u/Ok_Discipline3753

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?

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?

For those who made the switch from software engineering to Pilot, how has your experience been so far compared to working in IT?

How do you handle long flights? Do they ever become boring?

Do you feel that being a pilot provides a similar level of intellectual stimulation, problem-solving as working in IT?

If you had to start over today, would you choose aviation as a career over IT?