What has been your experience with Lasik Surgery?
Q. I am spending $400+ a year on contacts/glasses and can get LASIK done for less than 2k. I am strongly considering it. What are the success/horror stories you've heard of?
A. My experience has been awesome!
I had my surgery done when I was 20 (I'm now 23), I had a relatively strong prescription (very nearsighted with quite a bit of astigmatism). My prescription was strong enough that I didn't like wearing glasses because the lenses make everything look really small (and my eyes looked really small to people that looked at me with them on). I wore contact lenses during the day, only taking them out an hour before I went to bed and put them back in with 30-40 minutes of waking up in the morning. I couldn't see anything without a correction. I had to hold the alarm clock a couple inches in front of my face if I ever woke up and wanted to know the time. Even in the dorms, we had to mount a shelf by my lofted bunk so the clock could be within arm's reach.
I remember when I sat up after the Lasik procedure...and I could see the clock on the wall. I wasn't at perfect vision yet (20/20), I was seeing about half that at 20/40. But after wearing glasses or contacts for the last 9-10 years, I forgot what it was like to look at a clock without any correction and be able to see it. I also remember when I walked out of the building (under assistance from my mother, of course. They gave me Valium beforehand, and I was a little loopy), I remember looking around the parking lot and being able to SEE. It was like I had been blind and was seeing for the first time, it was an amazing experience. I also remember waking up the next morning and could look over to see the alarm clock for the first time in 10 years.
I now have 20/15 vision (a little better than normal) and no longer wear any glasses, other than sunglasses.
Now that was the good part, but there are a few drawbacks. The procedure I had is called epi Lasik, where they actually shave the top layer of the cornea off to perform the procedure and allow it to grow back (can take a few weeks). So the day of the surgery was fine, and most of the day after. But then, I went through 2 days of a lot of pain which is very much expected with this procedure. It also took me about 2 weeks to get to 20/20 vision, which was quite a bit faster than what I was told. It took me about another year to get to 20/15 vision. So some people aren't happy with this method because it takes time for your eye and vision to recover. The other common version of Lasik is where they make a flap on your eye and put it back in place when the procedure is done. In that procedure, you see 20/20 immediately. But the epi version is much safer, because there is no flap (which there is always a danger of opening it back up).
Longer term effects, I have a little trouble with car headlights/brake lights at night. Nothing severe, but they kind of look like a star, with those streaks radiating out from the light. I also have some dry eye issues. Both of those are expected, but I absolutely will put up with both of those issues to see an alarm clock in the morning!
Oh, and you'll end up needing reading glasses sooner than you would without Lasik. But there again, you only need glasses for reading and not for full-time wear.
I hope this helps!
I had my surgery done when I was 20 (I'm now 23), I had a relatively strong prescription (very nearsighted with quite a bit of astigmatism). My prescription was strong enough that I didn't like wearing glasses because the lenses make everything look really small (and my eyes looked really small to people that looked at me with them on). I wore contact lenses during the day, only taking them out an hour before I went to bed and put them back in with 30-40 minutes of waking up in the morning. I couldn't see anything without a correction. I had to hold the alarm clock a couple inches in front of my face if I ever woke up and wanted to know the time. Even in the dorms, we had to mount a shelf by my lofted bunk so the clock could be within arm's reach.
I remember when I sat up after the Lasik procedure...and I could see the clock on the wall. I wasn't at perfect vision yet (20/20), I was seeing about half that at 20/40. But after wearing glasses or contacts for the last 9-10 years, I forgot what it was like to look at a clock without any correction and be able to see it. I also remember when I walked out of the building (under assistance from my mother, of course. They gave me Valium beforehand, and I was a little loopy), I remember looking around the parking lot and being able to SEE. It was like I had been blind and was seeing for the first time, it was an amazing experience. I also remember waking up the next morning and could look over to see the alarm clock for the first time in 10 years.
I now have 20/15 vision (a little better than normal) and no longer wear any glasses, other than sunglasses.
Now that was the good part, but there are a few drawbacks. The procedure I had is called epi Lasik, where they actually shave the top layer of the cornea off to perform the procedure and allow it to grow back (can take a few weeks). So the day of the surgery was fine, and most of the day after. But then, I went through 2 days of a lot of pain which is very much expected with this procedure. It also took me about 2 weeks to get to 20/20 vision, which was quite a bit faster than what I was told. It took me about another year to get to 20/15 vision. So some people aren't happy with this method because it takes time for your eye and vision to recover. The other common version of Lasik is where they make a flap on your eye and put it back in place when the procedure is done. In that procedure, you see 20/20 immediately. But the epi version is much safer, because there is no flap (which there is always a danger of opening it back up).
Longer term effects, I have a little trouble with car headlights/brake lights at night. Nothing severe, but they kind of look like a star, with those streaks radiating out from the light. I also have some dry eye issues. Both of those are expected, but I absolutely will put up with both of those issues to see an alarm clock in the morning!
Oh, and you'll end up needing reading glasses sooner than you would without Lasik. But there again, you only need glasses for reading and not for full-time wear.
I hope this helps!
Do English Bulldogs REALLY have that many health problems ?
Q. I have been wanting an English Bulldog since I was 11 or 12 years old. Im now 24. The time has come to seriously do my research and find out if it's the right dog for me. I have asked my best friend and he SEVERLY warned me NOT to get one b/c of health issues.(Skin,eyes, breathing problems ,bone structure,etc.) Are there any Bulldog owners out there who can tell me from 1st hand experience....is it really that bad ? My dog would be an inside dog. Only going outside for the bathroom, and walks. And to go in car rides with me to Petsmart ,and I'd like to take him to the beach (I live on the mississippi gulf coast)to walk around if it's not too hot outside. He would never be left outside chained to a tree, and never ride in the back of my truck.He would ride "shot gun", enjoying the A/C. I plan on treating this dog like a son.I just want to know if the horror stories about their health are true. Please help me out,and be completely honest, I can handle it.
noone said I work a minimum wage job.If that was the case,then the Idea of getting a bulldog would have never crossed my mind. It would take a lifetime to save up enough to buy a bulldog with minimum wage pay.I work at a bank, as an account specialist. I never asked for price and salary to be evaluated. Just if there was any truth to the horror stories I hear of their health.
noone said I work a minimum wage job.If that was the case,then the Idea of getting a bulldog would have never crossed my mind. It would take a lifetime to save up enough to buy a bulldog with minimum wage pay.I work at a bank, as an account specialist. I never asked for price and salary to be evaluated. Just if there was any truth to the horror stories I hear of their health.
A. I have an English Bulldog that I purhased from an ad in a local paper. We got her at about 5 mos. old. She came from a puppy mill in my state and was very poorly bred. Therefore I felt I rescured her from a woman who couldn't or wouldn't be able to take care of her life long because of financial struggles. We paid $1,100.00 for her just because we didn't want her to go to rescue or another bad home. She was ery difficult to potty train, has severe hip dysplasia, and some on and off allergys. I have heard worse storys about bulldogs than our girl, Dottie. Did you know that they are the # 1 breed for hip dysplasia? Over 78% from my research. It runs approximately $6-$8,000. for hip surgery and there is no guarentee. So far we have not had any real skin problems, thank goodness. She will be 5 years old next Feb. and we hope she willl continue to do as well as she is. Do your research and buy the best of the best even if you are not planning to show, but just want a nice pet. The $2000 and up price tag might be the cheapest cost of owning this breed. Good luck.
How does melanoma surgery affect you mentally and emotionally?
Q. i would like to know how the surgery affects youe mentally and emotionally, physically, spirtually and socially
A. Twenty five percent of all cancer patients experience clinical depression. Support of family and friends is critical to one's mental health. My wife & family were of tremendous support. It is only in retrospect that I realized they were dying inside but holding up for my benefit. Also, many, like me, find great solace in religion.
I lost an eye to chordial melanoma in 2004. The emotional toll it took on me the first year is something only other survivors can fully understand. Your question did not make it clear if you or a loved one has melanoma. If so, please, do not hesitate to ask your/their physician for a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (i.e. Prozac) to help with the emotional stress related depression. Research has proven time and time again that there is a direct and strong correlation between ones emotional state and their physical health.
Despite the horrors, there was an upside for me. I have learned to enjoy life one day at a time. I have new priorities. I no longer worry about things that are, in the whole scheme of things, nothing more than silly distractions. In life, we experience inconveniences and problems. The difficulty is that most of us live our lives treating minor inconveniences as if they are huge problems. When a real problem arises (like a cancer diagnosis), we'll know it! Finally, as is the case with the news, we hear mostly of the horror stories. There are many folks like me who have beat cancer. Success stories do abound.
Eat your dessert first, for life is precarious.
Best wishes, GOD bless you.
Dr. B
I lost an eye to chordial melanoma in 2004. The emotional toll it took on me the first year is something only other survivors can fully understand. Your question did not make it clear if you or a loved one has melanoma. If so, please, do not hesitate to ask your/their physician for a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (i.e. Prozac) to help with the emotional stress related depression. Research has proven time and time again that there is a direct and strong correlation between ones emotional state and their physical health.
Despite the horrors, there was an upside for me. I have learned to enjoy life one day at a time. I have new priorities. I no longer worry about things that are, in the whole scheme of things, nothing more than silly distractions. In life, we experience inconveniences and problems. The difficulty is that most of us live our lives treating minor inconveniences as if they are huge problems. When a real problem arises (like a cancer diagnosis), we'll know it! Finally, as is the case with the news, we hear mostly of the horror stories. There are many folks like me who have beat cancer. Success stories do abound.
Eat your dessert first, for life is precarious.
Best wishes, GOD bless you.
Dr. B
What has your experience been with laser eye surgery?
Q. I had a consulation and they told me 1% have serious complications. That sounds scary to me, and would like to hear from people who have had the procedure
A. My wife works with a man who has had the procedure. He was left unable to produce tears. It caused serious pain as the eye becomes drier and drier. He is constantly putting drops into his eyes. He has to wear goggles anytime he is outside to prevent even slight air movements from adding to his drying problem. He has said that he wished he had never heard of the procedure.
My son was considering having it done. I told him he should talk to Carl before he made any decisions. I haven't heard another word about it.
To be fair, this is only one case and others have had splendid results. I suppose you would have to weigh the benefits against the risks. I think this may be a great place to get some of that feedback but it is certainly not the only place.
Contact your State's office of Consumer Affairs or some words to that effect. Advise them that you want to hear the worst horror stories relating to laser eye surgery. Ask them if they can put you in contact with any sort of complaint board that deals with optometric issues, especially complaints against Doctors.
Contact a medical malpractice attorney and ask the same question.
If your local paper has a Medical Editor, a letter, phone call or email to that person might get you some information.
Run a classified add in your local paper, Craigslist and/or any other periodicals you can think of.
Check on the web for magazines aimed at eye surgeons and check the brick and mortar library for copies.
Check to see if Consumer Reports has done anything with the issue. If they have it will be invaluable in making the decision.
Finally a letter to the Surgeon General of the US might get you some survey information.
Good luck, I hope this helps. BTW, I hope I haven't turned you off to the surgery. That was not my intent, all I want is for you make an informed decision. If I were considering it, I would do the research I suggested and make my decision based on that, not on the single case of misfortune I am aware of.
EDIT. P.S. DO NOT ask the Doctor for examples. I would bet the farm that if you do you won't hear anything bad. You want to talk to dissatisfied customers and you want some statistical data on the success / failure rate or your individual doctor if possible.
My son was considering having it done. I told him he should talk to Carl before he made any decisions. I haven't heard another word about it.
To be fair, this is only one case and others have had splendid results. I suppose you would have to weigh the benefits against the risks. I think this may be a great place to get some of that feedback but it is certainly not the only place.
Contact your State's office of Consumer Affairs or some words to that effect. Advise them that you want to hear the worst horror stories relating to laser eye surgery. Ask them if they can put you in contact with any sort of complaint board that deals with optometric issues, especially complaints against Doctors.
Contact a medical malpractice attorney and ask the same question.
If your local paper has a Medical Editor, a letter, phone call or email to that person might get you some information.
Run a classified add in your local paper, Craigslist and/or any other periodicals you can think of.
Check on the web for magazines aimed at eye surgeons and check the brick and mortar library for copies.
Check to see if Consumer Reports has done anything with the issue. If they have it will be invaluable in making the decision.
Finally a letter to the Surgeon General of the US might get you some survey information.
Good luck, I hope this helps. BTW, I hope I haven't turned you off to the surgery. That was not my intent, all I want is for you make an informed decision. If I were considering it, I would do the research I suggested and make my decision based on that, not on the single case of misfortune I am aware of.
EDIT. P.S. DO NOT ask the Doctor for examples. I would bet the farm that if you do you won't hear anything bad. You want to talk to dissatisfied customers and you want some statistical data on the success / failure rate or your individual doctor if possible.
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