Lasik

[Cheeta]

I'm considering laser corrective eye surgery.

There is a new(er) technique that uses Wavescan (VISX CustomVue) technology to get incredibly precise readings of your eye.

Reading the literature it states how it is all "computer-controlled" and the Wavescan measurement is trickle-down technology originally developed for use in high-powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. Basically, the wavescan readings are transferred to the excimer laser during the surgery and the computer guides the reshaping of your cornea.

BTW, anyone out there had LASIK? Thoughts?

Thanks,
Cheeta

 

[Cobra1]

I'm considering laser corrective eye surgery.


BTW, anyone out there had LASIK? Thoughts?

Thanks,
Cheeta

Dont know about the latest technology - but it was the best thing I have ever invested in - I needed it for both work and also personal activities. I have 20/15 in one eye and 20/10 in the other - I highly recommend TLC - but I image most reputable people are fine. I just recently noticed though - that I need reading glasses : (

 

[keeferz]

I had Lasik done in December, Zyoptic Custom Wavefront lasik
at Lasik MD
http://www.lasikmd.com

worked great for me. I had terrible vision and an astigmatism.

I don't need my glasses for driving or watching TV anymore, but I also had to get reading glasses.( I was close to needing them anyway)

 

[countstudly]

Cost?

What is the cost of such an operation - both eyes?

 

[Nayo]

I aswell have considered doing the procedure. But after reading the posts what confuses me is why would you need reading glasses?? I had thought the whole reason to get this done was to have the freedom from needing glasses/contacts.


I to would like to to know the cost. I was told that it ranges from $500-$1100. but i'd rather have a more realistic number.

thanks.

 

[Geographic]

Reading glasses

The reason one needs reading glasses is because when one reads the eyes use the lense inside the eye to focus on things that are near. The lense is a spongy type material that is flexible and gets stretched to focus on things near but it becomes less flexible with age. Hence, people after a certain age generally need reading glasses.

To see things far away, the eye uses the cornea. If the cornea is miss shapen, (like astigmatism) that results in being near sighted. Laser eye surgury corrects the miss shapen cornea to properly focus sight (light) onto the retina at the back of the eye.

I too have been thinking of taking the plunge and getting laser surgury. I am still a bit leary esp with the risk that your night vision may be affected. I am still taking a wait and see attitude. THis is definately something not to cheap out on. I could not live with the prospect of not being able to look at the babes in the strip club or on the beach etc....

 

[minnie_me]

I would go with a credible vendor. I went with TLC but also looked at Herzig and Bophner. You will find that these three charge around 1500 - 2500 per eye - depending on the procedure. I would avoid the $999 for two eye specials.

I had mine done about 2 years ago and love it. The amazement of waking up in the middle of the night and being able to see the clock clearly is still fresh.

 

[Nayo]

Geographic, You sound like you did some research into this. I'm glad to say I learned something new.

Minnie_me, Really? thats a bit steep, but you do save in the long run by not having to get replacement contacts and he hassel of buying the rinse. Guess I need to save some more. heh

To bad OHIP wont cover it.