I'm contemplating this (again) -- anyone with experience? I've read horror stories but I've just about had it with these (toric) contact lenses. ICL is another option but the long-term pressure issues is too big of a risk. ::edit:: sidenote, I'm pretty nearsighted but has gradually improved since 2004-ish. My doctor has been impressed, but I can't explain how/why.
...if you're a "good candidate", then it is a highly recommended procedure and well worth it. [NOTE: you may need reading glasses, but that would depend on several factors - the current condition of your eye(s); the type of laser/procedure that you eventually have done; and the overall effectiveness of your healing process]
Have you had this procedure? One concern is the 'flap' that some never fully heal. ::edit:: Who would qualify as a "bad candidate"?
my Mom wears glasses and would benefit from successful Lasik but my Dad (who is a Dr.) tells her the risk of something going wrong still isn't worth it. Certainly he's siding with caution, but from what I understand the procedure has become much safer since it first came out... who knows where we'll be 5 years from now? STOMP
...my father had this procedure done in Canada. He absolutely loves it. Wearing reading glasses to read the paper and/or other writings from an arms length away was well worth the trade of of never needing glasses/contacts again! ...from my understanding, "bad candidates" include those with extremely terrible eye sight, previous eye damage, severe astigmatism, etc. Best thing you could do at this point would be to consult your regular optometrist first to see if your eyes qualify for "good candidacy".
I had it done over 8 years ago and it's been awesome not to have to wear glasses. I had worn glasses since 3rd grade. Contacts and I didn't mix for some reason. I had the older procedure done where they actually use a blade to make the flap. My brother had it done a few years ago with the laser instead of the blade. Both of us have been very pleased with the results. Unfortunately, over the last 2 or so years, my eye sight has gotten a little worse. Last exam I had put me at -.50 and -1.00, where I had been 20/15 after the surgery. Before the surgery I was something like -2.50 and -3.00, I don't remember exactly. My optomotrist suggested that the degradation of vision may have been all the eye strain from hours of reading and staring at a computer screen during law school. So even though I now wear glasses when I drive at night or to the movies, I don't have to wear them all day every day and have loved it.
I had it done last year. My wife and I had it done on the same day, and we couldnt be any happier with it. Neither of us had any problems till this day. Def recommend it.
http://www.lasikcomplications.com/ I know 3 people who had it done. Two of them were barely near sighted and it went well. Another was fairly so and she is screwed up for life.
Had my yearly checkup and my nearsightedness continues to improve. Maybe stress levels are down? Apparently one factor in making/aiding nearsightedness worse is stress and anxiety. Whatever it may be, it's exciting every time.
Do you find yourself being more active outdoors (long vision vs close vision)? Do you find yourself eating better with less sugar (glucose levels effect eyesight)?
Wife and I both had it done about 6 years ago. Dry eyes for a few days, and no problem since. I absolutely love having great vision without the hassle of glasses/contacts.
Only friends that have had it. They think it is the best thing in the world. My wife is so bitter that this isnt covered under most insurance plans.
My wife has had it done twice. Once about 10 years ago and again a few months ago. She is very happy with the results.
