Corrective Eye Surgery
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Corrective Eye Surgery
Hey BAIC,
I was just wondering if any of you guys have had laser eye surgery or know of anyone that has? Have you heard any positive/negative feedback about it. If so, which doctors did you or someone you know went to? I am looking into getting it since I hate contacts which irritate the hell out of my eyes and wearing glasses limits me to alot of outdoor activity. Thanks guys.
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I was just wondering if any of you guys have had laser eye surgery or know of anyone that has? Have you heard any positive/negative feedback about it. If so, which doctors did you or someone you know went to? I am looking into getting it since I hate contacts which irritate the hell out of my eyes and wearing glasses limits me to alot of outdoor activity. Thanks guys.
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yea, me too. I was really hesitant when it FIRST came out but now I see more and more people having it done. A few people from my work got it done about a year ago and they love it and havent had any problems. I still want to do some research on long term effects though. Im sure they have improved this procedure ALOT since it first came out.
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I'm getting far sighted in my old age, but I worry that having my near field corrected my screw up my still awesome distance and night vision, this reminds me- I need to get in to see an optometrist
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I have looked into this on several occasions and here is a summary of most important things to consider if you will even qualify (at reputable place that's not out to just take your money)...
- Your age; it can be risky if you get it at an age where your body is still growing/changing. I was told your vision has to be stable in order for safe long term results. I was strongly advised again the surgery when I was 25 because my vision was still deteriorating, and come back when at least two years in a row there was no change in my condition.
- Your cornea size; apparently not all cornea sizes and shapes can be operated safely. I believe there are problems if they are too large or too small; I was told mine were slightly too large. This can pose the risk of getting double vision and blurriness since not the entire cornea will be fixed.
- Money; if you are even thinking whether or not you can afford this, would have to shop around or not go to the best certified experienced doctor than stay away...I had a buddy back in Chicago get bad results when he cut corners. You get what you pay for; equipment and experience wise.
- Your age; it can be risky if you get it at an age where your body is still growing/changing. I was told your vision has to be stable in order for safe long term results. I was strongly advised again the surgery when I was 25 because my vision was still deteriorating, and come back when at least two years in a row there was no change in my condition.
- Your cornea size; apparently not all cornea sizes and shapes can be operated safely. I believe there are problems if they are too large or too small; I was told mine were slightly too large. This can pose the risk of getting double vision and blurriness since not the entire cornea will be fixed.
- Money; if you are even thinking whether or not you can afford this, would have to shop around or not go to the best certified experienced doctor than stay away...I had a buddy back in Chicago get bad results when he cut corners. You get what you pay for; equipment and experience wise.
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thats great info LxJLthr. Ill probably end up setting up a consultation once I find the right doctor. Ive heard alot of good things about that doctor in Silicon Valley they always promote on the radio, guy that does the operations for the 49ers.
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My coworker has had the operation and says he loves it. He was tellng me to get it. I want to do it in the future, just like you Andy I'm blind as a bat without my glasses.
I don't want to wear contacts. The whole thought of touching of eye... I dunno.
One reason I want the operation is I want sunglasses and prescription sunglasses so way too expensive, especially the kinds I want and apparently the ones I want can't be prescription due to the actual shape of the lens.
I don't want to wear contacts. The whole thought of touching of eye... I dunno.
One reason I want the operation is I want sunglasses and prescription sunglasses so way too expensive, especially the kinds I want and apparently the ones I want can't be prescription due to the actual shape of the lens.