I'm getting Laser Eye Surgury

My friend Cory is a surgeon.  He performs Laser Eye Surgury.  After wearing contact lenses now for about 25 years, I've finally decided to have my eyes corrected once and for all.

I went to visit his office a couple of days ago for an evaluation and to learn about the process.  I have to say that it was extremely professional.  The staff at Millenium Laser Eye Centers were very thorough, knowledgeable and courteous.  They walked me from test to test and explained every test and the results. 

The day before my visit, they sent me forms to complete in advance and instructions for the day.  This reminded me of a simpler time in my life when I was in grade school.  The teachers would always prepare us for any upcoming event by giving complete instructions and guidelines.  Even today, when I visit my daughter's school, I'm amazed at how organized everything is.  I remember graduating and getting my first job.  I was expecting everything to be organized with my bosses telling me exactly what they wanted me to do.  Boy, was I shocked.

Nonetheless, Millenium Eye Center was very detailed.  At the end of my visit, I felt totally confident to trust my eyes to their capable hands.  They have the latest technology and are very experienced in how to use it.  So I signed up.

My first assignment is to stop wearing contact lenses for two weeks.  This means I had to dust off my old auxilliary backup glasses and wear them full time.

Now I remember why I hated glasses and switched to contacts in the first place.  These glasses are horrible.  Everything appears warped and distorted to me. Because I have an astigmatism, I basically have to look at objects straight on to see them clearly.  So now, I have to move my entire head to look at anything.

To make matters worse, I like to exercise.  Yesterday when I did my run, I had to attach a strap to the back of the glasses to keep them on.  Running (or even walking for that matter) is very difficult when you have as much correction as I have.  Nothing appears to be in the right place.  In fact, as I was coming down the steps of my daughter's school, I nearly fell down the steps because my foot was further off the edge than I was expecting.

So this is downright dangerous.  I'm pretty sure I'm OK for driving but I'm being cautious nevertheless and taking few chances on the road.

Another problem with glasses is showering.  Since I can't see anymore in the shower, I'm not exactly sure what it is that I'm washing.  It's extremely frustrating.

So wish me luck.  I'm hoping to get through the next two weeks safely and I can't wait to see clearly again.

I'll let you all know how it goes.