I'm getting LASIK today, but am nervous because I get vasovagal syncope when my eyes are touched and it is NOT fun. Can people say encouraging things (or has has anybody else with eye-induced vasovagal syncope gone through LASIK and can tell me how it was?)
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My experience was fantastic with LASIK. Both eyes had been done in what might have been 10 minutes. Got a ride home, woke up the next morning seeing 20/20.
I've never experienced VS but if they know and are still going forward with it, you should be fine.
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I really don't trust medical professionals to handle VS. I've always warned people but they don't know how to reduce the psychological stress for me and sometimes are surprised and confused when I start freaking out.
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I don't get vasovagal syncope, but I did get LASIK a few years ago & I'm so happy I did. The procedure was quick & easy. The immediate 6 hours afterwards were uncomfortable (blurred vision, burning pain), but then, like clockwork, the pain went away & my vision was clear!
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Had it literally yesterday and my doctor's gave me vallium before hand because a lot of people get understandably very anxious.
I think it was quite intense but because your eyes are numb you aren't aware they are being touched, which might help in your case.
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I did it! They gave me a double dose of valium but i still had a proper freakout. I got through it though!
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I've gotten vasovagal syncope a few times (not eye induced though) and have gotten LASIK. It's a bit intense but it's over very quickly, just a few minutes.
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I don’t have vasovagal but I had LASIK over a decade ago, and honestly, the anticipation was way worse than the procedure. Also, it was absolutely worthwhile. Best of luck!
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yeah my doctor prescribed me ativan for vasovagal syncope during blood draws and i took the dose she told me to and i felt literally nothing. I had to take 3x the dose for it to be effective at all. I'm afraid that's gonna happen today.
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