Lasik Answers

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I know the list of risks seem scary, but the odds of anything like that happening are slim to none. I work for a Lasik company and have very rarely seen any complications. If you are that worried you can always have an evaluation done by the doctor first and they can explain all those risks and odds in more detail to you! I hope this helps.

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There are actually some places that may preform LASIK if you are under 18 it is just considered off label. The majority of humans do not have stable vision until between the ages of 18-21, so if your vision is changing then it makes no sense to have it done because you will just have to have it done again, the same is true for diebetics, Contact lens wearers, and pregnant or breast feeding women.

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Risk of blindness is alot less than 1%

There are problems like dry eyes, halos, glares, poor night vision. They are around 30% common to get but they are temporarily and go away anytime between 1 week-6 months after the surgery.

There is a 1% chance that 1 of the problems above could become permenant for the rest of your life.

Yes it supports correction of negative numbers. You are probably a good candidate for the surgery.

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Hi — I had the Lasik surgery about 2 years ago — My eyes were really bad and was almost refused to have it done — My astigmatism was really bad — I had to have the most painfull proceedure done and the one that takes the longest recovery — Instead of cutting around the lense and flipping it over and trimming it down/slitting it they had to trim down my whole eye from top down — The recovery took 3 months vs. 1 hour — I couldn’t see to walk or do anything for a week and the pain was really bad (but they screwed up on my meds and sent me home with no numbing pain drops for my eyes for 2 days) — For the 1st few weeks I just knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life — That had always been one of my biggest fears, loosing my sight, because my eyes had been so bad my whole life and I had worn glasses since 7 yrs old — But after the 3 months it was incredible — The surgery I had done was the most painful and the longest recovery but it’s the best on the eyes — And prefered if the person will do it — My eye sight is great now, better than most who have the surgery because of the different proceedure — No glasses at all and I love it (LOVE IT!!) It was worth it all — There are no dashes or spectras because of slashes in the eyes — I can rub my eyes and not fear the lense turning up because of the surgery — It’s great — I suggest that you talk in detail to an Eye Dr. That you can trust, go get the workup done on the surgery and see what the Eye surgens have to say (you still can walk out up to the point you agree to go back and have the surgery) even after all the tests they will let you know your chances and help you make an informed decision and let you decide if you still want it before they take you back that day to do it — As far as it being worth it, YES, it’s worth it — My mom’s had it done too — My experience was worse than hers but my vision is 100 X’s better than hers too and again, it’s soooooooo worth it — Hope this helps and please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions, I’ll be happy to help –
— Angel

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You can call LasikPlus at their toll free telephone number of 877-288-4605 with any general questions you might have. I do know that LasikPlus is trusted by Trusted LASIK Partner of 7 out of 8 Health and Vision Plan Providers and that they guarantee their service. They also give a free comprehensive LASIK exam as well to make sure you are suited for the treatment. They appear to be one of the largest outfits in the country doing lasik surgery so I would give them a call with any of your questions.

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Well, I haven’t had it myself personally, but a lot of friends swear by it, and are glad that they got it. My brother got it India through India Health Guru Consultants, and he said it was great Lasik eye surgery helped millions of people to be able to see, without the help of contacts and glasses. It will help you too, but make sure you get the right doctor for the procedure. After the surgery, one feels mild discomfort or pain for a couple of days. The procedure itself is not painful because they give you anaesthetic drops to numb the eye. For the first week, one may have sensitivity to light as blurry vision and dry eyes. All these side effects disappear within a few days and. The process is simple, safe and fast. They are making big improvements in this field, so it’s probably worth it if you can afford it and don’t need to use your eyes for a few days
for info, please visit the link

http://www.indianhealthguru.com

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Call his office and ask! Simple as that.

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First of all … Don’t believe those ads that say Lasik $599 each eye. That doesn’t include follow up visits and sometimes not even the initial consultation. You get what you pay for. Go to a vision clinic and expect to pay $2000. That’s a lot of money and when it is done on teens it sometimes doesn’t last. Try to make it to 18 before getting it done.

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Really depends. I have seen them as cheap as 1000USD and as high as 5000USD.

I paid 4500USD becase the guy that did it Dr Silver at TLC eye care centers is one of the top guys in the field.

Remember they are your eyes, if there is one thing you should not try to save money on is a Lasik procedure.

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Surgery can cost 300 (yes, three hundred bucks) per eye but I would NEVER use that doctor. Normally 1500-2000 per eye is normal. Also, just like buying a car, there are add on’s you can buy like wavefront laser, blade free laser, PRK, etc.

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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here – health-quotes.talk4fun.net

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Wow, I don’t know where you guys are getting your quotes at or where you live, but…

I just had mine done January 2, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska. The cost was $4200 for Custom LASIK, no blades. Standard no blade LASIK was $3600. I received a 10% discount on the Custom, so my net cost was about $3800.

I’d priced out 3 other places in Omaha prior to booking where I went. Those prices were $4000 (Custom, no blade), $3200 (no Custom blade for flap removal), and $3000 (no Custom, blade for flap removal).

If you are planning on doing it, I would definitely check to see if any health plans at your employer offer discounts or anything. Also, if you have a flex benefits program, set that money aside in that account so you can pay with tax-free dollars.

Hope that helps. It ain’t cheap, but it’s worth it. And I would stay away from anyone that says $250 per eye. You don’t want to end up looking like a pirate.

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I know of an individual that had Lasik in the early 1990s, and as far as I know, the aftereffects have been nil. I didn’t have mine that long ago, but I can tell you my near vision is worse, but only with very small text. Unfortunately, even with Lasik, age is going to work on our eyes. As for finding a doctor – I asked friends. The doctor I went to was one of the first in the area to do the procedure. Doing the most doesn’t make a doctor the best, but I would think they have most of the kinks worked out. Yow! BTW: The one thing I missed in all my discussions was the fact that the flap that was sliced on my eye would never heal. That sounds pretty sick, but when I asked for more info, I was told it took a lot, a WHOLE lot, to rip the flap.

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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here – health-quotes.isgreat.org

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I’ll do it for 40 dollars and a 6 pack

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You can still be a good candidate, as long as everything is still good in another three months. Highly nearsighted people (yourself included) often have small retinal holes or tears, and as long as they can be fixed it doesn’t necessarily preclude you from having lasik done,

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Yeah, if you just had it there will be sensitivities. When I had mine, glare was really a problem for a month or two. As far as dryness, I have a remedy that works for me. I yawn. It makes my eyes water. It is easier and safer than eye drops. That sensitivity should also go away in a few weeks. One eye being clearer might be good in that when you get older one eye might be better at seeing up close while the other is better at seeing in the distance. I hope that helped.

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My fiances father had it when it first came out and it worked great for him.

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Haai…Lasik and Phaco are two entirely diffrent surgeries. Lasik is done to correct refractory errors like Myopia, Hyperopia and Astigmatism. Phaco is done to remove cataracts. Cataract is a opacification of the natural lens inside the eye. Lasik is done externally on the cornea.

So you cannot alternate lasik and Phaco.

I am an Ophthalmologist from Chennai India

Pranav eye Care
Dr.sen

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Kathy Griffin is one of the most outspoken on LASIK, given her extremely negative experience, but I’m sure there are others as well. You can see/hear Kathy’s story at: http://www.kathygriffin.net/lasik.php and

http://www.kathygriffin.net/video/KathysVideoDiary.mov

Hope that helps.

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I had this done several years ago. Might have been 10 or so, so I’m not up on the latest info.

In a nutshell, I recall reading that if your pupils are large, you are not a candidate. If your eyes tend to be dry, it’s a bad idea. So be sure to ask for a dry eye test. Blindness is not something you need to worry about. I and one other person I talked to both noticed a decrease in our close vision. Not bad enough that I need reading glasses yet, but noticeable.

I highly recommend doing as much research as possible ahead of time. The doctor I went to had a web page with a link to questions you should ask your doctor. Unfortunately I no longer have it, but perhaps you could search for that phrase and come up with something.

One other thing – you get what you pay for. So just keep that in mind.

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The blades are a bit less perfect. About 1 in a million are bad
lasers are machine corrected and more safe less than .0001 in 10 billion.
My wife had blade surgery and they cut them to long she has unrepairable split vision ( radiokeratonomy)
i had the nano laser thing i can see the hairs on a gnats legs without glasses now.
Check out thois site it explains it all

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You are absolutely right about doing polarized. There are a few different color options you can choose from for some of these different activites.

1. Grey or Dark Grey: good for light sensitivity. It gives you the truest color.

2. Brown: I like this better because it gives better contrast. It darkens as well as sharpens.

3. Yellow: good for shooting. Great contrast.

4. High Contrast Amber: again, great contrast. Golfers really like this one.

5. Copper: I have this to sell, but haven’t sold any. No real info here, sorry.

I’d look for an HEV polarized, it stands for High Energy Light. It allows your eyes to process the most amount of light, it filters out more UV, and more of the visible light, giving your eyes the very best protection.

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Eye sight is such that 6/6 is perfect eyesight.if the denominator gets bigger then the sight gets poorer.Contact lenses should always be taken off at night do not play in this issue.As for me I stopped wearing contacts cauz I dun wanna take risks in my eyesight at all.I just wear frameless.As for the different types of surgery u should google them to get more accurate info.Especially read people what people have written about them in forumns to get personal experiences.

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I really don’t know anywhere where your dad can get dental work pro bono but you can get it very cheap if there is a dental college or school in your area. Students in their final year work on those who need it and have limited means to pay. It provides the students with experience and helps the patient get care they otherwise could not attain. Don’t worry! It is all safe and the students are supervised by totally trained dentists. I am not familiar with Baytown but if you are close to a major city such as Houstin, Austin, etc., there should be a dental school in the area. Please ask your dentist as he would know. He might also know where your dad could get the work done if there is no dental school in your area.

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Night glare just refers to halos and star-bursts that you will likely get from street and head lights post-operatively. This side-effect is also associated with cataract removal. It can be annoying for some people, but these effects usually lessen with time after the procedure is done. It is an inevitable side effect of LASIK, unfortunately, but for the majority of patients, the benefits of the procedure far out-weigh the risks. There are side-effects to any surgical procedure, but depending on how nearsighted you are, these side-effects will pale in comparison to being able to lessen or completely remove your dependency on glasses or contacts.

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Always believe in yourself because its a life long commitment.

If you don’t feel right, don’t do it.

The complications percentage are high but most are very very mild complications like dry eyes, etc.

But end of the day, its your eyes and no surgeon can promise perfection.

Comprehensive Guide to Lasik Surgery in Singapore
http://lasiksg.com

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I’d say stick with that. It’s the truth and you’ll remember it. If you start to mention other things, you may forget what you’ve told who. As long as you stress the fact that it’s hard to function in your daily life you should be okay.

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You will need to have a consultation to find out the risks involved. A reputable specialist will tell you any risks. I had my eyes corrected with a scalpal in 1988 and I now have light scarring and some stigmatism. Despite this, I am very happy that I had it done all those years ago. I was -8 in one eye and -7.5 in the other. You are only -1.5

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Two stories.

One friend did it and his vision improved and he found a new confidence in himself.

Another friend did it and may have to take a medical retirement as she cannot see (among other health problems) as well as she did before the operation

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About $1000-$2000 varies had both eyes done about 4 years ago. Ask your insure if they cover it.
I went from 20/100 in both eyes to 20/25 in both almost perfect now i can read street signs. I might need reading glasses as i get older i was told.

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You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here – healthquotes.awardspace.info

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I just had it done in Upstate New York for $999/eye. Someplaces depend on Astigmitisms and some don’t. I know some will start at $599/eye and some will go about $2000/eye. It all depends on where you go. I just had it done 2 weeks ago and now see 20/10. Most people don’t get that result and shouldn’t expect to get that result because I certainly didn’t expect it.

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Depends…$1000 to $3000 I hear..

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Lasik isn’t covered by any insurance.

In most places it runs between $1200.00 and $1500.00 per eye.

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Do some reading up on the possible complications associated with the surgery, and you can pretty much figure it out. Although it’s not a high percentage, some folks experience halos and double vision afterwards. It also increases the likelyhood you will need bifocals later on. Opthamologists make their living using their eyes, and they aren’t likely to take any chances with messing them up. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not a good option for other folks, but it could end their careers- so they stick with glasses. It’s not much different than a singer with a deviated septum electing not to have the nose job because it will change how their voice sounds. For you or I, that’s not a big deal. But when you make your living as an opera star- well, that’s a different story. You aren’t going to do anything you don’t absolutely have to do, because it could mean an end to your career. Opthamologists take pretty much the same view of lasik surgery.

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YES-they definitely can do it again to correct your vision if it changes or worsens throughout the years. My Lasik Dr. Even had something in the agreement to correct anything for free if something is necessary for the first two years.

You might think about looking into a new Dr. As well.

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Well, being that your cornea might be a different shape after lasik, I would call the doctor and tell him you want to wear non-corrective, (prescription…even without a correction these colored lenses are prescriptive!) lenses for color. They might need to re fit you for sizes and see what ones are best for you and their availability. Do not go by what people in here tell you, their answer might not be what is right for you!

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Normally, LASIK is safe, but you may experience mild blurry vision within the first week. After that, you should see more clearly, but some complication do occur. Its best to consult an opthamalogist or just wiki it for full details. Sorry I couldnt give more.

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LASIK can be done even if you wear toric lenses. The price will not be any higher. Prices range from $1000 per eye for a pretty basic procedure (Like the one I had 11 years ago and still love) to $2000 for state of the art. You may need to be out of your contacts a little longer before your procedure. Toric lenses are thicker and distort the cornea more than others.

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It was probably stolen, and you’re probably not going to see it again. Sorry, but it’s the truth! (Good luck anyway, I hope your package defies the odds)

Next time, have your mom make sure to ask for a “direct signature,” that way they can’t leave it unattended at the door. Your work might be OK with you having it delivered there – that way someone is available to sign for it during the FedEx delivery hours.

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Yes, the driver will be back at FedEx at 7p. Don’t go earlier because that is when he is expected to return. You can sign for your package then.

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I’m pretty sure they do not deliver on Sundays. At least in south carolina they don’t

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Well they will leave a note(or a door tag) if they need a signature if they don’t
they will just leave the package on your doorstep so you dont really need to change to a
fedex location

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Do you have tracking? Fedex usually starts at 9pm but it depends where you are on their route. You will get it by 7 pm though, don’t worry.

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They keep that from happening. Do you see a lot of people with laser scars on their eyelids? No. So don’t worry.

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Tiger Woods is has been the pitch man for TLC, one of the largest LASIK centers in the USA. I am not sure how that fits in. Would he have gotten all those women if he wore glasses?

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In my observation, I have noticed that the government is at least ten years behind medical “trends”, for lack of a better word. I don’t expect those two agencies to cover such a breakthrough any time soon.

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After LASIK surgery, you should lie down, relax, and close your eyes. Watching television, reading, or operating a computer should be avoided for the first 24 hours. The LASIK surgery recovery process requires your eyes to remain relaxed.

Do not rub your eyes. Protective eye shields should be worn for the first seven nights. Some patients report a mild burning sensation two to four hours into LASIK surgery recovery as the anesthetic wears off. The sensation resembles wearing an itchy or dirty contact lens.

Wear sunglasses after surgery – rain or shine. Take baths instead of showers for the first 24 hours after surgery and be careful not to allow the shower to spray directly into your face for the first week. Use a face cloth and be careful not to rub your eyes. Avoid eye makeup and smoky or dusty environments for a week. Avoid alcohol consumption for 48 hours after LASIK surgery.

Your surgeon or ophthalmologist will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your LASIK results and potential problems such as epithelial growth. Contact your physician immediately if you experience any complications.

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Mine was about $2K per eye. But it depends on the method of surgery, the extensiveness of corrective work needed, and the doctor you use.
Most places have financing available. I think it can help astigmatism, but I don’t know about lazy eye. Consultations are usually free of charge so be sure to visit a few doctors to find the one that’s best for you.

These are your eyes, you don’t want to bargain shop, and the price is worth it.