LASIK surgery

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I'm curious to hear from people who have had LASIK surgery. How did it go for you and did you have to use a ton of eye drops and stuff after surgery for months? I'm not having it at one of those discount lasik factories ... it will be by a great ophthalmologist. I hate glasses and can't stand putting contacts in.

I don't have dry eyes now, but I am worried that I will be one of those people who have to use eye drops all of the time. The doc says I will have to for a while, but my eyes are not dry now so they should be normal within a few months time. I'm just curious what others have experienced.
 
I have not had the surgery.

My father did. He has been to about 5 different specialists since trying to correct what happened. His eye sight was bad enough to need glasses and he did not want to wear them any more.

Had the first procedure done by a reputable firm. 1 detached cornea later, he's at Johns Hopkins. Then over on my side of the Mason Dixon to meet with specialists from Baylor and a couple more in RI and Mass.

Long story short, it was later determined he was not a candidate for any procedure. No one can correct what has been done and he will need the glasses he started with for the rest of his life.

Just be careful man. Your eyesight is precious and some if not most of these guys are not as well trained as they would have you believe.
 
I had Lasik 13 or 14 years ago in one eye and couldn't be happier with the results. I had dramatically improved vision when the bandage was removed the next morning, with little to no irritation. Dry eye was never an issue.
 
I have not had the procedure, but am pretty informed on it though. I dated an ophthalmology tech for 2 years that worked for the largest ophthalmologist in the area for 20 yrs. I also dated an optometrists.......they BOTH said that they would not get it done to their eyes. There is a risk, be it slight, that there will be complications. We only have two eyes and I am not willing to take the chance.

The way they wiggle out of lawsuits is they say you are on the "borderline" of being eligible for the procedure. That way if it goes to hell, their azzes are covered.

There are many happy patients, but I will not be one of them.....and yup, I'm blind as a bat, dislike contacts and must wear glasses.
 
You shouldn't have to worry about drops, or dry eyes.

My lasik was also about 12+ years ago, and it was done by one of the west coasts renowned doctors (no longer in business I think).
Anyway mine went perfect!!!!!! One was near sighted, one was far sighted and I had astigmatism in both!!

I had what's called monovision done. One eye was set to see close up, for reading, and the other for distance vision, and I was leary of how that would turn out, but everybody told me your brain automatically compensates.

Today's much more modern lasik procedures are MUCH better, and you should have NO worries about the outcome!!!! Especially if you're getting it done by a reputable facility!!

Do it!!!!!
 
Thanks for the replies. The doctor I am seeing is regarded as the best in Iowa by many and he uses Wavefront technology. I had to go through an extensive consultation with all kinds of tests to ensure I was a candidate. I was surprised at how many different tests they do to make sure of everything. I can still opt out with no charge if I want to, but I really trust that I am in good hands. I know I only have two eyes, but with how much I hate glasses and contacts, I am better off giving it a try rather than trying to squint my way through life. That's not fun or safe. :) I don't have an astigmatism ... just a -2 near sighted kind of guy.
 
Had mine done around 8 years ago, some of the best $ I've spent, but my right eye has been "dry" ever since, seems to be getting worse, of course here in NM there's less than 10% humidity and the wind seems to blow over 40mph ALL the time. When I'm out of town working around KY, TN, OH, PA, WV, it doesn't seem to bother me much if any. So far I haven't been using any drops.
 
I have blue eyes and are very sensitive.

I had the early version done (cheaper), they only do one eye a month so they can see the results and make corrections to the next eye.

It was very painful (not the procedure, the healing), I couldn't sleep for two days, couldn't see. Worth it but I wouldn't want to do it again..


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Turbo-Archie said:
I have blue eyes and are very sensitive.

I had the early version done (cheaper), they only do one eye a month so they can see the results and make corrections to the next eye.

It was very painful (not the procedure, the healing), I couldn't sleep for two days, couldn't see. Worth it but I wouldn't want to do it again..


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You miust have really had a bad procedure!! I had none of those symptoms, and got both eyes done at once! NO pain.

I hope things have gotten cheaper over the years. Way back when I got mine done it was $4,000 per eye! :eek:
 
EVERY Doctor will tell you that ANY surgery has risks that cannot be predicted.

My son and I both looked into the procedure and decided against it.

FWIW wearing glasses has saved my eyes numerous times from flying objects/liquids.

IMO surgery should only be done when necessary, not elective.

I had a stomach surgery and the muscle sutures at the top and bottom of the cut did not hold, surgery created hernias, so 2 years later I had to have a plastic mesh installed to contain my innerds.
 
Of course your going to hear mostly horror stories. Good news is no news. I had my eyes done 10 yrs ago from a very reputable DR who also was using wavescan technology even though it was brand new. If I remember right I had a -3.75 perscription in both eyes with 1 astigmatism. My optomologist told me I was a great candidate. There was a little discomfort after the surgery sorta like sand in your eyes. I went home and went to bed like I was told. Woke up in the morning for my post-op and my vision was 20/15. I had no pain, no dry eyes, and no light sensitivity afterwords. A year later I went for my one year checkup and my vision was 20/10. I paid 3500 for both eyes which is top of the line around here and I would pay double that and do it again at the drop of a hat. Cheaper surgeries are are available but my Opt told me they use 20 year old lasers with 20 year old technology. Think how far technology has come in 20 yrs. if you trust the Dr and he has top of the line equipment I'd say do it. Good luck.
 
I know 3 people who'd had Lasik, all over the last 4 years. They all rave about it and only 1 had a shadow issue that cleared up in about 3-4 days.

I also know someone who has the contact lens UNDER their eyes, ICL Surgery. They were worried and did this instead, he loves it and it's reversible.
Visian ICL Refractive Eye Surgery ? What to Expect Before, During, and After the Procedure

I have no idea how they figure out this stuff, but I'd go ICL personally until Lasik is closer to 100%, even celebrities have had issues with Lasik somewhat recently.
 
was 20/100 and 20/60 b4 Lasik. now im 20/20 and 20/15 and see like an eagle. best $2500 I ever spent. I did have some halo's for a couple of months with LED lights and street light but it went away completely. they said I may have halo's so I wasn't surprised. a little annoying but not quite as annoying as putting contacts in and out for 15 years prior.
 
TurboDave said:
You miust have really had a bad procedure!! I had none of those symptoms, and got both eyes done at once! NO pain.

I hope things have gotten cheaper over the years. Way back when I got mine done it was $4,000 per eye! :eek:
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You had the other procedure at the time (Old people had to do this one), it was $200/ more per eye so $2200/each. Did they use a laser or a knife?

Its the one where they take a meat slicer and cut the outer skin and flap it over, then do the corrective laser, then flap the skin back over the area, back to work next day. This is the one I should have done.

The one I had, they just burned through the outer skin with the laser, then you need to wear a contact for 2 days to let the outer skin grow back, this was the pain full part.



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Turbo-Archie said:
You had the other procedure at the time (Old people had to do this one), it was $200/ more per eye so $2200/each. Did they use a laser or a knife?

Its the one where they take a meat slicer and cut the outer skin and flap it over, then do the corrective laser, then flap the skin back over the area, back to work next day. This is the one I should have done.

The one I had, they just burned through the outer skin with the laser, then you need to wear a contact for 2 days to let the outer skin grow back, this was the pain full part.



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Mine was the old fashioned "flap" style.
 
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