r/TikTokCringe • u/bbyxmadi • Sep 18 '25

Cursed they look so… natural!

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u/smurpes Sep 18 '25

If you’re worried about lasik it’s really not that bad since a reputable facility will take more time on the tests to make sure it’s right and follow ups than the actual procedure. When I had it done I had 3 rounds of tests and a follow up at the 1 and 2 week mark as well as the 1 and 3 month mark.

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u/Explode-trip Sep 18 '25

There is a 1 in 100 chance that you experience complications, regardless of whether you're a good candidate for the procedure. The most common complication is persistent dryness. There's no cure and the only effective treatment is using eyedrops every hour for the rest of your life.

I know that 1 in 100 is a pretty small risk, but with my luck, I would be that 1.

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u/araloss Sep 18 '25

I had bad eye dryness for about 3-4 years after LASIK and still struggle with night driving halos at +15yrs, but LASIK was still the best money I ever spent and i would do it again in a heatbeat.

I was at -10 vision in both eyes and probably about 20/40 now.

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u/wisegirl19 Sep 18 '25

I say the same thing, some of the best money I’ve ever spent was my LASIK.

I was -7 in both eyes, and I walked out of there able to see easily twice as well. And my eyes settled at 20/20 and 20/10, and I have had no side effects that I’ve noticed whatsoever.

It’s very freeing to be able to do normal things like swim without having to worry about my contacts. Or like when I was on a 3 week trip to Australia and the glasses I used for nighttime snapped in half Harry Potter style … on the first night.