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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | LvEmStanding - 2015-04-05 9:19 PM I did it... The best thing I ever did! Wasn't really any recovery time that I remember... My only problem was my eyes produced too much white cells afterward (or something like that). I'm sure it was because I was around the horses too much right after. So they had to lift the flap a couple times to clean it out.
I wish i would would have done it sooner!
I did it a year ago Feb. Best money ever spent. It was around $4300 I think for both eyes and it comes with some guarantees. Healed fast and my eyes actualy improved with each appt. They are better than 20/20. I was really near sighted and hated to wear glasses and contacts. At 34 I figured I would save that much just in glasses that got broken. | |
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| Hubby had it done about 10+ years ago … he's been very happy with the results. However, he's back to needing reading glasses - but he's ok with it.
My mom had her lenses replaced and she doesn't need glasses anymore (she's in her 70s.) However, she can't see at night, the headlights from on-coming traffic are too bright for her and she develops a film over her lenses that has to be removed. That annoys her.
I, on the other hand, am not a candidate for any corrective procedure … my distance vision is 20/20 .. my vision up close is a problem. If they correct my vision so I can see up close - I will lose some of my distance vision. I was discouraged from wearing contacts for the same reason. Asked about the one contact lens in one eye for reading and although its a possibility, my eye doctor advised it could take some getting used to and I might have headaches … ugh! So I will remain with my progressive lens glasses with no Rx for distance and an Rx for reading and work. However, I can't ride in my glasses, they throw my depth perception off (although, come to think of it … that might help - LOL)!
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| azsun - 2015-04-07 4:37 PM Hubby had it done about 10+ years ago … he's been very happy with the results. However, he's back to needing reading glasses - but he's ok with it. My mom had her lenses replaced and she doesn't need glasses anymore (she's in her 70s.) However, she can't see at night, the headlights from on-coming traffic are too bright for her and she develops a film over her lenses that has to be removed. That annoys her. I, on the other hand, am not a candidate for any corrective procedure … my distance vision is 20/20 .. my vision up close is a problem. If they correct my vision so I can see up close - I will lose some of my distance vision. I was discouraged from wearing contacts for the same reason. Asked about the one contact lens in one eye for reading and although its a possibility, my eye doctor advised it could take some getting used to and I might have headaches … ugh! So I will remain with my progressive lens glasses with no Rx for distance and an Rx for reading and work. However, I can't ride in my glasses, they throw my depth perception off (although, come to think of it … that might help - LOL)!
aszun, my far sight is good- it's my near sightedness that is the problem...... maybe I won't be a candidate either? My evaluation appt is in May- | |
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Location: Missouri | r_beau - 2015-04-06 8:17 AM
I had my LASIK surgery done in 2007 when I was 21. LOVE IT!
And that was well before I become an optometrist.  While complications aren't impossible and are pretty low in frequency, they can happen. Most of the time, they are going to do both eyes at the same time. You also should plan your LASIK to be a time of year when you can avoid dust, dirt, etc and be in a clean environment for at least the first week while you are healing. The flap is most likely to "come undone" in that first week if you absent mindedly rub your eye(s). The flap could possibly come loose up to 1 year after the surgery but that become less likely the more time goes on. If you are a person who likes to rub your eyes, well pretty much forget doing that for 1 year.
Overally, the recovery time is fairly quick. Most people are able to see 20/20 the very next day. I wouldn't expect you to have any lapse with your college classes. Again, of course, things can happen, but the vast majority of people are just fine.
Unless.... you end up having PRK which is an alternate to LASIK. PRK will have a longer recovery time (up to one month for your cornea to heal) and the first week your vision is usually pretty blurry. But end result is the same as with LASIK; just a longer recovery time.
Make sure you have a conversation with your eye doctor, as they can best tell if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not.
Sorry to steal your thread, OP, but...when you say you can't rub your eyes for a yr, are you being serious? I have eye allergies, so I'm getting to a point where I can't wear my contacts much at all anymore. I hate my glasses. But my eye ich a lot and I can't
Imagine going a full yr without accidentally rubbing them ?? | |
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Location: Utah | I had mine done 5 years ago and it was the best money I have ever spent on my self. I was able to see the alarm for the first time the next morning. Recovery was easy there was several differnt eye drops do what the dr says to do. I stayed away from dust for 3 days afterward. My dr does free touch ups as well. Your vision will continue to change and ask about the price of touch ups when choosing a dr. | |
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| trickster j - 2015-04-07 5:55 PM
azsun - 2015-04-07 4:37 PM Hubby had it done about 10+ years ago … he's been very happy with the results. However, he's back to needing reading glasses - but he's ok with it. My mom had her lenses replaced and she doesn't need glasses anymore (she's in her 70s.) However, she can't see at night, the headlights from on-coming traffic are too bright for her and she develops a film over her lenses that has to be removed. That annoys her. I, on the other hand, am not a candidate for any corrective procedure … my distance vision is 20/20 .. my vision up close is a problem. If they correct my vision so I can see up close - I will lose some of my distance vision. I was discouraged from wearing contacts for the same reason. Asked about the one contact lens in one eye for reading and although its a possibility, my eye doctor advised it could take some getting used to and I might have headaches … ugh! So I will remain with my progressive lens glasses with no Rx for distance and an Rx for reading and work. However, I can't ride in my glasses, they throw my depth perception off (although, come to think of it … that might help - LOL)!
aszun, my far sight is good- it's my near sightedness that is the problem...... maybe I won't be a candidate either? My evaluation appt is in May-
I hope you have options … but that's what they told me at Swagel Wooten Hiatt eye doctors in Mesa. | |
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Location: Somewhere between S@%&# stirrer and Saint | I was really nearsighted so I had to have it done twice. I love it. So glad I had it done. But neeed reading glasses now but I can live with that | |
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Location: The Lone Star State (Southeast, near the Gulf) | I wish I'd done it sooner!! I opted to wear contacts, but was limited to the dailies since I supposedly have a saline allergy... I know - allergy test said so. I can't use any solution or my eyes BURN. Finally had lasix two years ago & it's been awesome! Had both eyes done & the only real recovery time was the day of. Sleep after like they recommend & use any drops they prescribe. I didn't have any discomfort & the entire procedure was finished in less than 5 minutes. Do both eyes at the same time. Good luck! | |
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Location: The Lone Star State (Southeast, near the Gulf) | MOGirl07 - 2015-04-07 7:28 PM
r_beau - 2015-04-06 8:17 AM
I had my LASIK surgery done in 2007 when I was 21. LOVE IT!
And that was well before I become an optometrist. While complications aren't impossible and are pretty low in frequency, they can happen. Most of the time, they are going to do both eyes at the same time. You also should plan your LASIK to be a time of year when you can avoid dust, dirt, etc and be in a clean environment for at least the first week while you are healing. The flap is most likely to "come undone" in that first week if you absent mindedly rub your eye(s). The flap could possibly come loose up to 1 year after the surgery but that become less likely the more time goes on. If you are a person who likes to rub your eyes, well pretty much forget doing that for 1 year.
Overally, the recovery time is fairly quick. Most people are able to see 20/20 the very next day. I wouldn't expect you to have any lapse with your college classes. Again, of course, things can happen, but the vast majority of people are just fine.
Unless.... you end up having PRK which is an alternate to LASIK. PRK will have a longer recovery time (up to one month for your cornea to heal) and the first week your vision is usually pretty blurry. But end result is the same as with LASIK; just a longer recovery time.
Make sure you have a conversation with your eye doctor, as they can best tell if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not.
Sorry to steal your thread, OP, but...when you say you can't rub your eyes for a yr, are you being serious? I have eye allergies, so I'm getting to a point where I can't wear my contacts much at all anymore. I hate my glasses. But my eye ich a lot and I can't
Imagine going a full yr without accidentally rubbing them ??
I don't remember how long, but you aren't supposed to rub your eyes because of the flap they cut. It wasn't near as bad as I thought. I'm thinking it was 6 weeks? And the first 3 weeks no more exercise than walking so your eyes can heal & not be jolted. | |
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| Rebecca Leigh - 2015-04-07 10:52 PM
MOGirl07 - 2015-04-07 7:28 PM
r_beau - 2015-04-06 8:17 AM
I had my LASIK surgery done in 2007 when I was 21. LOVE IT!
And that was well before I become an optometrist. While complications aren't impossible and are pretty low in frequency, they can happen. Most of the time, they are going to do both eyes at the same time. You also should plan your LASIK to be a time of year when you can avoid dust, dirt, etc and be in a clean environment for at least the first week while you are healing. The flap is most likely to "come undone" in that first week if you absent mindedly rub your eye(s). The flap could possibly come loose up to 1 year after the surgery but that become less likely the more time goes on. If you are a person who likes to rub your eyes, well pretty much forget doing that for 1 year.
Overally, the recovery time is fairly quick. Most people are able to see 20/20 the very next day. I wouldn't expect you to have any lapse with your college classes. Again, of course, things can happen, but the vast majority of people are just fine.
Unless.... you end up having PRK which is an alternate to LASIK. PRK will have a longer recovery time (up to one month for your cornea to heal) and the first week your vision is usually pretty blurry. But end result is the same as with LASIK; just a longer recovery time.
Make sure you have a conversation with your eye doctor, as they can best tell if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not.
Sorry to steal your thread, OP, but...when you say you can't rub your eyes for a yr, are you being serious? I have eye allergies, so I'm getting to a point where I can't wear my contacts much at all anymore. I hate my glasses. But my eye ich a lot and I can't
Imagine going a full yr without accidentally rubbing them ??
I don't remember how long, but you aren't supposed to rub your eyes because of the flap they cut. It wasn't near as bad as I thought. I'm thinking it was 6 weeks? And the first 3 weeks no more exercise than walking so your eyes can heal & not be jolted.
Wow - they didn't tell me anything like this, I was free to do whatever in about a week.
MOST people will require reading glasses as they get older, that is called Presbyopia and so far, there isn't a surgical "fix" for that.
Definition of PRESBYOPIA
: a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision | |
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Location: Kentucky | I got mine done in 2009. My eyes were horrible. It was great, loved it. However, I noticed that within the past few months my eyesight is starting to revert back to where they were. I need to go back and make an appt. | |
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| Griz - 2015-04-08 4:37 AM Rebecca Leigh - 2015-04-07 10:52 PM MOGirl07 - 2015-04-07 7:28 PM r_beau - 2015-04-06 8:17 AM I had my LASIK surgery done in 2007 when I was 21. LOVE IT!
And that was well before I become an optometrist. While complications aren't impossible and are pretty low in frequency, they can happen. Most of the time, they are going to do both eyes at the same time. You also should plan your LASIK to be a time of year when you can avoid dust, dirt, etc and be in a clean environment for at least the first week while you are healing. The flap is most likely to "come undone" in that first week if you absent mindedly rub your eye(s). The flap could possibly come loose up to 1 year after the surgery but that become less likely the more time goes on. If you are a person who likes to rub your eyes, well pretty much forget doing that for 1 year.
Overally, the recovery time is fairly quick. Most people are able to see 20/20 the very next day. I wouldn't expect you to have any lapse with your college classes. Again, of course, things can happen, but the vast majority of people are just fine.
Unless.... you end up having PRK which is an alternate to LASIK. PRK will have a longer recovery time (up to one month for your cornea to heal) and the first week your vision is usually pretty blurry. But end result is the same as with LASIK; just a longer recovery time.
Make sure you have a conversation with your eye doctor, as they can best tell if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not.
Sorry to steal your thread, OP, but...when you say you can't rub your eyes for a yr, are you being serious? I have eye allergies, so I'm getting to a point where I can't wear my contacts much at all anymore. I hate my glasses. But my eye ich a lot and I can't Imagine going a full yr without accidentally rubbing them ?? I don't remember how long, but you aren't supposed to rub your eyes because of the flap they cut. It wasn't near as bad as I thought. I'm thinking it was 6 weeks? And the first 3 weeks no more exercise than walking so your eyes can heal & not be jolted. Wow - they didn't tell me anything like this, I was free to do whatever in about a week. MOST people will require reading glasses as they get older, that is called Presbyopia and so far, there isn't a surgical "fix" for that. Definition of PRESBYOPIA : a visual condition which becomes apparent especially in middle age and in which loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye causes defective accommodation and inability to focus sharply for near vision
Crud- that sounds like what I have...  | |
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Location: Southern Indiana | MOGirl07 - 2015-04-07 7:28 PM r_beau - 2015-04-06 8:17 AM I had my LASIK surgery done in 2007 when I was 21. LOVE IT!
And that was well before I become an optometrist. While complications aren't impossible and are pretty low in frequency, they can happen. Most of the time, they are going to do both eyes at the same time. You also should plan your LASIK to be a time of year when you can avoid dust, dirt, etc and be in a clean environment for at least the first week while you are healing. The flap is most likely to "come undone" in that first week if you absent mindedly rub your eye(s). The flap could possibly come loose up to 1 year after the surgery but that become less likely the more time goes on. If you are a person who likes to rub your eyes, well pretty much forget doing that for 1 year.
Overally, the recovery time is fairly quick. Most people are able to see 20/20 the very next day. I wouldn't expect you to have any lapse with your college classes. Again, of course, things can happen, but the vast majority of people are just fine.
Unless.... you end up having PRK which is an alternate to LASIK. PRK will have a longer recovery time (up to one month for your cornea to heal) and the first week your vision is usually pretty blurry. But end result is the same as with LASIK; just a longer recovery time.
Make sure you have a conversation with your eye doctor, as they can best tell if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not.
Sorry to steal your thread, OP, but...when you say you can't rub your eyes for a yr, are you being serious? I have eye allergies, so I'm getting to a point where I can't wear my contacts much at all anymore. I hate my glasses. But my eye ich a lot and I can't Imagine going a full yr without accidentally rubbing them ??
I decided to get lasik because contacts had really started to be a pain. I wore them since I was 11 with no issues but they just got to wear they would rip after a couple days and would get dirty and scratch my eyes.
I had thin corneas and therefore had to opt for PRK. I could only get 1 eye done at a time. They actually remove the outter layer of your cornea. During the procedure I experienced lots of cold drops. Afterward I could immediately see a lot better (about 50% I was a -6.00) They place a bandage contact lens on your eye which is removed within a week (I think?). He used tweezers to remove it btw! The procedure was done on a Friday. I went home and immediately went to sleep and slept the majority of the weekend. I remember trying to keep my eyes open long enough to watch the Kentucky derby lol It was pretty painful at times, but nothing unbearable. Ice packs, pain meds, and sleep are your friend! By Monday I went back to school. I wore my contact in my other eye, for 6 weeks until I got the second eye done. It took until about Wednesday for my eye to feel better. The sun really bothers them right after. It took about a month before my vision got really good. I didn't have to wear googles to sleep. However, your corneas are sensitive so you have to be careful. Sunglasses are a must! I went to a barrel race a week after my surgery, and did fine. My eyes still get a little dry and like I said my corneas are still extra sensitive even after 2 years. It was totally worth it and I highly recommend it! One of the benefits of PRK is the fact that you don't have to worry about the flap dislodging so you rub away. | |
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| trickster j - 2015-04-07 5:55 PM azsun - 2015-04-07 4:37 PM Hubby had it done about 10+ years ago … he's been very happy with the results. However, he's back to needing reading glasses - but he's ok with it. My mom had her lenses replaced and she doesn't need glasses anymore (she's in her 70s.) However, she can't see at night, the headlights from on-coming traffic are too bright for her and she develops a film over her lenses that has to be removed. That annoys her. I, on the other hand, am not a candidate for any corrective procedure … my distance vision is 20/20 .. my vision up close is a problem. If they correct my vision so I can see up close - I will lose some of my distance vision. I was discouraged from wearing contacts for the same reason. Asked about the one contact lens in one eye for reading and although its a possibility, my eye doctor advised it could take some getting used to and I might have headaches … ugh! So I will remain with my progressive lens glasses with no Rx for distance and an Rx for reading and work. However, I can't ride in my glasses, they throw my depth perception off (although, come to think of it … that might help - LOL)! aszun, my far sight is good- it's my near sightedness that is the problem...... maybe I won't be a candidate either? My evaluation appt is in May-
I think it depends on how bad your near-sightedness is. I am extremely nearsighted and am not a candidate for Lasix. (-11.5 in one eye and -12.5 in the other). Seems like it's a catch 22 for people with eye problems, they can either see good at a distance and not good up close or vice versus. I would happily wear glasses for reading and whatnot to be able to see clearly at a distance.
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