The Most Common Fears of LASIK
1. I’m afraid of pain during the procedure.
2. I’m afraid of being awake during the procedure and feeling it.
3. I’m afraid of going blind.
4. I’m afraid of bad outcomes.
5. I’m afraid of potential complications.
During your free, no obligation laser vision correction consultation, you’ll learn that Dr. Vale has performed over 28,000 Laser Vision Correction procedures since 1994, resulting in 20/20 or better vision in 96% of our patients following their initial procedure, with the remaining 3-4% getting there through an enhancement or “touch-up”.
On the day of surgery, Xanax will be offered to you to help you relax. Numbing drops will be used in each eye, so little or no pain sensation is experienced. The procedure takes only about 10 minutes per eye.
Getting through fear is a skill that anyone can learn. If you are working to overcome fear of Laser Vision Correction, or anything else for that matter, this is a great list of techniques that may help.
The problem is that most people cling to their fears, because it’s part of who they are.
If you aren’t ready to face your fears, you probably won’t transcend them. And there’s nothing wrong in that. Everything happens in its own time. If you’re reading this article though, I’m pretty sure that you’re ready to take another step forward. You searched for this information, or you bumped into it, which isn’t just a coincidence. Let’s have a look at some very useful ways of dealing with fear.
How to start overcoming fear, right now. Read over this list and try the techniques that seem to fit or just feel right.
Identify your fear. Get specific about what exactly you’re afraid of. Look at the pictures you have in your head about the situation. What is happening in them? What are you really scared of? Become an observer of your inner space.
Follow Your Curiosity. Get curious about what generates your fear, how do you react to it? Be an observer of what is going on in yourself.
Gratitude. Whenever you feel fear, switch over to what you are grateful for instead. If you’re afraid of LASIK, be grateful for the opportunity to have clear vision and freedom from contacts and eyeglasses!
Write it down. Getting your fears down on paper is important, because trying to think them through doesn’t work. You can get caught in endless loops of negativity. It helps to write it out and read it.
Action Over Imagination. An action taker knows that fears are just fears. They are created by the imagination to make reality seem scarier than it is. When you take action and face your fears, they become weaker, because you realize that reality isn’t nearly as bad as what you imagined.
Positivity. Whenever fear strikes, flip it over. Instead of thinking of something bad that can happen, think of something positive. What’s the positive outcome, 20/20 vision and freedom from the hassles and costs of lenses and glasses.
Perspective. Learning to deal with fear is all about putting your negative thoughts in perspective. We tend to focus too much on the negative, so by looking at all the options, you often realize that you’re making a big deal of nothing.
Your Story. We all tell ourselves a story about our fears. What’s your story? Think about it.
Find the Meaning. I believe we all go through things for a reason. That includes the fears we have. It also includes overcoming fear and learning the lessons that come out of it. This may not be the case 100% of the time, but when I look back at the challenges and fears in my life, I see that more often than not, they delivered exactly the message I needed at that time.
Find A Model. find someone who had the fear you have, but managed to transcend it. Get in touch with them, ask them how they did it, and see if it could work for you. A co-worker, friend or relative who had LASIK will help you to relax and do it yourself.
Ask Yourself Why You’re Afraid. Your feelings are there to tell you something, ask yourself what the purpose is. Ask your heart, God, the universe, or whatever you feel comfortable with.
Explore the Roots of Your Fear. This may require some meditation. Look inside and ask yourself when the fear started. Look at your past for clues to help you overcome the fear.
Breathe. Your breath can set you free. It can anchor you in the now and help you vanquish and overcome your most pervasive fears. I saved it for last, because it’s one of the simplest and most powerful ways of overcoming fear.
And Please Remember
Whatever fears you’re facing, remember that the only thing that matters is that you listen to yourself.
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