In some respects, this has been one of the most amazing weeks of my life. For the first time ever, I can see without my glasses. Of course, these sorts of miracles (and it DOES feel like a miracle) don't take place overnight. Nonetheless, it's been so far, so good. I like, no I LOVE what I see...if you'll pardon me the pun.
My vision still fluctuates, and I've been told this will be true for perhaps the first three months. Since only one eye was corrected, it's going to take my brain about a month or so to adapt. For right now, my vision is both sharp and fuzzy at the same time. I realize that makes no sense, but it's the only way I can find to adequately describe it. There are times when I am not aware of the fuzziness as I go about my business, but watching television or working on a computer is when I notice it most.
As far as pain or even any discomfort goes, it can best be described as rare and momentary. None of this has been anything more than mildly uncomfortable, and even that has come and gone quickly. I am still stunned at how easy and comfortable the whole process was. Think about it- my eye was sliced open and some of it's internal goo was blasted away by a laser beam. No pain, no mess, and I can see without my glasses. Wow.... What is even more amazing about this is that LASIK has become an almost "routine" procedure.
This past week has truly been an exercise in what the Chinese call "seeing with new eyes". Everything's just a bit different, and the difference is wonderful. What's even more wonderful is that the passage of time will improve and sharpen my vision. Ah, life is good, no??
