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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