i am interested in lasik surgery and i keep reading about horrible outcomes. even in people who are satisfied with the results, say they see halos and starbursts but they are still happy. is there anyone who has had this done that are completely satisfied with no complications? i’m thinking about canceling my consultation and being thankful that glasses exist.

also if u live in nyc can u recomend a doctor

The surveys determining patient satisfaction with LASIK have found most patients satisfied, with satisfaction range being 92–98 percent?
LASIK DALLAS

I am 34yrs old. I’m interested to go for lasik surgery, can anyone recommend lasik surgeon? If you had gone thru surgery before pls tell me about your experience. What is your success rate? Total cost of surgery? Is it better to go to polyclinic first to get recommendation so that we can get subsidise?

Looking for Laser Eye Surgery in Birmingham. Does anyone recommend any laser eye companies that are safe and affordable?
I heard of Optical Express – does anyone know what their website URL is and their phone number? Do they do lasik eye in Birmingham?
I am tired of wearing contact lenses and I was always sceptical about laser eye surgery – but I think I am ready now to give it a try.
Thank You,
Brian

I’m considering LASIK but can’t decide between traditional LASIK with the metal blade and IntraLase with no metal blade. IntraLase costs twice as much as standard LASIK.
I’ve had consultations with doctors who do both. Each say it’s safe so I’m still confused.
Which type did you have. Are you happy with the results? Any side effects?

A little information:
Right Eye -5.75
Sphere -0.50
Axis x148
Left Eye -6.25
PD(mm) 53
I have tried to google information to see if I would be a candidate for lasik surgery and what the chances were of improving my vision so I can at least read my alarm clock when I get out of bed in the morning. I know there is a possibility of needing glasses after lasik and I am fine with that, glasses I don’t mind it the fact that like I said I cant even attempt to read my alarm clock in the mornings. That being said, I am currently living overseas and do not have theluxuryy of making an appointment to talk with an optician about Lasik (well I could but my Italian isn’t good enough yet). I am going to have to fly back to the states if I decide to have the surgery and I want to know if I am a good candidate before I pay for that flight. I have researched several websites and the terminology baffles me. Advice anyone?
Also, it is important to know that I do have large pupils. I do not know what effect this has on the surgery but I have ead that it could cause problems with noght vision and halos.
Thanks for your time!

I’m thinking about getting Lasik done. I know the costs are around $1200-2500 but i’m wondering is it worth getting? If it helps with answering I’m near sided.
1.)What side effects do you have after wards? including long term.
2.)Does it hurt?
3.)Is it worth it?
Please if you have had Lasik done I would really appreciate your answers

Hello. Any help from knowledgeable folks/people with similar experience. I had Intralase/Bladeless Lasik done last Friday (1/8/2010) at a reputable doctor with the VisX machine. I am young, healthy and had “moderate” myopia (-3.00 and -5.00). I was told I was a good candidate and had a great potential for 20/20 vision after the surgery.
So, it has now been 6 days since surgery. I do not have 20/20 vision. Perhaps closer to 20/40? I’m unsure of course, as I can’t measure myself. I tested 20/25 on the day after post-checkup, but it was very blurry and I don’t think I really deserved the rating.
Now when I wake up I have near perfect vision (near, not perfect). This lasts about 1-2 hours then my vision degrades quickly. I develop strain, headache and blurred vision of anything more than 6 feet out. My surgeon assures me that this is classic Dry Eye and we can treat it. While that makes me feel better, I am very nervous/skeptical for several reasons.
1) My near vision is always perfect. If I was experiencing dry eye blurriness, wouldn’t this be blurry as well?
2.)Wetting drops certainly make me feel better and relieve some strain and pain, but do not clear up my vision. Wouldn’t I expect to have good vision for at least a minute after drops?
3.) My left eye (originally worse) is now much better. My right is now worse (originally the better eye). If I was having Dry Eye only, wouldn’t I expect to have equally poor vision in both?
My vision has stayed this way since day two or three with no real improvement. I am very worried that I am just stuck with sub-par vision, despite the optimisms given to me before surgery. In fact, I’m beginning to despair pretty intensely and spending much of the day regretting this surgery. Now I’m out a few grand AND I have lousy vision AND I have to use a regiment of pricey drops? What was I thinking? Trying to stay optimistic. But is there really any chance for significant changes this far into the process?
I’m hoping to hear from folks who had similar experiences, OR from folks who noticed major changes 6+ days after LASIK.
Thank you so much for any input.

I have just done lasik surgery on myt eyes.I see a halo around the lights.Is that going to go away?Is it even normal?