Thinking of having laser eye surgery anyone had it, and would you recommend it?

Answer 1

I had it done 2 years ago. There are 2 methods
Method 1: LASEK Safer but longer recovery time hurts like hell during recovery (feels like boulders in eyes) chemical used to peel cornea, lasering is done then cornea is placed back and has to reattach normally. No pain during surgery
Method 2: LASIK Flap cut in Cornea with laser knife lasering done flap replaced. Flap can be put back with wrinkles. If you have an active lifestyle you can dislodge flap at a later date. No pain, very fast recovery.

I had method 1: I'm glad I had it done, but don't expect 20/20 vision afterwards they get as close as they can and there is a margin of error. I had much more than just discomfort during the recovery period, but I had the safer method and everything is fine now

Answer 2

Last year i went for laser eye surgery last year and it was, to date, the best money i've ever spent.

Find a reputable doctor (it's so important to get references). Go for the necessary tests before committing to it and understand all the risks. Yes, there are risks, but it'll be completely up to you if you want to accept them.

When i went for my tests, they did a scan of my eyes to get it's topography readings. As it turned out, my cornea was too thin for the Lasic procedure (the most common practice thesedays). I had to wait about a month while my doctor consulted his colleagues on whether he could still do the procedure.

Lasic wasn't an option for me, but after my doc did a lot of communication with other doctors, he found that an older technique called PRK was a viable option. He found out about patients with similar cornea conditions who underwent that procedure, how they were doing 3 months after the surgery, 1 year after the surgery, etc.

I took the plunge in July 2005 and haven't regretted it in the least. The fact that you have to accept is that the results will not last forever; they do not prevent the natural aging process. I fully accept that my eyes will get weaker again in about 15 years, but i'm fine with it cos i'll just go for surgery again, haha. Lasic and PRK are slightly different technique and the recovery times differ, but at the end of the day, the risks and results are the same.

LASIC
They cut open a section of your cornea, use the laser, close it up again. Recovery time is something like 24 hours.

PRK
They scrape off the top layer of cells on your cornea and then use the laser. You then wear special contact lenses for 3 days while your cells grow back (you can still see during this recovery period, but you have like a halo effect). Recovery time is longer than Lasic, but i was driving after 5 days.

Answer 3

I had it (LASIK) 10 months ago, absolutely no regrets. You have to be prepared to take good care of your eyes for the first few months while they're recovering.

It's vital to go for a consultation first for a number of reasons - to check your suitability for the procedure, to ensure that you're happy with the surgeon and that s/he answers all your questions to your satisfaction. Make sure s/he's not nominating you as a suitable candidate in order to push salesman tactics on you - if so, try another clinic.

The halo effect described earlier does fade after a while, so don't worry about that.

One thing that has greatly helped my recovery is to take Udo's Choice oil blend on a daily basis - it's better than flaxseed oil in terms of restoring correct tear production - a function that, in LASIK, is affected by the making of the flap, as a result of interrupting the corneal nerves. Those nerves restore themselves gradually too.

Answer 4

Lasik eye Surgery and Laser Eye surgery is very safe nowadays.It is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges Eye surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your eye surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her Eye surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

Answer 5

Yes but it does affect your night vision. Driving at night with headlights coming towards you can take a bit of getting used to . Overall it's worth it.

Answer 6

i havent had it but i know some people who are REALLY irritated with it and some people who are happy with it. it depends on your doctor/ how well he does it. Make sure you check your doctor/do some reaserch out before choosing if you want to get it or not.

Answer 7

My gran had it done and is well pleased with the results. Speak to your ophthalmologist about it and weigh up your options.

Answer 8

I haven't had it but I know of three people who have had it and they are on top of the world with their results.