Laser Eye Surgery: Should I do it??

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Manster

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Has anybody had laser eye surgery done? Can you share your oppinion on if your experience was good and would you recommend it. If so, can you tell me the best place that you know that is the best priced, with the best experienced doctors. I'm from the K-W area, but will travel to the Toronto, or whatever area has the best prices. Thanks in advance.
 
Manster said:
but will travel to the Toronto, or whatever area has the best prices.
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For sure since it's only your eyes, best price should be your prime consideration.
 
I had it done years ago, but the guy has retired since then. I've always been happy with mine and had immediate 20/20. Know others at work who did not fare as well at the start but it worked out in the end. Also know other who had problems later on after a few years.
Everyone eye's react differently, so give it serious thought. Price should not be the obstacle.... check for experience. knowledge, support (check-up's etc). Weigh the risk and then go with the cheapest... ;)

They should all be relatively close in price these days, just compare prices to make sure you're not getting gouged.
 
Perry Mason said:
It has been said before, I am saying it again: use the fucking search function before you ask a question...

Here you go: https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=109954&highlight=laser

Perry
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For all you fucking search freaks, that thread was over a year ago. This guy is asking about the situation today. I have no problem seeing repeat threads if there is a reasonable span of time between them. I am waiting for my favourite to reappear, the "dating a stripper" one.
 
I had mine done about 15 years ago. I even have a video of the operation. I was -10. No regrets. A life time of not being able to see wiped out in 15 minutes. Over 4 grand at the time.
 
Here's something to consider....

Many physicians in the US tell their immediate families NOT to get the surgery because there have been no long term studies on the effects of the laser procedure. My ex-GF's father was a cardiologist at a major hospital in Florida, and he was shocked at how careless people can be about major surgery where the after-effects are completely unknown.

Personally, I think the procedures these days are probably safe, and we probably would know by now if there were any major problems as a result of the surgery. But... for me at least... I can put up with the contacts and glasses until I know for sure, because BLIND is a really bad alternative if I guess wrong.
 
A friend had it done, says one side effect is that he had to wear reading glasses (before he didn't), and glasses at night for driving..........
 
Had it done almost a year ago and I have zero regrets about the surgery. I wish I had it done sooner!
Lasik MD, about $2300 and my doctor even asked me out on a date after.
 
A little concerned about people saying they now need reading glasses... Does that mean for using the computer too?
 
My mom had it done. No problems, no regrets. Doctor that did it has moved his practice overseas I believe.
 
Had mine done at LASIK MD in the Falls on your side of the river. Eyes were done 4 years back and I have never regreted it.
 
Manster said:
A little concerned about people saying they now need reading glasses... Does that mean for using the computer too?
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I was wereing bi-focals at the time of the sugery. At that time they could not correct the need for reading specs. So I buy the 5 dollar 1.25 ones anywhere. Todays surgery could include that correct but I am not positive as I have not looked into it.
 
I was close to needing reading glasses when I had it done, so that was no big deal.
I had it done about 3 years ago and have had no problems. My eyesight was really bad and I had an astigmatism.
 
YellowDog said:
For all you fucking search freaks, that thread was over a year ago. This guy is asking about the situation today. I have no problem seeing repeat threads if there is a reasonable span of time between them.
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OK wise ass.. if a year is too long for you, then here`s something more current for you... or do you need it updated as of yesterday? :rolleyes:

https://terb.cc/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=142483

Perry
 
Manster said:
Has anybody had laser eye surgery done? Can you share your oppinion on if your experience was good and would you recommend it. If so, can you tell me the best place that you know that is the best priced, with the best experienced doctors. I'm from the K-W area, but will travel to the Toronto, or whatever area has the best prices. Thanks in advance.
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I know about 6 people who have gotten laser eye surgery and while they have all been generally successful, 2 or 3 of have commented that they get halos at night which makes it harder for them to drive (no problems in the daytime though.) Also, slight far-sightedness has occured for those same people.

Still, even with these inconveniences, they said they would do it again. Caveat Emptor, though, you only have one set of eyes.

Good luck
 
No Way

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MuffinMuncher said:
......there have been no long term studies on the effects of the laser procedure......
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Agree!
MuffinMuncher said:
......shocked at how careless people can be about major surgery where the after-effects are completely unknown.......
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Concur
MuffinMuncher said:
......the procedures these days are probably safe.....
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I am sure but still......
MuffinMuncher said:
......I can put up with the contacts and glasses until I know for sure, because BLIND is a really bad alternative if I guess wrong.
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DEAD ON!!!
Besides, I love changing my glasses whenever my company benefit money is available. Unless it's cancer, I will want nothing be removed out of my eyes.
 
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