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It has been 13 months since I had Lasik eye surgery - a day I will remember for ever - January 19th. It's funny how prior to Lasik- I was so excited about that day, January 19th as I thought my life after Lasik would be more convenient and I could finally get rid of my glasses and contacts for good. Granted, I wore contacts for over 20 years without any issues (every day - at least 14 to 16 hours a day).
Now I look back in horror on January 19th - I still remember that day so clearly sitting in the waiting room so excited to have the procedure and be on my way. I had planned to go to work the following day and life would be normal. But, it wasn't. Following the day after surgery, a downhill spiral started and it was hell for the next 6 to 7 months following surgery. I spent hours a day researching, reading others posts on DryEyeZone - It was my only saving grace. I connected with other members and spoke to others on the phone. No one in my family or friends understood the horror I was going through. I remember driving to work each day thinking how was I ever going to make it through the day. I would leave work at 3 pm daily and drive home looking forward to closing my eyes but knowing I had to make it through another day.
During this time, I had tried Restasis, Lotemax, Serum Drops, Plugs, Azasite, cold presses, hot compresses, fish oil, low inflammatory diet, over the counter drops, you name it. I went to accupuncturists, naturalpaths, regular doctors, opthamologists, psychologists. But, nothing worked.
By end of May, I decided to fly to New York to see Dr. Latkany for another opinion. He looked at my eyes right away and diagnosed me with ocular rosacea. He suggested detoxing my eyes off of everything stating that everything I put in my eyes were making them worse. I was petrified to stop taking everything and pulling the plugs, but I did. Fast forward through a few hellish weeks, and I started to round the bend. I started feeling somewhat normal again.
Granted I still go periods with my eyes being dry - but nothing like I had experienced. I now work, travel, read, watch TV and engage in most of my normal activities. Everyone told me it can get better, and it can. I still worry they will get worse again, but I try not to let my self think that way.
it's finding the right solution and the cause of what is causing the problems. I am happy to talk with anyone else going through a post Lasik challenges. It can get better - we just don't know what our time clock is to get there.
Now I look back in horror on January 19th - I still remember that day so clearly sitting in the waiting room so excited to have the procedure and be on my way. I had planned to go to work the following day and life would be normal. But, it wasn't. Following the day after surgery, a downhill spiral started and it was hell for the next 6 to 7 months following surgery. I spent hours a day researching, reading others posts on DryEyeZone - It was my only saving grace. I connected with other members and spoke to others on the phone. No one in my family or friends understood the horror I was going through. I remember driving to work each day thinking how was I ever going to make it through the day. I would leave work at 3 pm daily and drive home looking forward to closing my eyes but knowing I had to make it through another day.
During this time, I had tried Restasis, Lotemax, Serum Drops, Plugs, Azasite, cold presses, hot compresses, fish oil, low inflammatory diet, over the counter drops, you name it. I went to accupuncturists, naturalpaths, regular doctors, opthamologists, psychologists. But, nothing worked.
By end of May, I decided to fly to New York to see Dr. Latkany for another opinion. He looked at my eyes right away and diagnosed me with ocular rosacea. He suggested detoxing my eyes off of everything stating that everything I put in my eyes were making them worse. I was petrified to stop taking everything and pulling the plugs, but I did. Fast forward through a few hellish weeks, and I started to round the bend. I started feeling somewhat normal again.
Granted I still go periods with my eyes being dry - but nothing like I had experienced. I now work, travel, read, watch TV and engage in most of my normal activities. Everyone told me it can get better, and it can. I still worry they will get worse again, but I try not to let my self think that way.
it's finding the right solution and the cause of what is causing the problems. I am happy to talk with anyone else going through a post Lasik challenges. It can get better - we just don't know what our time clock is to get there.
We neeeeeed these reports!
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