They recommend I only get one eye done - this is because I may need reading glasses in the future, and getting only one eye done may slow down the need for reading glasses. This is what they told me anyway. I have heavy eye strain from the computer and my hobbies.
2006-10-02 10:38:09 · 9 answers · asked by geekgirl 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Lasik is definitely worth the money in the long run. Saves the cost of having to buy contacts and glasses. Also, it's relatively painless. All I felt was a pop on each eye and the surgery was over. You'll have to walk around with a patch anywhere from a few days to a few weeks though.
2006-10-02 10:42:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had lasik on my eyes... vision is now 20/30 so no longer need glasses or contacts. They warn you of all possible side effects and they measure your cornea to see if it's thick enough for your prescription.
I think they were recommending only one be done to allow you to use one eye for reading and the other for distance. I tried this and had terrible headaches from trying to focus at long and short distances.
One side effect I didn't count on was lack of tear production. I have to use eye drops to keep eyes moist, otherwise my vision starts to blur.
Would I recommend it... NO.
I'd rather put up with eyeglasses.
2006-10-02 10:54:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did Lasik about 7 years ago. Best thing I ever did. I had astigmatisms in both eyes, now I have 20/20 vision.
2006-10-02 10:48:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My aunt used to have really bad eyesight, without her glasses she could have walked into walls. When she had her eye surgery, she got rid of her glasses. She can see really good now. I won't get eye surgery, probably wear contacts or regular eye glasses
2006-10-02 10:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Donovan G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-19 05:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by Willie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go get a second opinion. I've not had this done, but used to work for a doctor who did this. It will make you feel better to be 100% sure.
2006-10-02 10:41:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is called Monovision and it is ok for some people but not everyone. If considering Monovision, try it out with contact lenses first.
2006-10-04 05:01:25 · answer #7 · answered by psycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of my relatives recently had it. the recovery time is very quick, and the results are worth it///i would get a second opinion first though...
2006-10-02 10:42:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i plan on having one. i dont know, i know that you need to be eighteen to do it, and i would not feel comfortable if i would have one eye done, and another one not.
2006-10-02 10:41:46 · answer #9 · answered by natural 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋