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I’m 30F and thinking about getting into skateboarding purely for fun. I’m not interested in learning big tricks. My plan would mainly be cruising around on flat paths in a park, wearing protective gear, and trying very small ramps just for fun.

I’m okay with bruises and minor scrapes, but I absolutely don’t want to break a bone, dislocate anything, or suffer a serious injury.

Please share your experience, especially if you’ve been skating for years and mainly skate for fun and safety rather than doing aggressive tricks. How often have you had injuries, and what kind?

Anyone here who has done it there and could share their experience?

have knee pain even when walking. Stretching exercises helped reduce the pain, but I’m considering PRP because the problem has been lasting for a long time.

Did PRP help you reduce pain and return to running? Was it worth it, and how many injections did you get?

I have knee pain even when walking. Stretching exercises helped reduce the pain, but I’m considering PRP because the problem has been lasting for a long time.

Did PRP help you reduce pain and return to running? Was it worth it, and how many injections did you get?

I have knee pain even when walking, although stretching exercises help somewhat. Did PRP reduce your pain and help you get back to running? Was it worth it, and how many injections did you have?

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How long did it take before running actually started to feel enjoyable during the run, not just afterward?

How long did it take before running actually started to feel enjoyable during the run, not just afterward?

Is martial arts not recommended or considered unsafe after ICL surgery? eg Jiujitsu, karate, kickboxing

Looking at my stats, what’s my actual risk for complications like cataracts?

Intraocular Pressure (IOP):

* Right Eye (OD): 16 mmHg

* Left Eye (OS): 16 mmHg

Anterior Chamber Depth (AQD):

* Right Eye (OD): 3.10 mm

* Left Eye (OS): 3.09 mm

Endothelial Cell Density (CD):

* Right Eye (OD): 2748 cells/mm²

* Left Eye (OS): 2935 cells/mm²

Axial Length:

* Right Eye (OD): 27.48 mm

* Left Eye (OS): 27.71 mm

Anterior Chamber Angle / Scleral Spur Angle (ACA / SSA):

* Right Eye (OD): 51° / 45°

* Left Eye (OS): 41° / 54°

Corneal Diameter (White-to-White / WTW):

* Right Eye (OD): 12.27 mm

* Left Eye (OS): 12.25 mm

Scotopic Pupil Size (Nighttime): 6.9 mm – 7.3 mm

Refractive Error (Sphere / Cylinder):Approx. -6.00D / -0.75D to -1.25D

Lens Vault (OD): -0.03 mm

Can it accelerate natural cataract development?

I have -6 with astigmatism and I'm considering getting EVO ICL.

Since I work in IT and spend all day coding in Dark Mode, I'm a bit worried about how my eyes will handle the monitors after the procedure. To the people working in front of monitors in dark mode here who had ICL done:

• how crisp is the text on your monitor after a month or more?
• Is the text surrounded by glare, ghosting, or halos when using dark themes?

I don't qualify for laser eye surgery, so my only real option is ICL. I have a prescription of -6 in both eyes. My measurements and parameters are actually a great fit for it, but when I asked the doctor about the risk of cataracts and if they’d ever had it happen - they admitted it happened once about two years ago. The patient developed a cataract right after the surgery.

Now, I’m absolutely terrified that I’ll end up being that unlucky ~1% who gets an immediate complication. On top of that, knowing there's about a 1.5% risk of developing a late-onset cataract down the road makes the anxiety even worse. I'm scared of being the rare statistic sooner or later.

Sticking to glasses for work and contacts for sports and going out is definitely the safest route, but it’s just not the most convenient.

Has anyone else struggled with this kind of anxiety before the procedure? How did you weigh the risks versus the benefits, and are you happy with your decision?

Has ICL surgery made working on monitors better or worse for you? Did you actually prefer wearing glasses while working?

From what distance (in inches or cm) could you comfortably read a book or use your phone before the surgery, and from what distance can you do so now?

Does anyone here have experience with getting a Class 1 medical after having ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery? I know laser eye surgery (like LASIK/PRK) is pretty well-documented and usually fine, but I’ve been getting mixed signals about ICL surgery

I have a **flat corneal curvature** of 39.88 D and a refractive error of -6.00 D, which disqualifies me from LASIK or any other laser eye surgery. My doctor suggested ICL EVO / EVO+ instead.

I want to hear about your experiences with this surgery. Specifically:

**1. Side effects:** Did you experience any side effects (like halos, glare, or dry eyes)? If so, did they eventually stop, and how long did they last?

**2. Vision quality:** Is your vision perfect now?

**3. Sensation:** Do your eyes feel any different now compared to before the surgery? Do you actually "feel" the lens or any foreign body sensation inside your eye?

I have a **flat corneal curvature** of 39.88 D and a refractive error of -6.00 D, which disqualifies me from LASIK or any other laser eye surgery. My doctor suggested ICL EVO / EVO+ instead.

I want to hear about your experiences with this surgery. Specifically:

**1. Side effects:** Did you experience any side effects (like halos, glare, or dry eyes)? If so, did they eventually stop, and how long did they last?

**2. Vision quality:** Is your vision perfect now?

**3. Sensation:** Do your eyes feel any different now compared to before the surgery? Do you actually "feel" the lens or any foreign body sensation inside your eye?