Anyone went through Lasik before?

Question

Please share your experience esp. with us who never go through it before. Any information will be most helpful for 1st timer.

Answer 1

I had lasik performed 8 months ago, my only regret is that I didn't have it done sooner.

The procedure itself is almost painless (I say almost because there will be some soreness afterwards). You are awake during the procedure however they numb your eyes, you will feel pressure and discomfort but that all.

In my opinion the worst part is keeping up with the eye drops 20-25 drops per day per eye. (different drops too) But in the end my vision went from 20/600 to 20/15 (20/20 is considered ideal).
I paid $2500 USD for the Custom Lasik, I could have gotten it done cheaper however why would you cheap out on something like this? I met with 4 different doctors before I decide on one.
Since then 2 of my good friends and my wife have the procedure performed by the same doctor.

FYI
Spend the extra $200 on the custom lasik, this will prevent the "halo's" that you commonly hear about.

Answer 2

I had it done almost 3 months ago. As Lee above me says, my only regret is that I did not have it done sooner! I had my surgery done by a Doctor with not only a very good track record, but he was someone I could trust!.

I had the all laser (no blade) procedure. The hardest part for me was going 3 weeks wearing glasses. I usually wore contacts, and with my eyes as bad as they were, contacts gave me much better vision than glasses! The surgery itself was painless. I just felt a little pressure on my eye, but nothing that could remotely be considered to be pain.

They offered me a Valium prior to surgery but I refused it! There was no need for it!

As soon as the surgery was over, I could see, but the whole world was foggy! I went home and took a nap (as the recommend) and when I awoke the fog was lifting!

I actually was able to drive the same night (they say you can't, but sometimes I am not good at following orders) I did have some night time halo effects, but after several weeks they are gone.

The main thing you need to do is find an experienced surgeon, who you can relate to. There is an old joke about the difference between God and a Doctor is that God doesn think He is a Doctor! When you find someone you can trust, and who has a good track record, you will be fine.

(if you are in the Baltimore / Washington area e mail me and I will give you the information on my Doctor)

Answer 3

my mom got that 2 years ago. she said it feels like there is shampoo in ur eye. wear the goggles that the doctor gives u when u want to take a shower. stay in a dark area. it feels better. have some one keep a list of times when u take the pills the doctor gives u. it was the best decision she made. it is worth it. it feel uncomfortable for a few days. she loves it! good luck!!!!!

Answer 4

I know of three people who had it done, and all three were very happy with it. One person was originally overcorrected and had to be re-treated a few months later, and now she sees halos around lights, but overall she is still happy with it.

Answer 5

My brother had it 5 years and ago and loves it.

Answer 6

If doctors messes up your eye. you can't sue him.