Both eyes are done! I had surgery on my left eye on October 24th, and surgery on my right eye on October 31st. I had a checkup the day after surgery on my right eye, and the ophthalmologist said everything looks good. I have another appointment in early December to do a final check. I believe my eyes will have adjusted by then and I can go to my optometrist to get new glasses.
As for my vision, both eyes see more clearly. Since they were able to put in “prescription” lenses, I can see a lot better too. My vision is pretty bad: my prescription was -5.5 and -8+ in my left and right eyes respectively. Now, I am about -1.0 in both eyes, and arms-length items (computer screens) are in clear focus. I also need some reading glasses for very up-close reading, but the strength needed is only +1.0 or maybe even less.
Overall, I am quite happy. I wished my insurance covered more of the elective costs. These costs improve the safety and effectiveness of the surgery but cost me $7,000 out-of-pocket for the additional fees.
Life with chronic diseases 