I will be writing the following series of posts on behalf of my mother who is getting LASIK on both eyes this afternoon, May 15th 2012. She is having the procedure done at Duke, by the same doctor who did my PRK surgery 3 months ago.

My mother is a good candidate for LASIK because she has a stronger prescription (-2.25 Left -3.50 Right), is in her early fifties, and already uses reading glasses. The shorter recovery time and reduced pain involved with the procedure also appealed to her. She is excited to be able to wake up in the morning and see objects at a distance, as well as being able to travel without contact solution and cases. She is paying $2,150 per eye.

I will be going with my mom and sitting with her as she gets the operation. Will update later!

Update: Read the first post here.