Should I get lazer eye surgery?

Question

Has anyone had lazer eye surgery and have an opinion about it? I'm so sick of my glasses and can't wear contacts.

Answer 1

It's costly, but getting more affordable.

You also need to consult with your eye doctor so they can measure your eyes, determine cornea thickness, look for anomalies like astigmatism. These measurements tell them if you are a good candidate for surgery. You will be monitored for a year after the operation to make sure the eye has healed.

Complications include, lessened tear production, dry eyes, infections, halo effects from bright lights. In some cases the corrected vision may not be enough and you would still need glasses. In rare cases the area that was removed with the laser grows back.

I had it done and my vision is good enough to see without corrective lenses, but my eyes no longer produce tears so I need to use eye drops every day to keep my eyes moist.

Answer 2

Lazer eye surgery has proven to be a facinating repair. My ex girlfriend had it 5 yaers ago and has not had a single problem. Her's was a little more complicated because of the deformation of her cornea. The dr. had to do 2 lazer surgery per eye. It felt uncomfortable for about a week, but the weeklong of sand in eye feeling was minimum compared to the outcome. I say have it but make sure it is done by a well qualified dr. Good luck

Answer 3

I had it done about 2 years ago. It was the best $2000 I have ever spent. Some insurances will cover part of the procedure now.
The procedure only takes about 5 min and that was 2 years ago when I had mine done. I'm sure they have it down to a couple of mintues now. They said I will need another 'correction surgery' in about 20 years because your eyes will change as you get older.
It's so great to be able to see anytime of day and night. If you are sick of wearing your glasses you should make an appointment and at least go in and talk to someone about it.
I was afraid to have mine done and kept putting off making the phone call. Finally one day I picked up the phone and called for the appointment. After I got off the phone I thought "Well, I'm one step closer."
You'll wait to have it done and then when it's complete you'll wonder "Why did I wait so long?"....that's what everyone says.

Answer 4

I had the surgery and love it! Just make sure you get a reputable doctor, even if that means paying more. I know people who had very bad night vision afterwards due to poor equipment or doctor.

Very very important!!! Do not listen to them when they tell you it is okay to go back to work/school the next day. My cousin is a eye surgeon and he made me stay home for 1 week, no TV, no reading, no direct sunlight. Those commercials about going back to work right away is just a sales pitch. During the first week your vision fluctuates drastically. You really need to rest your eyes. I have a friend who went skiing the next day and now he can't stand any light. His office is always very dark because light hurts his eyes. You need to rest!!!

Also, most people who had the surgery end up with dry eye. It's not a big deal. You just have to keep a bottle of those artificial tears handy, especially when you first wake up in the morning. You eyes will feel a little dry, that's all.

Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Have you tried some of the new, extended wear, really really comfortable contacts.

The Ciba Focus Day/night are pretty comfy and you can leave them in for a month. My eyes, and most that my doc sees have gotten actually much healthier after wearing these contacts. Apparently they protect the cornea and keep it more moist.

the other, even more comfortable ones I've worn are the O2 Optix.

Worth a try before you cut into your eyes. Realize, that if you are nearsighted, they often overcompensate a bit. so- your far vision will be good, but you'll be needing to wear reading glasses that much sooner.

Answer 6

If you can afford it and are a good candidate, meaning that your eyes can handle it...go for it. I had Lasik surgery done over 4 years ago and havn't regreted it since. I had worn glasses since I was 7 (was 45 when I had Lasik) and was never able to wear contacts due to extreme astigmatism. My vision was around 20/400. Today it is 20/15. Most firms give free consultations to see if your a good candidate. But find one who is reliable and is known for their work.

Answer 7

One of the best things I ever did for myself. I wore glasses and contact for 41 years and did not think I would ever be able to go without glasses, because I was so blind. Do it if possible it will not be something you will regret doing, I wish I had done it sooner.

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Answer 9

I was going to have it but couldn't scrape up the dinero, but it seems that nowadays it is a lot more commonplace, so if you can afford it I say go for it.

Answer 10

yeah but doo not be you knoow what