Im thinking of having eye lasik surgery. I personally have astigmatism and know the risks etc.. but mainly want to ask people what complications they had or none and do they think it was worthwhile and worth the money or not.. Dry irritated eyes post op seem to be a bg lasting side effect.. Many people have this?
I’m 41 and have worn contacgs for astigmatism and near-sightedness since the age of 11. About a year ago, I began having difficulty seeing up close with my contacts on. It is getting worse and worse – to the point that I can’t enjoy reading a newspaper, book, and have the computer set at 150% zoom. I cannot wear glasses due to some scar tissue behind both ears from previous surgeries.
My question – as I am "only" 41, I fear that the "old-age-can’t-see-the-menu" syndrome is just beginning and that if I pay for lasik now, my eyes will continue to change and I’ll end up doing it again in a few years. I don’t trust what a doctor (who wants money NOW) would answer.
Hi. My vision in one eye is good. Like 20/30 i think. But my other eye is bad. I have to get different contacts for each eye, and my eye glasses are different of each side. I want laser eye surgery. But I only want it for my bad eye. Mainly to save money, and the other reason is because I don’t feel that I need it for the other eye.
What do you think. Is this possible, can it be done?
I have astigmatism but I find contacts and glasses a frustrating money sink. My vision is about 20/160, but I never wear corrective lenses. I am looking forward to laser surgery, but as a college student I have less than 00 to work with. I understand surgery can be up to 00 in the USA, but I’ve heard of prices as low as 00 abroad. Does anyone have any cheap success stories?
www.preop.com Medical Malpractice and Patient Education Company Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO When the operative field is numb, the doctor will use an automated microsurgical instrument called a microkeratome.Malpractice Medical This tiny instrument will carefully create a thin corneal flap … which remains hinged to the eye. Underneath this flap the inner layer of the cornea, called the stroma, is exposed. Next, your doctor will use a computer to control pulses of cool laser light. These pulses will delicately remove microscopically thin layers of cells from the stroma, Malpractice Medical By removing tissue in this manner, your doctor will tailor the new shape of your cornea according to the exact nature of your vision problem. The entire procedure usually takes about 5 minutes and is painless. The corneal flap is then closed and the surface is rinsed. Following surgery, you’ll be given protective contact lenses to wear for a few days while the corneal flap heals. Medical Malpractice and Patient Education Company