Lasik eye surgery?

southfromj

My dad who's worn bi-focals for 40+ years just had lasik eye surgery one year ago & doesn't need glasses anymore. I've been thinking of ditching my glasses & doing the same, but I'm extremely nervous. Is it painful? Will I be done with glasses? Is it very expensive? Will I be out of work for long? Is it ok that I have astigmatism?

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I would definitely recommend having lasik done - just make sure you find a reputable surgeon in your area. They should all do free lasik consults for you to make sure you are a good candidate. Our clinic charges between 2800-4000 both eyes including all follow-up care a year after the surgery. It only takes about 8 minutes for the surgery to be complete. We only do it on Fridays so you are able to go back to work on the following Monday. It is not painful but you can have some slight discomfort/pressure during the precedure but only for a couple of seconds. And yes, it can be done if you have an astigmatism. But to be sure you are a good candidate, just schedule a free consult and get information on the surgeon and clinic. I have been working in optometry for 10 yrs and I had lasik done 2 yrs ago and absolutely love it. I was a -5.00 in both eyes so I had a lot of motivation. Good Luck and I hope this helps!!

Once i get lasik eye surgery.............?

Audie A/G

I want to get lasik really bad. i am going in for checkup to see if i can next week. but i was wondering, if i get it, can i wear colored contacts. like right now i cant because i have a nearsighted astigastism in both eyes.

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Once you have LASIK, you can't wear contacts for at least six months, as your cornea takes at LEAST that long to heal.

Why wear contacts if you get the surgery? The point is so that you don't HAVE to wear glasses or contacts? If you are doing it only for vanity purposes, talk to a different ophthalmologist, as I was able to wear contacts with near-sighted astigmatism in both eyes. They were special contacts that were beveled on top and bottom to keep my lids from moving them, and so they'd stay straight.

Stay away from the contacts, and let your natural eyes WOW the world!

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What does the future hold for LASIK eye surgery?

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Richard S.

I'm going to school to become a commercial pilot. Obviously my career depends on being able to see 20/20 with or without correction (I'm 20/200 without contacts, slight astigmatism). I'm 30 years now but have considered eye surgery my entire life. (even RK back in the day). Obviously technology has improved by leaps and bounds. When LASIK rolled out I thought how could it get better than this? My best friend is a MD and he told me to hold off for a few years (this was 4-5 years ago) and now we have custom wavefront LASIK. I have had friends who've had both done with excellent results. Now with wavefront LASIK advancements, what else is on the horizon??? Are some stellar new techniques currently being developed that will roll out in the next 4-5 years?

My eye doctor is suggesting PRK. Night vision problems could also end my career. I've heard there is less chance of reduced night vision (halos /startbursts) with PRK. The NAVY only allows PRK surgery for their pilots.

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You are right about the side effects. Thats whats stopping me from doing the procedure so far. There are a lot more but the main side effects are halos and dry eyes. I saw some more mentioned here http://lasereyesurgerytruth.com/vision/latest/be-aware-of-these-laser-eye-surgery-complications-2.html

Why are the few daily contact lenses for people with astigmatism?

Make heads

Ok so my eye doctor said lasik eye surgery is a no go for me because of my astigmatism. there are very few contact lens brands that carry daily disposable contact lenses for people with astigmatism. i hate weekly and monthly contact because they are an inconvience for me. im getting tired of my boring glasses so whats a girl to do.

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I use Acuvue Advance for astigmatisms (Oasis). You are supposed to change them every 2 weeks, but I get several months out of mine. You can tell when its time to change them because they get cloudy. I agree though, there are not many lenses out there for us. I have tried the few that are available and these are the best because they don't roll around on your eye and you get your full vision potential.

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What does the future hold for LASIK eye surgery?

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Richard S.

I'm going to school to become a commercial pilot. Obviously my career depends on being able to see 20/20 with or without correction (I'm 20/200 without contacts, slight astigmatism). I'm 30 years now but have considered eye surgery my entire life. (even RK back in the day). Obviously technology has improved by leaps and bounds. When LASIK rolled out I thought how could it get better than this? My best friend is a MD and he told me to hold off for a few years (this was 4-5 years ago) and now we have custom wavefront LASIK. I have had friends who've had both done with excellent results. Now with wavefront LASIK advancements, what else is on the horizon??? Are some stellar new techniques currently being developed that will roll out in the next 4-5 years?

My eye doctor is suggesting PRK. Night vision problems could also end my career. I've heard there is less chance of reduced night vision (halos /startbursts) with PRK. The NAVY only allows PRK surgery for their pilots.

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You are right about the side effects. Thats whats stopping me from doing the procedure so far. There are a lot more but the main side effects are halos and dry eyes. I saw some more mentioned here http://lasereyesurgerytruth.com/vision/latest/be-aware-of-these-laser-eye-surgery-complications-2.html

Why are the few daily contact lenses for people with astigmatism?

Make heads

Ok so my eye doctor said lasik eye surgery is a no go for me because of my astigmatism. there are very few contact lens brands that carry daily disposable contact lenses for people with astigmatism. i hate weekly and monthly contact because they are an inconvience for me. im getting tired of my boring glasses so whats a girl to do.

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I use Acuvue Advance for astigmatisms (Oasis). You are supposed to change them every 2 weeks, but I get several months out of mine. You can tell when its time to change them because they get cloudy. I agree though, there are not many lenses out there for us. I have tried the few that are available and these are the best because they don't roll around on your eye and you get your full vision potential.

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Can you have laser eye surgery for astigmatism and is it effective?

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James

I would really like to have laser eye surgery for my astigmatism,because I hate wearing glasses when I play sport. I used to just take them off whilst sporting,but I started developing headaches.
I considered contacts,but my I worry about getting directly hit in the eye whilst wearing them(I'm a martial artist). So is there any effective eye surgery for astigmatism.Thanks guys.

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In addition to treating nearsightedness and farsightedness, laser vision correction can treat astigmatism extremely well. Astigmatism is a blurriness of vision caused by the cornea being an irregular shape rather than perfectly round - a shape kind of like a football instead of a basketball. Today, we use advanced laser technology to make the corneal curve more even, eliminating the astigmatism. This results in clear, more natural vision.

What people don’t realize is that glasses and contact lenses don’t do a very good job of correcting astigmatism. Those who have LASIK to correct astigmatism often have a better quality of vision after surgery than before with glasses or contacts.

In the past, many patients were told by their eye doctor that they were not a candidate for LASIK because of their astigmatism. However, with advances in laser technology, we are now able to correct virtually all levels of astigmatism.

It’s also worth mentioning that since you’re a martial artist we would recommend PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) instead of LASIK. PRK corrects refractive errors the same way as LASIK, the only difference is that with PRK the surgeon does not create a corneal flap. This flap can be dislodged if the eye is struck, so for patients who are in professions where there is an elevated risk for eye trauma (martial arts, boxing, etc), we recommend PRK.

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD – Canada’s laser vision correction provider
http://www.lasikmd.com

What does the future hold for LASIK eye surgery?

Richard S.

I'm going to school to become a commercial pilot. Obviously my career depends on being able to see 20/20 with or without correction (I'm 20/200 without contacts, slight astigmatism). I'm 30 years now but have considered eye surgery my entire life. (even RK back in the day). Obviously technology has improved by leaps and bounds. When LASIK rolled out I thought how could it get better than this? My best friend is a MD and he told me to hold off for a few years (this was 4-5 years ago) and now we have custom wavefront LASIK. I have had friends who've had both done with excellent results. Now with wavefront LASIK advancements, what else is on the horizon??? Are some stellar new techniques currently being developed that will roll out in the next 4-5 years?

My eye doctor is suggesting PRK. Night vision problems could also end my career. I've heard there is less chance of reduced night vision (halos /startbursts) with PRK. The NAVY only allows PRK surgery for their pilots.

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You are right about the side effects. Thats whats stopping me from doing the procedure so far. There are a lot more but the main side effects are halos and dry eyes. I saw some more mentioned here http://lasereyesurgerytruth.com/vision/latest/be-aware-of-these-laser-eye-surgery-complications-2.html

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Can you have laser eye surgery for astigmatism and is it effective?

Q. I would really like to have laser eye surgery for my astigmatism,because I hate wearing glasses when I play sport. I used to just take them off whilst sporting,but I started developing headaches.
I considered contacts,but my I worry about getting directly hit in the eye whilst wearing them(I'm a martial artist). So is there any effective eye surgery for astigmatism.Thanks guys.

A. In addition to treating nearsightedness and farsightedness, laser vision correction can treat astigmatism extremely well. Astigmatism is a blurriness of vision caused by the cornea being an irregular shape rather than perfectly round - a shape kind of like a football instead of a basketball. Today, we use advanced laser technology to make the corneal curve more even, eliminating the astigmatism. This results in clear, more natural vision.

What people don’t realize is that glasses and contact lenses don’t do a very good job of correcting astigmatism. Those who have LASIK to correct astigmatism often have a better quality of vision after surgery than before with glasses or contacts.

In the past, many patients were told by their eye doctor that they were not a candidate for LASIK because of their astigmatism. However, with advances in laser technology, we are now able to correct virtually all levels of astigmatism.

It’s also worth mentioning that since you’re a martial artist we would recommend PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) instead of LASIK. PRK corrects refractive errors the same way as LASIK, the only difference is that with PRK the surgeon does not create a corneal flap. This flap can be dislodged if the eye is struck, so for patients who are in professions where there is an elevated risk for eye trauma (martial arts, boxing, etc), we recommend PRK.

Hope that helps,
LASIK MD – Canada’s laser vision correction provider
http://www.lasikmd.com

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Can I become a pilot if I have myopia and astigmatism?

Q. I have myopia and astigmatism and I wear spectacles but my dream is to become a pilot at the top airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines etc. I would even like to join the Air Force if I get a chance. I was wondering if it is possible to become a pilot if I am ready to wear contacts or do the LASIK eye surgery.

A. why not? am i missing something?

military pilots usually require uncorrected 20/20, but civilian pilots don't. eye surgery is problematic, as are contacts. had you actually done any research on this you would know why.

i wear glasses to fly. my medical papers say i must...

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Is it possible to fly jet in the air force with less than perfect vision?

Q. Just wondering if there is any possibility of someone with near-sightedness to join the air force, with the possibility of becoming a jet-fighter pilot. I've always heard that most, if not all, pilots have perfect 20/20 vision or better. I've also read that those with Lasik eye surgery are not allowed to become jet pilots since there are concerns regarding their safety. Can someone please shed some light. Thank you!

A. It depends on how severe your vision:
Currently it's 20/70 correctable to 20/20.
No colorblindness, astigmatism or nightblindness
Good depth perception.
If you wear hard contacts, quit.
If you wish to surgically correct your vision, PRK is the preferred method. LASIK has the danger of the flap becoming displaced under high negative-G maneuvers.
If you have any other questions please PM me.
OBTW
For the smarta#%$ dissing my bro's, well MAYBE if the Brits used the proper procedures to mark their locations, and MAYBE if they let others in the command chain know what they were doing, friendly fire incidents would be minimized.
Read the friggin' reports

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What are the sight Requirements for becoming a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps?

Q. if you have bad eye sight but you have LASIK eye surgery and it is corected to 20/20 are you ok?

A. USN/USMC current vision standards:
20/40 correctable to 20/20
No colorblindness
No nightblindness
No astigmatism
I would not recommend LASIK surgery. If you are going to get your eyes surgically improved PRK is more likely to be accepted. LASIK is normally not accepted as there is a risk during a rapid-decompression or high negative-G maneuvers the flap may pop out of position.

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When I'm 25-30 and I have the money, can I just get lasik eye surgery to fix my eyes?

Q. I'm farsighted and I hate glasses, I don't usually wear them because I can see perfectly without them but I have to strain my eyes.

Can anyone get lasik eye surgery and will it completely fix you? What are the complications?

A. Lasik and those type of surgeries are always getting better, and will over the years. I am also farsighted with astigmatism and know that Lasik on our eyes is more difficult than someone with myopia. To correct hyperopia the surgeon must make the curve of the lens steeper, harder to do than the surgery for myopia.

Also there is always the issues of side effects. And even after you do this correction you might still need glasses for reading when you get in your middle years. Do a lot of research before spending money on this.

As you get older, if you do nothing and don't wear glasses, you will get eyestrain and headaches and your distance vision will still need full correction. Glasses are so bad, burred vision is worse I can speak from experience with my hyperopia and the value of my glasses.

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Can I become a pilot if I have myopia and astigmatism?

Q. I have myopia and astigmatism and I wear spectacles but my dream is to become a pilot at the top airlines like British Airways, Lufthansa, American Airlines etc. I would even like to join the Air Force if I get a chance. I was wondering if it is possible to become a pilot if I am ready to wear contacts or do the LASIK eye surgery.

A. why not? am i missing something?

military pilots usually require uncorrected 20/20, but civilian pilots don't. eye surgery is problematic, as are contacts. had you actually done any research on this you would know why.

i wear glasses to fly. my medical papers say i must...

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Is it possible to fly jet in the air force with less than perfect vision?

Q. Just wondering if there is any possibility of someone with near-sightedness to join the air force, with the possibility of becoming a jet-fighter pilot. I've always heard that most, if not all, pilots have perfect 20/20 vision or better. I've also read that those with Lasik eye surgery are not allowed to become jet pilots since there are concerns regarding their safety. Can someone please shed some light. Thank you!

A. It depends on how severe your vision:
Currently it's 20/70 correctable to 20/20.
No colorblindness, astigmatism or nightblindness
Good depth perception.
If you wear hard contacts, quit.
If you wish to surgically correct your vision, PRK is the preferred method. LASIK has the danger of the flap becoming displaced under high negative-G maneuvers.
If you have any other questions please PM me.
OBTW
For the smarta#%$ dissing my bro's, well MAYBE if the Brits used the proper procedures to mark their locations, and MAYBE if they let others in the command chain know what they were doing, friendly fire incidents would be minimized.
Read the friggin' reports

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What are the sight Requirements for becoming a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps?

Q. if you have bad eye sight but you have LASIK eye surgery and it is corected to 20/20 are you ok?

A. USN/USMC current vision standards:
20/40 correctable to 20/20
No colorblindness
No nightblindness
No astigmatism
I would not recommend LASIK surgery. If you are going to get your eyes surgically improved PRK is more likely to be accepted. LASIK is normally not accepted as there is a risk during a rapid-decompression or high negative-G maneuvers the flap may pop out of position.

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Is it possible to fly jet in the air force with less than perfect vision?

Q. Just wondering if there is any possibility of someone with near-sightedness to join the air force, with the possibility of becoming a jet-fighter pilot. I've always heard that most, if not all, pilots have perfect 20/20 vision or better. I've also read that those with Lasik eye surgery are not allowed to become jet pilots since there are concerns regarding their safety. Can someone please shed some light. Thank you!

A. It depends on how severe your vision:
Currently it's 20/70 correctable to 20/20.
No colorblindness, astigmatism or nightblindness
Good depth perception.
If you wear hard contacts, quit.
If you wish to surgically correct your vision, PRK is the preferred method. LASIK has the danger of the flap becoming displaced under high negative-G maneuvers.
If you have any other questions please PM me.
OBTW
For the smarta#%$ dissing my bro's, well MAYBE if the Brits used the proper procedures to mark their locations, and MAYBE if they let others in the command chain know what they were doing, friendly fire incidents would be minimized.
Read the friggin' reports

Original Question

What are the sight Requirements for becoming a fighter pilot in the Marine Corps?

Q. if you have bad eye sight but you have LASIK eye surgery and it is corected to 20/20 are you ok?

A. USN/USMC current vision standards:
20/40 correctable to 20/20
No colorblindness
No nightblindness
No astigmatism
I would not recommend LASIK surgery. If you are going to get your eyes surgically improved PRK is more likely to be accepted. LASIK is normally not accepted as there is a risk during a rapid-decompression or high negative-G maneuvers the flap may pop out of position.

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I have astigmatism, can I get lasik eye surgery?

Q. How old do you have to be? What other alternatives are there, besides glasses, contacts, and lasik eye surgery? I'd like something permanant. How long does it take for it to heal? Are there serious risks during the procedure? If I can't get lasik eye surgery done, what's the problem? Sorry about all the questions, feel free to give me as much information as you can because I'm pretty sure I'm missing something that I'll want to know later . .

A. Sure.
Lasik works for most healthy people with healthy eyes who need total corrections less than about 3 or 4 diopters. It has to do with the shape of the eye and the thickness of the cornea.

You really should wait to have the proceedure until you have stopped growing and until your corrective prescriptive lenses have been the same for a year. When you are older, you will probably go 3 or 6 years without changing your prescription. You will not want to risk complications by having a lasik revision frequently while you are young.

The cornea is sliced with a micro thin blade (micro karatome) and flipped up. The lazer contours the freshly exposed inside tissue of the cornea and corrects the vision. The flap is then closed.

The corneal flap makes a bandage and the whole thing heals pretty quickly.

There are risks. Infection, halos in the night vision are the ones that come to mind.

You need to see two or three doctors, in my opinion. The consultations take about an hour. The consultations are free or about 50 dollars.

Lasik will not work if the astigmatism is very severe. My correction was more than 4.75 diopters and would have required PRK.

PRK requires the lazering off the front of the cornea and takes 2-3 weeks of rest and no work to heal.

My brother had PRK and needed 16 days. My sister had lasik and was back to work in three day. Both are happy and generally do not need any glasses.

See the doctors. Google LASIK and read about twenty sites.

God Bless you.

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LASIK or other eye surgery for astigmatism?

Q. I've heard mixed things about getting corrective eye surgery if you have astigmatism. I'd like to hear from people who've had this done or know someone who has, who had bad astigmatism.

A. Kim -
I was in your shoes 10 months ago. I had terrible astigmatism. I went in for the free evaluation that a surgeon was offering. He was confident that he could help me.

Due to my having thin corneas, he performed Epi-Lasik, instead of Lasik (only difference that you need to worry about with those is Epi-Lasik has a longer & slightly more painful recovery time and I was not able to see CLEARLY for around 3 months - I was NOT aware of THAT going in).

Point of the story is though, that I CAN see very clearly now, I think my vision is 20/15. It's so wonderful not to depend on contacts when I had been wearing them for more than half of my life!

I hope you can find a surgeon as skilled as the one I found!
Good luck to you.

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