Who's had Lasik?
- Thread starter AZ Vic
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I plan on getting this in about a year but there are some things that you probably know.......you can lose your vision! That stupid lady kathy griffin lost 30% of her vision in 1 eye and developed an infection, thats the first horror story I have heard, I am sure there are others. well good luck with the operation and make sure you have a good doctor.
stagetwo65
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One of the best things I've EVER done! Not one second of regret in five years since I had it done.
Do it! Those with good vision don't really understand what we go through. Prices are down alot since I had it done. Never heard any horror stories. Do EXACTLY what the Dr. says and you will have no issues or regrets. I was 20/900, so you see why I love it so much!
Jerryl
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A guy here at work had lenses installed.
They say that these last longer and you do have to deal with the far-near sighted issues. Not sure.
I know that it is about $4K/ eye but insurance picks up some of it depending how bad your current eye sight is.
Never heard anything bad about lasik, this is just kinda newer I think.
They say that these last longer and you do have to deal with the far-near sighted issues. Not sure.
I know that it is about $4K/ eye but insurance picks up some of it depending how bad your current eye sight is.
Never heard anything bad about lasik, this is just kinda newer I think.
comradburk
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- Dec 27, 2004
My Dad had it done and could see great at first, but it slowly deteriorated. It's been about 2 years now and he's thinking of getting glasses or contacts again because he has a hard time seeing things real close. Seems to work great for most people, guess he was just unlucky...
I had it done 5 years ago. They promise you nothing and tell you all the bad that can happen. The bad was less than 1%, but they still have too make you aware of it.
I have 20/10 vision in my right eye and 20/20 in my left. Both eyes were 20/10 after the surgery, so you can see one has gotten a lil worse, if 20/20 is worse. I figured with the price of glasses and the contacts I wore this surgery has already paid for itself. Blue Cross wasn't paying a dime at the time, because prcedure was still considered "experomental". Not sure what they pay now, if anything.
The procedure itself takes less than 15 minutes, and is completely painless. I drove myself too office and my wife drove me home. She drove me too my follow up next morning and I drove myself home. You need to follow Dr.'s orders and you will be fine. You absolutly can not rub your eyes until the flap the cut out heels. I wore protective cups over my eyes while sleeping just in case i rub my eyes while half awake.
The worst part of the procedure is the dry eyes you will have for a few weeks. I had too add drops often for about 2 weeks. First couple of days you vision is a little cloudy too, but everything heals fast.
Good luck. Well worth the investment. I've recommended LASIK too many people and wish I had done it sooner than I did.
I have 20/10 vision in my right eye and 20/20 in my left. Both eyes were 20/10 after the surgery, so you can see one has gotten a lil worse, if 20/20 is worse. I figured with the price of glasses and the contacts I wore this surgery has already paid for itself. Blue Cross wasn't paying a dime at the time, because prcedure was still considered "experomental". Not sure what they pay now, if anything.
The procedure itself takes less than 15 minutes, and is completely painless. I drove myself too office and my wife drove me home. She drove me too my follow up next morning and I drove myself home. You need to follow Dr.'s orders and you will be fine. You absolutly can not rub your eyes until the flap the cut out heels. I wore protective cups over my eyes while sleeping just in case i rub my eyes while half awake.
The worst part of the procedure is the dry eyes you will have for a few weeks. I had too add drops often for about 2 weeks. First couple of days you vision is a little cloudy too, but everything heals fast.
Good luck. Well worth the investment. I've recommended LASIK too many people and wish I had done it sooner than I did.
Lasik is great! Wore glasses/contacts for almost 10 years (yeah, not too long compared to some) but lasik is some of the best $ I have ever spent. Been 2 years and still see great. Don't have any #'s (like 20/20). My left eye was worse before, but after if anything, it's my right eye thats is worse. Left healed great, right eye still gets dry quite often (but I do live in the dry SW)
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QWK said:You wont be disappointed.
I had 20/20, minutes (MINUTES) after the operation.
Good luck
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