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I think I'm going Lasik over the summer break.

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From the research I've done I wouldn't think thrice before doing it. I've heard some horror stories, (not made up), about 'artifacting and ghosting' after surgery.

Also, isn't it true that if the do the heavier version, where they don't just scratch a little but lift part of the lens..thingie, your eye gets more fragile? My brother talked with a doctor about surgery..and got the reply that while before your eyes might have been able to stand say a tennisboll-impact, say, if you had a more serious error before and had the 'lift' kind of treatment and a tennisboll struck, the eye'd go goo.

I have very poor eyesight myself so I can feel the pull..I just feel people (and especially the bad kind of media) sort of fails to mention all the risks involved.
 
My girlfriend had it done a while ago (old technology). She had to use eyedrops for a loooong time afterwards. I dont know exactly how long, but over 6mo. im sure. Other than that, she complained of bad night vision. On the other hand, she has no regrets and would do it again in an instant.
 
Originally posted by: KK
If your company has a medical savings plan, I believe you can use that to get the procedure cheaper(pre-tax savings). Next year I'm going to put a couple grand into one to get it done.

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yeah, that's what I'm planning to do as well, put some money into the flex spending acct. and apply those towards the procedure. Still trying to verify when I can change my medical plan, I'm not sure if they allow us do it at this time. Trying to switch over to Lumenos, any heard of them before?
 
I have surgery scheduled for this Friday...wish me luck.

My eye doctor (not in the practice performing the surgery) mentioned that with this surgery, you should choose the doctor, not the brand of laser. He said don't rely on the names behind it since the doctor has more to do with the success rate than anything. Since he practices 1.5 hours away from me, he recommended a doctor closer to home (Dr. Stonecipher in Greensboro). I have friends who've been operated by him, and they spoke very positively.

Edit: And medical savings plan is how we're doing it.

Mrs. Skoorb, when did you have the surgery performed? My literature says that pregnant women or women who are expecting to become pregnant in 6 months shouldn't have the procedure.
 
Originally posted by: Drizzy
1. DONT SKIMP ON THE COST!! there are a lot of places that offer it now but do your research first and you'll find that usually the more expensive places usually do a better job.
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*nod*, I've read it's an operation with a comparatively steep learning curve for the surgeon. Less expensive doctors are generally the younger ones still perfecting their technique. You might very well have no problem with one, but if it were me I'd want to minimize the risk.
 
How much is a typical Lasik surgery? I was thinking about getting this done myself, but I hear so many prices from so many people, ranging from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00.
 
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
How much is a typical Lasik surgery? I was thinking about getting this done myself, but I hear so many prices from so many people, ranging from $1,000.00 to $5,000.00.
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A good doctor will charge anywhere from $2500 - $4000 depending on the procedure. Look out for the ones who charge < $1000 per eye.
 
I had it done 3-4 years ago. Before I had -8 and -10 with astygmatism in each eye. After the surgery everything was fine for a few months, but then my vision got progressively worse again. My surgeon claimed that it was due to the amount of cornea shaved off, because the cornea would naturally re-curve itself and cause this problem. I wore glasses for a few months.

After my eyesight stabilized, I had a touch-up surgery. This went well, except that I think my eyes are now more irritated in general as a result. I don't think they've come up with a good technique for the touch up. They basically use a device to re-cut your flaps open. It's imprecise, though.

Anyway my vision was pretty good after that. I had to use eyedrops regularly for a couple of years. Just recently I went in for an eye check and I need glasses again. They strongly advised against a third touch up, as the risk to reward ratio is not good. My vision is -0.625 and -1.2.

I'm not sure how I feel about it. For a couple of years it was good, but the constant eye irritation was pretty burdensome. Also, my eyes are just more sensitive in general now.

If your vision is not too bad, I'm not sure I would recommend it. I might recommend CRT contact lenses instead.
 
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