Laser eye surgery
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Asterix said:
LOL
come to think of it that might be my word. Years back, maybe 20 or my both my corneas were scratched and had metal embedded in them. They were drilled and buffed. Yes it hurt like a mother. They healed completely, took a few years. I guess what I am telling you is the eye can heal.
papasmerf said:
Weird. I also had some small bits of metal embedded in one of my eyes when in my 20's when I foolishly ran a saw without eye protection. Thought it was just a speck of dirt at first and then in a day or two it started to rust. They managed to pluck them all out and the eye healed perfectly. I'm guessing lasers are a tad more invasive.
I went to Lasik MD (Downtown Toronto) about 3 years ago - and it was the best money I ever spent...
Been very happy, corrected to 20/20 in one eye, 20/25 in the other. Very happy with the results, as I needed a high degree of correction, and had astigmatism as well.
It was (when I priced it out) one of the more expensive places - but I got the best feel from them, and during the consulation, I felt like they honestly listened to what I asked, and gave honest answers, not just what I wanted to hear...
Laz
Been very happy, corrected to 20/20 in one eye, 20/25 in the other. Very happy with the results, as I needed a high degree of correction, and had astigmatism as well.
It was (when I priced it out) one of the more expensive places - but I got the best feel from them, and during the consulation, I felt like they honestly listened to what I asked, and gave honest answers, not just what I wanted to hear...
Laz
Asterix said:
Um cut the cornea off the eye and reshape it........A tad more invasive
Yes it hurt
yes I would let my daughter do it, if she needed it.
i agree i may be worrying too much. maybe in time my worry will lessen. i am still unhappy with my decision to go for laser eye surgery. the fact is i went ahead with a serious procedure that i was very hesitant to begin with and without the knowledge that i have now (my bad). it has not increase my quality of life in any way. i guess the most important thing for anyone wanting laser eye surgery is to first evaluate your reasons for really wanting the procedure and figure out if your wants justify the risks. and then do the research. i didn't do any of that. i did it purely for vanity reasons, and for that the risks were just way beyond what it was worth.
i have a question though... is dry eye a permanent thing? will i always have to use tear drops from now on? also, when is it okay to start rubbing my eyes? i miss doing the things i could do without thouht, liking rubbing my eyes, before surgery.
i have a question though... is dry eye a permanent thing? will i always have to use tear drops from now on? also, when is it okay to start rubbing my eyes? i miss doing the things i could do without thouht, liking rubbing my eyes, before surgery.
post-lasik ecstasia can take up to 5 years to develop. prk patients may be more susceptible to uv damage, leading to glaucoma. i'm not trying to be pessimistic, just stating the facts.
out of curiosity, rubmeister100, do you know your pre- and post-lasik numbers?
out of curiosity, rubmeister100, do you know your pre- and post-lasik numbers?
by the way, i know mine and i am slightly concerned. had i known about these numbers i would not have gone ahead and taken the risks. unfortunately, most people don't bother asking for their numbers. you are probably fine though. i just want people to be aware, that's all.
for anyone considering laser eye surgery, please visit this website first www.visionsurgeryrehab.org
this is not to scare you or deter you from having the surgery. this is just so that you arware of the "other side" of lasik and will allow you to make an informed decision.
this is not to scare you or deter you from having the surgery. this is just so that you arware of the "other side" of lasik and will allow you to make an informed decision.
I went in for a consultation a few years ago in the D.C. area. They said, sure, go for it, we'll do it tomorrow. They let me watch a prodeedure being done on another patient from a viewing room. Said I'd think about it.
Went to my eye doc to get my yearly check up the next week. Asked him about it. His candid opinion was that it is great for people who play sports or are in the military and for people who want to maximize their attractiveness factor. He tested me and said that since I have a mild case of dry eye (every few hours on the computer my eyes start to itch and I use eye drops) the laser might make that condition worse and I might need drops 5 times a day instead of once. I then asked him why he was wearing glasses if the proceedure was so great. He replied that for 90% of patients the proceedure is problem free, but since he makes his living with his eyes, 10% risk of complication was too much for him to make it worthwhile. Added to that he was married and didn't care about his no glasses attractiveness factor to hot girls. I didn't get it done - glasses don't bother me that much.
Went to my eye doc to get my yearly check up the next week. Asked him about it. His candid opinion was that it is great for people who play sports or are in the military and for people who want to maximize their attractiveness factor. He tested me and said that since I have a mild case of dry eye (every few hours on the computer my eyes start to itch and I use eye drops) the laser might make that condition worse and I might need drops 5 times a day instead of once. I then asked him why he was wearing glasses if the proceedure was so great. He replied that for 90% of patients the proceedure is problem free, but since he makes his living with his eyes, 10% risk of complication was too much for him to make it worthwhile. Added to that he was married and didn't care about his no glasses attractiveness factor to hot girls. I didn't get it done - glasses don't bother me that much.
I'm going in for a consultation this week at TLC. How is that place? Is it considered one of the best? How is it comparable to LASKIK MD whose advertisements I see everywhere?
Do you know if Lasik MD does financing the way TLC does?
I don't have any problems like dry eyes, astigmatism or any of that sort. I usually wear glasses and contacts with a prescription of -3.00. I'm hoping I'm a good candidate. Are there any horror stories of anyone going blind during or after the procedure?
I don't have any problems like dry eyes, astigmatism or any of that sort. I usually wear glasses and contacts with a prescription of -3.00. I'm hoping I'm a good candidate. Are there any horror stories of anyone going blind during or after the procedure?
You went to Lasik MD right? North York or Downtown, and who was your doctor? I don't want some newbie going through training operating on my eyes.
Andy Stitzer said:
Actually, that was Homer. When they offered him the drops, he dismissed the upsell...
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