Laser eye surgery

[quakerboy]

I dont think this qualifies as asking medical advice, seeing as it is an elective sort of thing and I am not asking for advice as to whether I should do it, But if I am crossing that line, I trust the mods to delete and rebuke as necessary.


But I am curious as to what people's experiences with it have been? Does it actually improve vision? What are the drawbacks?

Is it a common sort of thing for people to have? I remember when I was younger Contacts were kinda hoity toity, and now everyone and their kid has them. Half tongue in cheek, I ask is laser eye surgery mainstream yet, or can one still be a trend setter.

[Kali]

1. I think it is very mainstream

I have seen some really low prices advertised lately. Stiil, it scares me. and I used to wear extended wear contacts - those are not exactly the safest either, but surgery on my eyes gives me the shivers.

signed, same scratched glasses for the last 5 or 6 years - I REALLY want to get contacts again:-(

[quakerboy]

2. I tried to get contacts

But apparently I have caveman brows and awesome eye-protective blinking skills. I spent over an hour at the optician trying to get them in before they would sell me a box. I got one in, but that other one, we went through 3 aides, and a whole lot of determination on my part before giving up. I was determined, and when I get that stubborn streak up, I rarely fail. I failed at that.


I just switched glasses, I had gotten 2 identical pair last time, one of the 2fer deals. That was 3 years ago, and I just admitted the first pair were thrashed. Ive been told for the last year it was time, but as I say, I can be stubborn, and I hate to be wasteful of things I have. Life is a whole lot clearer for the moment. But It would be awesome to be able to wear sunglasses, without having to spend $300 to have them made, and then fearing they will be scratched up or lost just cause you took them to the beach.

[Kali]

5. try the on-line glasses places

there have been a couple threads recently

soon as I get a little ahead I need to go get an exam and a new scrip, then I am going to try one of the on-line places

[ornotna]

3. Save your money

Do it at home.

http://www.lasikathome.com/index.html








No way would I do lasik. I would be too worried about the halos and star bursts with night vision. http://www.lasikdisaster.com/

[quakerboy]

4. Im curious. As always

I wonder who funds that site, and whether the industry claims to have figured out ways to solve that problem have any basis in fact. I always ask who, though. I know who funds the pro-lasik sites. They are pretty blatent. Who funds the anti?

I am also curious to hear from people that I "know" in some context other than a website pro or anti. Thus my post here.

I have always had excellent night vision. But glasses mess that up, generally speaking, so would I really be out if I was one of those who had that side effect?.

[quakerboy]

7. Ah.

I counter your site with a site

http://eyes-and-vision.com/complications-side-effects-of-laser-eye-surgery.html

Seems more balanced, with an overview of the potential consequences, video of various procedures(for the brave of heart), reviews pro and con.

I think watching the video did more to discourage my interest than the website you posted, though that has provided some food for thought as well.

[woo me with science]

6. Just be careful which doctor you choose:

http://www.amazon.com/Waking-Up-Blind-Lawsuits-ebook/dp/B0033AH5J8

[quakerboy]

8. No joke

that sounds like an interesting read, even aside from its potential connection to my OP.