Would You Get Laser Eye Surgery
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No. Everyone I know who has had it done has side effects. Everything from overcorrection to undercorrection to induced astigmatism, night glare, halos, dry eyes, haze, corneal abrasion, inflammation, infection, etc.
I'm not trying to scare you but I'm serious. Every single person I know has some side effects.
They're using a laser. On one of your most precious senses. My advice: don't do it. Wear glasses or contacts instead.
I'm not trying to scare you but I'm serious. Every single person I know has some side effects.
They're using a laser. On one of your most precious senses. My advice: don't do it. Wear glasses or contacts instead.
No. Everyone I know who has had it done has side effects. Everything from overcorrection to undercorrection to induced astigmatism, night glare, halos, dry eyes, haze, corneal abrasion, inflammation, infection, etc.
I'm not trying to scare you but I'm serious. Every single person I know has some side effects.
They're using a laser. On one of your most precious senses. My advice: don't do it. Wear glasses or contacts instead.
Curious, do you require the use of glasses or contacts?
Everyone I know who has had this done had no bizarre side effects. But then again I suppose you won't really know until you do it yourself. I'm planning on getting it done. I hate contacts and glasses.
I would only do it if all else failed. I think the technology is too young and time is needed for all the downsides to be assessed and adressed.
How may is SOOO many?No glasses for me. And I know SOOO many people who have had lasik. They all say it was not worth the side effects. One guy can't drive at night anymore. He's only 30!
Did they all go to the same crappy doctor?
Lasik, as a whole, is highly successful - though the rates vary by doctor and by region.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK#Complications
Well, it seems like it's fairly safe, yet there are still chances of complications. I think I would still take the chance of it though. I would definitely make sure that I had all the prior screenings to assure myself that there would be no probable complications.
£250 per eye.
Last I looked it averaged about $400 - $600 per eye.
I've seen different kinds they talk about. I want the least invasive... do ya know what that is gonna cost me? It could be fun walking around without eyeglasses!
No glasses for me. And I know SOOO many people who have had lasik. They all say it was not worth the side effects. One guy can't drive at night anymore. He's only 30!
Your eyes are too precious to take a laser to them. Go for the glasses or contacts.
Only 30? That's very unfortunate. I've spoken to many who have had little or no trouble after lasik, although you do propose a good point. Personally, I hate contacts, and glasses. I will do more research after speaking to you aobut this, however. I thank you for your input, until now I was under the impression there were no risks.
I don't know what cut rate doctors you guys are going to, but most reputable Surgeons charge about $1500/eye.
The best lasers all have some kind of bizarre deal where you buy the laser for $500,000 and then must pay $100/eye every time you use it. So between the cost of the laser and the fee to use it, the surgeon is out some serious cash before he even starts.
Some cut rate surgeons get around this by using "generic" lasers that don't require the fee, but personally, I'd prefer the good one.
Regarding side effects, the most common are dry eyes, poor nite vision, and residual refractive error. The first two are quite common and usually go away after a month or two. The third might require an "enhancement" (a second surgery) if you want a full correction. Beyond this, there's always the remote possibility of some bizzare infection or flap complication; but these potentially devastating problems are quite rare.
Overall, about 99% of patients are satisfied with the results of LASIK.
Anyone over forty should be aware that they will require glasses for reading after LASIK.