What It's Like To Get Laser Eye Surgery in Germany

In this video, we chat about Jen's story of getting laser eye surgery in Germany, the costs attached to the entirety of the procedure, pre and post, and how to change your driver's license!

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:08 - What did the process look like?
11:50 - Driving License Change
14:47 - How much did it cost?
15:23 - Who paid?

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[liorocks]

I did the LASIK in 2018 and it's really been game changer for me. I feel like a different person since then. Highly recommend to everyone who is eligible for operation and can afford it.

[dcmaia]

Congrats on that! Unfortunately, I’m not able to undergo surgery, but after 27 years of wearing glasses I overcame the “fear” of putting contact lenses on. A life without glasses is indeed a game changer. I’m happy for you! 😁

[joannunemaker]

I'm so glad the eye surgery turned out well. Great video.😊❤

[erakkarthik]

Congrats Jen... Good Video... Nice explanation on Laser eye surgery in Germany...

[elizabethdanquah]

You’re doing an amazing job ❤❤❤.. I really love love your content

[NondoPondo]

I'm subscribed. Thanks for all your advise.

[turjo]

Stayed all the way till the end for the legendary bloopers!

I have to say, I love how you guys cover so many unique aspects of life in Germany that most people don't consider but would definitely have thought about at one point. Jen is like the wise sage having seen it all (or most hurdles) one will face as an expat living in Germany. Perhaps one day I too will consider the surgery for myself :)

[dreamscometrue]

Wow, I was just thinking about this surgery and I wondered how it would look like regarding the process in You read my mind!!!

[KaushikDatye]

Very informative, as always.
Could you also cover the Personalausweis topic, if it is worth making a video? Things like, what are the hidden benefits of having a german Ausweis, what if we lose it? Etc.

[ssofind]

Thanks for the video! One question: how much time after the surgery do you need before being able to work again (in front of a computer )? How many sick days do you need afterwards?

[limamoon]

Wow! Thanks a lot for this video. Super informative. Glad that everything went well, Jen! I have 2 questions regarding the timeline of the whole process - after the first appointment, how quickly were you able to get an appointment for the bureaucratic step and then how long did you wait for the surgery day?

Did you have any complaints after the surgery and did you visit the clinic before 3 month checkup?

Thanks a lot🙂

[libntxl]

thanks to your content it really helps iam 25 yrs now in 2009 i got surgery in one of my eys but still the other is aweaker eye which needs treatment but i don, t have the access to get or to reach germany but i will never give up thanks

[Czarinederella]

Is there a private insurance in Germany that covers Lasik Surgery? Danke!

[Steeler-wgzo]

I was in the same clinic in the Schadow Arcades. I now have the 'perspective' again.

[ivoivanov]

Happy to hear the surgery went well! I’m wearing glasses for 20years and was thinking about but not having the courage to do it, being hesitant about potential problems… Thank you! I guess the price will be the same if I don’t live in Germany but just go for the procedure?

[dekev]

What was your eye defect before the surgery? I have myopia ( -6.0, -6.25) do you think AOK would cover the procedure for me? Im a Student.

[kianostad]

I've heard that surgery could cause eye dryness and issues with light, especially at night and during driving (seeing star shapes around the source of lights). Have you experienced any of these?

[ThomasTuttle]

This is quite similar to my cataract surgery. The process is exactly the same with the exception that the anesthesia was intravenous. I remember every step of the process. Eye drops a few weeks prior and also for several weeks afterwards. Also, I couldn't have anything to eat after 1800 the day before surgery, and nothing to drink after 2000 the night before. I was so thirsty the morning of the surgery. I couldn't even rinse my mouth with water during the teethbrushing process. Was it difficult to get the time off from work? For me I had to take a week off as vacation for the surgery and for the recovery period. Of course, in the USA, our employers do not allow time off for medical reasons. We would never be allowed to have the time off for the post-operation visits/checkups.

[jaise.a]

You said 'You will do this again'. Was it just a encouragement or there can be a need for another surgery in future as eye sight can depreciate over time?

[laureneastwood]

I laughed out loud at the sauna comments 😂