Duracelllll
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This sounds interesting I'm going to enquire about it.
Anyone else get LASIK eye surgery done? I go Saturday and I'm nervous...
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Lone_Prodigy
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I've considered it, but I don't mind wearing glasses.
DiipuSurotu
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I'm going to get ReLEx Smile surgery later this year. It's a newer technique, better than LASIK. I don't think they do it in the US yet but in France it's getting known.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...linical-Trial-Minimally-Invasive#.VQn6ystuPJ8
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If an ophthalmologist tells someone they're a good candidate, I absolutely would recommend it.
Had laser eye surgery done over 10 years ago. Never regretted it once.
The procedure for me was that they cut the top layer of the eye, folded it open and then did the lasering. But I believe the procedure is now different with no top layer of eye needed to be cut.
I do get bad dry eyes. And recently been getting a slight double vision thing happening...mainly on texts on white backgrounds.
The procedure for me was that they cut the top layer of the eye, folded it open and then did the lasering. But I believe the procedure is now different with no top layer of eye needed to be cut.
I do get bad dry eyes. And recently been getting a slight double vision thing happening...mainly on texts on white backgrounds.
LabouredSubterfuge
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I've always wanted to do this but I'm scared of the procedure and in particular the process of slicing the eye.
Anybody care to allay my fears?
Anybody care to allay my fears?
I was at work the next morning and reading perfectly. Distance was fuzzy for the first four days but this morning it had vastly improved. No time off required except for the first four hours after the op.
Recovery was a breeze, three types of eyedropper - antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and artificial tears (over the counter). I went to a pretty high end expensive place and paid about 3500 including lifetime service/touchups, but there were places more like 2k nearby.
There were numbing anesthetic drops, but I never needed them.
Waking up and not fumbling for, or forgetting glasses, is epic.
That was weird but painless and fascinating. Took six minutes total. Eyes numb, you see light, feel pressure but zero pain. They gave me valium to relax. Probably didn't need it.
Thank you very much! Can you do hard activities? I have to do hand-to-hand combat training and such on a regular basis and fire weapons too. Is something like that not allowed?
I was told no serious or violent exercise for three days to a week and no swimming for three days. But since then I have killed a great many men with my bare hands and gone full John Wick.
lol thanks. I might look for a week where I will be able to take it easy and have it then. The price is not that expensive and I really need to fix my vision.
You should be able to get a free consultation to see if you're a good candidate.
I read most of the thread, great to hear that there's so many success stories. I've worn contacts for many years and have considered having my eyes done if i can afford to. Contacts are a hassle but so are the super light framed glases I'd need to buy since my ears are fairly sensitive and wearing heavier frames is...painful.
Question though...I have astigmatism and years ago when it was becoming more popular this was considered "higher risk". I never found out what that meant since the price dissuaded me in general. Is that still a problem? Do/did any of you have astigmatism and no procedure problems? I have to buy more expensive contacts that have no eye color options which is a drag.
Question though...I have astigmatism and years ago when it was becoming more popular this was considered "higher risk". I never found out what that meant since the price dissuaded me in general. Is that still a problem? Do/did any of you have astigmatism and no procedure problems? I have to buy more expensive contacts that have no eye color options which is a drag.
Astigmatism can be a barrier but consultation will tell if it is a no-go.
Ok. Thanks!
Alright thanks I will research into a good place near me to go get a free consultation.
I had astigmatism and no problems. Today is the four week mark and I'm loving every day of it.
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Is eye fatigue no longer an issue? I heard lots about how people could no longer watch TV or stare at a monitor for extended periods of time. That would be bad for me since I'm a programmer.
Oh I am so glad to hear you are doing well!
Not only have I not heard of that, it's one of the reasons I got Lasik in the first place. I'm less tired by screen and reading.
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That's great. Congratulations. I'll be actively doing a bit more research and probably seek a consultation. Thanks.
Turbowaffles
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So where do I go to find a reputable doctor to do LASIK or PRK(prefer PRK honestly)?
Is there a online database I could look at?
I'm in eastern Maryland, USA btw.
Is there a online database I could look at?
I'm in eastern Maryland, USA btw.
Messofanego
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Yes, got it done last September. Super easy. If you've got the money (mine was £3600 something), don't hesitate.
It's a unique feeling having something press down on your eye and not really feel it. The vision you get afterwards is mind blowing. Had been meaning to get it done for a few years and it's one of the best decisions of my life. The only funny side effect is it takes a while to remove the automatic muscle reflexes to adjust your non-enon-existant glasses
It's a unique feeling having something press down on your eye and not really feel it. The vision you get afterwards is mind blowing. Had been meaning to get it done for a few years and it's one of the best decisions of my life. The only funny side effect is it takes a while to remove the automatic muscle reflexes to adjust your non-enon-existant glasses
So I'm on week 5, mine didn't go as smoothly as I would have liked. During the procedure I kept rolling my eyes back, think it had a little to do with the pressure of the clamp. Next day there was like a ruffle in the flap on my right eye, so because the surgeon is only flown in on surgery days I had to get on a plane and fly to another city to get it fixed.
Lights at night right now aren't as clear as I'd like. A little hazier/bigger Halo for my left eye. My right eye kinda doubles lights, turns it into a streak when they are at a distance.
They tell me the problems are due to swelling as they can't see anything wrong, so hopefully it goes away. If it doesn't change come the 3 month mark they said then it might be a concern.
Overall I like that I got it done, but it hasn't gone as smooth as most people seem to experience. I'd recommend it but be aware issues can occur.
Lights at night right now aren't as clear as I'd like. A little hazier/bigger Halo for my left eye. My right eye kinda doubles lights, turns it into a streak when they are at a distance.
They tell me the problems are due to swelling as they can't see anything wrong, so hopefully it goes away. If it doesn't change come the 3 month mark they said then it might be a concern.
Overall I like that I got it done, but it hasn't gone as smooth as most people seem to experience. I'd recommend it but be aware issues can occur.
I am going to assume it's right without checking. Because fried chicken.
I researched online and polled a bunch of people at work who'd done it. If you're in Austin or Seattle, I'd recommend my guy - amazing equipment and stellar reviews (Sharpe Vision) but you should start by looking at local places online, get some internet reviews and then check with your ophthalmologist and hopefully real people. Yelp is surprisingly helpful too.
Eppy Thatcher
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Both my dad and oldest sister had it done and said it was straight up magical. Dad was maybe 67 at the time and my sis had been wearing glasses since she was 7.
They were both elated with the results and highly impressed with how simple and fast the procedure was. And this was...damn...like at least 7 or 8 years ago.
My money says you'll be thrilled with the results. No worries!
They were both elated with the results and highly impressed with how simple and fast the procedure was. And this was...damn...like at least 7 or 8 years ago.
My money says you'll be thrilled with the results. No worries!
I've had it done 4 years ago and I can recommend it to anyone; haven't regretted it for one day.
Only had like -3 on both eyes but I was sick and tired of wearing glasses and never even dared to try lenses as I'm too sqeamish to put stuff in my eyes.
The procedure was painless but I remember being very nervous cos there's this absolutely huge machine hovering above your eye with all sorts of sharp looking needles coming out of it until they're half an inch from your eyeball . Reminded me of the eye operation scene in Dead Space II.
My eyes were very sensitive to light first and had to wear a darkened skimask for the rest of the day. But just a few hours after the procedure they returned to normal and the sensation of having 20/20 vision without glasses was very weird and took some time getting used to.
Did set me back 3000 EUR but as I said, absolutely no regrets.
Only had like -3 on both eyes but I was sick and tired of wearing glasses and never even dared to try lenses as I'm too sqeamish to put stuff in my eyes.
The procedure was painless but I remember being very nervous cos there's this absolutely huge machine hovering above your eye with all sorts of sharp looking needles coming out of it until they're half an inch from your eyeball . Reminded me of the eye operation scene in Dead Space II.
My eyes were very sensitive to light first and had to wear a darkened skimask for the rest of the day. But just a few hours after the procedure they returned to normal and the sensation of having 20/20 vision without glasses was very weird and took some time getting used to.
Did set me back 3000 EUR but as I said, absolutely no regrets.
LostMyNarbles
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I'd love to consider LASIK in the future, but I'm too damn worried something will go wrong. I'm planning on going into Law Enforcement and the thought that if I have any complications it'll be an immediate career-killer is hard to bear.
When I had it done (about a year and a half ago now), they gave me a small dose of valium shortly before to help calm me down, and one of the nurses was holding my hand the whole time (such a small thing, but it really helped... I never did get a chance to thank her afterwards).
But yeah, the before/after is amazing. Especially when I go outside, it's like I can see forever.. I can literally count the leaves on trees over a hundred yards away.
As for the eye-fatigue that someone mentioned, it's not really a thing. The only time it's even remotely an issue is when I try to focus on something that's too close, inside of, say... 12-15". My computer monitor right now is about 18" away as I type this, and it's fine.
I'm getting older anyway, so for anything closer, like reading a book or playing a handheld, I use reading glasses, and that flat-out eliminates any problems on trying to focus on things.
Oh, and I get to wear proper sunglasses now.. hehe. Got a nice pair of Ray-Bans that I could never wear back when I had glasses.
This was like 7 or 8 year ago. My eyes had very poor eyesight incluing stignatisms in both eyes. I also had a very thin cornea, which was unfortunate since part of the procedure involved cutting of the cornea. The Dr. said I could do it but if it was his own family member he wasn't sure he'd recommend it. I went ahead with it.
I was in a lot of pain for the rest of that day and the next. I'll never forget it. My eyes were so sensitive to light I spent that time in my bathroom with the lights off.
Eventually the pain went away though and the end result was I had near perfect eyesight.So all that said, absolutely no regrets. I'd do it again if I had to.
From my understanding most people have minimal pain and I do believe they have better procedures now.
I was in a lot of pain for the rest of that day and the next. I'll never forget it. My eyes were so sensitive to light I spent that time in my bathroom with the lights off.
Eventually the pain went away though and the end result was I had near perfect eyesight.So all that said, absolutely no regrets. I'd do it again if I had to.
From my understanding most people have minimal pain and I do believe they have better procedures now.
Elfforkusu
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I may one day get PRK. Still not sure.
No Lasik though! Not a big fan of the flap!
No Lasik though! Not a big fan of the flap!
IIRC there are a few things than can prevent laser eye surgery from being effective. The one I recall is that if your pupils are too big, they can't help you. If you really want to find out, ask the next time you see the eye doctor!
I was -5.75 in one eye and -4.5 in the other.
You go in for a consultation with the lasik doctor, and they run a bunch of tests (including a regular sight test) to see if you are a candidate.
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