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1122 reviewed experiences

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Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 3 days described the result. Topics included pain or discomfort. The poster described a mixed result or a recovery with meaningful tradeoffs.

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentmixed
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 3 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedpain or discomfort
Both eyes · 3 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. Reported acuity included 20/20. Topics included ghosting, blur or fluctuating vision. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20
Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedghosting, blur or fluctuating vision
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account at 19 months described the result. Reported acuity included 20/20. Topics included dry eye, halos, starbursts, glare. The poster described a mixed result or a recovery with meaningful tradeoffs.

Age
50

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentmixed
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 19 months · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20
19 months · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, halos, starbursts, glare, blur or fluctuating vision, night-vision difficulty, floaters
Both eyes · 19 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

LASIK experience · 2016

A first-person LASIK account at 10 years described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included halos, regression. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
22

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-8 D, -0.25 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 10 years · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedhalos, regression
Both eyes · 10 years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 30 days described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/20, 20/25, 20/40, 20/15. Topics included dry eye, halos, ghosting, blur or fluctuating vision. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-3 D, -1 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 30 days · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20, 20/25, 20/40, 20/15
30 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, halos, ghosting, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, light sensitivity, night-vision difficulty, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 30 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2023

A first-person LASIK account at 3 years described the result. Topics included dry eye. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 3 years · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye
Both eyes · 3 years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account at 5 days described the result. Reported acuity included 20/30. Topics included blur or fluctuating vision. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 5 days · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/30
5 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedblur or fluctuating vision
Both eyes · 5 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account at 13 days described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included ghosting. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-21 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 13 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedghosting
Both eyes · 13 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account at 3 days described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/20, 10/10. Topics included blur or fluctuating vision, pain or discomfort. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-2 D, -1.75 D, -2.5 D, -3 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 3 days · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20, 10/10
3 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedblur or fluctuating vision, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 3 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account at 1 month described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/20, 10/10. Topics included pain or discomfort. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-3.25 D, -4.25 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 1 month · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20, 10/10
1 month · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedpain or discomfort
Both eyes · 1 month · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included dry eye. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values+3.5 D, -0.25 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 5 months described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included halos, night-vision difficulty. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-8 D, -7 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 5 months · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedhalos, night-vision difficulty
Both eyes · 5 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 10 days described the result. Reported acuity included 6/6. Topics included dry eye, pain or discomfort. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
26
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 10 days · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values6/6
10 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 10 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 6 months described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/15, 20/30, 20/20. Topics included dry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, light sensitivity. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
34
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-10 D, -7.5 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/15, 20/30, 20/20
6 months · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, light sensitivity, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/13, 20/16. Topics included dry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, night-vision difficulty. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
28
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-10 D, -3.25 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/13, 20/16
Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, night-vision difficulty, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 5 days described the result. Topics included pain or discomfort. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 5 days · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedpain or discomfort
Both eyes · 5 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2001

A first-person LASIK account at 25 years described the result. Reported acuity included 20/25. Topics included halos, ghosting. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 25 years · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/25
25 years · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedhalos, ghosting
Both eyes · 25 years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 6/6. Topics included halos, pain or discomfort. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
23
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-16 D, -17 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values6/6
Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedhalos, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience · 2026

A first-person SMILE account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included dry eye, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, night-vision difficulty. The poster described a mixed result or a recovery with meaningful tradeoffs.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-0.25 D, -0.5 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentmixed
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, night-vision difficulty
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience · 2026

A first-person SMILE account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 6/26, 20/16. Topics included dry eye, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, light sensitivity. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-3 D, -5 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values6/26, 20/16
Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, light sensitivity, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 2 months described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/15, 20/20. Topics included dry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, haze. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
24
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-9.5 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 2 months · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/15, 20/20
2 months · stated by poster
Symptoms discusseddry eye, halos, blur or fluctuating vision, haze, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 2 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-1.25 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

LASIK experience · 2020

A first-person LASIK account at 6 years described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Reported acuity included 20/20, 6/6. Topics included blur or fluctuating vision, regression. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Age
20

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-5.5 D, -0.5 D, -0.75 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 6 years · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values20/20, 6/6
6 years · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedblur or fluctuating vision, regression
Both eyes · 6 years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

A first-person ICL account at 1 week described the result. Reported acuity included 10/10. Topics included halos, pain or discomfort. The poster's overall assessment was favorable.

Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Overall self-assessmentsatisfied
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
Reported visual-acuity values10/10
1 week · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedhalos, pain or discomfort
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience · 2026

A first-person LASIK account with a postoperative follow-up described the result. The source included baseline prescription values. Topics included blur or fluctuating vision. The source did not state a clear overall satisfaction judgment.

Device
Femtosecond LASIK

Reported starting point

Reported prescription values-6 D
stated by poster
Overall self-assessmentunclear
Both eyes · curator inference

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster
Symptoms discussedblur or fluctuating vision
Both eyes · Follow-up reported · stated by poster