anyone have lasik eye surgery?
angiebear
cause i want to get it, so i can get rid of my glasses. but i want to know how much it costs and how long it takes to heal, and if there are any problems?? or should i just keep my glasses? what do i do???????
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Lasik generally costs between $3000-$5000. Most Lasik clinics and many Lasik surgeons offer free evaluations. The most important thing one should do, is to investigate the Lasik surgeon and the procedure thoroughly prior to committing to this surgery. Lasik is irreversible, so you must make sure to pick the best surgeon you can find and be very sure you are a good candidate for this surgery. Not everyone is. My nephew had Lasik and suffers from just about every adverse side effect connected with Lasik. He can no longer work or drive. ,
No one should have this surgery until they are absolutely sure their vision has stabilized, usually in your early to mid twenties, give or take several years. If you have the surgery prior to total vision stabilization, you will have to have the surgery repeated. LASIK is considered cosmetic surgery, is not covered by health insurance and can be quite expensive. Lasik is irreversible. Lasik has only been in use for a little over ten years and the long term side effects are unknown.
Anyone committing to Lasik must be prepared to accept the risks and side effects that are associated with this surgery. Most people experience satisfactory to excellent post surgical results with an increase in visual acuity to between 20/20 to 20/40. The most common side effect for all Lasik patients is irreversible dry eyes. However, there is a small percentage (about 5%) who experience night blindness, halos, star bursts and loss of vision. These side-effects are usually permanent and often cause depression and loss of quality of life issues See "Sources" below for additional information on Lasik procedures and side effects
Lasik generally costs between $3000-$5000. Most Lasik clinics and many Lasik surgeons offer free evaluations. The most important thing one should do, is to investigate the Lasik surgeon and the procedure thoroughly prior to committing to this surgery. Lasik is irreversible, so you must make sure to pick the best surgeon you can find and be very sure you are a good candidate for this surgery. Not everyone is. My nephew had Lasik and suffers from just about every adverse side effect connected with Lasik. He can no longer work or drive. ,
No one should have this surgery until they are absolutely sure their vision has stabilized, usually in your early to mid twenties, give or take several years. If you have the surgery prior to total vision stabilization, you will have to have the surgery repeated. LASIK is considered cosmetic surgery, is not covered by health insurance and can be quite expensive. Lasik is irreversible. Lasik has only been in use for a little over ten years and the long term side effects are unknown.
Anyone committing to Lasik must be prepared to accept the risks and side effects that are associated with this surgery. Most people experience satisfactory to excellent post surgical results with an increase in visual acuity to between 20/20 to 20/40. The most common side effect for all Lasik patients is irreversible dry eyes. However, there is a small percentage (about 5%) who experience night blindness, halos, star bursts and loss of vision. These side-effects are usually permanent and often cause depression and loss of quality of life issues See "Sources" below for additional information on Lasik procedures and side effects
Lasik Surgery?
sassy2slop
i asked this question earlier, but i didnt get enough answered....ive been doing alot of research on this procedure, and also went into a local place for a free consultation, but im still not convinced. Im only 22 and my vision gets worse and worse by the year, i dont want to end up like my dad (old school thick glasses) where its too late for him to have anything done. WHen they went in they said its a good idea to have it done, because lastyear i couldnt see far away, at all, now i cant see far away or close up, and my job revolves around a computer 9 hours a day, and i can only wear glasses to drive. Im really weirded out about being able to see everything and even though i was told it was painless im afraid ill end up having pain (novacain doesnt work on me). Just want to get some opinions from a few people who have had it done before. How it worked, if there were any problems and any other information you could offer...Thanks!
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I looked into Lasik eye surgery quite a few years ago. I am now 47 and I was probably about 37/38. It was stated that the older you are the more benefit Lasik will be for you. They feel that as you age the muscle in the eye begins to relax more and allows more light in. In the end I would end up wearing reading glasses. I wore contacts off and on which I felt was a more viable option for me as opposed to having surgery and still having to wear the glasses.
I know a few people who have had their eyes done and they feel wonderful that they don't have to wear glasses. My sister's sister-in-law is beginning to have to wear reading glasses (she was in her late 30's and is now in her early 40's). Also a friend of mine who is in her late 40's had to have it re-done because her vision was beginning to deteriorate.
There is also a procedure known as corneal refractive therapy whereby you wear contact lenses at night while you sleep to reshape the cornea. It also depends how bad your eyesight is. My boss and another co-worker have tried it and neither of them need to wear glasses during the day. The only reason I didn't opt for the corneal refractive therapy is that I would still have to end up wearing contacts at night and the expense involved $1500--I can use it elsewhere at the moment. The time may come when I do decide to do it.
Get an opinion from an optometrist or opthalmologist. If you have an eye doctor go and see him. If you are satisfied with him and his recommendations then you can talk to him about your options. If not find someone that you can talk to and agree with.
There are always new options out there. Keep researching and looking. You don't know until you ask the question.
I looked into Lasik eye surgery quite a few years ago. I am now 47 and I was probably about 37/38. It was stated that the older you are the more benefit Lasik will be for you. They feel that as you age the muscle in the eye begins to relax more and allows more light in. In the end I would end up wearing reading glasses. I wore contacts off and on which I felt was a more viable option for me as opposed to having surgery and still having to wear the glasses.
I know a few people who have had their eyes done and they feel wonderful that they don't have to wear glasses. My sister's sister-in-law is beginning to have to wear reading glasses (she was in her late 30's and is now in her early 40's). Also a friend of mine who is in her late 40's had to have it re-done because her vision was beginning to deteriorate.
There is also a procedure known as corneal refractive therapy whereby you wear contact lenses at night while you sleep to reshape the cornea. It also depends how bad your eyesight is. My boss and another co-worker have tried it and neither of them need to wear glasses during the day. The only reason I didn't opt for the corneal refractive therapy is that I would still have to end up wearing contacts at night and the expense involved $1500--I can use it elsewhere at the moment. The time may come when I do decide to do it.
Get an opinion from an optometrist or opthalmologist. If you have an eye doctor go and see him. If you are satisfied with him and his recommendations then you can talk to him about your options. If not find someone that you can talk to and agree with.
There are always new options out there. Keep researching and looking. You don't know until you ask the question.
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