What are your personal experiences with Lasic Eye Surgery?  Good or Bad?
89616
GOOD.i had mine last year..it was quick..maybe 40min tops for the WHOLE procedure....instantly, u can "see" the difference..youre just goin to be a lil sensitive to light for 2 days..then ..its like a brand new eyes..I drove my car after 2 days.My eyes were pretty bad..475/20 on the right, 500/20 on the left and astigmatism...right after the op..i went to the doc the next morning and i had better than perfect 20/20 vision..i had 15/20 on the right and 20/20 on the left..it was amazing..after A COUPLE OF MONTHS,it was never really dry..only ocassionaly..never got irritated..never burned..i went to Binder and Weiss Institute in san diego.\n\nhope that helps!
729818
It makes me so sad to hear the way that some people describe LASIK surgery!! If I was the patient and heard "burn the eye" or "strap your head down" I'd run away screaming!! No thank you!!\n\nSo, I will explain it to you the way I explain it to my patients. (Please keep in mind, this is how our center operates...every facility is a bit different.) On the day of surgery, you will be offered the opertunity to take a Vaium. It serves two purposes, take the edge off during the procedure, and help you sleep easier after the procedure. You will be escorted into the OR and will lay back on a bed. A pillow is inflated to help hold the head in the proper position, and a patch is placed over the eye that is not being treated. You are then rotated under the laser. The doctor will put a type of tape to hold down your lower lashes, and the give you plenty of numbing drops. A device is then put in to hold you eye open so you cannot blind during the procedure. The eye is then prepped to have the flap created. Typically the device that does this is called a microkeratome. During the process of creating the flap, your vision will go completely dark and you will feel some vibrations, but no pain. After the flap is created, the Dr. will fold the flap back and the laser treatment will be applied to the exposed area. It actually vaporizes areas of the cornea and changes it's shape in order to correct the vision. After the laser is done (anywhere from 15-60 seconds.) the flap is folded back into place and smooth out. The flap ends up acting as a bandage to protect the treated area. The Dr. will smooth out the cornea and healing begins almost instantly. The just before you get up, the Dr. will put a number of drops in your eyes to help begin healing, the device that was holing the eye opened is removed and you are rotated out from under the laser. That's it...about 7 minutes per eye, with only 15-60 seconds being actual laser time. When you leave your vision will be noticably better, but it will look blurry like you are opeing your eyes under water due to all the drops. Quick, easy and painless. \nI know that was lengthy, but I truly hope that it helps...\nThanks~\nLisa
770590
my 70 yr old mom just had laser surgery 6 months ago...she is a diabetic, and had pre-glaucoma symptoms. anyway, she'd been experiencing floaters for a few years and the surgery cured it. she said she only felt a bit of stinging during the laser treatment, and she's had no pain or any problems post treatment. hope this was helpful, and good luck to you. oh, and we live in northern calif. she had her sx done across town.
282070
I have had glassses since I was 15 years old and I am now 40. I wasn't popular then but I still need to see! Contacts worked for awhile, but now I am thinking of Lasix.\n\nAm I popular now?..don't know about that but I am confident enough that people don't even say anything about my glasses anymore and the only reason I think of the surgery is I am just tired of wearing them.
1141269
I had lasik about 3 years ago.  I was a great experience.  I did not feel a thing.  They give valium before hand and they put eye drops in your eyes that completely numb them.  Also, the room that you are in is completely dark, so you don't even have to see what's going on.  I had 20/20 vision within 24 hours of my surgury, and still do today.  I would recommend it to any and everyone!  I got mine done at Henry Ford Optimeyes, and I would absolutely recommend them.
526866
LAsik Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges lasik surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as lasik surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your laser surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.
331070
I've had this done, and astigmatism fixed at the same time - ten years ago, though. Hurt a bit after the anaesthetic wore off, but the worst part was the smell of burning during the procedure!\n\nGreat vision for several years, but now need reading glasses. Some minor hazing around bright lights in the dark.\n\nIt worked for me but I'd never 'recommend' it to anyone else because experiences vary so widely - just a decision you have to take for yourself. I'm happy with the results... I can ski or swim and still see people!
449443
I had Custom Lasik at the TLC center in Johnson City, TN a couple of years ago this may - it was just under $5000 for both eyes,  and WELL worth it.  I love it!!!!!   I highly recommend the TLC centers... they took such great care of me!
1154937
Get lasik... end of story
188370
I would strongly recommend that you read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/
672962
I have had this done and you have to be ready for a comprimise. (depending on your age)\n\nI love being able to see at a distance with out glasses.  I can now wear regular sunglasses as well.  \nBut since I am 42 I have to use reading glasses now.  Where as before the surgery I did not.\n\nAll in all it is absolutely worth it "in my case" as having to wear reading glass' on occaision is much better than regular glass' all of the time.\n\nThe procedure is quick relativily painless, I would say discomfort but not pain.\nFor the 24 hours after it feels like you have spent a day at the beach where your eyes feel really tired from to much sun.\n\nI was able to see fairly clear right after he was done and the next day it was amazing !!!\n\nAlthough 1500 lbs is a bit high, I think that would be about $2600 American per eye.  \n\nBut if that is the going rate in UK then you have to pay it...
515571
I used to wear glasses, but I got laser eye surgery and now I've got 20/20 vision.  \nThere are some down sides to laser surgery, so I would definately suggest looking into it before getting it done.  \nI had dry-eyes for about a year and a half after the surgery.  I also had trouble driving at night because my eyes would over-dilate when oncoming cars passed (due to their headlights).  \nThe surgery itself was terrifying, and it freaked me out.  I would never go through it again.  They suction your cornea, cut around the suction cup, flap it back, tell you to look at a red spot and not to move your eye (or it will screw it up), and then flap the cornea back over.  It's painless but it really freaks you out (and I took some valium beforehand).  \nAfterward, you learn that a hard blow to eye could rip your cornea off and blind you for life.  \nThere are lots of considerations that people need to know before going into the surgery.\nHowever, I have been happy with the results (especially after my dry-eyes and night-vision problems went away).\nI had to get glasses when I was in the second grade, and wore them for eighteen years.  I was near-sighted and if my glasses fell on the floor then I couldn't see them (I had to feel around until I found them).\nI am female.  27 (wore glasses until 25). Caucasian. Used to be a full time wearer of glasses.
1087712
Give your eyes some time to heal!!! LASIK isn't like getting a freaking haircut. LASIK is a surgery and it can take up to 6 months to get your best vision. Also, don't expect your eyes to heal at the same rate. Each eye will heal independently and most patients notice one eye is always better than the other. Also normal.Just remember, no one walks around with only one eye opened.
179735
It depends on your levels of myopia , your cornea, your healing ability as well as other factors. In my case, it took at least ten days to see everything a little clearer again. It was very difficult for me to read letters on the computer in the first month after the surgery.\n\nI would strongly recommend you and your friend to read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/
1040729
I had LASIK eye surgery about 4 years ago with no complications.  My vision improved to 20/15 and 20/20.  I would recommend it if you are a good candidate.  Look for a quality surgeon who has done hundreds if not thousands of these procedures and check their rate of complications.  My surgeon had a complications rate less than 1% so I felt fairly safe having it done.
907588
i have gone through it.  the grade of my glasses was 450 for the left & 550 for the right w/ full astigmatic correction.\n\nyou will first be screened if you are eligible for laser surgery.  you will undergo a series of tests to minimize the risk during the operation.\n  \nwhen i went inside the prep room,  i was a little nervous because it is my eyes which will be operated on.  after a nurse has explained what the doctor will do & what to expect during the operation, i was brought to the OR.  the whole operation lasted 10-15 min. only with almost no pain.  you will be made to wear eye protectors for a day or 2.  you need to take a pain-reliever after the operation because the eyes will experience pain after the anesthetic wore off.  after a day, you have clear vision.  the money really well spent.  my vision returned to 20/20.  \n\noh,  the results are not the same for everyone.  some may not get 20/20 vision but still you will be having clear vision.  first thing i got after the operation is a pair of nice sunglasses.
56443
Choosing the right procedure requires you to do some research, to pose good questions to your eye care provider, and even get the opinions of others, especially if your provider does not offer or is trained in LASEK.\n\nThere are certainly times when LASEK is the procedure of choice for certain patients.  The questions are:\n1- Does your prescription and comfort level make you a good candidate for LASEK?\n2- If so, who would be the right eye surgeon to perform my surgery.