lasik eye surgery?

Jesus=Savi

i'm 15 years old. i've had glasses since i was 11 and i've had 3 pairs in all, each a stronger perscription. that last time (about a year ago) i was at the doctor's we asked to estimate what my eyes were like without any glasses and he said probably around 20/400. a normal person is 20/20. that's really really bad in case you didn't know.
i was wondering
for those who have had lasik eye surgery, what were your thoughts on it? was it great? painful? weird? def. something to look into? how was it during the surgery? i'm ony 15 so i can't get it done yet and i don't really know that much about it but i'd appreciate any feedback on it. thanks!
oh and did you regret getting it? what about the price? i know it's like 2, 500 do you think that's reasonable for it?
thanks!

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Well, lasik can not be done on anyone younger than 18. Then There are other criteria as to when they should do it depending on your developement and your tears and your cornea and all sorts of other things that they take into consideration. Go to maloneyvision.com and read about it. Dr. Maloney is the surgeon that does the Makoever stuff on TV and he aslo is the docotr that does most of the FDA trials for the new stuff that comes out for lasik treatments. He has a best selling book that you can read for free online that answers most of your questions. I do not work for him, but we do a lot of work for his patients in our office here in So. CA.

Lasik eye surgery?

J D

Im getting lasik on my eyes this sat for $3100. Im 29 and my vision has been stable for 2 years now. Doctor says I have large pupils. My prescription is -5.5 diopters for my right eye and
-5.0 diopters for my left eye.Has anybody had lasik done? How long ago? Cost? Any complications? How well can you see?

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i had lasic done almost 4 years ago with GREAT results!!!my vision was terrible before surgery, my prescription was -7.75 and -8.00. i was 40 at the time of surgery,been wearing glasses since i was 8 yrs old. the surgery at that time cost was around $2000,but i would pay a hundred times that!!!i had no complications and can now see 20/20!!! congrats and let me know how it turns out! you're gonna LOVE IT!!!

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Lasik eye surgery for 14 year old?

eugene

I am 14 year old boy
My eye degree is 1100
Can I ask for lasik eye surgery

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Most optometrits will not recommend Lasik for a 14 year old. our eyesight tends to stablilize around our 20's, and they will want to see your eyesight stay the same for a few years. Most optometrists i have talked to recommend it around the age of 25. Otherwise, you are paying around $4000 just to have to buy glasses in a couple years.

Should I go for lasik or laser eye surgery?

Summer

I have a really bad near vision, I'm 20 year old girl, who can't see what's the name of the brand of a soda can beyond a meter and a half (or 5 feet, I think)

but I'm crazily scared I'd go blind, should I? or shouldn't I? I want to do it, but I don't want to lose my vision, opinions please.....
And can I take someone, like my brother, with me?
(stupid question, I'm sorry, but I feel very vulnerable)
Inside the operating room I mean!!! :b

Answer
Whether or not you should have elective surgery on your eyes is an impossible question to answer in a forum because your individual eyes are unique and your vision demands are so variable. Only after a comprehensive examination from a knowledgeable doctor could you know if you are a candidate. There are, however, many issues that you can consider even before an exam.

What do you expect? The obvious is vision after laser eye surgery the same as vision before, but without glasses. Except people place a lot more importance on wearing glasses than just vision correction. If you think you will start getting picked up in night clubs and your boss will suddenly promote you to the corner office, you are probably going to be disappointed with laser eye surgery. Your expectations are key to the success or failure of Lasik, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik.

The USAEyes CORE patient survey is our organization's primary tool for the evaluation of surgeons who seek patient outcome certification. We send the USAEyes CORE survey to a vision correction patients and compare the responses to the doctor's peers. Of the patients surveyed:

99% report quality of life as expected, better, or much better
98% day vision as expected, better, or much better
98% no complications or issues are seldom problematic
98% would recommend surgery to family and friends.
97% would have surgery again, knowing what they know now
96% wear corrective lenses as often as expected, less, or much less than expected
96% report postop vision without lenses as expected, better, or much better than expected when compared to preop vision with lenses
96% report overall quality of vision as expected, better, or much better than expected
91% no complications at any time
91% night vision as expected, better, or much better
7% complications seldom problematic
â 91% would have surgery again
2% complications frequent or always problematic
â 22% would have surgery again

Read: http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/do-it.htm

There is risk in Lasik, but the possibility of a problem is not the same as the probability. There are a gazillion things that can go wrong in laser eye surgery...just like there are a gazillion things that can harm you every day

* You can die. To date, no deaths have been reported as a direct consequence from the most common refractive surgery techniques, but you could be the first.
* Loose visual acuity to the point of function blindness.
* Inability to drive at night due to blinding halos and/or starbursts emanating from light sources.
* Visual acuity worse than before surgery.
* Continuous fluctuation of visual acuity.
* Inability to correct visual acuity even with glasses.
* Overcorrection, undercorrection.
* The inability to wear contacts.
* Ocular infection and subsequent damage.

The list goes on and on, but the focus should be on the *probability* of something going wrong, not on the *possibility*. A gazillion things can harm you every day, but you tend to survive each day just fine.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-risk.htm

The probability of the outcome you want directly relates to your expectations and the physical properties of your vision. If you have 12.00 diopters of myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted) you are less likely to achieve perfect vision in one surgery than if you are a 4.00 diopter myope. And, of course, disease can cause unexpected reactions.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-complications.htm

Until you are appropriately evaluated, it is anybody's guess what result you will receive. One thing is for certain, of the people who have had laser eye surgery; the vast majority are satisfied with the result.

Normally you are required to have someone with you so they may drive you home after surgery. Some doctors will allow an observer to be in the room with you, but it is often legistically impossible. What may be helpful is for you to watch a few other patients have surgery. Most Lasik surgical suites have closed circuit TV or observation windows.

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Lasik eye surgery for 14 year old?

eugene

I am 14 year old boy
My eye degree is 1100
Can I ask for lasik eye surgery

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Most optometrits will not recommend Lasik for a 14 year old. our eyesight tends to stablilize around our 20's, and they will want to see your eyesight stay the same for a few years. Most optometrists i have talked to recommend it around the age of 25. Otherwise, you are paying around $4000 just to have to buy glasses in a couple years.

Should I go for lasik or laser eye surgery?

Summer

I have a really bad near vision, I'm 20 year old girl, who can't see what's the name of the brand of a soda can beyond a meter and a half (or 5 feet, I think)

but I'm crazily scared I'd go blind, should I? or shouldn't I? I want to do it, but I don't want to lose my vision, opinions please.....
And can I take someone, like my brother, with me?
(stupid question, I'm sorry, but I feel very vulnerable)
Inside the operating room I mean!!! :b

Answer
Whether or not you should have elective surgery on your eyes is an impossible question to answer in a forum because your individual eyes are unique and your vision demands are so variable. Only after a comprehensive examination from a knowledgeable doctor could you know if you are a candidate. There are, however, many issues that you can consider even before an exam.

What do you expect? The obvious is vision after laser eye surgery the same as vision before, but without glasses. Except people place a lot more importance on wearing glasses than just vision correction. If you think you will start getting picked up in night clubs and your boss will suddenly promote you to the corner office, you are probably going to be disappointed with laser eye surgery. Your expectations are key to the success or failure of Lasik, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik.

The USAEyes CORE patient survey is our organization's primary tool for the evaluation of surgeons who seek patient outcome certification. We send the USAEyes CORE survey to a vision correction patients and compare the responses to the doctor's peers. Of the patients surveyed:

99% report quality of life as expected, better, or much better
98% day vision as expected, better, or much better
98% no complications or issues are seldom problematic
98% would recommend surgery to family and friends.
97% would have surgery again, knowing what they know now
96% wear corrective lenses as often as expected, less, or much less than expected
96% report postop vision without lenses as expected, better, or much better than expected when compared to preop vision with lenses
96% report overall quality of vision as expected, better, or much better than expected
91% no complications at any time
91% night vision as expected, better, or much better
7% complications seldom problematic
â 91% would have surgery again
2% complications frequent or always problematic
â 22% would have surgery again

Read: http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/do-it.htm

There is risk in Lasik, but the possibility of a problem is not the same as the probability. There are a gazillion things that can go wrong in laser eye surgery...just like there are a gazillion things that can harm you every day

* You can die. To date, no deaths have been reported as a direct consequence from the most common refractive surgery techniques, but you could be the first.
* Loose visual acuity to the point of function blindness.
* Inability to drive at night due to blinding halos and/or starbursts emanating from light sources.
* Visual acuity worse than before surgery.
* Continuous fluctuation of visual acuity.
* Inability to correct visual acuity even with glasses.
* Overcorrection, undercorrection.
* The inability to wear contacts.
* Ocular infection and subsequent damage.

The list goes on and on, but the focus should be on the *probability* of something going wrong, not on the *possibility*. A gazillion things can harm you every day, but you tend to survive each day just fine.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-risk.htm

The probability of the outcome you want directly relates to your expectations and the physical properties of your vision. If you have 12.00 diopters of myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted) you are less likely to achieve perfect vision in one surgery than if you are a 4.00 diopter myope. And, of course, disease can cause unexpected reactions.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-complications.htm

Until you are appropriately evaluated, it is anybody's guess what result you will receive. One thing is for certain, of the people who have had laser eye surgery; the vast majority are satisfied with the result.

Normally you are required to have someone with you so they may drive you home after surgery. Some doctors will allow an observer to be in the room with you, but it is often legistically impossible. What may be helpful is for you to watch a few other patients have surgery. Most Lasik surgical suites have closed circuit TV or observation windows.

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Should I go for lasik or laser eye surgery?

Summer

I have a really bad near vision, I'm 20 year old girl, who can't see what's the name of the brand of a soda can beyond a meter and a half (or 5 feet, I think)

but I'm crazily scared I'd go blind, should I? or shouldn't I? I want to do it, but I don't want to lose my vision, opinions please.....
And can I take someone, like my brother, with me?
(stupid question, I'm sorry, but I feel very vulnerable)
Inside the operating room I mean!!! :b

Answer
Whether or not you should have elective surgery on your eyes is an impossible question to answer in a forum because your individual eyes are unique and your vision demands are so variable. Only after a comprehensive examination from a knowledgeable doctor could you know if you are a candidate. There are, however, many issues that you can consider even before an exam.

What do you expect? The obvious is vision after laser eye surgery the same as vision before, but without glasses. Except people place a lot more importance on wearing glasses than just vision correction. If you think you will start getting picked up in night clubs and your boss will suddenly promote you to the corner office, you are probably going to be disappointed with laser eye surgery. Your expectations are key to the success or failure of Lasik, PRK, LASEK, or Epi-Lasik.

The USAEyes CORE patient survey is our organization's primary tool for the evaluation of surgeons who seek patient outcome certification. We send the USAEyes CORE survey to a vision correction patients and compare the responses to the doctor's peers. Of the patients surveyed:

99% report quality of life as expected, better, or much better
98% day vision as expected, better, or much better
98% no complications or issues are seldom problematic
98% would recommend surgery to family and friends.
97% would have surgery again, knowing what they know now
96% wear corrective lenses as often as expected, less, or much less than expected
96% report postop vision without lenses as expected, better, or much better than expected when compared to preop vision with lenses
96% report overall quality of vision as expected, better, or much better than expected
91% no complications at any time
91% night vision as expected, better, or much better
7% complications seldom problematic
â 91% would have surgery again
2% complications frequent or always problematic
â 22% would have surgery again

Read: http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/do-it.htm

There is risk in Lasik, but the possibility of a problem is not the same as the probability. There are a gazillion things that can go wrong in laser eye surgery...just like there are a gazillion things that can harm you every day

* You can die. To date, no deaths have been reported as a direct consequence from the most common refractive surgery techniques, but you could be the first.
* Loose visual acuity to the point of function blindness.
* Inability to drive at night due to blinding halos and/or starbursts emanating from light sources.
* Visual acuity worse than before surgery.
* Continuous fluctuation of visual acuity.
* Inability to correct visual acuity even with glasses.
* Overcorrection, undercorrection.
* The inability to wear contacts.
* Ocular infection and subsequent damage.

The list goes on and on, but the focus should be on the *probability* of something going wrong, not on the *possibility*. A gazillion things can harm you every day, but you tend to survive each day just fine.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-risk.htm

The probability of the outcome you want directly relates to your expectations and the physical properties of your vision. If you have 12.00 diopters of myopia (nearsighted, shortsighted) you are less likely to achieve perfect vision in one surgery than if you are a 4.00 diopter myope. And, of course, disease can cause unexpected reactions.

http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/lasik-complications.htm

Until you are appropriately evaluated, it is anybody's guess what result you will receive. One thing is for certain, of the people who have had laser eye surgery; the vast majority are satisfied with the result.

Normally you are required to have someone with you so they may drive you home after surgery. Some doctors will allow an observer to be in the room with you, but it is often legistically impossible. What may be helpful is for you to watch a few other patients have surgery. Most Lasik surgical suites have closed circuit TV or observation windows.

lasik eye surgery?

Alma

I have terrible vision and I have to wear contacts or I can't even function (I can't see without them unless it's 5 inches in front of my face.) I've been considering lasik because I hate dealing with contacts and glasses, but I'm scared I will lose my vision completely. How safe is it? Has anyone ever heard of someone going completely blind after lasik? Should I wait a few years, do you think it will get better and cheaper and more safe?

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Hi,
I just had the new bladeless lasik done last week. It was relatively painless and now I have 20/20 vision. I used to not be able to even see the big "E" on the vision chart before the procedure. I was really scared also that I would lose my vision but the odds are very slim. I have never heard of anyone losing their vision entirely from LASIK. I'm not sure how old you are but you should be at least 18 before you consider LASIK. This is because your eyes are still changing and they need to be stable before they will preform the surgery. However, the LASIK center can tell you if you vision is stable and if you are a good candidate for the surgery.

I would reccommend Lasik Plus. That is who I used. The people were very friendly and they understand that you may be anxious about getting the procedure done. They have a video that you watch all about the procedure and the various risks that occur after it. Overall, it is really great and I would highly reccommend it. If you would like me to tell you all about the actual procedure of both blade and bladeless I can.

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How long should I wait to get Lasik Eye surgery?

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Billy

I am 32 years old and I'm tired of wearing glasses and contacts. The last time my prescription was updated was back in 2008. Is there a "time frame" in which you need to have zero eye change?

Has anyone gotten it and regretted it later?

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No, there is no "time frame" associated with Lasik Surgery. Lasik is relatively safe but remember, as with any surgery, there is an element of risk. Go to a PRIVATE lasik surgeon that comes highly recommended (not to ones that travel around doing the surgery or work for corporations where profit is the bottom line). Do some investigating. Call other doctors in the area and see who they would recommend.

There have been people who have gotten it and had bad outcomes however these are rare. You could develop permanent dry eye and have to use drops all the time. You could develop a condition where light sources have "starburst" effects that will prevent you from ever driving at night. These have been reported.

A vast majority of times, it comes out really good.

ALSO, That being said, there is No Guarantee that you will come out of the procedure seeing 20/20. Anyone thinking that should not have the surgery. And, since you're 32, you probably have another 8 years before you're going to need glasses to read (bifocals) which Lasik cannot correct.

Weigh the benefits against the risks carefully.

How long do I have to wait to get the lazer eye surgery?

kacerdoodl

I really want lazer eye surgery, but my eyes WILL NOT stop changing! They get worse and worse every year! I'm hitting my 20's, am I too old?!

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Most respectable Laser facilities require a few things. First, 18 is the legal age in most states because your eyes are still growing and changing up to that point. Second, they wait until you go at least one year without having a change in prescription. Lastly, the run multiple tests to ensure that you are a candidate for the procedure...some people have corneas that are too thin for the procedure. The actual average patient age for LASIK is 26...so you are not to old!!!

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Can you become blind if your eyesight gets worse each year?

Q. Ever since I was in second grade, I needed glasses. After that, every year I checked my eyes, my eyesight turned out worse. Back then it was 300 (or simply 3). I'm 15 years old now and my eye number is 600+.

At this rate, will I become blind young? I heard that my eyesight will find a steady place sometime later, but I don't want to be half-blind for the rest of my life.

I may get laser eye surgery though.

A. During stressful times we can learn incorrect vision habits which squeeze our eyes out of shape and give us blurry vision. Because artificial corrections(glasses, contacts, surgery) do not deal with how we use our eyes, we can increase our prescriptions during other stressful times.

The reason why some people's vision seems to stabilize is that they finally learn how to deal with most of the stress in their lives and not let it settle into their eyes.

Increased prescriptions lead to more and more tension and strain on the eyes. This tension squelches circulation to and from the eyes. The eyes get starved of nutrition and are unable to get rid of wastes effectively. Note for most people this is not a malnutrition issue, because of the squelching of the eyes they can be eating very well and their eyes can still be starving and over taxed because of high prescriptions and incorrect vision habits.

More and more people are getting glasses younger and younger. They are increasing their prescriptions younger and wearing glasses for many more years. 70 to 90 percent of people who get macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataracts, and other eye diseases have been wearing strong prescriptions for 20+ years.

Lasik permanently locks in the strain and tension of incorrect vision habits. It only lasts 1 to 3 years before vision becomes noticeably blurry again. For a few unlucky people the side effects can be very severe. Once you get lasik you cannot wear contacts again because the cornea is distorted.

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How long should I wait to get Lasik Eye surgery?

Q. I am 32 years old and I'm tired of wearing glasses and contacts. The last time my prescription was updated was back in 2008. Is there a "time frame" in which you need to have zero eye change?

Has anyone gotten it and regretted it later?

A. No, there is no "time frame" associated with Lasik Surgery. Lasik is relatively safe but remember, as with any surgery, there is an element of risk. Go to a PRIVATE lasik surgeon that comes highly recommended (not to ones that travel around doing the surgery or work for corporations where profit is the bottom line). Do some investigating. Call other doctors in the area and see who they would recommend.

There have been people who have gotten it and had bad outcomes however these are rare. You could develop permanent dry eye and have to use drops all the time. You could develop a condition where light sources have "starburst" effects that will prevent you from ever driving at night. These have been reported.

A vast majority of times, it comes out really good.

ALSO, That being said, there is No Guarantee that you will come out of the procedure seeing 20/20. Anyone thinking that should not have the surgery. And, since you're 32, you probably have another 8 years before you're going to need glasses to read (bifocals) which Lasik cannot correct.

Weigh the benefits against the risks carefully.

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How long do I have to wait to get the lazer eye surgery?

Q. I really want lazer eye surgery, but my eyes WILL NOT stop changing! They get worse and worse every year! I'm hitting my 20's, am I too old?!

A. Most respectable Laser facilities require a few things. First, 18 is the legal age in most states because your eyes are still growing and changing up to that point. Second, they wait until you go at least one year without having a change in prescription. Lastly, the run multiple tests to ensure that you are a candidate for the procedure...some people have corneas that are too thin for the procedure. The actual average patient age for LASIK is 26...so you are not to old!!!

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What type of eye surgery is better and involves less risk if any at all?

Q. I am nearsighted male and my job requires perfect vision. My vision now is 20/100 (better actually, but let's say it is worse, for worst scenerio). By the time I take surgery I would be 19-21 years old. So what type of surgery is better for me and why?
Thanks!

A. If you are still a few years away, you certainly don't need to make any decisions now. LASIK is for most people the best choice. However there is a whole alphabet soup out there of other options including PRK and LASEK. You would indeed be foolish if when it came time to do your surgery, your surgeon recommended PRK or something that is not even available yet and you said, "No, I must have LASIK because someone on Yahoo Answers once said it is best."

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Can you become blind if your eyesight gets worse each year?

Q. Ever since I was in second grade, I needed glasses. After that, every year I checked my eyes, my eyesight turned out worse. Back then it was 300 (or simply 3). I'm 15 years old now and my eye number is 600+.

At this rate, will I become blind young? I heard that my eyesight will find a steady place sometime later, but I don't want to be half-blind for the rest of my life.

I may get laser eye surgery though.

A. During stressful times we can learn incorrect vision habits which squeeze our eyes out of shape and give us blurry vision. Because artificial corrections(glasses, contacts, surgery) do not deal with how we use our eyes, we can increase our prescriptions during other stressful times.

The reason why some people's vision seems to stabilize is that they finally learn how to deal with most of the stress in their lives and not let it settle into their eyes.

Increased prescriptions lead to more and more tension and strain on the eyes. This tension squelches circulation to and from the eyes. The eyes get starved of nutrition and are unable to get rid of wastes effectively. Note for most people this is not a malnutrition issue, because of the squelching of the eyes they can be eating very well and their eyes can still be starving and over taxed because of high prescriptions and incorrect vision habits.

More and more people are getting glasses younger and younger. They are increasing their prescriptions younger and wearing glasses for many more years. 70 to 90 percent of people who get macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataracts, and other eye diseases have been wearing strong prescriptions for 20+ years.

Lasik permanently locks in the strain and tension of incorrect vision habits. It only lasts 1 to 3 years before vision becomes noticeably blurry again. For a few unlucky people the side effects can be very severe. Once you get lasik you cannot wear contacts again because the cornea is distorted.

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How long should I wait to get Lasik Eye surgery?

Q. I am 32 years old and I'm tired of wearing glasses and contacts. The last time my prescription was updated was back in 2008. Is there a "time frame" in which you need to have zero eye change?

Has anyone gotten it and regretted it later?

A. No, there is no "time frame" associated with Lasik Surgery. Lasik is relatively safe but remember, as with any surgery, there is an element of risk. Go to a PRIVATE lasik surgeon that comes highly recommended (not to ones that travel around doing the surgery or work for corporations where profit is the bottom line). Do some investigating. Call other doctors in the area and see who they would recommend.

There have been people who have gotten it and had bad outcomes however these are rare. You could develop permanent dry eye and have to use drops all the time. You could develop a condition where light sources have "starburst" effects that will prevent you from ever driving at night. These have been reported.

A vast majority of times, it comes out really good.

ALSO, That being said, there is No Guarantee that you will come out of the procedure seeing 20/20. Anyone thinking that should not have the surgery. And, since you're 32, you probably have another 8 years before you're going to need glasses to read (bifocals) which Lasik cannot correct.

Weigh the benefits against the risks carefully.

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How old should you be before you have eye surgery (to correct your eye sight)?

Q. I am near-sighted and am 13.5 years old. How old should I be before getting corrective eye surgery?

A. Laser vision correction, such as lasik, should not be done until your eyes have stabilized- in other words not until you are no longer changing the power of your glasses or contact lenses. This rarely occurs before age 18 years, and may not be until your 20's. For more information about laser vision correction contact http://tinyurl.com/Dr-Groden

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Is there any way to reverse vision loss without surgery?

Q. I recently started experiencing vision loss in both of my eyes and am wondering if there is any way I can reverse this without surgery.
I am 20 years old and never had any problems before now.
My prescription had gotten a lot worst lately and now I'm at a -2 presciption in both eyes. A few months ago I was only a -1 something.
Can I fix this? Do eye excercises really work?

A. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe central visual loss in people over 50 years of age. Up until one year ago, there was nothing available to slow-down this devastating loss of vision. The revolutionary new drug, Lucentis now offers this group of patients hope for not only slowing down the progression, but actually recovering vision which has been lost.

If you’re suffering from farsightedness, nearsightedness or astigmatism, you may be considering Lasik surgery. We’re pleased to tell you that we’ve discovered a better way
- a natural way - to natural vision improvement without the Lasik cost, and without the Lasik complications

The FDA reports that Lasik surgery results may not be lasting, and that any improvement noticed after surgery may be temporary, especially if you’re farsighted or use reading glasses now. You may also, according to the FDA, still need glasses or contacts after surgery, even if your prescription was weak before you started

The risks and complications of Lasik surgery are also well documented, and include the following:
Corneal scarring, leading to permanent vision loss
Severe and permanent dry-eye syndrome
Cutting through of the corneal flap, leading to permanent and irreversible eye damage
Migration of the corneal flap, leading to further surgery and temporary or permanent blindness
Halos, starbursts and blurry vision, usually uncorrectable
Inflammation and infection, a risk with any surgery, which can also lead to temporary or permanent vision loss

For a mere fraction of the cost of Lasik (which runs from $1,600 to $2,500 per eye and is not covered by most health plans), and with no side effects or complications at all, you can improve your vision, and improve your life, with a unique alternative natural vision improvement program

Research confirms that natural eye exercises aid in natural vision correction, and a center has developed a solution that incorporates special glasses with the fun and entertainment of computer software. Better yet, your eyes exercise naturally while watching the program. You don’t have to work—just sit back, relax, and enjoy improved vision without surgery

http://www.improve-vision.com/lasik.html

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How risky eye surgery is?

Q. I am planning of getting a job that requires perfect vision (now I am 15 years old, my vision is around 20/60) . So option is to get eye surgery when I will be 19-22 years old. But I want to know the risks of such a surgery.
Thanks!

A. Lasik is dangerous. They remove tissue and then shoot a laser to your cornea which has UV light. Even if you see after the surgery, Your vision can get worse as you get older. Some people have a bad procedure and their eyes are destroyed. Here is a link to a website that warns of how the Lasik industry is hiding long term risks.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/

Your vision is 20/60 like mine was. If you tried to do eye exercises you could improve eyesight. Try to google the bates method. Or eye exercises. Google palming eye exercise and palm for a couple of minutes each day or as long as you want. I was able to improve my eyesight and get an unrestricted driver's liscence which means I can legally drive without glasses. Try to reduce the amount of time you wear your glasses and only wear them when needed. You could also wear a weaker prescription and adjust to needing less prescription. Wear your old glasses if you know what I mean.

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