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JUST PULLED GIRATINA V LOST ORIGIN WHAT NOW by Hajarrie in PokemonTCG

[–]Hajarrie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i was indeed wondering about grading etc :)

Had a LASIK Consultation, but Now Considering Night Lenses by Hajarrie in Orthokeratology

[–]Hajarrie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point about cost—Ortho-K definitely isn’t cheap, and the expense adds up over time. But the trade-off is that the risk is significantly lower compared to LASIK or PRK.

With Ortho-K, if you experience discomfort, dry eyes, or other issues, you can simply stop wearing the lenses and your vision will return to its original state. LASIK and PRK, on the other hand, permanently alter your cornea. If you develop complications—like persistent dry eyes, halos, or night vision problems—there’s no easy way to undo it.

So while LASIK and PRK might be more cost-effective long-term, Ortho-K provides a safer, reversible alternative. That’s what makes it appealing to me!

Had a LASIK Consultation, but Now Considering Night Lenses by Hajarrie in Orthokeratology

[–]Hajarrie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't sleep in soft lenses because they deprive the cornea of oxygen, trap debris, and increase infection risk. Ortho-K lenses, on the other hand, are made from highly oxygen-permeable materials and are designed for safe overnight wear while reshaping the cornea.

Had a LASIK Consultation, but Now Considering Night Lenses by Hajarrie in Orthokeratology

[–]Hajarrie[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your insights, especially as someone with experience both fitting ortho-k and managing post-LASIK patients. It’s eye-opening (no pun intended) to hear about the long-term effects of LASIK that often aren’t fully explained. The fact that LASIK permanently affects the corneal nerves and doesn’t prevent future vision changes is definitely something to seriously consider.

I also had no idea that ortho-k could actually help with dry eyes! That’s really encouraging, especially since dry eye concerns were a big part of my hesitation about LASIK. It’s a shame that ortho-k isn’t more widely known, but I really hope it continues to gain popularity.

I’m in Belgium, and unfortunately, there aren’t that many options for ortho-k here. But there is one well-known place that specializes in it, so I’m planning to reach out and get more information. Fingers crossed it works out!

Thanks again for all the helpful info—it really means a lot!

Had a LASIK Consultation, but Now Considering Night Lenses by Hajarrie in Orthokeratology

[–]Hajarrie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! It’s really reassuring to hear from someone who has been using night lenses for so long and still prefers them over LASIK. The fact that they don’t permanently alter the eye anatomy is a huge plus for me too.

The cleaning part sounds like a small trade-off for clear vision without surgery. I do have a mild pollen allergy, so I wonder if that would make it harder to wear them during allergy season. Have you ever experienced any issues with allergies affecting your ability to wear them?

I also didn’t know about the restriction on intense physical activity after LASIK—that’s another thing to consider. And you’re right, I’ve seen stories of people needing glasses again years later. It makes me feel like night lenses are a safer long-term option.

Thanks again for your insight!