Nina\u2019s surgery with Dr. Scott was a long time coming. She avoided treatment for her inward-growing eyelashes for about 10 years, and most recently delaying surgery again when she gave birth to her daughter in 2020. But she finally decided to move forward earlier this year when she realized it would be a requirement for potential future Lasik surgery.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so happy I went ahead with it,\u201d Nina says. Her condition of trichiasis meant her eyelashes constantly brushed against her eye surface. \u201cI wear contacts for most of the day, so I didn\u2019t have an issue with itching or scratching. But when I would take my contacts out, I\u2019d constantly be rubbing my eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nina found Dr. Scott through a recommendation from her regular optometrist. After an examination, he determined her upper lids were also drooping and needed a minor repair. \u201cDr. Scott was great,\u201d she says. \u201cHe made it so easy. He took a few pictures, petitioned my insurance to cover it, and we scheduled surgery for March.\u201d<\/p>\n
She reports an outstanding experience at the hospital. \u201cThe nurses who took care of me said, \u2018You have a really great doctor,\u2019\u201d she remembers. \u201cThe surgery team made sure I was comfortable and explained everything step by step. It was a smooth and pleasant process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nina worked from home for two weeks while recovering, saying, \u201cThe pain was minimal. I used ice patches and took Tylenol.\u201d The most significant inconveniences were difficulty looking at her computer for long periods \u201cand being unable to wear makeup.\u201d But the results were well worth the minor disruption in her routine.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow I get to enjoy my glasses,\u201d Nina says. \u201cI like having different styles and own about six different pairs. I\u2019m wearing them more often now, and I don\u2019t find myself automatically gravitating toward contacts.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also reports no scarring. \u201cMy eyes don\u2019t even look like I had surgery,\u201d she explains. \u201cPeople who know I had it done said it looks so natural. I was concerned my eyes would bulge if we cut the lower eyelids, but it\u2019s not an issue. My eyes look 15 years younger!\u201d<\/p>\n
Overall, Nina reports appreciating Dr. Scott\u2019s honesty and quality of care. \u201cI would definitely refer people to Dr. Scott \u2014 even for cosmetic reasons,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019m very happy with my results.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nina\u2019s surgery with Dr. Scott was a long time coming. She avoided treatment for her inward-growing eyelashes for about 10 years, and most recently delaying surgery again when she gave birth to her daughter in 2020. But she finally decided … Continue reading