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Thinking about getting Lasik surgery
Posted on 9/24/17 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 9/24/17 at 7:57 pm
Has any of the OT gotten it done before or have thought about it?
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Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:01 pm to biggsc
Brother in law did it back in 'o4 and said that his only regret was not doing it the day he turned 18.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:03 pm to biggsc
95% of the posts in these threads are usually about how it changed people's lives for the better. I agree with most of that, but it did frick with my contrast sensitivity. I pretty much have to have sunglasses on a bright day, yet my vision is slightly worse than before in a dark area, like a dimly lit restaurant.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:05 pm to biggsc
I've thought about it a lot because I have had several issues with contacts and glasses. I haven't pulled the trigger yet mainly because of cost.
The only negative I've ever heard is you end up needing glasses anyway eventually because your eyes will still deteriorate over time.
The only negative I've ever heard is you end up needing glasses anyway eventually because your eyes will still deteriorate over time.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:12 pm to biggsc
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Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:13 pm to biggsc
I was -6. Worked great. Did it 12 years ago still no glasses. I regret not doing it sooner.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:14 pm to biggsc
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:15 pm to biggsc
Do it.
Did mine when I was 19 in 2001 and have not worn glasses since.
I do have a stigmatism that it did not fix completely so I can have problems driving on dark roads with akward lighting, but I am sure the procedure has gotten much better since I did it.
Did mine when I was 19 in 2001 and have not worn glasses since.
I do have a stigmatism that it did not fix completely so I can have problems driving on dark roads with akward lighting, but I am sure the procedure has gotten much better since I did it.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:24 pm to biggsc
It's really not a big deal they just burn your corneas with a hot laser. My eyes swelled up and I couldn't close them but that only lasted for a few days.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:26 pm to biggsc
Is there an age limit?
Is late 40s too late?
Is late 40s too late?
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:46 pm to biggsc
Best decision you will ever make. Get it done.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:49 pm to biggsc
Do it! Contacts f'ng suck. Kicking myself for not doing it sooner.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:49 pm to biggsc
Look into iLasik. It’s a more custom laser procedure that is totally hands free as compared to older gen lasik procedures. I had it done two weeks ago. It’s a little more expensive, but worth every penny imo. In the past, things like astigmatism could cause u to not be a candidate. Not necessarily true any more. A little research will show you how far they’ve come just in the last ten years. The procedure itself was less than 20 min. with about a 4 hour recovery time. No pain at all. I was -4.75 contact prescription and now I’m 20/15 in both eyes. If you can afford it. Do it.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:55 pm to biggsc
I had to get PRK as opposed to LASIK because my corneas were too thin. Procedure was this past April and I don’t have any regrets. Only thing was the recovery time was months instead of days to weeks.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:08 pm to biggsc
Best money I have ever spent. I did it in 08, and I still don't wear any glasses. I am in my mid 40's. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:09 pm to biggsc
I got mine done in 2001. I recommend that you study up on the problems people have. It can give you chronic dry eye problems, light sensitivity, and there are other issues. I have some light sensitivity, so I wear sunglasses, but I'd probably do that anyway. It can lead to an earlier onset of presbyopia, it can be immediate, decreasing your ability to focus near as it did for me. I'd still recommend it if you can live with a few inconveniences that all together are far better than dealing with contact lenses.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:09 pm to biggsc
100% true you will regret not doing it sooner
Worst part was the drops you have to use afterwards
Worst part was the drops you have to use afterwards
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:37 pm to biggsc
Has anyone done this in Houston? Joffe has a 5.0 rating on Google with 600+ reviews. It almost seems too good to be true.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 10:32 pm to biggsc
I'm getting the bladeless lasik done on Tuesday.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 11:20 pm to biggsc
I did PRK a couple years ago. Life is great.
Recovery was a little painful, and vision was kind of up and down for a couple months. The worst was never bad enough to hold me back. Just didn't have great clarity all the time. Driving at night was not great for a couple months but I didn't feel unsafe. Just had to pay close attention.
Not having to worry about contacts is fricking great.
Recovery was a little painful, and vision was kind of up and down for a couple months. The worst was never bad enough to hold me back. Just didn't have great clarity all the time. Driving at night was not great for a couple months but I didn't feel unsafe. Just had to pay close attention.
Not having to worry about contacts is fricking great.
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