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Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience

A one-week SMILE report with detailed preoperative measurements. The patient reported right -5.75 D, left -5.25 D, astigmatism, corneal thickness of 524 and 520 microns, no measured residual prescription at one week, and transient halos or foggy vision.

Clinic
Universal Eye Center Neihu (內湖大學眼科)
Provider
Dr. Yeh Wei-Yi (葉威毅)

Reported starting point

Reported starting pointPreoperative right -5.75 D and left -5.25 D
stated by poster
Reported starting pointCorneal thickness 524 and 520 microns
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · One week · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomAstigmatism reported
One week · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomNo residual prescription measured at one week
One week · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomTransient halos or foggy vision
One week · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

LASIK experience

Another participant in the thread described femtoLASIK at NeoVize through Praga Medica as quick and painless, with an immediately favorable visual result.

Clinic
NeoVize Prague

Procedure details

Reported procedure detailFemtoLASIK
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Immediate recovery · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomQuick and painless procedure reported
Immediate recovery · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomFavorable immediate result
Immediate recovery · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

RLE experience

A different participant described clear lens extraction at DuoVize, changing from roughly -14.00 D to -2.00 D, and reported no regret at ten months.

Clinic
DuoVize Prague

Reported starting point

Reported starting pointPreoperative refraction around -14.00 D
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Ten months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomPostoperative refraction around -2.00 D
Ten months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomTen-month follow-up
Ten months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomNo regret reported
Ten months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

RLE experience

The original poster described clear lens extraction or RLE with a multifocal toric lens at DuoVize in Prague. At one year they reported better than 20/20 vision and said early halos had resolved or become unnoticeable by about six months.

Clinic
DuoVize Prague

Procedure details

Reported procedure detailMultifocal toric lens
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · One year · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomOne-year follow-up
One year · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomVision described as better than 20/20
One year · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomEarly halos resolved or adapted by about six months
One year · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience

A 39-year-old patient's SMILE diary described a mixed first month, acuity around 20/20 and 20/25 by day ten, dryness and intermittent blur, followed by a favorable three-month update with improving dryness.

Provider
Dr. John Doane

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomAge 39
Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomDay-ten acuity reported near 20/20 and 20/25
Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomDryness and blur during recovery
Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomImprovement reported at three months
Three months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience

A ReLEx SMILE patient at iClinic.sk reported approximately -7.00 D in one eye, a follow-up within 24 hours, little major pain, and a favorable early result.

Clinic
iClinic.sk

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Less than 24 hours · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomAbout -7.00 D reported in one eye
Less than 24 hours · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomFollow-up within 24 hours
Less than 24 hours · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomNo major pain reported
Less than 24 hours · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomFavorable early assessment
Less than 24 hours · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience

A two-week SMILE recovery report from a contact-lens wearer who described preoperative dryness and early postoperative dryness and halos, particularly around day three.

Reported starting point

Pre-existing dry eyePre-existing contact-lens-related dryness described
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Two weeks · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomTwo-week follow-up
Two weeks · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomDryness and halos reported around day three
Two weeks · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience

A three-month SMILE Pro report from a patient starting near -5.00 D with roughly -1.75 D astigmatism. The poster reported residual error in the right eye and acuity of 1.2 in the left and 0.9 in the right.

Reported starting point

Reported starting pointPreoperative myopia about -5.00 D
stated by poster
Reported starting pointPreoperative astigmatism about -1.75 D
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomThree-month follow-up
Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomVisual acuity reported as left 1.2 and right 0.9
Three months · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomResidual right-eye error discussed
Three months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience

A long-term ReLEx SMILE report describing regression to about -0.75 D of myopia in both eyes after four years and discussion of a possible PRK enhancement.

Procedure details

Reported procedure detailPossible PRK enhancement discussed
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · Four years · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomFour-year follow-up
Four years · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomAbout -0.75 D myopia reported in each eye
Four years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteSentiment unclear

SMILE experience

A first-person ReLEx SMILE procedure and immediate recovery account from a patient with nearly -5.00 D in both eyes who said they selected SMILE instead of PRK.

Reported starting point

Reported starting pointPreoperative myopia close to -5.00 D in both eyes
stated by poster

Procedure details

Reported procedure detailSMILE selected over PRK
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · One day · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomImmediate postoperative experience described
One day · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience

A 28-day ReLEx SMILE report describing early foggy or watery vision, halos, and dryness after prolonged screen use. The clinic was explicitly named.

Clinic
Universal Vision (優爾視)

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · 28 days · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomTwenty-eight-day follow-up
28 days · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomEarly foggy or watery vision
28 days · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomHalos reported
28 days · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomDryness associated with screen use
28 days · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience

A detailed ReLEx SMILE recovery report from a patient with roughly -6.50 D in both eyes and 620-micron corneas. The poster described low tear production within the clinic's normal range before surgery, manageable halos, and useful vision during the first week.

Reported starting point

Reported starting pointPreoperative refraction about -6.50 D in each eye
stated by poster
Reported starting pointCorneal thickness reported as 620 microns
stated by poster
Reported starting pointBaseline tear production described as low but within normal limits
stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up pointPostoperative experience reported
Both eyes · One week · stated by poster
Reported result or symptomHalos discussed during early recovery
One week · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

LASIK experience · 2001

Roughly 25 years after LASIK, a 53-year-old reported that distance vision remained reasonably functional but progressive lenses were needed for near work. Longstanding halos and ghosting had worsened and were not improved by progressive contact lenses.

Reported results and symptoms

Initial corrected acuityApproximately 20/25
Both eyes · After LASIK · stated by poster
Later correctionProgressive glasses for near work
Both eyes · About 20 years · stated by poster
Long-term visual symptomsWorsening halos and ghosting for reading and distance
Both eyes · 25 years · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

SMILE experience · 2026

Two months after SMILE for -3.5 D myopia, the poster reported essentially perfect visual correction but severe dry-eye symptoms requiring frequent drops. Screens and ventilated environments substantially worsened discomfort and anxiety.

Age
21

Reported starting point

Sphere-3.5 D
Both eyes · stated by poster
AstigmatismVery slight
Both eyes · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Visual correctionDescribed as essentially perfect
Both eyes · 2 months · stated by poster
Dry eyeSevere; frequent drops and worse with screens or ventilation
Both eyes · 2 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience · 2025

Six months after SMILE, the poster reported clear vision in both eyes without glasses, discomfort or ongoing glare. Unequal clarity and glare during the first month gradually settled, leaving a strongly favorable assessment.

Reported results and symptoms

Early symptomsUnequal eye clarity and glare
Both eyes · First month · stated by poster
Vision qualityClear in both eyes without glasses
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
GlareNo longer present
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience · 2026

Six months after SMILE for -2 D myopia, the poster reported slight persistent dryness and mildly reduced clarity on dark-mode screens. They considered these downsides small and said they would choose the procedure again.

Location
Germany

Reported starting point

Sphere-2 D
Both eyes · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Dry eyeMild, mainly with prolonged screen use
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
Screen-related claritySlight blur on dark-mode screens; improved in light mode
Both eyes · 6 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

SMILE experience · 2026

More than six months after SMILE for moderately high myopia and astigmatism, the poster described a positive outcome. The account noted sub-500-micron corneas and the absence of sufficient tissue for a future laser enhancement.

Age
30

Reported starting point

Approximate sphereApproximately -5.00 to -5.25 D
Both eyes · stated by poster
AstigmatismPresent
Both eyes · stated by poster
Corneal thicknessSlightly under 500 µm
Both eyes · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Follow-up durationPositive overall experience
Both eyes · More than 6 months · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

One week after EVO ICL for extreme myopia, the poster called the result one of their best decisions. Screen use still caused dryness and fatigue, while halos were already minimal and continued to improve.

Age
34
Clinic
Des Moines Eye Surgeons
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Sphere-11 D
Left eye · stated by poster
Sphere-12.5 D
Right eye · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Dry eyeMainly after prolonged screen work
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
HalosMinimal and improving
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

One week after EVO ICL, the poster described a favorable recovery after the toric lens in one eye required immediate repositioning during surgery. Early starbursts resolved and device rings were already becoming less noticeable.

Location
United States
Device
EVO Toric ICL

Reported starting point

Reported prescriptionApproximately -6.25 D and -5.75 D in contact lenses
stated by poster

Procedure details

Toric lens adjustmentRemoved and repositioned during the initial procedure
Left eye · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

StarburstsResolved
Both eyes · First 3 days · stated by poster
ICL ringsPresent but noticeably improving
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteMixed report

ICL experience · 2026

One month after EVO+ ICL for -8 D myopia, the poster reported excellent daytime acuity but substantial low-light peripheral glare, some halos, rings and screen-related fatigue. The overall assessment was cautiously positive with meaningful tradeoffs.

Device
EVO+ ICL

Reported starting point

Sphere-8 D
Both eyes · stated by poster
Pre-existing dry eyeMinor
Both eyes · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Visual acuity20/20
Both eyes · Day 1 · stated by poster
Residual visual symptomsLow-light peripheral glare, halos, EVO rings and screen fatigue
Both eyes · 1 month · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2026

About 24 hours after EVO ICL for moderate myopia and astigmatism, the poster reported 20/20 vision and rapid functional recovery. Faint peripheral halos remained but were not considered bothersome.

Location
United States
Clinic
SharpeVision
Device
EVO ICL

Reported starting point

Approximate sphere-4.5 D
Right eye · stated by poster
Approximate sphere-5 D
Left eye · stated by poster

Procedure details

ICL size13.7 mm
Both eyes · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Visual acuity20/20
Both eyes · 24 hours · stated by poster
HalosFaint and peripheral
Both eyes · 24 hours · stated by poster
Self-reported anecdoteReported satisfied

ICL experience · 2025

Ten days after ICL surgery for high myopia and reported moderate astigmatism, the poster described strong binocular acuity, slight hyperopic residual refraction, improving halos, and no substantial dry-eye symptoms.

Reported starting point

Sphere-10.5 D
Left eye · stated by poster
Sphere-7.75 D
Right eye · stated by poster

Reported results and symptoms

Visual acuity20/20
Left eye · Day 2 · stated by poster
Visual acuity20/25
Right eye · Day 2 · stated by poster
Binocular visual acuity20/15
Both eyes · 1 week · stated by poster
Residual sphere0.25 D
Left eye · 1 week · stated by poster
Residual sphere0.5 D
Right eye · 1 week · stated by poster
HalosStill present but improving and not disruptive
Both eyes · Day 10 · stated by poster
Dry eyeNo major symptoms reported
Both eyes · Day 10 · stated by poster