Lasik?

[Fez Hammersticks]

I'm contemplating this (again) -- anyone with experience?

I've read horror stories but I've just about had it with these (toric) contact lenses.

ICL is another option but the long-term pressure issues is too big of a risk.

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sidenote, I'm pretty nearsighted but has gradually improved since 2004-ish. My doctor has been impressed, but I can't explain how/why.

 

[Haakzilla]

I'm contemplating this (again) -- anyone with experience?

I've read horror stories but I've just about had it with these (toric) contact lenses.

ICL is another option but the long-term pressure issues is too big of a risk.

::edit::

sidenote, I'm pretty nearsighted but has gradually improved since 2004-ish. My doctor has been impressed, but I can't explain how/why.

...if you're a "good candidate", then it is a highly recommended procedure and well worth it. [NOTE: you may need reading glasses, but that would depend on several factors - the current condition of your eye(s); the type of laser/procedure that you eventually have done; and the overall effectiveness of your healing process]

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Have you had this procedure? One concern is the 'flap' that some never fully heal.

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Who would qualify as a "bad candidate"?

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Whats wrong with the contact lenses? Why can't you stand them anymore?

 

[STOMP]

I'm contemplating this (again) -- anyone with experience?

I've read horror stories but I've just about had it with these (toric) contact lenses.

ICL is another option but the long-term pressure issues is too big of a risk.

my Mom wears glasses and would benefit from successful Lasik but my Dad (who is a Dr.) tells her the risk of something going wrong still isn't worth it. Certainly he's siding with caution, but from what I understand the procedure has become much safer since it first came out... who knows where we'll be 5 years from now?

STOMP

 

[Haakzilla]

Have you had this procedure? One concern is the 'flap' that some never fully heal.

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Who would qualify as a "bad candidate"?

...my father had this procedure done in Canada. He absolutely loves it. Wearing reading glasses to read the paper and/or other writings from an arms length away was well worth the trade of of never needing glasses/contacts again!

...from my understanding, "bad candidates" include those with extremely terrible eye sight, previous eye damage, severe astigmatism, etc. Best thing you could do at this point would be to consult your regular optometrist first to see if your eyes qualify for "good candidacy".

 

[jlprk]

Don't do it. It gave me a third eye in my belly button. It's always filthy down there.

 

[D-Rock]

I had it done over 8 years ago and it's been awesome not to have to wear glasses. I had worn glasses since 3rd grade. Contacts and I didn't mix for some reason. I had the older procedure done where they actually use a blade to make the flap. My brother had it done a few years ago with the laser instead of the blade. Both of us have been very pleased with the results. Unfortunately, over the last 2 or so years, my eye sight has gotten a little worse. Last exam I had put me at -.50 and -1.00, where I had been 20/15 after the surgery. Before the surgery I was something like -2.50 and -3.00, I don't remember exactly. My optomotrist suggested that the degradation of vision may have been all the eye strain from hours of reading and staring at a computer screen during law school. So even though I now wear glasses when I drive at night or to the movies, I don't have to wear them all day every day and have loved it.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

I had it done last year. My wife and I had it done on the same day, and we couldnt be any happier with it. Neither of us had any problems till this day. Def recommend it.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/

I know 3 people who had it done. Two of them were barely near sighted and it went well. Another was fairly so and she is screwed up for life.

 

[MARIS61]

If you do it, have it done in Canada.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Had my yearly checkup and my nearsightedness continues to improve. Maybe stress levels are down? Apparently one factor in making/aiding nearsightedness worse is stress and anxiety. Whatever it may be, it's exciting every time.

 

[Eastoff]

Had my yearly checkup and my nearsightedness continues to improve. Maybe stress levels are down? Apparently one factor in making/aiding nearsightedness worse is stress and anxiety. Whatever it may be, it's exciting every time.

Do you find yourself being more active outdoors (long vision vs close vision)? Do you find yourself eating better with less sugar (glucose levels effect eyesight)?

 

[mook]

Wife and I both had it done about 6 years ago. Dry eyes for a few days, and no problem since. I absolutely love having great vision without the hassle of glasses/contacts.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Only friends that have had it. They think it is the best thing in the world.

My wife is so bitter that this isnt covered under most insurance plans.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Do you find yourself being more active outdoors (long vision vs close vision)? Do you find yourself eating better with less sugar (glucose levels effect eyesight)?

Interesting -- Last summer I switched to stevia. Something I'll definitely look into.

 

[Eastoff]

Wife and I both had it done about 6 years ago. Dry eyes for a few days, and no problem since. I absolutely love having great vision without the hassle of glasses/contacts.

how bad were your eyes?

 

[mook]

Left eye was 20/30, right eye was 20/80, as I recall.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

My wife has had it done twice. Once about 10 years ago and again a few months ago. She is very happy with the results.

 

[Eastoff]

My wife has had it done twice. Once about 10 years ago and again a few months ago. She is very happy with the results.

how bad were her eyes?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

how bad were her eyes?

Bad enough to marry BoBo.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

how bad were her eyes?

Dont know the specifics... but pretty bad the first time. Couldnt see much at all without glasses and contacts. The second time was to clear up blurriness, especially at night.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Bad enough to marry BoBo.

I'm sexy... even blurry, I'm still sexy!

 

[Eastoff]

Dont know the specifics... but pretty bad the first time. Couldnt see much at all without glasses and contacts. The second time was to clear up blurriness, especially at night.

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that for both reasons (I have both issues). It's hard to trust doctors on that kind of thing, elective surgeries.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I'm gonna have it done next year.

 

[D-Rock]

Dont know the specifics... but pretty bad the first time. Couldnt see much at all without glasses and contacts. The second time was to clear up blurriness, especially at night.

At some point I'll have it done again for the same reasons your wife had it a second time. Wife might want it first before I get it a second time...

 

[Da Bears Oregon]

I had Lasik in 04. It has been the best thing that I have ever done. I started losing my vision in the 1st grade and had worn glasses or contacts forever. My vision at the time of the Lasik was -9.0 & -10.0, pretty near blind. I did my homework and found the most qualified individual with the most state of the art equipment. That person for me was Will Vision. I was turned down by one place as not a great candidate due to thin cornea's and others could not guarantee 20/20 vision. Hence the need to do your research. I ended up with better than 20/20 vision and still maintain it after all this time. There are some minor trade offs when you do have the procedure done, but the benefits for me were great. I just has to over come the fear of having it done. Don't let price determine who does the work. That should be the last thing to be concerned about. Hope this was helpful.