Six Months After I Finally Ditched the Contacts 👀
It’s been six and a half months since I had LASIK on both eyes, and honestly, it’s hard to believe how fast the time has flown. Looking back, making the decision to go under the laser was easily one of the best moves I’ve ever made.
If you’re tired of the “contact lens struggle,” here’s what my journey looked like—from a stressful surgery day to waking up with 20/20 vision.
A Rocky Start to a Smooth Procedure
The day of the procedure started with a bit of a headache—literally. My bus never showed up, so I ended up having to drive my truck to the clinic and leave it there overnight. Despite the stress of showing up late for the big snip, the actual procedure was quick and surprisingly painless.
Recovery started immediately. I got a ride home that afternoon, kept my eyes shut the whole way, and was knocked out by 3 PM thanks to the prescribed sleep aid. By the next morning, the goggles were off. I caught a 6 AM bus back to the doctor to recover my truck left overnight and—for the first time in years—drove my truck home as the sun rose without a single pair of glasses or contacts.
The Recovery Phase
The first two weeks weren’t perfect. I had to deal with:
- The “Scratchy” Phase: My eyes felt irritated and dry, similar to the feeling many contact lens wearers know too well.
- Protection: I wore anti-itch goggles for a week and rocked sunglasses every time I jumped on my bike.
- The Drop Routine: I was supposed to use eye drops for six weeks. Admittedly, I wasn’t the most consistent (especially during my October road trip!), but by week two, the major dryness had already faded.
The “Wow” Moment
The real game-changer was my night vision. It took a little while to strengthen, but once it did? Wow. Everything became clearer and brighter. The excessive road glare and eye strain I used to get while driving at night in my big jacked up truck with contacts simply vanished.
Freedom from the Costly Ritual
Before LASIK, my life involved a constant cycle of ordering lenses, packing glasses for camping trips, and the endless hunt for soap and hand sanitizer to make sure I didn’t get an eye infection while poking my pupils.
Now? I just wake up and see.
I rarely experience dry eyes anymore—far less than I did during those final, irritating months of wearing contacts. Most days, I almost forget I ever needed vision correction at all.
Was Is It Worth It?
Contacts are fine, but let’s be real—they kind of suck. If you’re on the fence, I can tell you that the freedom of putting glasses behind you permanently is worth every penny. Life is just better when you can just see.
