How efficient is Lasik Eye Surgery?
Daoie
Cost efficient? Percentage of working? Side effects? Etc.
Explain, please.
Answer
I had Lasik a number of years ago. My diopter was -10, the highest it could be and still qualify for the surgery (something like 20/16000, I think). My doctor told me not to expect to get all the way to 20/20, but I did. He also worried that my eyes would be too dry, but they haven't bothered me. I just had my annual exam, and am still 20/20.
Before the surgery, you will have to attend an educational session and get an extensive exam lasting about 3 hours. They measure the thickness of your cornea, its shape, how many tears you make, etc. You'll have to stop wearing your contacts for a couple of weeks before the surgery so your eye is its natural shape for the exam and the surgery.
The surgery is very easy. They put a number of drops in your eye, then put you in a chair and zap you with the laser. It makes a loud snapping noise, but it only takes a few seconds. Then I had to sit with my eyes closed for 30 minutes before I was allowed to go home.
Once I got home, I had to take a Tylenol PM and sleep for 4 hours. By the time I woke up, I would guess my eye had improved by about 4 diopters.
The hardest thing about Lasik is the schedule of eye drops afterward. I had 3 different kinds of drops on 3 different schedules for about 2 weeks. I also had to sleep with a plastic eye cup over my eye for several days to keep from rubbing my eye in my sleep. That was the hardest by far.
Over the next two weeks, my eye continued to improve. I couldn't wear glasses after the surgery, so I just kept one contact in my other eye. I was constantly closing my eye to see how my eye was improving. It was truly amazing. My first eye was at 20/40 when I got the second one done, and then the process starts all over again.
For a while I had difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect. All the streetlights and headlights were very large, and it kept me from being able to read signs and find exits, so I didn't drive anywhere at night unless I knew the area well. But this side effect diminished over time, and now I have no problems at all.
I recommend the surgery.
I had Lasik a number of years ago. My diopter was -10, the highest it could be and still qualify for the surgery (something like 20/16000, I think). My doctor told me not to expect to get all the way to 20/20, but I did. He also worried that my eyes would be too dry, but they haven't bothered me. I just had my annual exam, and am still 20/20.
Before the surgery, you will have to attend an educational session and get an extensive exam lasting about 3 hours. They measure the thickness of your cornea, its shape, how many tears you make, etc. You'll have to stop wearing your contacts for a couple of weeks before the surgery so your eye is its natural shape for the exam and the surgery.
The surgery is very easy. They put a number of drops in your eye, then put you in a chair and zap you with the laser. It makes a loud snapping noise, but it only takes a few seconds. Then I had to sit with my eyes closed for 30 minutes before I was allowed to go home.
Once I got home, I had to take a Tylenol PM and sleep for 4 hours. By the time I woke up, I would guess my eye had improved by about 4 diopters.
The hardest thing about Lasik is the schedule of eye drops afterward. I had 3 different kinds of drops on 3 different schedules for about 2 weeks. I also had to sleep with a plastic eye cup over my eye for several days to keep from rubbing my eye in my sleep. That was the hardest by far.
Over the next two weeks, my eye continued to improve. I couldn't wear glasses after the surgery, so I just kept one contact in my other eye. I was constantly closing my eye to see how my eye was improving. It was truly amazing. My first eye was at 20/40 when I got the second one done, and then the process starts all over again.
For a while I had difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect. All the streetlights and headlights were very large, and it kept me from being able to read signs and find exits, so I didn't drive anywhere at night unless I knew the area well. But this side effect diminished over time, and now I have no problems at all.
I recommend the surgery.
Problems- Lasik Eye Surgery?
Q. What problems may arise after the procedure I plan on getting it in about 3-4 years.
Is it safe?
Is it safe?
Answer
I am 10 years post-LASIK, I am pleased with my results. I am also an optician and I see mixed results, most people are happier after it is done but some people have continuing problems.
The procedure has improved greatly since I had mine done but there are some drawbacks. There is a high correlation between LASIK patients and greatly-reduced low-contrast vision---a type of vision problem not really addressed in a standard eye exam. I do not have 20/20 vision now (I never did, quite) but my low-contrast vision is poor. This means I see ok in an eye exam under very good dark/light conditions, but that my vision is considerably reduced when a room is dark or for night driving. Also, I needed reading glasses a few years before most other people my age--but use them only at work with tiny eyeglass screws, etc.
Knowing what I know now, I would still have had the procedure done.
If my son (high RX) wished to have it done, I would encourage him to do so--but I would help him carefully research the best place to have it done. This is very important.
I am 10 years post-LASIK, I am pleased with my results. I am also an optician and I see mixed results, most people are happier after it is done but some people have continuing problems.
The procedure has improved greatly since I had mine done but there are some drawbacks. There is a high correlation between LASIK patients and greatly-reduced low-contrast vision---a type of vision problem not really addressed in a standard eye exam. I do not have 20/20 vision now (I never did, quite) but my low-contrast vision is poor. This means I see ok in an eye exam under very good dark/light conditions, but that my vision is considerably reduced when a room is dark or for night driving. Also, I needed reading glasses a few years before most other people my age--but use them only at work with tiny eyeglass screws, etc.
Knowing what I know now, I would still have had the procedure done.
If my son (high RX) wished to have it done, I would encourage him to do so--but I would help him carefully research the best place to have it done. This is very important.
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