Do it! Best thing I've ever done for myself. I've needed glasses since I was in the first grade. Got Lasik when I was 26 and it was like experiencing a miracle since I had no real memories of seeing anything clearly without contacts or glasses. The only negative effect I (think I) have is dry eyes in the mornings but…
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No regrets at all. I had my LASIK in 2008, was only "moderately" nearsighted but enough to be a handicap. It's great not to need glasses anymore (except when driving at night).
My husband had laser vision correction in 2009. He had a VSP plan that offered a discount for certain clinics but not actual "coverage." He maxed out his contribution to his medical Flex spending plan that year in order to pay for it (I think it was just under $5k total). The nearest clinic that honored VSP's…
I did LASIK 14 years ago. I was an edge case at -14, and the doctor was only able to do it because my lenses were so steeply curved (they are flat now). I got the very best doctor in the state, as my friend is an optometrist and helped me research it all. Over time I developed dry eyes and poor night vision, which is…
he basically said it cost too much & really was not that effective
Wow, between her and that kid who played Neville Longbottom, I feel like puberty is some magical fairy.
Book an intro visit with a clinic. Usually they check your eyes for free. They'll give you a quote based on the type of surgery and your specific cornea. Choose a reputable place, it's your eyes and a good doctor should explain the risks.
my doctor(who makes most of his money doing lasek) says it's not worth it
I have! I love it. It's great. It's worth it. (I was legally blind like you are - I couldn't even see anything that was further than 6 in from my face). It's worth it to get a doctor that you trust (instead of placating words, they tell you the truth), I don't have to worry about literally walking into traffic…
Bahaha. Ok these people are a little extreme. Point taken I concede victory to you.
I did it, and I love it.
It's fast, but it DOES hurt, everyone who says it doesn't is a big liar. You'll have to sleep in goggles for a couple weeks, and if you're in the habit of rubbing your eyes, you have to stop (which is good anyway). My first winter after the surgery, if my eyes got too dry I had some haloing…
My dad had LASIK in his early 60s. He actually kept it secret from us kids because he was embarrassed to spend so much money on himself. But, as he later explained to me, "I've worn glasses since I was 8 years old and I'm sick and tired of them." 10-12 years later and he only wears glasses for reading and these…
I had it, and so did both my parents. My mother was almost legally blind from nearsightedness (she could not get 20/20 wearing both glasses AND contacts). She is now is in her 60s and doesn't need reading glasses, but wears a low prescription for driving at night. I was nearsighted and astigmatic, and I have trouble…
No problem. =D Enjoy being able to see 24/7 one day.
Who said anything about indecent? These dudes manage to take up three seat spaces with their spreading. It's damn rude and then they act all affronted when you ask for them to move so that you can sit down.
she's an awesome mom!
I used to work at a LASIK clinic. It's great *if* you're really a good candidate and your surgeon knows what she's doing. ** Whatever you do, never, ever go bargain shopping for eye surgery.** The clinic I worked at was one of those places with billboards all over the place advertising LASIK for $299 an eye. Do not…
my mom had it done last year and i took care of her while she healed. she is also legally blind, without glasses or contacts w/ glasses on (says so on her license). she took 4-5 days to recover fully, and the first day her eyes were very swollen and hurt a lot, but they gave her drops for the pain, some pills, and…
I'd like to add on another suggestion for the United States: Some of you guys out there on Public transportation need to close your legs! Your parts are NOT that large.