#facingmyfear

I used to think I’d wear glasses forever. Not because I loved them (honestly, I didn’t), but because the idea of anyone—especially a machine—coming near my eyes freaked me out. LASIK always sounded like something for the brave and the bold. I was neither.

But life has a way of nudging us when we least expect it. For me, it was during a spontaneous beach trip with friends. Between the wind, sand, and sweat, my glasses were sliding off every ten minutes. At one point, I took them off just to enjoy the breeze and realized I was missing half the view.

That night, I googled:

“Is LASIK really safe?”

And that was the beginning of a deep, deep research spiral.

What surprised me was how normal the whole thing actually is. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, LASIK has a patient satisfaction rate of over 96%, which is one of the highest among elective surgeries. That stat alone made me pause.

Then I came across this detailed breakdown from the Mayo Clinic, which listed the risks, candidacy criteria, and what to expect. It wasn’t sugarcoated, and I appreciated that.

Turning Curiosity Into Action

I wasn’t ready to book anything, but I did visit a few local clinics’ websites—mostly to understand what the lasik eye surgery procedure actually involved.

Interestingly, they all said something similar: The procedure is quick, recovery is fast, and the results are often life-changing.

One thing I didn’t expect was how personalized the journey can be. Different clinics have different technologies, different care styles. I realized the “LASIK experience” isn’t just one fixed thing—it really depends on who you go with and how you approach it.

While I haven’t done the surgery yet, I feel way less afraid now. Reading up, asking questions, and learning from other people’s journeys has helped me shift from fear to informed curiosity.

And maybe that’s the biggest win so far—not just the thought of ditching glasses, but finally seeing this whole experience for what it is: a choice that deserves both excitement and thought.

If You’re Wondering Too…

Start small. Don’t rush. Just look into what the LASIK eye surgery procedure is, read a few articles from trusted sources like the Mayo Clinic or the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and talk to someone who’s been through it.