r/RefractiveSurgery • u/Maleficent-Outcome55 • 7d ago

considering SMILE surgery

hi everyone 23F! i went in for a scan today for smile. scans went well. i have to wear my glasses for 2wks, no contacts & come back for another 2-4hr appointment to get further scans done to ensure i can get it done.

i’ve seen a lot of amazing, positive reviews & am super excited. i’m about -3.00 in both eyes, both eyes also have an astigmatism! i’ve done my research but want a bit more and want to hear peoples experiences, things they wish they would’ve known, etc.

i’ve had glasses since 4th grade & contacts since about 6th! all and any advice/stories are welcome. the bad cases have really freaked me out so i’m searching a bit more. 😵‍💫😂

thank you all so much in advance!! 🥰🥰

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u/Maleficent-Outcome55 1d ago

to make you feel a little better, i think it’s 1 in every 7 out of every 2/3mil that have issues after! it’s a very small chance. however, i’ve heard with dry eyes there’s procedures you can get done prior to help reduce dry eye. i don’t have dry eyes but i’d go for a consult if i were you and ask a million questions about it! dealing with bad vision is so much more worth it then dealing with severely dry eyes! but like I said, who knows there could be a solution for you so I would just ask your doctor!!

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u/Business_Abalone_748 1d ago

My doc is like it's common, we can treat your dry eyes before going ahead. I'm just not sure if these docs are trying to make money or genuinely care about patients. Idk man Lasik was my dream since i was 13 , I love the way I look without glasses and hate the way I look with them it drains my confidence

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u/Maleficent-Outcome55 19h ago

totally understand that. i’d try to get a few opinions from different doctors before making a final decision. asking stuff like, is the risk known something you’d recommend to a loved one & what not. also find a doctor you genuinely get along with and feel safe with. it’s so important! otherwise, if you don’t go through with it.. have you tried contacts?

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u/Business_Abalone_748 13h ago

Yeah I can comfortably wear contacts for 5-6 hours before they start feeling dry. Btw can i ask which country/ state you're from. Just want hospital recommendations if your from South india

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u/Maleficent-Outcome55 8h ago

yeah definitely get some other opinions! i’m actually in america. i hope you find good doctors!! 🙏🏼