I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who’s considering LASIK in Japan, especially if you’re more comfortable doing everything in English.
I applied through the English form on their website and was contacted by Richard, who handled everything in English from start to finish. We discussed my prescription, contact lens usage, general eye history, etc., and then scheduled the examination.
Consultation & Testing Day
On the day of the appointment, I met Richard in the lobby. We went upstairs together and filled out the paperwork. After that, I went through the first batch of eye tests. If you’ve ever done prescription eye exams before, it all feels very standard — machine scans, refraction tests, pressure checks, corneal measurements, etc.
We finished the first round around 2:30 PM. They asked me to come back at 4:30 PM to repeat the tests and confirm the results. Everything was rechecked to make sure the measurements were consistent, which I appreciated.
Richard explained the different machines and options clearly. I chose the Z6 Amaris 750.
My prescription was:
• Right eye: -2.00
• Left eye: -1.75
• Astigmatism: \~0.5
Surgery
Once all tests were cleared, I went into the surgery waiting area and only waited a few minutes.
The actual surgery was very fast — probably 5–10 minutes total.
• No pain at all.
• The only uncomfortable part was the pressure on the eye (when they hold it in place).
• The laser itself lasted less than 10 seconds per eye.
Richard kept explaining step by step what was happening during the procedure, which was extremely reassuring. Everything felt very controlled and efficient.
Afterward, I rested with my eyes closed for about 10 minutes. The doctor checked my eyes once more, and then I was allowed to go home.
Recovery (Currently Day 3)
I’m currently on day three post-surgery.
• No pain at all.
• Very little discomfort.
• Some mild blurriness and occasional loss of sharp focus (which they said is normal).
• Slight dryness.
I’m a software engineer, so I spend a lot of time in front of monitors, which probably adds to the eye fatigue and dryness. But overall, recovery has been smooth so far.
Vision is already very good — just not 100% “stable” yet, which I expected.
Cost
Total price was 320,000 yen.
I had:
• 50,000 yen referral discount
• 10,000 yen same-day surgery discount
Which helped a lot.
Overall Impression
Very professional, very efficient, and the English support made the whole process stress-free. So far, I’m very happy with my decision.
If anyone is considering it and wants more details about the process, feel free to ask.
(Also, I have referral coupons available — both sides benefit: you get a 50k discount and I get a referral bonus. Win-win.)
by khaledhoues