Can someone give me information on eye surgery?
Q. I am considering laser/lasik eye surgery. I would like information on the average costs, potential risks and rate of such risks, age for it to be done. Duration for recovery. and any other information you may feel is pertinent in making such a decision.
A. Wow, I hope you read up on people's successful LASIK procedures before making a decision. Yes, things can go horribly wrong.. but it's a surgery. There are risks with every surgery.
Dry eye may be one of the more common side effects, but every patient does not experience it. That is entirely false! I've had the surgery done on both of my eyes and have no problems whatsoever.
Remember, people who are not happy with their outcome are always going to speak louder than those who are.
My surgery was $2100 per eye. The best thing to do would be to schedule a consultation, they are free! There you will be able to speak with a doctor and have your eyes examined.
The surgery itself is completely painless. Afterwards my eyes burned really badly(as soon as the anesthetic began to wear off). I sure was thankful for the painkillers they gave me. The pain in my eyes lasted for about 6 hours and then I felt ok enough to open them and was not in too much discomfort except for the world being really bright! Full recovery, to where I didn't have to wear eye shields to sleep and be so cautious, was about a week. They do say to wait a month for things like swimming, rubbing your eyes, etc. It's kinda up to your own judgement.. I didn't dare rub my eyes at all for about 2 months.
The risks have already been mentioned. I would say that you should treat this as something that you feel is important enough to have done, no matter what the outcome. I was ready to accept any and all side effects.. Too many people are probably doing this as a convenience; They already live perfectly happy lives with glasses or contacts.. and are not fully understanding the risks.
Good luck with your decision.
Dry eye may be one of the more common side effects, but every patient does not experience it. That is entirely false! I've had the surgery done on both of my eyes and have no problems whatsoever.
Remember, people who are not happy with their outcome are always going to speak louder than those who are.
My surgery was $2100 per eye. The best thing to do would be to schedule a consultation, they are free! There you will be able to speak with a doctor and have your eyes examined.
The surgery itself is completely painless. Afterwards my eyes burned really badly(as soon as the anesthetic began to wear off). I sure was thankful for the painkillers they gave me. The pain in my eyes lasted for about 6 hours and then I felt ok enough to open them and was not in too much discomfort except for the world being really bright! Full recovery, to where I didn't have to wear eye shields to sleep and be so cautious, was about a week. They do say to wait a month for things like swimming, rubbing your eyes, etc. It's kinda up to your own judgement.. I didn't dare rub my eyes at all for about 2 months.
The risks have already been mentioned. I would say that you should treat this as something that you feel is important enough to have done, no matter what the outcome. I was ready to accept any and all side effects.. Too many people are probably doing this as a convenience; They already live perfectly happy lives with glasses or contacts.. and are not fully understanding the risks.
Good luck with your decision.
Does being overweight will be a problem for lasik eye surgery?
Q. Hey guys, I want to get lasik surgery later this year but I am almost 100lbs overweight. I do realize this issue and working real hard to lose the weight. But will my weight be an issue regarding lasik surgery?
Thanks for any advice!
Thanks for any advice!
A. I see no reason since your eyes don't hold any fat. You may have some extra fat on and around your eyelids, but this should not affect recovery.
How long does the recovery take after having a LASIK eye surgery?
Q. Also, do you feel ANY sort of pain during recovery or during the surgery? Or any point in time?
How old do you have to be to have the surgery?
One more thing, im joining the Army when i get older and i dont want to have to use glasses in it cause im so fed up with them now even. They get dirty, having to clean them, they get foggy, cant see through them when it rains, etc. Will the Army pay for the surgery if i choose to get it done?
How old do you have to be to have the surgery?
One more thing, im joining the Army when i get older and i dont want to have to use glasses in it cause im so fed up with them now even. They get dirty, having to clean them, they get foggy, cant see through them when it rains, etc. Will the Army pay for the surgery if i choose to get it done?
A. Hi Alex � Recovery for LASIK is very quick, as all LASIK patients notice an immediate improvement in their vision within hours of their treatment. The following day, vision is dramatically improved, and most patients can return to work within 24 hours.
With regard to pain, patients are given a topical anesthetic (eye drops) to numb the eye, so they experience no pain during the procedure. When the surgeon applies the vacuum ring, the patient experiences a sensation of slight pressure just before his or her vision fades away for a few seconds. Neither the precision flap-making instrument--nor the laser cause any pain or discomfort. For several hours after the procedure, many patients describe a mild "foreign body" sensation, such as after opening the eyes while swimming in chlorinated water. Some people feel as though there is a dirty contact lens in their eye. After the first few hours, this uncomfortable feeling usually subsides.
LASIK MD offers up to $200 off the procedure for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, so you may be able to find a laser vision correction provider in the US that offers a similar discount.
Hope that helps,
LASIK MD � Canada�s laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com
With regard to pain, patients are given a topical anesthetic (eye drops) to numb the eye, so they experience no pain during the procedure. When the surgeon applies the vacuum ring, the patient experiences a sensation of slight pressure just before his or her vision fades away for a few seconds. Neither the precision flap-making instrument--nor the laser cause any pain or discomfort. For several hours after the procedure, many patients describe a mild "foreign body" sensation, such as after opening the eyes while swimming in chlorinated water. Some people feel as though there is a dirty contact lens in their eye. After the first few hours, this uncomfortable feeling usually subsides.
LASIK MD offers up to $200 off the procedure for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, so you may be able to find a laser vision correction provider in the US that offers a similar discount.
Hope that helps,
LASIK MD � Canada�s laser vision correction provider
www.lasikmd.com
Why is PRK preferred over LASIK if you want to become a pilot?
Q. Is it impossible to become a pilot if you have had LASIK? Why is PRK preferred over LASIK? Eye doctors and opthalmologists under you, can you give an answer to this? PRK has a longer recovery period, but still is it safer than LASIK, which seems to have a very fast recovery compared to LASIK? Can anyone recommend a good web site where I can get all this kind of information?
A. I may not be getting this 100% correct, but my sister is trying to become a pilot and she had to get PRK because of the fact that LASIK involves peeling back a layer of the eye, making the correction, then relaying that layer. The thing is, is that the layer never really "heals", and if you ever have further corrections made, they no longer need peel back a layer as that cut was made in the initial surgery. Pilots are put under more strenuous conditions, so they need PRK. I would recommend looking up more info about what PRK and LASIK are on wikipedia or other sites.
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