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Is Lasik Worth it?

Discussion in 'Health' started by jeremy_283, Jun 11, 2012.

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Was Lasik surgery worth it?

Poll closed Sep 9, 2012.

  1. Yes

    58 vote(s)
    92.1%

  2. No

    5 vote(s)
    7.9%
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  1. Oct 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM
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    Trifenix

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  2. Oct 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    Haha! Well said.
     
    khx73, Oct 9, 2012
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  3. Oct 9, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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    Had Intralase (bladeless LASIK) about a month and a half ago. Was -3.75 in both eyes and now I'm 20/15 (better than 20/20) in both. Recovery was fast. Went very smoothly. Best advice is don't skimp on the surgeon/facility you choose. Look around and choose the most experienced/reputable in your area.
     
    aphex, Oct 9, 2012
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  4. Oct 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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    glad to hear more from someone that is worse than i am. i’m like -2.75 in both. i know my one brother was -5.something and did great.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Oct 9, 2012
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  5. Oct 9, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    They said my prescription was middle of the road for LASIK, so yours is definitely well within the bounds of LASIK success.
     
    aphex, Oct 9, 2012
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  6. Oct 9, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    yeah, i talked to my main eye doctor last week when i went in. and he said also it’s i would be good because my eyes have not really changed in 5+ years, stays right at -2.75 or -2.50 so i should have no problem having it done. only thing that may stop me is the thickness of my cornea.
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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    I'm waiting on the military to give me a surgery date for this...hopefully early January!
     
    theredofshaw, Oct 19, 2012
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  8. Aug 25, 2014 at 12:04 PM
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    That soon after, your eyes are still healing. They heal quick.. things should be a lot better even now 2 days later. Keep on the drops as directed..last thing you need is infection.
     
    khx73, Aug 25, 2014
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  9. Aug 25, 2014 at 12:09 PM
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    its worked for a lot of my buddies... if you can afford it go for it.
     
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  10. Aug 25, 2014 at 12:27 PM
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    Has anyone had Lasik or PRK done to correct only slight myopia? My prescription is -1.25 in both eyes. I have about 20/60 without correction. I wear glasses and contacts and just find them really annoying, especially when I want to be outside. I have heard conflicting things about having corrective surgery for only slight nearsightedness.
     
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  11. Aug 25, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    Paleus,

    The clinic I went to offers free consultations, which includes a full eye exam, suggested procedures and price. If you aren't a candidate they explain why and send you on your way. It could be that your prescription is too weak to risk the procedure. A friend of mine I work with was turned down for this reason.
    Check with some clinics, I'm sure they offer something similar.

    For what it's worth, I was -4.50.
     
    khx73, Aug 25, 2014
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  12. Aug 31, 2014 at 10:01 PM
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    Dry air doesn't help that... Being at work in HVAC circulated air was horrible for a little while. Things should come around for you soon enough. Until then, keep smashing those drops to ya.
     
    khx73, Aug 31, 2014
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  13. Aug 31, 2014 at 10:07 PM
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    Keep on the drops, my eyes were dry but it tapered off over 6 months. Just follow the doctor's instructions to the letter and you'll be fine. Had mine done 7 years ago, no regrets and still seeing 20/15
     
    ssanders2211, Aug 31, 2014
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