Laser eyes surgery- would you do it or not? And why?

Answer 1

u might want to conduct another survey asking people to attach their age in their answer or only ask people over 40 to respond.

I nearly had it done a few years ago until I read the small print that when the patient reaches the age of 40 they might need to wear reading glasses (presbyopia) sooner than if they had no surgery previously. I'm not sure if I wanted to end up wearing magnifying glasses when still relatively young so I didn't go through with it.

Basically, u need to find out what's happened to those n then make the judgement yourself to see whether it is worth it. e.g. If u r severely short-sighted then u might think it's just a small "price" to pay.

u might also want to read books on how to improve ur eyesight in natural ways. Here r a couple of books for u:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1556432577/happiology-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0285635085/happiology-21
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Answer 2

This is a potentially risky procedure. It entails the use of a high intensity laser beam to reshape the cornea of the eye. The purpose of this reshaping is to create another lens in your eye, similar to the lens in your glasses/contacts.

While cosmetically pleasing (you loose the glasses), it can only create a lens to cure your eyesight as it it now. Therefore, if you have a sufficient sight deficit with potential of recurrent macular degeneration (eg your short sighted, and it keeps getting worse over time) then the procedure cannot be repeated and you will once again require glasses for vision.

As for the long term effects, these are not yet known. The technology and knowledge as to the long term effects post operativly are still pretty much in infancy. There are no significant studies in this area that can be looked at to tell whether this is a good or bad thing yet. There is also the risk that you may still need, at some point, glasses to use for reading and such like.

So, I would not have this procedure. It is costly, there is no real studies to show what the long term effects could be, and there is the potential to need glasses again at some point. This to my mind seems to be counter productive as you pay out for the surgery and then for glasses! It seems to me that the risk that you undertake is purely for a cosmetic/asthetic reason. Is vanity really worth, potentially, your eyesight?

Answer 3

Nope. I would not.

I have heard that if you get it done, after 10-20 years as your eye's age and needs aid to see again, you cannot perform surgery again.
It's once in a life time surgery.

I would do ti only when I reach 40 yrs or above. I don't mind switching between glasses and contact till then.

I've also heard that there is a slight chance of the surgery going wrong. What if I would be that '1/I ddon't know how much' person.... ? I always think like that... pessimistic there.

Answer 4

I want to do laser eye surgery for a long time, but didn't because I am scared of the procedure and side effects. I will make a final decision to do so after I feel comfortable about not feeling pain or the bad consequences such as becoming blind later in life. It is so good to not have to wear glasses for the rest of my life, but I'm scared.

Answer 5

I did it 1,5 year ago. The totally new world opened to me when I opened my new eyes first - very bright and lively. It felt really magic!!! I would highly recommend it if you want to lead a great mode of life, save time and manage to do much more during the day! The only thing you need to consider is it is advisable to plan your pregnancy at least 6 months after the laser eye surgery.

Answer 6

Nope, I have natural 20/15 in both eyes.

But if things start to get blurry at any point I more than likely will. The technology nowadays makes it extremely safe and effective, and that should only keep increasing as time goes on. So if I ever need it in the future I will absolutely get it done, it is already down to a 15-30 minute outpatient procedure.

Answer 7

I did do it. In 1998 I had LASIK surgery on both eyes, and went from uncorrected 20:240 to 20:20 in my right eye and 20:15 in my left. I was able to discard my glasses and have been fine ever since, although it now looks like I might eventually require reading glasses, which I was told to eventually expect. No cure for aging.

I researched the procedure carefully and considered the possibility of the adverse conditions associated with LASIK (haloing at night, failure to achieve sufficient correction to do away with glasses, dry eyes, etc.) and concluded that the risk was worthwhile. I engaged in a lot of activities (horseback riding, I'm a pilot, I love swimming and snorkeling) where wearing glasses was a royal pain in the patootie. I am unable to wear contacts, due to chronicallly dry eyes, so LASIK was the best option available to me to get rid of my glasses.

I went to the UCLA Jules Stein eye clinic. At the time I had my eyes done, this was the best, most experienced laser eye surgery clinic in LA. They evaluated me and when they said I was a good candidate for the surgery, I signed on. I haven't regretted it.

If you do decide to have LASIK surgery, shop for the best surgeon you can, the one who has done the most surgeries. You do not want to mess around with your sight-- this is not a time to be cheap. Go to the clinic with a list of questions prepared, and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. The good clinics expect their patients to ask a lot of questions.

The surgery was literally life-changing for me. I'm glad I did it and wish I could have done it years ago.

Answer 8

My daughter had Lasik eye surgery 4 years ago. She said it was the best thing she ever did. She has 100% vision now. She was absolutely thrilled. She did not know grass had blades. She only saw it as a pure green mass. She had mild discomfort afterwards, but could see without glasses to read a menu as soon as we got out of the clinic.

Answer 9

My husband had it done about 7 years ago and i can quite honestly say it was the best money we ever spent, it was little things he loved like still being able to see the kids in the swimming pool once he had taken his glasses off and being to open the dishwasher without steaming up. His sight was quite bad before he had it done he had a focal length of about 2 inches without his glasses plus he had astigmatisms which were all corrected free of charge, he is now over 40 and was told to expect some deterioration in his eyes but as yet it hasn't happened, just in case you are interested he had it done at Optimax in Finchley Road in London, hope that helps you to come nearer to a decision

Answer 10

no for vanity but for the chance to see your family again (yes they are all ugly now but you will miss them if you cant see them). laser eye surgery for the desturtion of cataracts and glucoma are very valid ways of treating these conditions and beats the older ways by a long shot. as for having it just to correct bad eyesight well i`m not so sure but if it was that or three hundred pound glasses on the end of my nose i think it might be an option.