Lasik Eye Surgery

• wildcats20

  

  Having Lasik on Friday.
  
  Anyone had it or planning on doing it?
  
  My vision has gradually become worse over the last few years, so in finally taking the plunge. My mom had it done 13 years ago, basically when it first started, and has not had one issue. I'm going to the same place, Lasik Vision Institute, that she used. I'm really excited to be able to see things clear, but also very nervous.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Hopefully you don't go blind, or get AIDS. But good luck. I'd like to investigate this as well. The lasik, not the AIDS.
• Fab4Runner

  

  Mike, Seth and my dad all had it done with no issues. They all say it was one of the best decisions they've made.
• mucalum49

  

  Know many people who've done this with no issues either. I have always wanted to do this and may consider using my year end bonus this year towards Lasik. I've noticed my vision gradually getting worse as well. I am just a worrier that I'd be the one to get the faulty procedure and go blind from it. One day I'll suck it up and do it, haven't been able to see without corrective lenses for 20yrs so it'd be cool to wake up every day to non-blurry vision.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  Very easy, and getting less expensive. Never heard anyone regretting it. We haven't done it because that you're supposed to wait until your eyesight is beyond a certain level - that's probably a myth.
• vball10set

  My wife had it done 8 years ago, with an enhancement @ 3 years ago...she absolutely loves it, as she's worn glasses/contacts since she was in the 5th grade.
• wildcats20

  

  mucalum49;1602031 wrote:Know many people who've done this with no issues either. I have always wanted to do this and may consider using my year end bonus this year towards Lasik. I've noticed my vision gradually getting worse as well. I am just a worrier that I'd be the one to get the faulty procedure and go blind from it. One day I'll suck it up and do it, haven't been able to see without corrective lenses for 20yrs so it'd be cool to wake up every day to non-blurry vision.

  Where I'm going, they offer Care Credit. Which is basically a medical credit card. I ended up with 0% interest if paid off in 24 months. Mine is going to cost about $2800. So it's actually pretty affordable.
• wildcats20

  

  Manhattan Buckeye;1602037 wrote:Very easy, and getting less expensive. Never heard anyone regretting it. We haven't done it because that you're supposed to wait until your eyesight is beyond a certain level - that's probably a myth.

  It's a free consult. Can't hurt to go in. And yes, I'm pretty sure that is myth.
  
  Some centers won't perform it on a person, while you could go somewhere else and they will.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  Also, think about it from a cost perspective....with the amount of expense on glasses, contacts, contact solution, etc., over a few year period you get back the cost. It is on our bucket list.
• mucalum49

  

  wildcats20;1602040 wrote:Where I'm going, they offer Care Credit. Which is basically a medical credit card. I ended up with 0% interest if paid off in 24 months. Mine is going to cost about $2800. So it's actually pretty affordable.

  Thanks - that's good to know! I've never made it that far to know that was available.
  
  As MB said I paid like $200 for contacts and $40 on top of insurance for my exam. The procedure would pay for itself in roughly a decade. Finally might have to give this serious consideration.
• sherm03

  

  I got it done a few years ago. Definitely worth it. It's crazy how quick the procedure actually is. And I'll never forget how cool it was to sit up from the table and have the doctor ask me what time the clock said and being able to read it. It was still blurry from the procedure...but it was already better vision than what I had without my glasses.
• wildcats20

  

  sherm03;1602066 wrote:I got it done a few years ago. Definitely worth it. It's crazy how quick the procedure actually is. And I'll never forget how cool it was to sit up from the table and have the doctor ask me what time the clock said and being able to read it. It was still blurry from the procedure...but it was already better vision than what I had without my glasses.

  That's definitely the part I'm most looking forward to.
  
  I haven't had a new prescription in probably 7 years, I've just dealt with the blurriness and bad vision. As stupid as it sounds, it's going to be a whole new world.
• Belly35

  

  What if you only had one eye would you have it done?
• wildcats20

  

  Belly35;1602076 wrote:What if you only had one eye would you have it done?

  Why wouldn't you?
• gut

  Don't go to anyone that advertises on tv...Especially if you currently have a prescription (for something more than just reading glasses). Although the procedure is pretty routine (for most) and computerized, it's not something I'd go bargain shopping for.
  
  Not sure about waiting until your eyesight gets to a certain point. My understanding is the procedure is not reversible, and you're eyes will STILL continue to degenerate with age, and that could perhaps be where the "wait" advice comes from.
• GOONx19

  

  It's still a ways away, but I plan on getting it done in a few years. I have to wear contacts from the second I get out of bed until the second I get back in. Even with the same prescription, glasses just give me a headache.
• bases_loaded

  

  Best graduation gift ever