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I heard a couple years ago that there was a doctor in Dayton, Ohio that did Lazik surgery for free for those who work at churches full-time. I have been wearing glasses, and predominantly contacts, for many years. I signed up, and they told me it was about a nine month waiting list.
In January, after nearly a year, I called expecting to hear that I was next. However, they instead told me that due to the economy, they were canceling this program indefinitely. I was so disappointed.
I then received a call in September, and they told me they reinstated the program, and that I was up. I was shocked because I had basically written them off. It was a two day process with the pre-op and the post-op. Kathy, Farrah, and I spent two nights in a hotel there in Dayton about mid-October to have the procedure done.
They ran a bunch of tests the day before. However, when it came to the surgery, it took about 45 seconds an eye. It was absolutely incredible. The smell of flesh burning as the laser cut my cornea was a little interesting, but there was not a hint of pain. A couple of numbing eye drops is all they gave me, and that was all I needed.
My eyes were a little uncomfortable the rest of the day, but 24 hours later I was seeing 20/20. One week later I was seeing 20/15. I feel very blessed to have had this done – for free! I went to a high school football game last Friday night and I was commenting to the guys I went with that the game and field seemed so clear and crisp. I have better eyesight than when I wore glasses or contacts.
I wonder when I watch the Detroit Lions if I will see the plays more clearly?
… On second thought, maybe I should have left my eyes alone!
November 20th, 2009 at 7:12 am
Congrats! That’s really neat that someone has used their ability to bless others like that.
I had Lasik done about 9-10 years ago, and it’s been great.