Laser eye surgery
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From: NJ ... the garbage state
LASER OR LASIC? If you have diabetes as specific questions in relation to that. My father had complications with his, in one eye. The other eye was perfect right away, took some minor secondary surgery till first eye is getting better finally. But either way, he had horrendous incorrectible vision, and now has 20/20 in one eye, and rapidly improving in the other. Just make sure to ask a lot of questions, specifically about any health conditions yo may have affecting it, and also about what you should do after as far as light/water exposure and healing proccess.
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From: Alhambra CA
Maybe its just me, but the thought of someone taking a microscopic laser to my eye sounds a bit to risque for me. Afterall what happens 
if the surgeon sneezes 
or laughs? 
I guess wearing those terminator glasses the old folks wear wouldn't be that bad
if the surgeon sneezes or laughs? I guess wearing those terminator glasses the old folks wear wouldn't be that bad
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I had the LASIK procedure about 3 years ago...best money I ever spent. I've had "zero" complications or side affects. Night vision isn't really as good as I remember it, so I carry a flishlight :-)
Seriously, I'm hearing they've refined a lot of the other procedures and maybe LASIK is not the best one these days...RPK and LASEK (obviously a variant of LASIK) may be better choices. Still, I do not regret having the LASIK procedure one bit. Went from 20/400 to 20/30. Not perfect but a whooooole lot better. You, on the other hand, should do your own research on the various procedures and make up your own mind what you think is right for you. Their you eyes...you only get one set. Good luck!
RWT
Seriously, I'm hearing they've refined a lot of the other procedures and maybe LASIK is not the best one these days...RPK and LASEK (obviously a variant of LASIK) may be better choices. Still, I do not regret having the LASIK procedure one bit. Went from 20/400 to 20/30. Not perfect but a whooooole lot better. You, on the other hand, should do your own research on the various procedures and make up your own mind what you think is right for you. Their you eyes...you only get one set. Good luck!
RWT
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From: Alhambra CA
Originally Posted by jhromy
i dont think it is the doctor that does the cutting or controlling of the laser...i believe he uses a machine to direct the laser to go to and it goes...
Originally Posted by thomasr
Their you eyes...you only get one set. Good luck!
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I had lasik done almost 3 years ago as well. No complications.
I made sure that I did my research on the surgeon. And I would suggest that you do the same. But all in all..... No glasses or contacts is easy to get used to.....
Jim
I made sure that I did my research on the surgeon. And I would suggest that you do the same. But all in all..... No glasses or contacts is easy to get used to.....
Jim
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Indeed, very important that you do your research. I have seen in the news a report about some people that went to a particular clinic because they offered ‘enhancements’ for an extended period of time. The problem is that the clinic went out of business!
I had my eyes done just over a year ago, and besides some dryness (very dry climate here in CO), I am very happy with the surgery.
Rico
I had my eyes done just over a year ago, and besides some dryness (very dry climate here in CO), I am very happy with the surgery.
Rico
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If you are near sighted then you will probably not have any issues with Lasik. There is also a custom procedure that that is FDA approved you can have done.
I was far sighted and had a severe asigmatism. I was 20/200 in each eye with +5.25 astigmatism. I had Lasik done in June of last year. My right eye is now 20/30 but has a slight haze. My left eye is 20/35 with some asigmatism left. My left eye can be improved with an enhancement but there is nothing they can do to fix the haze in my right eye using Lasik. There is no custom procedure approved yet for far sighted people.
My night vision has been adversely affected in that I now have trouble focusing on anything that is bright at night. It is bad but it is something you get used to.
Even with the night vision problems I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I wore glasses for 46 years and it is wonderful to be able to do all outdoor activities without them.
In fact, when the FDA approves the custom procedure for far sightedness I will have it done to adjust to 20/20 in each eye and see if it will improve my night vision.
Tom.
I was far sighted and had a severe asigmatism. I was 20/200 in each eye with +5.25 astigmatism. I had Lasik done in June of last year. My right eye is now 20/30 but has a slight haze. My left eye is 20/35 with some asigmatism left. My left eye can be improved with an enhancement but there is nothing they can do to fix the haze in my right eye using Lasik. There is no custom procedure approved yet for far sighted people.
My night vision has been adversely affected in that I now have trouble focusing on anything that is bright at night. It is bad but it is something you get used to.
Even with the night vision problems I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I wore glasses for 46 years and it is wonderful to be able to do all outdoor activities without them.
In fact, when the FDA approves the custom procedure for far sightedness I will have it done to adjust to 20/20 in each eye and see if it will improve my night vision.
Tom.
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We have researched it and two main things seem to show up over and over. One, get the best doctor you can, even if it costs a bit more. People say that the more procedures done the better. Two - wait until you are old enough so your vision is not changing anymore so you don't have to get redone in a few years.
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From: Cheyenne Wy.
My eyesight had more or less leveled off. It had only changed slightly in the last 3 years before the procedure. And yep, I spent a little more to get it done, but I trusted the surgeon, and that was worth it.
I had really good night vision before the surgery, and as near as I can tell, that was unaffected. However, I also was light sensitive before the surgery, and am more so after (sunglasses are easy to deal with though....) I also ended up 20-35 after (started off way bad with a heavy astygmatism) and the suggested a second surgery might be needed (included in the surgery price) after it stabilized. It has done so, but I am waiting until fall to do it. All of which I was warned were possibilities before the surgery.
My wife was so impressed that she had it done 2 months later, by the same doctor.
All in all, definately worth it....but do the legwork first.
Jim
I had really good night vision before the surgery, and as near as I can tell, that was unaffected. However, I also was light sensitive before the surgery, and am more so after (sunglasses are easy to deal with though....) I also ended up 20-35 after (started off way bad with a heavy astygmatism) and the suggested a second surgery might be needed (included in the surgery price) after it stabilized. It has done so, but I am waiting until fall to do it. All of which I was warned were possibilities before the surgery.
My wife was so impressed that she had it done 2 months later, by the same doctor.
All in all, definately worth it....but do the legwork first.
Jim
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From: Wyoming
I'm going to do it in a couple of months, and have been doing the legwork for about 8 years (when it was only available in Canada). What finally decided it for me was a new laser flap-cutting procedure that reduces flap complications. I've got too high a prescription to get the new wavefront lasik done, but I can always get it done if and when I need an enhancement.
All the problems with night glare, etc are a concern, but I'm ready to get rid of these bottle-bottoms that I've been wearing for 40 years. Plus, if my glasses are dirty or scratched, glare and fuzzy spots are there anyway.
All the problems with night glare, etc are a concern, but I'm ready to get rid of these bottle-bottoms that I've been wearing for 40 years. Plus, if my glasses are dirty or scratched, glare and fuzzy spots are there anyway.