Has anyone had the Lasik laser eye surgery?
PollyPriss
My husband really wants to get it, I'm against it for myself. The thought of someone messing around with my eyes gives me the creeps and I wouldn't want to risk it. How did your surgery turn out, was it worth the cost?
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Well, I just had it on Tuesday. I'm the same way you are - I don't want anyone messing with my eyes. I'd rather have something like a procedure to remove my third nipple than have someone messing with my eyes. Okay, maybe not that extreme, but I was pretty much dragged into my appointment.
My girlfriend insisted I do it, my eyes were constantly bothering me (dryness from contacts and winter) and she got sick of hearing me whine. I was extremely apprehensive leading up to, and the day of. They gave me Motrin and Valium to help with the procedure.
I won't go into details, but it was uncomfortable. They really do mess with your eyes quite a bit (obviously), and I did more or less hate it. But afterwards, I realized that the whole thing took MAYBE 10 minutes, if that. Even with the pills, I felt discomfort... but you have to figure, 10 minutes of that for your vision back - no more glasses, contacts, rubbing your eyes, goop, dryness... and waking up being able to see without reaching for anything. The payoff is huge.
It's been 5 days, and I'm putting eyedrops in my eyes every 4 hours or so. That's not nearly the nuisance I thought it would be. I feel no pain and my vision is getting clearer every day.
I'm telling you, thus far, it's been worth it and I definitely was against it. I paid $3800 for my surgery for Custom LASIK with no blades whatsoever in Omaha. A little pricey, I'm told, but right now I don't care about the cost.
p.s. I don't have a third nipple.
p.p.s. If they give you a choice between the 5mg or the 10mg dose of Valium. TAKE 10! I didn't!
Well, I just had it on Tuesday. I'm the same way you are - I don't want anyone messing with my eyes. I'd rather have something like a procedure to remove my third nipple than have someone messing with my eyes. Okay, maybe not that extreme, but I was pretty much dragged into my appointment.
My girlfriend insisted I do it, my eyes were constantly bothering me (dryness from contacts and winter) and she got sick of hearing me whine. I was extremely apprehensive leading up to, and the day of. They gave me Motrin and Valium to help with the procedure.
I won't go into details, but it was uncomfortable. They really do mess with your eyes quite a bit (obviously), and I did more or less hate it. But afterwards, I realized that the whole thing took MAYBE 10 minutes, if that. Even with the pills, I felt discomfort... but you have to figure, 10 minutes of that for your vision back - no more glasses, contacts, rubbing your eyes, goop, dryness... and waking up being able to see without reaching for anything. The payoff is huge.
It's been 5 days, and I'm putting eyedrops in my eyes every 4 hours or so. That's not nearly the nuisance I thought it would be. I feel no pain and my vision is getting clearer every day.
I'm telling you, thus far, it's been worth it and I definitely was against it. I paid $3800 for my surgery for Custom LASIK with no blades whatsoever in Omaha. A little pricey, I'm told, but right now I don't care about the cost.
p.s. I don't have a third nipple.
p.p.s. If they give you a choice between the 5mg or the 10mg dose of Valium. TAKE 10! I didn't!
has anyone had lasik surgery and how much did it cost?
Lelo PR
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Wow, I don't know where you guys are getting your quotes at or where you live, but...
I just had mine done January 2, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska. The cost was $4200 for Custom LASIK, no blades. Standard no blade LASIK was $3600. I received a 10% discount on the Custom, so my net cost was about $3800.
I'd priced out 3 other places in Omaha prior to booking where I went. Those prices were $4000 (Custom, no blade), $3200 (no Custom blade for flap removal), and $3000 (no Custom, blade for flap removal).
If you are planning on doing it, I would definitely check to see if any health plans at your employer offer discounts or anything. Also, if you have a flex benefits program, set that money aside in that account so you can pay with tax-free dollars.
Hope that helps. It ain't cheap, but it's worth it. And I would stay away from anyone that says $250 per eye. You don't want to end up looking like a pirate.
Wow, I don't know where you guys are getting your quotes at or where you live, but...
I just had mine done January 2, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska. The cost was $4200 for Custom LASIK, no blades. Standard no blade LASIK was $3600. I received a 10% discount on the Custom, so my net cost was about $3800.
I'd priced out 3 other places in Omaha prior to booking where I went. Those prices were $4000 (Custom, no blade), $3200 (no Custom blade for flap removal), and $3000 (no Custom, blade for flap removal).
If you are planning on doing it, I would definitely check to see if any health plans at your employer offer discounts or anything. Also, if you have a flex benefits program, set that money aside in that account so you can pay with tax-free dollars.
Hope that helps. It ain't cheap, but it's worth it. And I would stay away from anyone that says $250 per eye. You don't want to end up looking like a pirate.
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