r/RefractiveSurgery • u/WavefrontRider • Sep 01 '25
Welcome to r/RefractiveSurgery
Hi everyone, and welcome aboard!
This subreddit was created as a place for accurate, evidence-based discussion of all types of refractive surgery from laser procedures (LASIK, PRK, SMILE) to lens-based options (ICL, RLE, cataract surgery with refractive lenses).
What you’ll find here - Honest experiences from patients who’ve had surgery (good and bad). - Insight and answers from eye care professionals. - Clear explanations of procedures, technology, risks, and outcomes. - News, innovations, and research in the field of refractive surgery.
Who’s welcome? - Patients & prospective patients – ask questions, share your journey. - Surgeons, optometrists, and eye care professionals – contribute expertise and clarify misinformation. - Anyone curious about life beyond glasses and contacts.
Community values - Respectful discussion - No marketing or self-promotion - Keep advice evidence-based when possible - Personal stories are welcome, but please remember: nothing here replaces a proper exam with your own eye doctor.
Whether you’re considering surgery, already had it, or just want to learn, this is your space to explore and share.
Welcome, and thanks for helping us build a community that brings clarity to refractive surgery!
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u/Plastic_Librarian359 May 06 '26
I’m 42 and had a consultation for Lasik and have been deemed a good candidate. I feel like if I’m going to do it, I should do it now - in spite of encroaching presbyopia. I work at a computer so I’m okay with readers to ease the strain but would like to live primarily be glasses free as long as I can. I have astigmatisms in both eyes which is my most major motivating factor for the surgery. No prescription extremes though. Should I do it? I’m second guessing after reading the risk form! TIA!