2007-12-06 14:34:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Optical
I was about 20/250 before Lasik surgery a couple of years ago. The procedure was painless, probably due to the Valium they gave me. The ride home (as a passenger, of course) was fairly uncomfortable, mainly due to light sensitivity. The doctor gave me dark goggles, but the light was still too bright. I was in some pain once I got home (maybe 3 hours post procedure), but I had some left over Vicodin, and took two doses of that. The Vicodin took the edge off. Slept fine that night. Woke up the next morning, and I COULD SEE FINE! Hallelujah! I was jazzed up about that. I drove myself to my one day check up (an 2 hour round trip) with no problems. For that check up, I was seeing at 20/25, less than 24 hours after the surgery. I went to work that afternoon (doing ultrasound which really requires you to use your eyes). For my one week check up, I was seeing between 20/20 and 20/15. Other than the touch of pain I had post procedure, before I went to bed for the night, I had no other problems. I would do it again in a heartbeat! No more glasses, no more contacts, no more cleaning solutions and saline!
My advice would be to talk to everyone....talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Then ask your family, friends and co-workers to talk to their family, friends and co-workers....you get the idea. I found my surgeon by word of mouth. I asked everyone I know if they had Lasiks (or knew anyone who had Lasiks), and what doctor they went to. Almost everyone I talked to in my area went to the surgeon I ended up going to, and everyone was perfectly satisfied. I went into the procedure very confident!
Just one other thing....I went to a doctor who used computerized, laser equipment. No knives were involved. But, it cost me a pretty penny. I paid $5500 for both eyes, but I was not comfortable going to a doctor that advertised in the newspaper for $500 per eye. Sometimes you get what you pay for! Good luck to you!
2007-12-06 14:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lissacal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the same advise I just gave someone else with this question.
First:
Very successful results - Everyone I know that has had this procedure it thrilled and says it has changed their life - never any regrets!!! Dark glasses that day – you wake up the next day you can see!!
Prices will vary...Usually between 1-3 thousand dollars PER eye.
Be aware of these facilities that have a $900 Laser Surgery “special”.
Also, make sure they are a board certified Ophthalmologist and get stats - such as how many surgery have they done, how many per year, per month etc...Success AND failure rates. Yes, this IS your business to know!!! The Ophthalmologist is an MD’s (medical doctor) – not ODs (Doctor of optometry).
Most Ophthalmologists will have a finance plan as well. Also, most will give a “free” consultation to make sure you are a good candidate for the surgery.
There are many types of Refractive Surgery now too - even laser without cutting the flap! Do your research.
2007-12-06 16:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by Animal girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Research your doc, with a good reputable doc and good knowledge of what will happen then you will be in good. Also look into the centers enhancement plans ( basically a guarantee) so if your eyes ever need to be retreated for whatever reason, you will be covered and not have to pay for the surgery all over again ( at least the whole portion)
Just as some other people have said cheaper is not better. Go with newer technology and again research different docs/centers and be informed, ask lots of questions and don't go forward till you understand everything.
2007-12-06 19:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by gold_miners_daughter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be very careful about who does your surgery. I worked for an Ophthalmologist for many yrs. that specialized in Lasik. Do lots of research, talk to people that have had the procedure, check for complaints filed against the doctor and ask lots of questions in the office your considering. Good luck from a former "coke bottle" glasses gal.
2007-12-06 14:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by mommeof3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing you need to consider is that you very likely will need glasses again when you get older. This is especially true if you had the procedure to correct nearsightedness. That's because once you get into your 40s, you will need reading glasses.
I'm in my 40s and wouldn't even consider having it done now. I'm a poor candidate for it because I suffer from dry eyes already and I understand that laser surgery will make it worse
2007-12-06 19:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do your homework on this- cheaper is NOT better when it come to your eyes!
2007-12-06 15:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋