Surgery on June 15, 2018｜Because of worry about the strenuous punching to affect corneal safety, I chose the operation without removal of corneal flaps so I am able to continuously do boxing.
Why did you want to receive the laser refractive eye surgery?
I remember I did many researches then. Myopia treatment has various measures including the operation with removal of corneal flaps (LASIK) involving cutting the cornea, or other laser operations that may exhibit problem of instrument contact with the eye. After comparison, I chose the laser refractive eye surgery with zero eye contact and zero instrument contact, which is safer. I recalled, the operation with removal of corneal flaps (LASIK) may exhibit some complications, conditions such as recurrency (corneal complication) may occur upon powerful impact which is the problem I worry most. Because I want to continuously do boxing, so I chose the laser refractive eye surgery without removal of corneal flaps (SMART TransPRK).
What was the reason you chose WishVision for the SMART TransPRK?
I remember I did many researches then. Myopia treatment has various measures including the operation with removal of corneal flaps (LASIK) involving cutting the cornea, or other laser operations that may exhibit problem of instrument contact with the eye. After comparison, I chose the laser refractive eye surgery with zero eye contact and zero instrument contact, which is safer. I recalled, the operation with removal of corneal flaps (LASIK) may exhibit some complications, conditions such as recurrency (corneal complication) may occur upon powerful impact which is the problem I worry most. Because I want to continuously do boxing, so I chose the laser refractive eye surgery without removal of corneal flaps (SMART TransPRK).
What is the postoperative improvement in boxing or daily life?
No need to wear contact lenses is the major improvement, which enables me to feel at ease in boxing. Besides, I enjoy diving too, because I ever worked as a lifeguard. After received the laser surgery (SMART TransPRK), I’m finally able to dive free from care, without having to worry about the popped-up contact lenses or goggles right at the moment jumping in, feeling quite easy.
Is there any better performance in doing Thai boxing after the surgery?
Of course, yes! The attention during boxing is not affected any more by the discomfort due to wearing contact lenses.
What do you want to say to those who are still considering laser refractive eye surgery?
If you enjoy extreme sports and want to freely and comfortably do it once and for all, I’d suggest this smart choice for laser refractive eye surgery without removal of corneal flaps (SMART TransPRK), I personally highly recommend it
Video shared with friends – Coach Shian-Shian (Currently with myopia)
Is there any problem in doing boxing without glasses?
Basically, it’d be a bit blur when identifying the opponent’s movement, with relatively slower response too. Because fighting involves very quick movement during the process, when you can’t see clearly the opponent’s attack due to myopia, you’d correspondingly fight back more slowly too, leading to some problem in accurate judgement.
Are you considering receive the laser refractive eye surgery?
I’ll probably do it later, but my schedule has been a bit tight due to the competition and teaching, I’d like to do it if possible.
Video shared with friends – Lesion attendant Long-Long (Currently with myopia)
Have you ever considered laser refractive eye surgery?
In fact, I’d considered to do it. Because wearing glasses is quite inconvenient, it keeps slipping down when sweating in doing other exercises which has been a big problem. So, I’d try to receive the laser refractive eye surgery.