What are the chances of eye laser surgery going bad?
Q. My brother is 24 years old, and he really wants to get laser surgery. It costs about $400 CAN per eye. However, I've been hearing that it doesn't make sense since your eye sight at that age is still yet to worsen. Are there any links or experienced ppl that can give me advice to deter him from considering it? Thanks.
A. I had it done after going to a lot of different places and reading a lot about the procedure. There is different versions of the same procedure as well different procedures and different technology out there.
I choose TLC in Toronto. They were much, much more expensive than $400 CND per eye but their technology was more advanced and was the best fit for my needs. Strong prescription (-7 per eye), astigmatism, large pupils, one pupil that is slightly large than the other due to a sports injury, I had a lot going on with my eyes that made it far from routine.
Anyhow, for me the end result was amazing, life changing. I'm so glad I did it. I'd strongly recommend it for anybody who's eyes are bad enough to warrant the slight risk and expense. But you really do need to research who does it.
Specifically about risk - In the lobby of TLC offices they had a book with all the stats. Chances of this, chances of that and the numbers were all really good. Everyone possible bad occurrence had really insignificant risk. It was always numbers like 1 in 100,000, 1 in 55,000 etc. and I also recall that each possible pitfall had TLC rate of complications beside it and in every case it was 0.
I choose TLC in Toronto. They were much, much more expensive than $400 CND per eye but their technology was more advanced and was the best fit for my needs. Strong prescription (-7 per eye), astigmatism, large pupils, one pupil that is slightly large than the other due to a sports injury, I had a lot going on with my eyes that made it far from routine.
Anyhow, for me the end result was amazing, life changing. I'm so glad I did it. I'd strongly recommend it for anybody who's eyes are bad enough to warrant the slight risk and expense. But you really do need to research who does it.
Specifically about risk - In the lobby of TLC offices they had a book with all the stats. Chances of this, chances of that and the numbers were all really good. Everyone possible bad occurrence had really insignificant risk. It was always numbers like 1 in 100,000, 1 in 55,000 etc. and I also recall that each possible pitfall had TLC rate of complications beside it and in every case it was 0.
How to get better eye vision ?
Q. How to get better eye vision ?
like any remedies what kind of vitamins because i dont want glasses or contacts ;( how much will it cost for laser eye surgery then?
like any remedies what kind of vitamins because i dont want glasses or contacts ;( how much will it cost for laser eye surgery then?
A. well, carrots help with retinal health but nothing but LASIK would make them get better and u can only have that if u have certain prescriptions. Wearing contacts isnt a big deal. Ive been wearing them since i was 5
Medicaid covering corrective eye surgery for legally blind?
Q. I was wondering if Medicaid would cover a portion or all of the surgical costs for eye surgery to correct extremely bad vision? I'm in a job that requires me to be able to see small details(I don't want this for cosmetic reasons) and even with my glasses, my vision is still blurry. Does anyone know of an insurance company that might suppliment the cost if Medicaid is unable to help?
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A. There are a couple of issues at work here. First, if they cannot make you see in focus with glasses, it is highly unlikely that they will be able to make you see clearly from laser surgery. If it is just that you need a stronger prescription, it might not be a problem but, you need to determine what is the cause for the blurry vision before going further.
Second, since you have what is called a pre-existing condition, (it was already there BEFORE you started getting their insurance) they will probably have special rules about how/if they will cover it. This may not even matter as I don't think most insurance companies cover laser vision surgery anyway.
If the problem of seeing tiny details is because you have a really strong minus prescription, SOMETIMES contacts let you see better than glasses (because the image is less reduced in size vs glasses). This might be worth looking into.
Second, since you have what is called a pre-existing condition, (it was already there BEFORE you started getting their insurance) they will probably have special rules about how/if they will cover it. This may not even matter as I don't think most insurance companies cover laser vision surgery anyway.
If the problem of seeing tiny details is because you have a really strong minus prescription, SOMETIMES contacts let you see better than glasses (because the image is less reduced in size vs glasses). This might be worth looking into.
How long does lasik eye surgery last for?
Q. Let's say I decide to get it at age 20. About how long does it last before I start needing glasses again?
I'm deciding to switch to contacts again or get lasik eye surgery. Contacts would probably cost me around ~$300 a year. Lasik eye surgery would probably cost me like ~$4500 or something. If lasik eye surgery can last for 15+ years, then it would probably be better for me.
My eyesight is like -6.00 and I have astigmatism if that matters.
I'm deciding to switch to contacts again or get lasik eye surgery. Contacts would probably cost me around ~$300 a year. Lasik eye surgery would probably cost me like ~$4500 or something. If lasik eye surgery can last for 15+ years, then it would probably be better for me.
My eyesight is like -6.00 and I have astigmatism if that matters.
A. the answer is that its totally unpredicatable. Laser surgery corrects your eyesight as it is. If it goes down afterwards you are back to glasses. This is why they dont' do it until you are in your twenties as childrens perscriptions changes a lot in their teens. However it can change when you are an adult and there is no way of predicting it. they usually insist that you have 2 years of stable perscriptions first to give a best chance.
You need to look at not only the costs but teh risks. Laser surgery does have risks and that depends on you and your perscription.
You need to look at not only the costs but teh risks. Laser surgery does have risks and that depends on you and your perscription.
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