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Lasik eye surgery.

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I've been thinking about getting this done but I'm scared to death my eyes are going to get screwed up. Losing one of your major senses would be terrible! But I've always longed for a day when I didn't have to stick my fingers in my eyes to retrieve contacts. And I'm not a very responsible contact wearer. Has anyone had experience with Lasik bad or good?
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  • jiffy-popjiffy-pop member
    imagelaurasusan:

    I haven't done it, but my optometrist doesn't recommend it if you plan on having a baby soon since your vision can change during pregnancy.

    Good to know.

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  • ellies1984ellies1984
    I'm considering it as well...but I'm waiting a few years. Your eyes can change a lot while you're KU and mine are already so bad I will wait.. But I have heard very good things about it. Nothing bad.
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  • tls919tls919 member
    My sister had it done (before she got pg) and so did my BIL. They both say they would do it again in a heartbeat and that it was worth evry penny. I would love to have it done but don't have the funds right now.
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  • bellabloobellabloo

    During college, I worked for a laser eye surgeon and he made us watch an actual surgery. After witnessing it, there's no way I'd ever have the guts to do it!

     We never had any problems though and it seems to work great

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  • More_CowbellMore_Cowbell member

    imagejiffy-pop:
    Losing one of your major senses would be terrible!

    Yes, yes it would.

    I have only heard good things about lasik.  Lots of my coworkers have had great success. 

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  • jtenebackjteneback member
    I won't do it anytime soon, there are not enough long-term studies of the effects.  A lot of people are happy, but some lose their night vision (as in, can't drive after dark) and some have issue with double vision.  Not worth the risk, IMO.
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  • rebelina1rebelina1 member

    I had Lasik done 3 years ago.  It was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself..  My vison is now better than 20/20.  I couldn't even imagine going back to contacts and glasses.

    If you decide to do it, make sure you go to a reputable place.  Cheaper is not necessarily better in this case.

    The procedure itself was a piece of cake.  They gave me a sedative to take before and another one for after the procedure.  After it was done I went home and went to bed and I was able to see the next day.

    I had to use eye drops for about a month after the procedure because my eyes would get dry but that is it.

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  • rebelina1rebelina1 member
    imagelaurasusan:

    I haven't done it, but my optometrist doesn't recommend it if you plan on having a baby soon since your vision can change during pregnancy.

    My vision changed when a was pregnant slightly.  It went back to normal after delivery.

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  • beth0874beth0874
    I wanted to get Lasik srugery but after seeing the doctor and going through the tests, Lasik wasn't good for my eyes.  So I still had laser srugery done but it was PRK.  For me it was very painful and my DH had to drive me around for 2 months because it took that long for my vision to be clear.  At that time I said I wish I never had it done but now I am so happy that I did.  As far as Lasik, I know a lot of people who have had it and loved.  No problems, no pain. One got pregnant a little less than a year after and she had no problem.  Her daughter is now 2.
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  • Nicole0012Nicole0012 member
    I had it about 4 years ago. Best thing I ever did! I could start seeing clearly after only an hour of the surgery, and I love not having to wear glasses or contacts anymore! I'd definitely recommend it.
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  • SnowAngel717SnowAngel717 member

    I had lasik about 3 years ago. I agree with PP who said to make sure you have a reputable doctor. My doc had no problems with any patients and had been doing the surgery for 7 years. Before he even did my eye exam he told me that he turns away patients who are not good candidates, so that made me feel more comfortable, knowing I was a  good candidate for it! The surgery was only about an hour for both eyes- it was a little stressful but I could see a change before I even left the room from surgery.

    One interesting thing he mentioned was that my age (24 at the time) was a good age to get the surgery. Usually your eyesight is stabilized in your mid twenties (as in, you've had the same prescription for 5+ years) and it (hopefully) won't change again until 40ish when you start needing reading glasses. Did that make sense?

    Anyway, I absolutely love it. I can wake up and actually see the alarm clock now, it's amazing! I only have trouble with night driving when it is raining- then I get some halos from street lights, but it doesn't happen too often. I'd recommend it!

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    I'm waiting till I'm done having kids. Now if only the kids would cooperate & hurry up & get me KU ;)

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  • jellyandcakejellyandcake
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    I had Lasik done 3 years ago.  It was the BEST thing I have ever done for myself..  My vison is now better than 20/20.  I couldn't even imagine going back to contacts and glasses.

    If you decide to do it, make sure you go to a reputable place.  Cheaper is not necessarily better in this case.

    The procedure itself was a piece of cake.  They gave me a sedative to take before and another one for after the procedure.  After it was done I went home and went to bed and I was able to see the next day.

    I had to use eye drops for about a month after the procedure because my eyes would get dry but that is it.

     much of this.

    i am SO HAPPY with it.  my eyes weren't even that bad, just hated the inconvenience of glasses and contacts.

    the reputable doctor is key. mine was awesome and even patented some machine technology.  he told me you can get "certified" in lasik by taking a weekend course, and that the price doesn't go down b/c the technology gets better and better, so cheaper is NOT WORTH IT! 

    consider doing a health savings account to pay for it.  i got free financing for a year through a company recommended by the doctors office.

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  • shannasue3715shannasue3715 member
    I had it done in January...and the results are awesome! I couldnt be happier. I have had no side effects and my 20/400 vision is now 20/15! I could not be happier.
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