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that would be a heck of a skill.
I just did Lasik
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Messofanego
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It's amazing, got it done in September 2014. All you feel is like a thumb on your eye, it's pretty surreal having your eyes open all the way. So great to have close to 180° vision instead of 90°.
One of the best decisions of my life. Was £3500 total for both eyes, worth it. And now people compliment my eyes
One of the best decisions of my life. Was £3500 total for both eyes, worth it. And now people compliment my eyes
Yankee Ruin X
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I had it done 12 years ago and still have perfect sight. Was defs the best decision I made at the time. It was a super quick procedure with no pain but it was weird being able to see everything they were doing because it was your eye.
I can't believe how expensive it is these days I paid £400 per eye!!!!
I can't believe how expensive it is these days I paid £400 per eye!!!!
Original Famous Ray
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Always thought about it as I have worn glasses since I was a kid. Now I'm 40 and I figure its a bit late even though I'm sure the tech is solid now. I tried contact lenses and that was a disaster so I'll never do that again. I reckon there are some high quality places here in New York City where I can get the procedure done but I'm kinda paranoid about it. My vision without glasses blows (near sighted to the max!).
Captain Chaos
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Interesting that you experienced no pain so far.
I am considering it but my sister had it done and went through 2-3 days of terrible pain. She couldnt have any light in the room and was quite distressed for 48 hours, it wasnt a nice experience. However, she still has perfect vision 3 years on.
Are their different types of surgery that have varying amounts of pain to endure shortly after?
I am considering it but my sister had it done and went through 2-3 days of terrible pain. She couldnt have any light in the room and was quite distressed for 48 hours, it wasnt a nice experience. However, she still has perfect vision 3 years on.
Are their different types of surgery that have varying amounts of pain to endure shortly after?
One day i'm going to do an eye job too. It's on my "life" list.
Only con i read here and there is that some people have a bit problems seeing at night/dark and that they have to use eyedrops.
Have to read into the different procedures again. Berlin has some good specialised places to do them.
Only con i read here and there is that some people have a bit problems seeing at night/dark and that they have to use eyedrops.
Have to read into the different procedures again. Berlin has some good specialised places to do them.
Yes the different types all cause varrying discomfort. PRK can supposedly be very painful in the days after surgery.
You need to undergo tests to determine whether or not you're eligible first.
It turned out my cornea was too thin to perform any type of laser surgery so I had to go with lens implants instead (Visian ICL).
Fully paid by my insurance (total was $6400). The first day after the surgery I had a complication with my right eye due to increased intraocular pressure (the amount of fluid in the eye was more than it should be causing pain and vision distortion) but the doctor quickly dealt with that. The week after was a bit uncomfortable but not that bad really.
Now, exactly a month later it's almost as if I never done surgery at all. Don't feel any dryness due to the fact no lasers were involved. The only down side is when bright light shines at the edge of your eyes you see these thin halos as the light refracts on the edge of the lenses. The effect is lessened with time though and according to the doctor this should mostly go away after a while.
So, has anyone done this? I was thinking about getting eye surgery and this is like the newest technique that is supposed to be easier on the eyes. It's quite a bit more expensive but seems to be the future of eye surgery. Instead of cutting a flap they just make a tiny incision through which they take out the part that has been cut away by the laser. Clinics around me offer this for like 5-6k € for both eyes.
Aztechnology
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Oh yea I know. I need to actually go into a surgeon. But my optometrist said I am likely a good candidate. We'll see though. If not it's not the end of the world. I get by fine for now. Just seems like the right time to do it. Want to improve my health a little first though.
Mr.Monitor
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How exactly do they keep your eyes still? Or do you gotta do it yourself? If you move your eyes will the surgeon pull your retina out of place, blinding you for life?
edit: looks like this was already answered, whoops!
but no really jokes aside how does that work?
edit: looks like this was already answered, whoops!
My brother got it, only downside for him is his eyes get real dry every once and awhile. Then I heard about a friend getting it recently and at first it worked great but his eyes have been getting worse and worse, to the point where he could barely see. And he can't get a prescription in the meantime because his vision keeps changing. They gotta go back in there, have not heard if he got it fixed yet.
Night Angel
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I want to get it (pretty bad nearsightedness), but I have to wait till I'm employed again. No way am I dropping $5k without a job.
Durrzerker
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I got it about a year ago. It's much cheaper here [Houston Texas]; got it done for $2000 and that's both eyes, with serious vision deficiencies and astigmatism.
TheRedSnifit
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Cost me $3400. Salty.
John Kowalski
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Have you looked at your jeans? That's my favorite thing to look at when I update my prescription.
The One Who Knocks
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My mother has had the exact same experience. She got it done in late 2004 and about two years ago started having to wear glasses occasionally, and now she has to wear them constantly and reports that her eyesight has been getting worse than it had been prior to the procedure, particularly for driving at night. Issues like seeing halos were not considerably worsened (as she has always had issues with light, so much so when she was getting it done they told her that while that was typically a side effect, she already experienced it to such a degree it was unlikely to be worsened) but her night time vision has definitely taken a big hit over time. She has very positive experiences from it for years, but has been becoming increasingly negative on it over the last four years; a lot of that stems not from her vision continuously declining, but also that at the time when she got it done, it was considerably expensive and expected it to last at least two or three decades.
Bruce Springsteen
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I'm scared I get lasik then need it again in the future, the vision is always changing
Escape Goat
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It will when you get older. The longer you wait the less of a return you'll get on it so do it while you're young and hope for the best!
AwesomeMeat
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I had lasik done earlier in the year. It is awesome. There is so much hyperbole online about it.
You will have dry eyes for a bit and have to use eye drops but eventually things go back to normal.
The worst part for me was the medicated drops I had to use for a few weeks after the procedure. They don't hurt or anything, but they are kind of milky and just feel gross.
You will have dry eyes for a bit and have to use eye drops but eventually things go back to normal.
The worst part for me was the medicated drops I had to use for a few weeks after the procedure. They don't hurt or anything, but they are kind of milky and just feel gross.
I'm near the six month checkup. And yeah night vision is the only downside. Hard to explain it, but it's the lights rather than nightvision itself.
So night vision on it's own is better than 20-20. But the lights flare a bit more than I'm used to.
Timan
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Sister did lasik for a living,
Anything less than 1000$ per an eye you need to be careful or they're using older tech to do the procedure. However, a lot of these places still do groupons etc which are worth doing, they usually have a fixed number they sell. Just read reviews on the eye center first.
Best purchase tho, I had no idea I was that damn blind (had 2 astigmatisms in both eyes), after a few days you'll see glows around lights and stuff and may be sensitive to light. After that... and having a "holy crap! theres stars in the sky" made it worth it.
Anything less than 1000$ per an eye you need to be careful or they're using older tech to do the procedure. However, a lot of these places still do groupons etc which are worth doing, they usually have a fixed number they sell. Just read reviews on the eye center first.
Best purchase tho, I had no idea I was that damn blind (had 2 astigmatisms in both eyes), after a few days you'll see glows around lights and stuff and may be sensitive to light. After that... and having a "holy crap! theres stars in the sky" made it worth it.
NumberThree
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I had that done a couple of years ago. Obviously can't compare with anything else but I think the main difference is that the eye isn't as weak (physically) afterwards, so it's just a bit safer. They recommend that one if you do physical sports.
I had my both eyes done for 3000 and I've seen it even cheaper later, I thought the prices here were on the more expensive side but I guess not. Some people travel from Finland to Estonia to get it done cheaper.
Timan
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I was on the computer the next day, hell I had to drive back to the doctors office for a checkup as well. BIGGEST THING is you use eyedrops for the next 6months, and keep the eyes wet.
I got the relex smile procedure and used screens after 24 hours. Work at a computer and I just needed a few extra drops when at work. Stopped all use of drops at work after 3 months.
24 hours should suffice
You just have to use a lot of artificial tears eye drops.
FreddieQuell
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So was your downtime after the procedure less than 24 hours?
DiipuSurotu
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I mean, you can still wear glasses after Lasik if you really want to. At least they will be lightweight and won't "shrink" your eyes for people looking at you.
Had it done in Vietnam years ago for about two grand.
End result was great, perfect vision for the first time since I was a kid. But when the nurse was giving the second round of numbing drops, he missed my eye entirely and I ended up feeling a bit of pain when the slice and zap happened. Nothing awful, but a definite stinging feeling like a paper cut.
End result was great, perfect vision for the first time since I was a kid. But when the nurse was giving the second round of numbing drops, he missed my eye entirely and I ended up feeling a bit of pain when the slice and zap happened. Nothing awful, but a definite stinging feeling like a paper cut.
Nah that doesn't work for me, if I'm wearing glasses I want it to be for both form and function
TsunamiOfSwagger
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DIY surgery has such a bad rep, no idea why.
storafötter
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Always been curious about doing it but my sight isnt that bad and I dont mind using glasses actually (as I like the look of glasses). We shall see over the years.
tearsintherain
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Did it nearly 14 years ago, no regrets. Eye sight has gotten slightly worse over the years, in long distance. Will probably need some sort of glasses for driving in a few years.
I think the newer lasik techniques are even less invasive than when I got it, it was over fast but I had to take drugs and go to sleep for like 8 hours after the operation.
I think the newer lasik techniques are even less invasive than when I got it, it was over fast but I had to take drugs and go to sleep for like 8 hours after the operation.
Mikey Jr.
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It is something that will last you for the next 50 years.
I got it done for 6k and I don't regret for a second.
TimeEffect
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Any long term problems with this? I want to see without glasses.
FrontalMonk
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Not that I'm aware. I got it done about six years ago and no problems.
And for the folks who are nervous about it, they will give you a valium to deal with the anxiety, and talk you through the whole process. Takes about 15 minutes.
The only thing that sucked for the day of was after the anesthetic drops wore off my eyes burned like a motherfucker because, duh. They tell you to sleep it off, which is good advice, but the burning started for me on the car ride home. The burning stops after the first day.
Mikey Jr.
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4 years in. No problems so far.
Human Resources
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Holding out for that Bionic Eye lens that was mentioned a year or two back. Looks like they're still in clinical trials at the moment.
Got mine done about 6 years ago. Vision is still good but starting to lose some fine focus. Went from 20/300 to 20/15 and I had a bad astigmatism. Now I'm about 20/25 which is still pretty damn good.
I think I'll have to get it redone tho in a few more years. But it doesn't keep your eyes from developing the need for reading glasses as you get older.
I think I'll have to get it redone tho in a few more years. But it doesn't keep your eyes from developing the need for reading glasses as you get older.
HyperCroutons
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I got Lasik done early last year and it worked out great, I had horrific vision before it and couldn't see close or far (but was categorized as nearsighted). When I woke up the next morning and was able to see the ceiling of my room without my glasses I knew I made a good chose.
Just wish I was working the job I am now because Lasik would have been free with my new insurance but I got a discount on it with my old insurance, cost me a little over $ 2,000.
Glad it worked out good for you OP.
Edit: Oh yeah the one crappy part about it for me was the Eye antibiotics they would leave this annoying residue on my eyes and eye-lashes for almost a month while using them but that was temporary.
Just wish I was working the job I am now because Lasik would have been free with my new insurance but I got a discount on it with my old insurance, cost me a little over $ 2,000.
Glad it worked out good for you OP.
Edit: Oh yeah the one crappy part about it for me was the Eye antibiotics they would leave this annoying residue on my eyes and eye-lashes for almost a month while using them but that was temporary.
-Pyromaniac-
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My brother did this and he said it improved his quality of life ten fold. He did it years ago and still loving it. Zero issues.
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