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Is Lasik eye surgery worth it?
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:14 pm
I wear contacts daily and absolutely hate them. I've been wearing them for almost 15 years and I'm still not very good at taking them in or out. My eyes are always dry and drops never seem to work well. I've heard that Lasik has gotten a lot cheaper and most insurance covers a good bit of it.
I watched a video on it and it looks horrifying. Is the end result worth it?
I watched a video on it and it looks horrifying. Is the end result worth it?
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Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:16 pm to mwlewis
how old are you?
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:19 pm to mwlewis
I've thought about getting it, but recently had to get some metal grinded out of my eye and decided I don't like eye Drs either now.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:19 pm to mwlewis
Do you have astigmatism?
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:19 pm to mwlewis
quote:
Is Lasik eye surgery worth it?
are you vaxxed?
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:19 pm to mwlewis
Best money I ever spent.
Had it done 6 years ago.
Had it done 6 years ago.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:19 pm to mwlewis
It was for me. They gave Valium for the procedure and I took a nap when I got home. When I woke up, I was blown away with how good I could see.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:22 pm to mwlewis
I had it done 2 years ago and it was worth it. My vision is great and it's awesome not having to worry about messing with contacts before going to bed and when you wake up in the morning.
This post was edited on 11/21/22 at 2:22 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:22 pm to mwlewis
One thing it messed up for me is contrast sensitivity. So, I see worse in dark areas than I did before, yet when it's bright outside, I need sunglasses or I feel blinded. But considering all the hassle of contacts and how well I see otherwise, I would probably do it again.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:23 pm to Bunk Moreland
Once I have enough saved up I’m doing it
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:24 pm to mwlewis
5+ years ago. Worth it!
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:24 pm to tgrbaitn08
quote:
how old are you?
32
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:24 pm to doubleb
quote:
Do you have astigmatism?
Yep
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:25 pm to mwlewis
I don’t think you can be astronaut after having that surgery.
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:25 pm to mwlewis
I had PRK 15 years ago after wearing glasses and contacts for 17 years.
The survery was a little intense than regualar LASIK....my recovery was longer and more painful.
It's lasted a good 12-13 years before my vision started to fade due to age. I tried to see if they could give me an upgrade and I got denied so I've wearing readers for the past 3 years.....they found some cataract but I'm too young for my insurance to cover it so I have to wait till I get older before I qualify.
FTR, I was 32 when I had my surgery...so if you are in your 30's or younger it's def worth it
The survery was a little intense than regualar LASIK....my recovery was longer and more painful.
It's lasted a good 12-13 years before my vision started to fade due to age. I tried to see if they could give me an upgrade and I got denied so I've wearing readers for the past 3 years.....they found some cataract but I'm too young for my insurance to cover it so I have to wait till I get older before I qualify.
FTR, I was 32 when I had my surgery...so if you are in your 30's or younger it's def worth it
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:26 pm to mwlewis
quote:
wear contacts daily and absolutely hate them. I've been wearing them for almost 15 years and I'm still not very good at taking them in or out. My eyes are always dry and drops never seem to work well. I've heard that Lasik has gotten a lot cheaper and most insurance covers a good bit of it.
Been wearing contacts for about 25 years with pretty god awful eyesight -7.50 and -6.50) now as I get older my eyes start to dry out all the time and constantly putting drops in as well
I find myself wearing glasses more often just to not deal with the discomfort and the drops
Never had this problem until last year .
Also debating lasik, although I’ve had Optometrists tell me I would have chronic dry eye after the procedure , which would put me in the same place I’m already in
This post was edited on 11/21/22 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:26 pm to mwlewis
quote:
32
do it....I wish I would have done mine when I was younger.
That was the same age I had mine done
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:27 pm to mwlewis
Yes. Its worth it. 19 years and counting
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:28 pm to mwlewis
Oh hell yeah!
Painless two minute procedure.
It's been 20 years+ and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Paid for itself many times over from not buying prescription glasses.
Painless two minute procedure.
It's been 20 years+ and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Paid for itself many times over from not buying prescription glasses.
This post was edited on 11/21/22 at 2:30 pm
Posted on 11/21/22 at 2:31 pm to mwlewis
quote:I would pay 3x what I did for it again
Is Lasik eye surgery worth it?
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