Would I be a good Candidate for Lasik Eye Surgery?

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I was diagnosed on August 15th 2012 with accommodative esotropia. I'm really self conscious about it still even though my doctor prescribed me glasses. I'm still wearing glasses but I feel as if they're not working at all. I did research and found out that lasik could be an alternative to glasses AND contacts. I play basketball and wearing glasses really gets in the way of it and my confidence. I know that lasik helps farsightednesss which is what I have. My eyes are still not straight with the glasses and I feel that my ophthalmologistt misdiagnosed me or maybe I just have regular esotropia OR partially accomdoative esotropia. WHAT DO I DO!!!
@djaca- where can I get a list of those seminars

I'm +2.5, +2.25 or +2.5, 2.75. I forgot but my left eye is the weaker one
@Emily According to my research, if my doctor's diagnosis is indeed correct and I do in fact have accomodative esotropia then my eye turning isn't a muscle problem; it's just a cause of the hyperopia.

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LASIK most definitely corrects farsightedness, also known as hyperopia. But if your esotropia is caused from a muscle problem, then LASIK will not make your eyes "straight". Being young with a hyperopic prescription can cause your eyes to slightly cross, (accommodative esotropia), therefore getting LASIK surgery to get rid of the prescription will correct your problem. :)


^^ yes that is what I said, and LASIK corrects hyperopia, which can cause esotropia. But not everyone with esotropia is hyperopic. I was simply stating that there are different causes for it. For example, my best friend has accomodative esotropia from a muscle problem, but the only time it is noticable is when she is tired or drinking because the muscles relax even more and she cannot "accomodate" through it.

Lasik eye surgery? Prices in Michigan?

Candice S

Just looking for some accurate prices for this surgery...i have heard everything from 299 to 2000...so does anyone know of the prices in Michigan

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Some national chains advertise Lasik prices as low at $299 an eye, but a look at the financial reports of those same chains will find what they really charge. The average Lasik cost in 2012 is about $1,950 per eye. The price of Lasik varies from about $1,600 to $3,200 per eye, depending on the surgeon and technology, according to David Harmon, president of the St. Louis research firm Market Scope. What is paid by an indivudal will depend greatly on the patient's unique circumstances, which procedure is recommended, and market competition.

Read: http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-cost-price.htm

Nobody wants to pay too much for anything, but this is microsurgery on eyes. If the best available surgeon is unaffordable, then the wise choice may be to not have Lasik at all. An inexperienced doctor is no bargain at any price.

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What are the recommendations for Lasik eye surgery?

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Gareth

Please help, i would like to know the recommendations for lasik eye surgery! Such as eye health, general health, Ect...

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I just had lasik last Thursday & would highly recommend it! The first step is to have a lasik evaluation. This exam SHOULD be free at whatever laser facility you choose. It is basically to determine if you are a candidate or not. Your eyes will be dilated that day and they will do multiple tests to check the overall health of your eyes.
The procedure itself was SOOO much better than I thought it would be! The surgeon talks you through the whole thing and its over before you know it!
overall, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I was a -7.00 and -7.50 prior to surgery and now I'm 20/20 without any correction :)
Good luck & best wishes to you!

When will my vision stabilize after LASIK eye surgery?

Farah

My vision was -5 for both eyes. I had the LASIK eye surgery last Tuesday. And ever since my vision changed to -2.50 in one eye and the other is +2.50 .. Today is Saturday and I haven't seen any provement. So how long does it take to stabilize?

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I was -4 in both eyes, just did the Ziemer all laser procedure 6 weeks ago. I had fluctuation for the first 5 weeks, but i was 20/25 and 20/15 (L/R) the day after. My eyes seemed to change from day to day, Until about a week ago.
For the last week it has been remarkably clear and no change. Your eyes are still swollen and healing. The first two weeks I had the most changes.

You should have a one week follow up. You need to discuss it with your doctor at that point, or on Monday when they open. Don't rub your eyes, use your drops, and wear your sunglasses.

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Can i get Lasik at the age of 17?

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Rachel S

Im 17 and i want lasik eye surgery before prom... but im only 17... well prom isnt till april and my 18 birthday is in march.



but I would love to do it some time before new years.


can i do it?


its just that my eyes are really bad.

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The problem with your age is that your eyes may continue to change. You will have to talk to the eye dr, but they want you prescription to be stable.

I had lasik at 34 and I should have done it sooner. It's awesome. Went to Mann eye clinic in Houston. They are wonderful!

On average, how much does LASIK surgery cost?

savoytruff

I live in Houston, TX.

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I paid almost $5000 for both eyes. I could have most likely had it done cheaper, but these are the only eyes that I have. I chose a surgeon who had experience and a history of good results. He also used the latest technology, a completely blade free operation.

Check with your current eye doctor for a recommendation. Do your research and if you are good candidate for the surgery, pick a surgeon you trust and are comfortable with!!

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Lasik eye surgery in Ontario?

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Small_Star

I'm planning to get lasik eye surgery somewhere near Toronto
does anyone have any past experiences, tips, suggestions of doctors or warnings of side effects to offer?
Any help would be appreciated :) thank youu~

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I am in Edmonton and I went to Lasik MD. They have a branch in Toronto as well. To me they seem to be really well set up and professional plus I really liked the fact that they refused a coworker of mine that was not a good candidate for Lasik, shows that they are responsible and care about your eyesight, not the kind of place that will take your money and run. They also give you a phone number so if you have any problems or worries, you can just call them any time.

After Lasik, your eyes will hurt for the first few hours. Mine were really bad until I realized it was light sensitivity, inspite of the dark sunglasses they give you plus having all the blinds drawn so if that happens to you, try wearing a dark t-shirt over your head, it really helps. You can also expect your vision to be a bit blurry for the first week after surgery.

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LASIK surgery age requirement in other countries?

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StRanNgeR

I know that in USA, you must be at least 18 to get LASIK surgery. What about different countries in Europe, is there any LASIK surgery that you can be less than 18?

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The reason they don't want people doing the Lasik too young is that you really need to wait untill you are sure your vision is not going to change any more, this is usually when your are about 20 or so, Other wise, you will be paying all this money to not have to wear glasses and a couple years later, when your eyes get worse, guess what, you're having to wear glasses again and have wasted your money!

Supposedly, they can do it again if this happens, but it is not always free (depends on the place) and who wants to go through that procedure twice if you don't have to. I'm certain, if you try hard enough, you can find some doctor in some country that will do anything you want for enough money, but don't say you weren't warned.

Should I do Lasik now or wait for better safer technology?

Rick

I am in the mid 20's consider Lasik, but i heard some side effect such as had problem in night vision, should I wait few more years maybe a safer and better technology will come out? What age should do Lasik before is too late?

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LASIK is a laser based vision correction procedure where your vision can be corrected to such a degree that you no longer need corrective lenses. And the amazing part is that it all happens in just a few minutes!

Think about that - no more glasses or contact lenses. What a relief - never having to hunt for your glasses or fool around with contacts.

But LASIK eye surgery isn't right for everyone. You need to meet certain requirements before submitting to LASIK eye surgery.

Here are a few of the guidelines used in determining if LASIK is a good choice for you -
Lasik surgery: Your blindness is temporary, do not be alarmed - Reno Gazette Journal

Lasik surgery: Your blindness is temporary, do not be alarmedReno Gazette Journal, NV - Oct 10, 2008Several masked, gloved and capped Lasik doctors leaned over me, seemingly fascinated by my impending sightlessness. Over 28 years' worth of hospital visits, ...

* You should be over 18 years of age.
* Your corneas must be healthy.
* You should not have had a significant change in your lens prescription in the last 12 months.
* Women should not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
* You should be in good general health.

Hope this helps!

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Can LASIK eye surgery improve your eyesight to a certain percentage?

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Toms

I don't know if my perscription is too high to get LASIK eye surgery and end with 20/20 vision but can lasik improve my eye sight to a certain percentage so I won't have to pay full price? Also, will I have to bring both my contacts and glasses perscription with me to the consultation?

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If your vision is so bad that they can't completely fix it using lasik, (they can usually do up to around -8 -10 or so, depends on how thick your corneas are). Paying all that money and still wearing glasses (although thinner ones) afterwards doesn't sound like a wise investment to me. I believe there are other eye treatments capable of correcting higher degrees of nearsightedness available that are worth checking out first. It couldn't hurt to bring the prescriptions, as that way, they will have an idea of what they are up against. If you decide to go ahead with the procedure they will do their own quite thorough scrutiny of your eyes beforehand.

How old do you have to be to have Lasik eye surgery?

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Can you be 16? If you do it at that age will it put you in any danger?
Is Lasik eye surgery permanent?! (will your vision be 20/20 all your life?!

also, if someone could tell me about how much it costs to have a congenital cataract remove, that'd be great!

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Very permanent they cut a flap in the eye and use the laser under the flap then reposition it. You may never get 20/20 it all depends on your sight before surgery, laser eye surgery is designed to stop people having glasses, glasses are not giveb until your eyesight is below 16 so as long as they get it to that point.

And you hsve to be 18 and prices will depend entirely on the clinic. Go on the internet and read about it there are billions of pages about it.

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What age do you need to be for laser eye surgery in Canada?

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CakeMonste

Hi I want to get laser eye surgery (I don't know any special medical terms but it's the kind when you just want to go from glasses to no glasses) what age do you need to be? and if you could add a price that'd be great.
Thanks.

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LASIK in Australia costs between $5000-6000 for 2 eyes.
Usually it won't be done until you're prescription has stabilised - young people who are short sighted generally continue becoming more short sighted until about their mid-late twenties. Once this stops laser surgery will work wonders until you need reading glasses in your late forties. Really it depends on the individual though.

What is the minimum age to get Lasik or laser eye surgery?

Blake Camp

I live in North Carolina, I am thirteen years old and I want Lasik or laser eye correction. What is the minimum age? Can I get it younger with a parent signature?

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Hi Blake - Patients can typically have the procedure starting at the age of 18 or 19. By this age the eyes have slowed or stopped changing so laser eye surgery can be performed safely. If you are 17 years old you could still be a candidate, but you’ll need parental consent. It’s important to remember that everyone is different, so you’ll still need to find out if you are a candidate. The best way to find out if you’re a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free.

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD – Canada’s laser vision correction provider
http://www.lasikmd.com

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How do I wear my boston gas permeable contact lenses more comfortably?

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ycantibhap

I'm 51 years old, have dry eyes from allergies and sometimes sinus pressure. I wore contacts since I was 19, but for the last 4 or 5 years they have become unbearable to wear. I was considering Lasik but because my eyes are dry to begin with, I wouldn't want to make them even more dry from the surgery. My doctor didn't recommend soft contacts...I think he would have if I were able to but I am very nearsighted. I think my prescription is a -7.

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I had a similar situation. I switched to soft lenses last year after 30 years of wearing hard lenses or gas perms. It got so I could barely tolerate wearing hard lenses, and my eyes were always bloodshot.

If I were you I would go back and ask about soft lenses. They are SO much more comfortable. I don't think my vision is as sharp as before, but it's a tradeoff I'm willing to make. And, no, you're not too nearsighted. I was -8.5 last year and backed off to -8.0 in my right eye. My left eye is undercorrected with -7.0 for reading.

There are a couple things you can do for dry eyes, and I'm a little surprised that your eye doctor didn't mention them. First, there's a prescription eye drop, Restasis, that is supposed to help with tear production. It's expensive and takes about a month to take effect. (The benefit I got from it didn't justify the cost, so I stopped taking it.) The second thing you can do is have your tear ducts plugged. It doesn't help with tear production, but it prevents them from draining away so quickly. They do a trial with a plug made of collagen to see if it will work for you (the collagen plug will eventually dissolve). If that helps, you can have a more permanent plug installed. I haven't needed to have this done, but I'd be willing to give it a try. It is not a new procedure.

My advice is to go back to the doctor and press for better answers. If they can't offer suggestions like I've mentioned above, you need to find another eye doctor. You've got too many years to live!

p.s. In order to get surgery, you will need to stop wearing hard lenses in order to let your corneas stabilize. During this time, your prescription can go all over the place. The process can take months if you've worn hard lenses for many years. I went through this when I switched to soft lenses. It was a pain in the neck, but I'm glad I did it.

Does anyone know any personal experiences or information on laser vision correction?

maryjane

It is something that I really want to get but I don't have a lot of money. What is the average price in the boston area? and do you think they will let you finance it?

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I had PRK a little over a month ago.

I researched my surgeon thoroughly...started with three in my area where I had recommendations from my optometrist and a corneal specialist I work for. I mean, I looked up EVERYTHING I could about them...price for me was not as important as education, experience, their failure/complication rates.

The national average is about $1300 to $2100 per eye, depending on the technology. My hubby had LASIK a couple of weeks before I did and he did finance his. I used my credit card. Funny part...they would not accept CASH!

My husband and I attribute our success to the education and experience of our surgeon...and he wasn't the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. $3400 for him and $4000 for me before our vision insurance discount.

The link below has a lot of information about vision correction procedures...and I put the link from their site to surgeons in Boston. That is most likely NOT the only ones there, but it's a place to start.

For my hubby and I, having our surgeries was a great experience with wonderful results....all due to our surgeon and following our postop instructions very carefully.

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What is the minimum age to get Lasik or laser eye surgery?

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Blake Camp

I live in North Carolina, I am thirteen years old and I want Lasik or laser eye correction. What is the minimum age? Can I get it younger with a parent signature?

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Hi Blake - Patients can typically have the procedure starting at the age of 18 or 19. By this age the eyes have slowed or stopped changing so laser eye surgery can be performed safely. If you are 17 years old you could still be a candidate, but youâll need parental consent. Itâs important to remember that everyone is different, so youâll still need to find out if you are a candidate. The best way to find out if youâre a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free.

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD â Canadaâs laser vision correction provider
http://www.lasikmd.com

What is the age limit for lasik eye surgery?

Namsen Aur

I heard you shouldn't have the surgery until your body's completely finished growing, like age 23 or something. Is there a prime age for this surgery? If you get it in your 20s will you have to get it again in your 60s?

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Hi Namsen â 90% of patients between the age of 18 and 65 who are either nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, are excellent candidates for the procedure. So there really isnât a âprime ageâ for LASIK. Patients can typically have the procedure starting at the age of 18. By this age the eyes are done growing and changing so laser eye surgery can be performed safely. If you are 17 years old you could still be a candidate, but youâll need parental consent.

LASIK is a permanent procedure. For the vast majority of patients, one treatment is all they need to correct common refractive errors. However, LASIK will not prevent natural age-related regression within the eye like presbyopia, the common eye condition which requires most people in their 40s â even those who have had LASIK â to start wearing reading glasses.

Hope this helped,
LASIK MD â Canadaâs laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com

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If I had LASIK Surgery, is a waiver required for me to join the military if I have a nursing degree?

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Kevin

I have a degree in Nursing and I am interested in joining the military. I understand that I can apply for a direct commission into the military. However, I have had LasIk eye surgery and I can see 20/20. I was wondering if a waiver would be needed?

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As long as it has been at least 6 months with no complications and your vision meets post-surgery standard, you would not require a waiver.

You will not be eligible for Airborne school or diving. There is no waiver for that.

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What will lasik eye surgery cost?

RFMH

Want to get lasik eye surgery after basic and was wondering how much it costs normally. Do they offer military discounts or any other discounts? Will they usually do a payment plan?

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Anywhere from $1000 per eye to about $4000 per. I paid a little over $2000 per eye last year to have it done by the same physician who performs on the Dallas Cowboys. Good results so far.

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Has anyone had laser eye surgery?

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Robert

I'm contemplating having laser eye surgery done. I read that it would be at least £395 per eye, so I would assume that it will be roughly £1000 for both eyes at a good clinic.

I also read that there is a chance of side effects, such as dry eyes, bad nightvision etc.

What are the chances of this happening and has anyone had any experience with this type of surgery?

Thanks
I will book a meeting with a proper consultant when it gets closer to the time. Just looking for initial opinions
I'm still young now, but people in my family have had cataracts before, so there's a chance that I'll get them as well. If the side effects affect people who've had cataracts, would cataracts after lasik cause side effects?

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I had lasik done and have 20/25 uncorrected after ten years. I had dry eyes and halos at night for a while but not so anymore.

One side effect that I have gotten is mild Kerataconus which happens when the walls of the cornea are weakened and the eye begins protruding in spots. It doesn't seem to affect my vision... yet. I never knew that could happen but it does seem to happen in a few patients who are already susceptible to having weakened corneas. The surgery is believed to speed up the process.

Do your research on post-LASIK ectasia

So be careful and make sure it's what you really want and know ALL the potential complications.

Where is there a good place to go to for laser eye surgery?

bruinssig

I am considering getting laser eye surgery because I am extremely near-sighted having a 7 or greater strength in both eyes with one eye needing a cylinder strength. However, I am a little nervous about the place I am going to. They offered a place to get drinks while I was there and when the procedure is done, both eyes are done on the same day. Now, I am thinking, "They must be having trouble attracting business if they are offering drinks to people", and, isn't it common procedure to do only one eye at a time when doing laser eye surgery in case something goes wrong? Would anyone know of a good, reputable place in Massachusetts close to the suburbs of Boston to go to for laser eye surgery?
I was also reading one other question on Yahoo questions answers and someone mentioned there is also a procedure using soundwaves to correct eye problems. Does anyone know anything about this procedure?

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I had Lasik eye surgery 2years ago and I have never regretted it. I had both eyes done at the same time and had no problems whatsoever and my eyesight is still perfect.

I am in the UK so dont know about companies in the US but make sure you shop around. All companies have promotions (mine said £395 per eye but once I had consultations and tests I finally paid £1095 per eye) - so dont be tempted by offers or free things your eyes are very important.

All I can recommend is checking out customer feedback from companies and just go to a few consultations to suss them all out. Also dont settle for the cheapest - this is not always the best for you.

Good luck - it is the best thing I have ever done and you will not regret it

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How much does lasik eye surgery cost?

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Ibanez

What is the approximate cost of lasik eye vision correction surgery?

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Hi Ash - The cost of LASIK or PRK can vary from anywhere between $500 per eye to $2000 per eye, and there are multiple reasons for the large range in price. Typically, the cost for patients with high prescriptions, hyperopia (farsightedness) or astigmatism is slightly higher than those with low or moderate myopia (nearsightedness). Technology is also a determining factor in the cost of the procedure. At LASIK MD, we offer Standard and Custom LASIK or PRK. Advanced Custom Wavefront offers better quality outcomes for those patients with high prescriptions, thin corneas and larger-than-average pupils. Custom LASIK requires technology that is costlier, and is therefore offered at a higher price.

The best way to find out if youâre a candidate is to undergo a preoperative consultation. LASIK MD offers free consultations, so try and find a laser vision correction centre near you that offers this service for free. LASIK MD also offers a Lowest Price Guarantee, so this is something else you may want to look for to ensure youâre getting the best price from your laser vision correction provider.

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD â Canadaâs laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com

How long has lasik eye surgery been around?

Toby4

Also, since there is a flap made what happens to your eyes in say 30 or 40 years. Will there be side effects because the eye has been cut into?

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It has been around just over 10 years in the US and Canada, but has been around for 20 years in Russia and England.

There have been no long term side effects registered yet.

Aside from those who had to have it redone because the myopia came back....or had to go back to glasses because the surgery couldn't be done a second time for different reasons.

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What is the procedure of Lasik surgery like?

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Rout

Is the procedure of Lasik surgery painful?
I'm 18 years old and I recently asked my dad for contacts, which he said yes to. But he gave me the suggestion on getting Lasik surgery. It has been a week now and he is strongly suggesting to get the surgery.

I'm afraid of pain and I really hate the idea of doing the surgery. I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what it's like during the procedure and after. Thank you.

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I had lasik back in April. It didn't hurt at all. Afterwards, all I had was a little dryness, maybe a little burning, but nothing that I would even consider uncomfortable. All of this went away in just a few days, and they give you drops that completely ease this. All I can say is that it was the best thing that I have done in a long time. Waking up the next morning and being able to see things clearly, there is nothing like that.

One thing that I did do was research the doctors in my area. I ended up paying almost $4000 for my surgery, but I got the best. (your eyes are nothing to skimp on).
There are some downsides to consider. 1) It is sort of a trade off. You get nice clear distant vision, but as you age, your reading vision will decline. At around 40 (average) you will need reading glasses at about the same strength of your current distant vision. On the other hand, everybody loses reading vision as they age anyway. I figure. I would have ended up needing reading glasses when I get old anyway, plus I much prefer only wearing glasses for reading as opposed to all the time for the rest of my life. Also, I am 37 now, and my reading vision is perfect so far.
2) You may hear some people say that you will see a halo around lights after the surgery, but this is temperary, and is mostly just around LED lights, and it never bothered me much.
A doctor will map your eye so that the best outcome is achieved. So as long as you find a good doctor, you will be fine.

The actual procedure takes about 10 min. total. They lay you down under the machine, numb your eyes with drops. Then, they place a thing around your eye to hold the lid open (doesn't hurt, just a little pressure) then they will tell you to look at a light and the laser cuts the flap. The doctor folds the flap back, and for a second your vision goes blurry. Then the laser zaps off the correct amount of your cornia in the exact spots that your eye map dictates. Then the dr. folds the flap back down and then he will use a surgical wipe to wipe down the flap on your eye. You will see all of this, but all you will feel is wetness from the solution. Then, he swings you around under the other side of the machine, and does everything on the other eye. Plus, you will feel totally relaxed, because they give you a valium before starting.

How would I go about getting Lasik while in the USMC?

Eddie R42

I am really looking for the united states marine corps, i ship off to bootcamp, and one of the first thing I want to get done is lasik, I don't mind waiting up for 1 year, but How do i go about getting this done? what procedures do i need to take Step 1 - 10. please help me out if you have gotten eye surgery before while serving in the united states marine corps?
any answers?

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The first thing you'll have to realize is that the military will provide medical services you need, but not necessarily ones you want. They will make sure you have glasses and contacts, but you can not assume or gets your heart set on having an electoral surgery done free of charge. If you are able to get it done, it won't be right out of bootcamp and it may not be anytime soon.

You have to understand that their are a lot of people in the Marine Corps (and other branches) that wear glasses or contacts that would like to have permanently better vision. The military has limited money and doctors. The way they deal with this is by having you apply for the procedure. You'll need to explain why you feel like you need the surgery. People in certain jobs get moved up the list quickly because they depend on perfect vision or have jobs that make wearing glasses difficult.

Once you've finished bootcamp and get your duty station you can make an appointment to discuss the possibility with your base medical center. They'll be able to help fill out any paperwork and requests and from there you'll just have to wait and see if you get approved.

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Can you tell if someone has gotten laser eye surgery just by looking at their eyes?

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redran

If someone gets laser eye surgery, is there a way for another person or doctor to be able to tell by only looking at their eyes? As in they have no files on you or any past history of your eyes? Thanks in advance :)

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An eye doctor would be able to determine if someone has had laser eye surgery upon a comprehensive examination. You can't hide Lasik from everyone, but the average person is not likely to notice the change in the shape of the cornea or the location of the Lasik incision after the normal six month healing period. The cornea heals clear and except for a slightly altered corneal shape, Lasik is virtually invisible.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik.htm

Will LASIK surgery prevent you from riding a roller coaster?

AlanIH

I heard that if you have LASIK surgery, you can no longer ride a rollercoaster, pilot an airplane, or even ride a car with the top down. The so-called reason is that the flap in your eye created by the laser might open up again or come loose in the event of high-G forces or gusts of wind. Is this really true? I love roller coasters but am thinking about getting LASIK myself and would love to know the true answer to this myth.

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Good heavens. Someone is apparently trying to scare you away from Lasik, is completely uninformed, or both.

I work for a nonprofit Lasik patient advocacy. We don't provide Lasik. We provide Lasik information and certify Lasik doctors' patients' results.

The first step in Lasik laser vision correction is to create a thin flap of corneal tissue. The flap is moved aside, laser energy is applied, and then the flap is repositioned over the treatment area. By applying the laser energy to the inner portion of the cornea the eye is "fooled" into not realizing it has had surgery. This mutes the wound response and contributes to Lasik's rapid vision recovery and general lack of pain.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik.htm

Within minutes of flap repositioning the flap has adhered to the underlying cornea due to the natural suction created by the cornea absorbing oxygen into the eye. This is why you can blink immediately after Lasik and not dislodge the flap.

Within a few days a seal around the edge of the flap begins to form. This seal eventually acts like the lid on a Tupperware bowl to strongly adhere the flap to the underlying corneal surface. For a detailed explanation of the Lasik flap healing process visit:

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-flap-heal.htm

The United States military has approved Lasik for fighter pilots, who experience significantly greater G-forces than you would experience on a roller coaster. Special service branches of the military, such as Navy SEALS are able to have Lasik. This is a group in extreme environments. At a recent US Food and Drug Administration hearing David J. Tanzer, M.D., Commander, Medical Corps, US Navy, and a Lasik surgeon extolled the virtues of Lasik and similar refractive surgery for US troops.

http://tinyurl.com/3s6x3y for Dr. Tanzer's presentation to the FDA.

There are about 1 million Lasik surgeries throughout the world each year. If the Lasik flap was going to flap in the wind when riding in a convertible with the top down, don't you think you would have heard about it on the news? I suspect that if Tiger Woodsâ Lasik flap dislodged â or the flap of other prominent sports personalities, movie stars, police, fire fighters, and others who have had successful Lasik - you would hear about it.

Although the Lasik flap does heal, the cornea is always different after Lasik. Once you have had Lasik, you have always had Lasik. Significant trauma to the eye can dislodge the Lasik flap. Fortunately this is relatively rare and if the flap is intact it can commonly be repositioned and will heal.

If you are involved in activities and sports where trauma to the face and eyes is very likely, such as a professional fighter, then Lasik may not be appropriate because of the high probability that you will suffer blows to the eye. Even if a problem is unlikely, it seems prudent to consider Lasik alternatives such as PRK, LASEK, and Epi-Lasik. These techniques, commonly known as surface ablation, do not require the Lasik flap. The patient will have a much longer vision recovery and more discomfort, but laser vision correction without a flap is available.

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How much is Lasik eye surgery in Jacksonville Florida, or Orlando, Florida, or Long Island NY?

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obfl851

I am in Daytona Beach. they want a little over 5 grand. I can get to Jacksonville or Orlando easy. I could also get to NY and stay with friends. $5000 is moronic!!

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Hello, I am a representative from LasikPlus hoping to provide you an answer to your question.

The price of laser correction vision surgery varies significantly by provider, type of procedure to be performed, and equipment used. WebMD estimates that typical costs for LASIK are in the range of $2,200-$2,250 per eye. While these one-time figures may seem high , itâs important to keep in mind that laser vision correction procedures are intended to achieve permanent vision correction. If you consider the cost of glasses or contact lenses over time, these numbers compare quite favorably.


LasikPlus has centers in both Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida. If you want to check out our doctors and locations page, http://tinyurl.com/FB-Doctors-Locations, you can see the exact locations and learn about the doctors. Your decision about where you will have your LASIK procedure is as important as your decision whether or not to have laser vision correction. Your surgeon should have extensive experience performing the procedure he or she is recommending for you, as well as an excellent track record of success.

While this is some of the general information I can provide on the topic, every personâs eyes are different. In order to learn more about laser eye surgery and have all of your questions answered, I would recommend coming in to the center most convenient for you to take advantage of a free consultation. This appointment will also help you determine which procedure, if any, would be right for you. Feel free to visit http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus or call 1 (866) 953-0282. I hope this information was helpful, thank you for taking the time to research LASIK!

Around how much does lasik surgery cost?

Libra

..I have a rather high prescription -8.50 (in one eye), and a high level of astigmatism.. Would this make it more expensive? And if so, how much would an estimate be?

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About a $1000 an eye.

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Is Wavefront Lasik the best laser eye surgery to date?

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How is Lasik surgery these days?

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Q. Do you know?
I'm 13 right now (and please don't tell me that I'm too young to be on this site. I'm intelligent enough to make my own decisions) and I need to get laser eye surgery when I'm older (around 20) because my eyes are incredibly bad.

I've heard that the success rate of laser eye surgeries are 50-50. In 7 years, how much higher might that success rate be?

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At 13 you are old enough to be here by the rules. It has nothing ot do with intellegence but age and the rules state that you have to be 13. Laser surgery has made many changes over the years and will continue to do so in the next few years. You will be able to be the patient of a fantastic surgeon that has amazing things to show you! It is the pits to have bad vision so young, but the cool thing is that technology is always improving and getting so much better all the time! 7 years will make leaps and bounds in improvements. Just think, the Doctor you see might be in school right now! Nifty huh?

What are the qualifications for being a fighter pilot?

raptor444

i'm planning to be a fighter pilot in either the Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps when I get older, so could anyone tell me what the qualifications are? i especially need to know what is the worst eyesight you can have and be accepted if you get the laser surgery.

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Here are the Navy's general medical standards for aviators. These are just the base physical standards to remain in aviation. A full and complete flight physical is required by a flight surgeon. Below these are the more stringint standards required for student naval aviators, which you would have to pass just to qualify to become a student pilot.

As far as laser eye surgery is concerned, it is currently considered disqualifying for flight. But, the good news is that it is waiverable and as long as you get it done with a reputable doctor and you have all the proper paperwork completed, there is no reason the waiver would not be granted unless there are complications with the surgery. Also important to know is that PRK is the only waiverable type of surgery. LASIK has NOT been approved for a waiver, but that is expected to change in the next few years.

If eyesight becomes a problem and you don't meet the standards for a naval aviator, you could become a naval flight officer. You still get to fly, even possibly be a back-seater (RIO) in a fighter jet, so if you really want military aviation and are willing to not be the guy controlling the aircraft, this is a great option.

Keep in mind that these are only the minimum physical standards required. Before you can even apply for naval aviation, you must be on track to get a commission in the USN or USMC, you must pass the ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) test, and you must stand out amongst your fellow midshipmen both mentally and physically because you are competing for those few available spots.

Good luck and if you have any more questions, my email is h_hough@yahoo.com. I am a student naval aviator so I have plenty of info, just too much for this forum.


PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
Aeronautically Adapted (AA): Designated personnel must remain Aeronautically Adapted. If member is Not Aeronautically Adapted (NAA), the psychiatric block should be checked abnormal with appropriate comments. Refer to MMD 15-67 for disposition of aviators found NAA.

Valsalva: Must demonstrate ability to equalize middle ear pressure.

Self Balance Test (SBT): Must pass.

Dental: Must have no defect which would react adversely to changes in barometric pressure (Type I or II dental examination required).

Laboratory Testing:
Urinalysis: Must have normal values. Specifically must be negative for glucose, albumin/protein, and blood.
Syphilis Serology: Must be negative or have documented curative treatment or other explanation for positive test.
HIV Testing: Must be negative or documented that it was drawn.
Hematocrit: Males 40-52%. Females 37-47%. If values are outside of this range refer to ARWG for proper evaluation and disposition.

Lipid Panel: There are no standards at this time. This does not mean the flight surgeon can ignore these values. Individuals with hyperlipidemia should have documented evaluation, counseling, and treatment in accordance with standard medical guidelines.
Fecal occult blood testing: Required annually at age 50 and older or if personal or family history dictates. Digital rectal exam is not required.

EKG: Disqualifying conditions are:
(1) Ventricular tachycardia defined as three consecutive ventricular beats at a rate greater than 99 beats per minute.
(2) Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or other pre-excitation syndrome predisposing to paroxysmal arrhythmias.
(3) All atrioventricular and intraventricular conduction disturbances, regardless of symptoms.
(4) Other EKG abnormalities consistent with disease or pathology and not explained by normal variation.

Blood Pressure: Systolic must be less than 140 mm Hg and Diastolic less than 90 mm Hg. If a single measurement is outside of this range, a 3-5 day blood pressure check must be completed. The average of the 3-5 day blood pressure check must fall within the above standards.

Pulse Rate: Shall be determined in conjunction with blood pressure. If the resting pulse is less than 45 or over 100, an electrocardiogram shall be obtained. A pulse rate of less than 45 or greater than 100 in the absence of a significant cardiac history and medical or electrocardiographic findings shall not in itself be considered disqualifying.

Distant Visual Acuity: 20/400 or better each eye uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 or better each eye. The first time distant visual acuity of less than 20/20 is noted a manifest refraction (not cycloplegic) shall be performed recording the correction required for the aviator to see 20/20 in each eye (all letters correct on the 20/20 line).

Refractive limits: Refractions will be recorded using minus cylinder notation. There are no limits. However, anisometropia may not exceed 3.50 diopters in any meridian.

Near Visual Acuity: Must correct to 20/20 in each eye using either the AFVT or standard 16 Snellen or Sloan notation nearpoint card. Bifocals are approved.

Oculomotor Balance:
(1) No uncorrected esophoria more than 6.0 prism diopters.
(2) No uncorrected exophoria more than 6.0 prism diopters.
(3) No uncorrected hyperphoria more than 1.50 prism diopters.
(4) Tropia or Diplopia in any direction of gaze is disqualifying

Field of Vision: Must be full.

Color Vision: Must pass any one of the following two tests:
(1) FALANT or Optec 900: 9/9 correct on the first trial or, if any are missed, at least 16.18 correct on the combined second and third trials.
(2) PIP color plates (Any red-green screening test with at least 14 diagnostic plates; see manufacturer instructions for scoring information), randomly administered under Macbeth lamp: scoring plates 2-15, at least 12/14 correct.

Depth Perception: Only stereopsis is tested. Must pass any one of the following three tests:
(1) AFVT: at least A â D with no misses.
(2) Stereo booklet (Titmus Fly or Randot): 40 arc second circles.
(3) Verhoeff: 8/8 corrent on the first trial or, if any are missed, 16/16 correct on the combined second and third trials.
Intraocular Pressure: Must be less than or equal to 22 mm Hg. A difference of 5 mm Hg or greater between eyes requires an ophthalmology consult, but if no pathology noted, is not considered disqualifying.

STUDENT NAVAL AVIATOR STANDARDS:
All applicants for pilot training must meet Class I standards except as follows:

Visual Acuity, Distant and Near: Uncorrected visual acuity must not be less than 20/40 each eye, correctable to 20/20 each eye using a Goodlite eye chart. Vision testing procedures shall comply with those outlined on the Aerospace Reference and Waiver Guide Physical Exams section.

Refractive Limits: If uncorrected distant visual acuity is less than 20/20 either eye, a manifest refraction must be recorded for the correction required to attain 20/20. If the candidateâs distant visual acuity is 20/20, a manifest refraction is not required. Total myopia may not be greater than -1.50 diopters in any meridian, total hyperopia no greater than +3.00 diopters in any meridian, or astigmatism no greater than -1.00 diopters. The astigmatic correction shall be reported in minus cylinder format.

Cycloplegic Refraction: This is required for all candidates to determine the degree of spherical ametropia. The refraction should be performed to maximum plus correction to obtain best visual acuity. Due to the effect of lens aberrations with pupil dilation, visual acuity or astigmatic correction, which might disqualify the candidate, should be disregarded if the candidate meets the standards for visual acuity and astigmatism with manifest refraction.

Slit Lamp Examination: Required, and must demonstrate no pathology.

Dilated Fundus Examination: Required, and must demonstrate no pathology.

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Who has had lasik before and what are the results?

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Did anyone else have to take eye drops before Lasik surgery?

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lilly

My doctor gave me lubricating eye drops to take for a week before lasik because my right eye was a little dry. Now I'm worried if weather of not I should get lasik because of this. Throughout my life it never felt like my eyes are dry and I never use eye drops. Would u till get Lasik?

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Dry eye condition that is experienced before surgery may hamper the eye surgery procedure as well as the healing process. Signs of dryness are burning, redness and decreased vision. If this dry eye condition persists, you may have to medicate to improve tear duct function and use artificial tears to maintain the proper level of moisture. You must keep your eyes moist before and also after LASIK surgery in order to promote healing.

If you wear contact lenses, either soft contacts or rigid contacts, you should stop wearing your contacts at least three weeks before your initial evaluation by the doctor. On the day of surgery, you shouldn't wear makeup or perfumes. Also, don't wear any fuzzy clothing that is likely to disperse lint.

Make sure that someone goes with you on the day of surgery, since you'll need someone to drive you home after the LASIK procedure. Before the surgery, the doctor may give you medicine to relax you and your vision may be a little blurry immediately following surgery. Also, special eye drops are administered prior to the procedure which can cause additional, but temporary blurriness.

LASIK eye surgery is relatively safe and it can free you from glasses and contacts. Before you commit to LASIK surgery, make sure that you consider all the advantages and disadvantages of having the procedure. Ask the doctor lots of questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether LASIK eye surgery is the right choice for you.

Why is LASIK surgery so popular if PRK surgery is so much better?

Q. As I understand it, LASIK involves cutting a flap out of your corneal layer (which can fold out again - *scary*!). However, PRK doesn't involve any cutting, but "re-shapes" the eye with lasers.

So are there any advantages to LASIK over PRK which makes the former so much more well-known and popular? Why doesn't everyone get PRK instead of LASIK?

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PRK is not "better" than LASIK. they are just different.

LASIK has a significantly faster healing time, which is why it is more popular. most people can return to work/school seeing well & not in pain 2 days after LASIK. not so with PRK, which takes weeks to heal & is more uncomfortable. as you pointed out, PRK has no "flap", but it is much more likely to have corneal "haze" that needs to be treated.

each of them have their merits & disadvantages (there are more than i just listed). you should discuss your options with your doc. but its kind of silly IMO to announce that PRK is "better" than LASIK. i do not consider that to be true at all. theyre different.

both PRK & LASIK are significantly better than RK, which you likely not talk any US doc into performing on you in 2010

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What about Orthokeratology ? Other methods of "treating" myopia?

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Alice

Lately, I searched about the methods of correcting myopia. One of the methods I found is the so called "orthokeratology", or "Ortho-K".
I know that those are contact lenses, worn at night, and that they reshape the epithelial cells of the cornea .
However, I still have some questions about them... Mainly , those are:

1) Approximately , what is the price of those lenses? I found prices that varies from $200 to $2500. What is the correct price? I have -1.5D LE and -1.75D RE. Also, I am slight cross-eyed (I asked for surgical intervention, but the doctor told me that the deviation is too small, and is most likely a neurological cause for the deviation |am I crazy? xD| . And also, there is the risk that by not wearing my prism lenses, the strabismus would come back at full force, making me look like a weird person...).
2) Except from the infection problems, common for any contact lenses, are any other risks involved? I am quite skeptical with the whole "pressure on the eye" thing.
3) Are there any doctors outside UK and US ? I don't live there, and if I have to travel thousands of miles to the closest doctor ...
4) I guess age isn't a problem, is it? I'm 15, turning 16 next month.
5) How often do I need to change the lenses? Once a month? Once a year? Less?

I will be grateful if any of you (who are wearing these type of contact lenses) would tell me about your experience with them.

Also, I found a lot of other types of correcting myopia, varying from surgical interventions, to contact lenses, even looking to the sun or making certain "exercises" with the eye.
The LASIK, or, mainly, any other surgery , sounds too much for me, as it is too invasive and irreversible, and they have too many complications.
Contact lenses are OK with me, but not with my parents, since they are afraid of eye infections.
I currently wear glasses (and I wear them since 3 yo), and I got bored with them, plus they are in way of about any activity I want to do. Sports? If I get a ball in my face they would break, if I don't wear them I can't see the ball. Playing with my little sister? She would slap them off my face (... >.>). PLUS they get scratches all the time, they get dirty, and I also had enough of the "tunnel view" (since I can only see clear through the part where the lenses are) and the aching nose...

All in all, that's all I have to say, and I will be grateful if you could tell me about orthokeratology, or any other correcting methods.

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Congratulations on your research. It is not easy to always find the information one needs.

You can find a lot of information about Ortho-K at http://www.OrthoKDoctors.com

Cost does vary, just like it varies for something like braces for your teeth. The $200 figure you found was probably just for the material lens, maybe a replacement of a lens known to work. Most doctors are in the $1500 to $2000 range (including the cost of the lenses) for "normal" eyes and your prescription looks like it might fit that category if all other factors are normal.

The eye deviation is something that would have to be determined by your doctor. If the only way to correct it is with prism in your glasses, then ortho-k won't work well for you. Often the necessity of prism can be compensated for by specific vision training exercises, but you need professional advice. Not all doctors provide vision training and sadly many don't refer for it either. I'm not saying it would work for you - just something to determine.

To find a doctor outside the UK/US: If you are in Australia/NZ, check out this web site to find a doctor: http://www.osa.net.au/
If you are in South Africa, try http://orthokcompany.com/orthokeratology/find-a-practitioner.html

Your age is no problem as long as you have healthy eyes and are responsible, meaning you are mature enough to take care of the lenses and your eyes as directed.

The lenses last somewhere between a year and three years on average. Some doctors have you replace them every year to reduce problems and some wait until the lenses aren't working correctly and replace them. The only problem with waiting for problems is that the problems are then sometimes more time consuming to fix than if the lenses were just replaced routinely. Sorta like changing the oil in your car when the car is running fine.

To see other ideas to correct myopia, take a look at http://www.MyopiaPrevention.org It talks about keeping your myopia from getting worse, which is different than making it go away.

Your parents are correct that eye infections are the biggest risk factor for contact lens wear. That's part of the reason why I said you had to be responsible. But the risk is low and the long term complications are rare. I've never had a contact lens patient lose any vision from their contacts. Yes, they do occasionally get infections. You stop wear and treat the infection. No guarantees, obviously.

Good luck!

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