Well… I survived iLasik.
Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it?
I can see!
Things I learned about myself, my eyes, iLasik…
1. I have “man strength” eyelids. This means that my left eye will squeeze the pupil ring off prematurely, leaving a bruise on my eye.
2. Eye bruises are gross. Eye bruises result in one’s boss requiring one to wear big ‘ol sunglasses indoors, during each and every conversation. Anyone know where I can get an eye patch?
3. Big ‘ol sunglasses make me think I’m on the beach, even when I’m in my office.
4. No, they don’t.
5. iLasik BURNS for a few hours after. Painful, at the time. I’m thinking that the end result is and will be well worth the short term discomfort.
6. Mommies still bring soup to their babies when they’re sick. Even if the “baby” in question is 31 ahem 29 and the “sick” is an elective, minor surgery.
7. When sleep is aided with Valium, it actually isn’t as restful as you might think.
8. Waking up and seeing…immediately…without glasses… is an absolutely amazing feeling.
9. Almost-2-year-olds don’t realize that they need to be extra careful with mommy’s eyes, resulting in a near-miss fist to the cheek. Big ‘ol sunglasses are now getting their use at work AND at home.
10. It is HARD to stay away from the computer, TV, books and Words With Friends while eyeballs heal.
* I’m freakishly temped to post a picture of my eye bruise. But I won’t. Because I like my readers. All 3 of you.
For more learnin’, head over to Julie’s blog.
Um… anyone know how long it takes for an eye bruise to heal?
I would love to see a picture of your eye bruise.
And I’m reader #4, at least.
Oh, and Target had eye patches the other day. I don’t know why I noticed them, but I did. Probably just for you
1) I got an eyeful of bleach when I was about 4. I had to wear a patch for a while. I pretended I was a pirate. I suggest you get yourself a patch and do the same.
2) I could have gone the rest of my life without reading the words “my left eye will squeeze the pupil ring off prematurely” and could have been perfectly happy.
3) While it’s lovely that your mom brought you soup, I think eye surgery in August warrants ice cream. Just personal opinion.
4) Spencer came very, very, very close to stabbing me in the eye with a fork when he was about 22 months. He actually got the skin next to my eye and left a little, tiny scab. It was all accidental but I was pretty pissed at the time.
I agree with the previous poster. Ice cream is definitely called for, I read somewhere that it aids in healing and whatnot. Well, not really, but I am always looking for a reason to eat ice cream.
You can visit mine at: http://thoughtsofaworkingmom.com/2010/08/31/what-i-learned-this-weeklast-tuesday-in-august/
I know you put frozen peas on, well, that nether region after getting “fixed”. Perhaps you could tape a pack to your eye?
So glad to hear you came out okay, even with the bruising and pain. Yikers. Can’t wait to hear more!
I saw the picture, and it rocks:)
An eye bruise – ouch! That sounds painful. I hope it heals up quick.
I can’t imagine how amazing that must feel – to wake up, open your eyes, and see clearly. I think someday I’ll get iLasik too, even if it does scare me a little to think about it.
OK, I’m reader number 6 or 7 but surely in your top 3 favorites right?
You post made me jealous and want ilasik (in a good way)
It also made me laugh out loud.
PS, I’m 29 too. Hee hee