Hi, I’m an MD with formerly a high prescription of -10.0 in both eyes. Since elementary school I’ve worn glasses and started wearing contacts in middle school. In order to see I’d have to be a half an arms length away. Many times I’ve fallen asleep or taken call overnight with my contacts on. It was painful upon waking with dry eye. During medical school and residency switched contacts many times searching for the perfect kind. I’ve worn glasses and many times I’ve misplaced them. I’ve long thought about having corrective surgery but my parents were skeptical and many doctors were concerned about my high prescription. I did not qualify for traditional LASIK flap corrective surgery. I came for an evaluation after a colleague’s referral and decided to have the procedure. Dr. Chynn was very knowledgable and addressed all my questions and concerns. With contacts and glasses my best corrected vision was 20/25 and the expected results were just that. Since having LASEK, I have had 20/20 vision, better than expected results. It its great to wake up and not need to fuss with glasses and contacts. Furthermore, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, especially James, King, Dr. Almeida, Dr.Puri, and Dr. Maria.
–
Emerald Lin, MD