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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 8:02 pm to Donkeypunch
I get tired of wearing bottle top glasses and thick contacts.
Trying to find a good place to go to in Birmingham.
Wear -7s in both eyes
Trying to find a good place to go to in Birmingham.
Wear -7s in both eyes
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 8:08 pm to Cowboyfan89
I had it done November last year in New Orleans. One of the best decisions. I had to have lasek since my lens was too thin so my recovery was more along the lines of a week or two. Believe lasik is only 2-3 days. Definitely recommend it.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:10 pm to biggsc
I have no idea what -7 is (I should I guess my daughters are blind as a bat without their glasses) but in addition to being able to see better my BIL also quit getting contact related eye infections.
On a side note he had the Ga AAAAA record for consecutive games with a hit and never in his life, even with glasses, saw well enough to see a baseball spin until his surgery.
On a side note he had the Ga AAAAA record for consecutive games with a hit and never in his life, even with glasses, saw well enough to see a baseball spin until his surgery.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:10 pm to mobbarley
Eye care associates on veterans in New Orleans is where mine was done
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 8:14 pm to Donkeypunch
-7 for my power on my contacts
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 8:23 pm to Cowboyfan89
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The only negative I've ever heard is you end up needing glasses anyway eventually because your eyes will still deteriorate over time.
I always hear this excuse and just don't get it. Everyone's eyesight deteriorates over time. If you are getting LASIK you already have shite eyes and are wearing glasses now, wtf does it matter if you have to go back to wearing glasses 20/30/40 years later. How much would you spend on glasses/contacts over those time lengths.
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 8:24 pm to The Baker
Why are you not a candidate?
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:24 pm to Whatafrekinchessiebr
Plan on it.
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 8:29 pm to Whatafrekinchessiebr
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I always hear this excuse and just don't get it. Everyone's eyesight deteriorates over time. If you are getting LASIK you already have shite eyes and are wearing glasses now, wtf does it matter if you have to go back to wearing glasses 20/30/40 years later. How much would you spend on glasses/contacts over those time lengths.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:37 pm to Cowboyfan89
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The only negative I've ever heard is you end up needing glasses anyway eventually because your eyes will still deteriorate over time.
That's like saying my dick probably won't work when I'm 80 so i'm gonna stop fricking now.
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