Is it common for people over 55 to have Lasik eye surgery?
Jackie
The point is not having to wear glasses except to read, Maureen.
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I got mine at age 49 b/c I wanted to wait for that "hardening of lens" or something that happens w/ age.
Anyway, Dr. Boothe is big guy to go to in Texas.
I went monthly for about 18 months post-op. There are at least 4 waiting rooms where you move from one to the other at different stages in appt. Each room of different people had many who looked 60 - 70 y.o. & others whom I spoke with who said as much.
Some were 1st time. Some were returning patients from 5-10-15 years. Going for new more advanced surgeries as eyesight changed. The most I heard was 3 surgeries & all different for different needs.
You can be waiting up to 4 hours so people are always talking & sharing their stories of warnings & recommendations.
So my experience in Dallas showed it was common.
EDIT: I was nearsighted since childhood. Could only see about 16 inches from my face. I got the "mono-Lasik" w/ one eye for near & one eye for far vision. So I can see close enough to read & far enough to drive. // I'm glad I have the good vision I do now, but I can't say it was not a scary nightmare getting to this point. The 1st 3 mo. after surgery I could not see near nor far. I cried thinking I had just ruined my eyes. // Lubrication is very important to healing & I had "dry eye syndrome."
I got mine at age 49 b/c I wanted to wait for that "hardening of lens" or something that happens w/ age.
Anyway, Dr. Boothe is big guy to go to in Texas.
I went monthly for about 18 months post-op. There are at least 4 waiting rooms where you move from one to the other at different stages in appt. Each room of different people had many who looked 60 - 70 y.o. & others whom I spoke with who said as much.
Some were 1st time. Some were returning patients from 5-10-15 years. Going for new more advanced surgeries as eyesight changed. The most I heard was 3 surgeries & all different for different needs.
You can be waiting up to 4 hours so people are always talking & sharing their stories of warnings & recommendations.
So my experience in Dallas showed it was common.
EDIT: I was nearsighted since childhood. Could only see about 16 inches from my face. I got the "mono-Lasik" w/ one eye for near & one eye for far vision. So I can see close enough to read & far enough to drive. // I'm glad I have the good vision I do now, but I can't say it was not a scary nightmare getting to this point. The 1st 3 mo. after surgery I could not see near nor far. I cried thinking I had just ruined my eyes. // Lubrication is very important to healing & I had "dry eye syndrome."
Has lasik eye surgery worked for you or would you recommend it?
Darry
I'm thinking of getting it when I turn 21 but I'm not sure. What do you think of it? Does it work? I know there are a lot of websites with this info but I want your opinion. Also what are some alternatives for paying for it since most insurance companies don't offer it?
Answer
I'm one of the 3% who aren't happy with it.
In my case, I think they cut a divit across the surface which can't be corrected (though I haven't checked in the last few years). This means that my eye sight is UNCORRECTABLE at around 20/60. Certainly a hell of a lot better than it was, but still not crisp. I miss having crisp vision (even if it did take glasses).
If I were you, I don't think I would use me as a huge reason not to do it:
1: I did it very early on when it was "bleeding edge" technology. In particular, they didn't have Wavefront technology for really clearly mapping the eye before they operate.
2: I had a horrible prescription to start with. I think now-a-days, they don't even offer Lasik as an option to people whose prescription is as bad as mine.
Never-the-less, it is a surgical procedure and surgical procedures do have risks. I think most of the "3 percenters" complain about poor night vision (the so called "rainy windshield" effect), but some have actually completely lost the vision in one or even both eyes.
But 97% are thrilled with it. Those are pretty good odds!
I'm one of the 3% who aren't happy with it.
In my case, I think they cut a divit across the surface which can't be corrected (though I haven't checked in the last few years). This means that my eye sight is UNCORRECTABLE at around 20/60. Certainly a hell of a lot better than it was, but still not crisp. I miss having crisp vision (even if it did take glasses).
If I were you, I don't think I would use me as a huge reason not to do it:
1: I did it very early on when it was "bleeding edge" technology. In particular, they didn't have Wavefront technology for really clearly mapping the eye before they operate.
2: I had a horrible prescription to start with. I think now-a-days, they don't even offer Lasik as an option to people whose prescription is as bad as mine.
Never-the-less, it is a surgical procedure and surgical procedures do have risks. I think most of the "3 percenters" complain about poor night vision (the so called "rainy windshield" effect), but some have actually completely lost the vision in one or even both eyes.
But 97% are thrilled with it. Those are pretty good odds!
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