My experience with Laser Vision Correction
Laura E. Silvero, Fredon, NJ
I was born with a bilateral strabismus. My eyes wandered at will and
I could not focus on anything. I can still remember the surgery I had in
1959 when I was three to correct this. The smell of the anesthesia they
used back then will stay with me for the rest of my life. I guess that
is the main reason I remember such a distant time in my life; it was certainly
traumatic.
I also was nearsighted and had astigmatism in both eyes. As the
years went by, my vision got worse and worse. Glasses restricted me in
so many ways that when I was 16, I begged my mother for contact lenses.
She got them for me and I remember the first thing I wanted to see: the
top of my head!
I used the same type for over 12 years. They actually were glass,
and it wasn’t until one of my children broke one, that I decided to go
with a more modern version.
I always kept a pair of eyeglasses handy for those middle of the
night times when my children needed me, as I would otherwise trip and bump
into anything that was in my way. Depth perception was not a strong point
in my vision, either. Many times I missed steps, curbs, and other objects
in my path and actually broke a toe several times trying to navigate without
my glasses or contacts.
Year after year, my prescription got stronger and stronger until
I was told that contacts were no longer an option. Having worn them for
so many years, enjoying the freedom they provided, I was devastated. All
I could think was “I’ll never see the top of my head again!”
That’s when I met Dr. Liegner. We were both parent volunteers at
our children’s grammar school. We were part of a committee created to develop
the use of computers in our school.
I had heard of Laser Vision Correction and had been keeping track
of the progress made in this field for several years.
Dr. Liegner convinced me that I would be a good candidate for this
procedure, and after having discussed it with my husband, I decided to
have it done.
He explained the entire procedure to me, answered every question
I had, and gave me information to review at home.
After Dr. Liegner examined my eyes and obtained my exact prescription,
I was ready for the procedure!
I was so excited on the day of my surgery. I couldn’t get over how
quickly everything happened.
My eyes were anesthetized, and then my vision was corrected! I was
on my way home in less than an hour!
When I awoke the next morning, I was absolutely stunned.
I could SEE! PERFECTLY!
I spent a good hour just looking at the things I look at every day.
My alarm clock,
my children, the coffeemaker, the Weather Channel!
Everything was crystal clear! Of course I could see the top of my
head!
I am glad that I am able to share my experience here because even
though I already told everyone I know, I want as many people as possible
to know what
Dr. Liegner and LASIK Vision Correction has done for me.
Laura E. Silvero
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