Anyone here have Lasik done?
- Thread starter Tom Hendricks
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So that's what Canadians call humor?
Huh.
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I've considered having Lasik done but it's my understanding that with the type of eye-condition I have Lasik wouldn't be able to help me. That and I heard to do it they have to cut and peel a the "lens" over your eye off or something like that?! :squirm:
I have an "eye thing" and don't think I could handle it so, yeah, I'd probably be a lot like the guy in that video up there. Wearing glasses can be a pain in the ass but the Lasik thing squicks me out a bit and, well, don't think I'd like the look of myself without glasses.
I'm now two days out since the surgery and everything is going well. I have very little discomfort, at worse it feels like I have an eyelash stuck in my eye. Eyes are still a bit hazy, but improving all the time. I can see quite a bit further and clearer then yesterday. Still very happy with the decision to go forward with it. Saw my doctor yesterday for a follow up and I have no inflammation.
Trekker, I completely understand where you are coming from, I too have the "eye thing." Going in, that was my biggest concern. That I was gonna screw up the surgery because of my inability to stay focused or moving because my eyes are so sensitive. I can't have the glaucoma test where they puff the eye with air, because my eyes are so sensitive. I had absolutely no issues with doing this, the lasers computer compensates for eye movement when doing the procedure. The light you look at is actually further back and larger, so its not like the light is right in your eyes. The Lasik I had done, they used the laser to cut the flap in the eye. So they actually suction your eye to the laser and make the cut of the cornea. Didn't even feel it and it was done in 30 seconds. The Doctor does have to peel back the cornea for the laser reshaping but you don't feel a thing.
Trekker, I completely understand where you are coming from, I too have the "eye thing." Going in, that was my biggest concern. That I was gonna screw up the surgery because of my inability to stay focused or moving because my eyes are so sensitive. I can't have the glaucoma test where they puff the eye with air, because my eyes are so sensitive. I had absolutely no issues with doing this, the lasers computer compensates for eye movement when doing the procedure. The light you look at is actually further back and larger, so its not like the light is right in your eyes. The Lasik I had done, they used the laser to cut the flap in the eye. So they actually suction your eye to the laser and make the cut of the cornea. Didn't even feel it and it was done in 30 seconds. The Doctor does have to peel back the cornea for the laser reshaping but you don't feel a thing.
It definitely was true 7 years ago. I'm not sure if there have been improvement since then. However, even if there were improvements, this is one of those things where you'd have to let time pass to see if they were effective.
In my opinion, the risk isn't worth it. Obviously, other people are willing to take it. Contacts seem like a good solution for me.
Mr Awe
:squirm: :shudder:
Hell to the no.
I'm happy with contacts considering the risks of Laser surgery. I actually find contacts much more convenient than glasses. You don't have to clean them, you don't get annoyed at the cinema with marks and bits of dust settling on the lenses, and you can wear them at the pool.
I hope your recovery continues to go well, Tom. Like others here, though, the possible side effects have put me off. My night vision is pretty bad already, and I have very bad astigmatism. I've always been near-sighted, but needed to have reading glasses a few years ago. It's annoying to have to change glasses all the time, but no way am I risking what's left of my eyesight. I do a lot of needlecrafts and sell some of my work, and the thought of losing the ability to do fine, up-close work is a nightmare scenario.
It sounds worse then it really was.
Yeah, I know where your coming from. It really wasn't that bad.
The surgery is really dependent on the person. If asked, I would highly recommend it. I have had very little side effects and everything is getting better all the time.
I had very, very poor eye sight and a bad astigmatism as well. With the new lasers they can compensate even for the worse astigmatism. My profession is as a Video Editor, so my eyes are also important to me. I'm still taking this week off, not returning to actual work until next week. However just sitting in front of the computer is not that stressful on the eyes so far.
I drove for the first time at night on Saturday, while there was a distinct increase in glare from the other cars. However it didn't hamper my driving what so ever. To me it was noticeable but not that really bad.
Only downside so far to the surgery has been my eyes are very dry. I have to use two different drops in them because of the surgery, I can imagine I will have to use drops all the time going forward. Not sure, just my guess.
My sight has improved significantly, I'm seeing at the same level as before with my glasses. Still slight bit of haziness, will have this until the cornea completely heals from the being sliced.
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My eyes are so dry that I haven't been able to wear contact lenses for years, and the dryness becoming even worse does not appeal. To each their own, eh?Tom, best of luck with the recovery! But, just a word about the side effects and why I, and many others, have choosen not to go that route. Sometimes, the side effects grow worse with time. And, sometimes it's to such an extent that your eyes are worse than if you hadn't done the surgery. Not to scare you, and I'm hoping for the best. But, that's why many of us choose not to.
Mr Awe
Mr Awe
Not scared, I appreciate the info. I'm a realist, know there are always trade offs. Thank you for the support, really appreciate it. I know it's not for everybody, it took me since last year to make the decision to go forward. If I was going to do it, I had a narrow window. So I decided to go for it, of course after I did all my due diligence.
Had my second post lasik checkup today. Had an eye exam and I'm seeing 20-20 and the doctor thinks that it will even improve more. Considering that the cornea hasn't healed 100% yet, that should take another week or so.
The dryness is not as bad a week out now, however I still need drops where I never needed them before. She thinks this will go away in time, maybe. The only other negative thing was the pressure in my eyes were a little elevated, she told me nothing to really worry about. Just need to watch out and she changed my medication drops and the amount I use.
Other then that, everything is going great. I love waking up in the moving and seeing without needed to "find" my glasses. I have driven during the day without the need for sunglasses as the glare isn't really that bad. Again, still totally satisfied with the decision.
disclaimer: Your outcome may vary.
The dryness is not as bad a week out now, however I still need drops where I never needed them before. She thinks this will go away in time, maybe. The only other negative thing was the pressure in my eyes were a little elevated, she told me nothing to really worry about. Just need to watch out and she changed my medication drops and the amount I use.
Other then that, everything is going great. I love waking up in the moving and seeing without needed to "find" my glasses. I have driven during the day without the need for sunglasses as the glare isn't really that bad. Again, still totally satisfied with the decision.
disclaimer: Your outcome may vary.
Mr Laser Beam watches more Canadian television than any 10 Canadians combined. Which is to say, he watches any at all.
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