I wear glasses and I am not exactly a big fan of it. Is it better to do laser eye surgery? or contacts? or any other solutions?
2007-10-14 22:14:41 · 14 answers · asked by nikipiki999 1 in Health ➔ Optical
I have to wear glasses all the time. excluding sleeping and bathing. and I am not exactly a big fan of it. Is it better to do laser eye surgery? or contacts? or any other solutions? Any downsides with either laser or contacts?
2007-10-14 22:22:53 · update #1
Try contacts, though you will need a seperate prescription for them and it takes time to get used to them. You also need to give your eyes a break now and then by wearing glasses.
Laser eye surgery isnt the best as things can go very wrong. Although there are success stories, there are also too many bad suregons and horror stories.
2007-10-14 22:19:36 · answer #1 · answered by Paramedic Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wore contacts 16-18 then my eyes rejected them, I struggled for years with all types of contacts but always went back to glasses, at 28 I had the PRK laser surgery at the Cromwell Hospital in London, I am now 43 and free from glasses, I was -6 prescription and very short sighted, best money I've ever spent.
2007-10-16 14:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by nad1as 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wear glasses for reading and i allso have contacts that i rarely use. Laser surgery would'nt be pratical for me because of my age. My Daughter Inlaw went from contacts to Lazer surgery about six years ago and swears that it is the best move she ever made. She now has 20 20 vision and the proceedure was'nt painful or time consumeing.
Good Luck
2007-10-15 05:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by doc_holliday1863 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mate got the laser surgery done about 5 years ago and his eyes are almost back to the same stage before the surgery.
I use lenses and get on fine only problem sometimes fall asleep drunk with them in!
2007-10-15 05:20:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can afford eye laser surgery is a good idea! i have to wear glasses to read so theres no point in surgery if i had to wear them all the time i would get it! i couldnt wear contacts tho! its up to you though!
2007-10-15 05:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think glasses are cheaper than contacts or surgery but if you really aren't keen on them, (and I know what you mean as I need them too!) Then try contacts first. Good luck xx
2007-10-15 19:43:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try contacts first then look at your options for surgery some eye condition they won't cure or resolve
I wore contacs for 10 years but due to changes in my eyes had to go back to glasses yuk
2007-10-15 06:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any surgery has risks.
You would still need to wear reading glasses when you are older.
Cosmetic surgery on my eyes? No fear!!! lol
2007-10-16 08:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make your glasses more eye catching (excuse the pun) dont you realise that lots of guys find glasses attractive on a woman, and they certainly dont detract unless your not doing anything with your hair or makeup
2007-10-15 05:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by jamiedo999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum has contacts and she thinks their brilliant!
lasering can work out but sometimes it doesnt and you still have to pay.
2007-10-15 05:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by mattie_blower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋