Laser Eye Correction Surgery

Question: Has any one had laser eye correction surgery? i am thinking of it?

(Posted by: mari on 2007-08-26 08:17:32)

Posted by: skywalker on 2007-08-26, 08:19:34

Yes, about 7 years ago. One of the most positive events of my life. First appearancewise it was such a benefit i wore coke bottle bottom thick glasses which really made me ugly. Second I could see better. I went from 20/ 2000 to 20/ 20. Finally an unexpected benefit, no more migraines. I had migraines all my life but haven;t had once since the surgery. I guess my migraines were caused by eye strain

Posted by: J M on 2007-08-26, 08:20:07

Yes and now i can see yahoo and google at the same time

Posted by: life? on 2007-08-26, 08:20:15

My dad had it, it went great!

Posted by: hdf69 on 2007-08-26, 08:21:04

I want to have it also so I will be watching the answers Good Luck

Posted by: Tom K on 2007-08-26, 08:21:19

My eye problem is not one that will be corrected by that, but I have several friends who have had it done. We are all skeet shooters and two of the others who had the procedure have won State Championships. My guess is that it worked well for them.

Posted by: Raj on 2007-08-26, 08:21:46

I have undergone one. Most of the info you need could be gotten from websites. But if u need specific questions of yours answered, feel free to drop me an email anytime...

Posted by: Ambivalence on 2007-08-26, 08:21:47

My dad had it years ago when it was brand new. His eyes hurt a lot for a while afterwards, but he recovered well and now only needs glasses to read fine print instead of all the time.

Posted by: Terry D on 2007-08-26, 08:22:19

I had laser eye surgery 3 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I do recommend you do research and go to the top doctor in your area. Don't be afraid to ask questions and visit at least 3 different doctors before making a decision. I recommend highly. T.

Posted by: Julia Y on 2007-08-26, 08:29:35

My husband had worn glasses since childhood. A couple of years ago he had laser eye correction surgery. I held his hand and watched the entire surgery; although it was remarkable, I wouldn't recommend it for most. He researched the different types of laser surgery at the time and selected the 'cut' method over the 'entire laser' method. The 'entire laser' method was explained as trying to cut a strainght line with a hole punch -- leaves a ragged edge. It took him a few days longer than the average person to recover, but his eyesight is great. He does computer work all day, so he occassionally wears reading glasses. He now has the freedom he has to be able to jump into a pool, lake, or ocean - without having to remember to remove his glasses.

Posted by: pinelake302 on 2007-08-26, 08:41:42

There is a fairly recent report out of infection problems with blade lasic correction by the optomoligy journal of medicine. to my knowledge this does not occur in inner lasic "bladless " procedure. Before you have this done you may want to check and find out what the most resent reports are. the infection problem seems to be of enough concern to have the ophthalmologist people to write about it in their professional journal.

Posted by: ashyo_ash on 2007-08-27, 15:58:48

I didnt have it yet ! im geting it when im 22 casue your eyesight keeps getting worse toill your 21 so if i got it down it wouldnt do anything lol good luck if u decid to get it done

Posted by: dawn m on 2007-08-28, 00:39:26

I want Lasik surgery. I live in NJ but need a partner so we can get the discount buy one get one. We each pay half of 5,500.

Posted by: aerostar64@sbcglobal.net on 2007-08-28, 16:33:37

I had lasik 2 months ago. If you want to know everything that can go wrong, search WebMD. I chose my doc because he dedicates 2 days a week to lasik procedures. He had done 20000+ prior to mine. Once I was in the laser suite, it took 20 minutes. When you research it you'll find horror stories about what can go wrong. From my research and experience I conclude that the thicker your cornea is, the better your results will be. Mine was 200microns above minimum and I don't see halos or starbursts (the two most common aberrations) but I do have a ghost image at night around light sources. I was told it would disappear as my eye heals and it is becoming less noticeable. Lasik will make your eyes dry for a few months after the surgery. If your eyes are dry before the surgery, it can cause problems. They have a treatment for dry eye. I recommend: 1) Choose a Dr that does a LOT of them. If you're not a good candidate, it won't hurt their business to tell you so (turn you away). 2) Go in for a consultation. Its required by law to be free. The minimum cornea thickness is something like 350 microns. WebMD tells of problems people had when they had 300 or less. 3) Allow 2 full days for healing. Most people can see 20/ 40 or better when they sit up afterward. Complications can happen. (I had one) 4) Follow the Dr's instructions to the letter! The surgery itself is painless but certain aspects are unnerving (thats prob'ly why they give you Valium). When the corneal flap is cut the doc will press a device on your eye so hard your vision will go dark and then you hear a mechanical sound. I could have used extra Valium for that. And you smell your burnt cornea. Well, I hope I have helped you decide. I see 20/ 15 and am pleased. Good luck.

Posted by: mistify on 2007-08-29, 11:11:34

Hate to burst the bubble but my eye specialist told me they don't know enough long term effects about the procedure ie when you get old and your eyes deteriorate with eye diseases etc

Posted by: tomsp10 on 2007-08-29, 16:10:00

I've had to wear glasses since I was about 12 (I'm over 60 now) and have thought several times about getting it done. The problem is that firstly I'm absolutely terrified of anyone messing about with my eyes and secondly, although most surgery goes very well, there are odd occasions when people have had their sight completely ruined by it. I know the chances are everything will be OK but I'm just not prepared to take that risk.