I was informed that I had 20/10 vision. How great is that?! After almost 20 years of hiding behind a pair of glasses, my eyes are finally free! Sure, it cost me what my kidney would be worth if I sold it but I have no regrets. Once my financial woes eases down a bit, I'd be able to go swimming, running, hiking and travelling again without the trouble of having to wear spectacles.
I thought of sharing some details (costs, etc.) like I always do with my posts but it would be better if you call the clinic instead. I wouldn't want to be the cause of misinformation. They respond right away to calls and are very accommodating. Don't hesitate to call them if you have inquiries.
Update (4/7/2016) : It's been a year since my Lasik surgery! Happy anniversary, perfect eyesight! I am happy to report that my vision is still crystal clear with no complications whatsoever. I've been hiking, swimming, running, reading, and writing and have not experienced anything noteworthy. Getting this surgery is definitely one of the best decisions I've made.
Update (8/1/2015) : It has been 3 months after the surgery and my eyes are doing great! I've been to El Nido, Palawan recently and I was able to swim in it's beautiful coral reefs. I am one happy customer. :)
I have been wearing glasses since I was seven. When I was in grade school, the kids teased me. When I was in high school/ college, it was a hassle because I was in the swim team. Now, I found it to be even more unbearable because I got into running and I travel a lot. I hate wearing contacts. So when I found out about BDO's 50% off promo on Shinagawa's Lasik services, not even a hint of hesitation passed my mind. I was determined to get my eyes fixed.
I called the clinic and asked what were the things to do if I were interested in the procedure. After asking my age, they told me that I should go through a screening first. I scheduled my screening on a Saturday.
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| Man, that is one fancy clinic |
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| There are so many machines. These are just the half of them |
After discussing with the doctor and the consultant, I was surprised to learn that I had to let them know right away if I wanted to avail the Lasik procedure. My plan was to find out if I pass the screening then figure out some things financially then decide. I had little choice but to decide that day. After much deliberation... lol jk, I didn't do much deliberation. I just panicked a bit then told them I'll go for the most expensive Lasik procedure because they were scaring the daylights out of me with all the less expensive ones. I gave the down payment (because I couldn't afford to pay everything right away) and left the building with a smile on my face, not sure if excited or nervous. It was finally happening.
I scheduled the procedure on the first week of April. I asked my parents to take me. I prepared my payment. I waited.
On the day of the procedure, I waited a few more hours. When they finally called me, I found myself grouped with four other people who were scheduled for the procedure as well. They gave us a pack containing eye medicine and a pair of glasses.
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Do you remember the scenes on TV dramas where doctors are working on their patients and the patient on the table sees the lights and the surgeons? It sort of felt like that. Only, there were no surgeons. Just a big machine over your face. I could feel my heart pounding but I did my best to obey what the doctor told me to do, like look up or look down. The procedure itself was really quick. It took 8 minutes per eye.
When it was done, we all went back to the room where we were oriented and waited for everyone to finish. Our eyes were beginning to hurt. The personnel took some anesthesia drops and applied it to our eyes for some quick relief. The doctor came in and checked our eyes. There were no problems with mine. I was good to go.
IT STINGED. During the ride home, my eyes were killing me. The anesthesia wore off and I couldn't do a thing. My eyes wanted to give up. I kept it close until we got home and I went straight to bed hoping it would wear off the next day. And it did.
The next day, I found that my vision wasn't a 100% perfect. Everything was clear, yes, but I was seeing double. It was mild and only obvious with edges but it frustrated me anyway because I wasn't used to it and I paid good money for good vision right away. Since I couldn't do anything about it, I patiently waited for it to go away. I applied all my eye medicine on time like I was told to. I wore the tinted glasses during the day. I wore the eye shields at night.
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| Eye shields are given for free. Cat not included |
On my first post Lasik check-up, they checked my eye grade and I was informed that I had 20/10 vision. How great is that?! After almost 20 years of hiding behind a pair of glasses, my eyes are finally free! Sure, it cost me what my kidney would be worth if I sold it but I have no regrets. Once my financial woes eases down a bit, I'd be able to go swimming, running, hiking and travelling again without the trouble of having to wear spectacles.
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| Check it! Check it! Now people can see my cute baggy eyes! |
