Its time to contribute back to this thread
-I did my custom lasik for both eyes with Dr Ainur Rahman at Ara Damansara Medical Centre 4 months ago.
-Cost was about RM10k
-Due to my age, 40, i opted for Monovision.
Pre OP
- Went to check for suitability for lasik about for 2 visits, to make sure cornear was thick and my eyes was not dry. Started with eye drops pre op.
- Doc did ask the reason for doing lasik and highlighted all the dangers/complications. If i wasnt so determined i might have postphoned or walked away, anyway imho, being a salesperson myself, not a good tactic for doing business as it makes me think but i appreciate the candidness.
- Due to a sports event, i put on my contact lenses and had to delay the lasik op for a week.
OP
- On the day of the surgery, scariest part was being wheeled into the ops room. Antibiotics and anesthesia drops in both eyes, the laser op part lasted less than 20 minutes i think. No pain, only slight discomfort.
- Given eye shield, eye drops, sleeping pills, painkillers and discharged. Told to go home and rest early and come back tomorrow for consultation.
Post Op
- Can actually drive to the hospital tomorrow myself, eyes checked and was ok and was told to come back in a weeks time.
- Intially the halo effect for night driving was bad, but after the 3 months period it gradually improves. Now in my 4th month i dont feel anything and i drive around confidently at night.
- Was told to fully recover it'll take about 6 months time.
- Last check up at the 3 month period i have perfect vision in my dominant eye and about -125 in my non dominant eye.
- eye drops can be bought cheaper at outside pharmacy, Dr Ainur was cool with it and encouraged to do so.
- Can read things up close and enjoy the sports that i do. In fact during a recent competition, podium finish and compliment from my team mates.
After waiting close to 27 years to be glasses free, cant really describe the feeling. No need to fumble for glasses after waking up, squint hard or rush for time when putting on contact lenses, no more being called 4 eyed boy/unker! Thank you Jialat and all who leave the experience here which encouraged me to go for it.
You are most welcomed. Glad to know that you are enjoying the clear vision. Dr Ainur is very straightforward guy that doesnt hard sell any lasik to his patients, so I am not surprised many hesitated to proceed after check by him 😆