If so, what complications did you have? Would you suggest having it done or would you feel it was a mistake to have it done? How did you pay for it? How can you get it finainced?
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If so, what complications did you have? Would you suggest having it done or would you feel it was a mistake to have it done? How did you pay for it? How can you get it finainced?
Yes, and it was wonderful!
I would highly recommend it – I had no complications. To the contrary, it was over before I knew it. So fast…
Medical insurance doesn’t cover the expense – I paid for my operation ‘out of pocket’ (cash)… I suppose you could take out a personal loan. Certain doctors who do this surgery may have financing available.
The only drawback I have from my lasik is that I get ‘halos’ at dusk and at nighttime. There is an associated glare with seeing bright lights in the dark. I had halo effect before the surgery, but it has intensified since. It was still worth it to get the surgery..
I was blind as a bat my whole life – wore glasses since the age of 4!!!! Now my vision is 20/20 !!!!!
I went out to Scranton, PA to have my surgery, as opposed to having it in NJ or NY. It saved me about $1500.
Do it!
no
no but i believe that it is the best way to cure any curable disease of the eye
i had it, but my corneas were too thin for lasik so I had prk – which is basically the same thing, but with a little longer recovery time since instead of making a flap with the cornea, they shave off the top layer & you have to wear a contact for about a week while it grows back. having said that, yes, I LOVE IT!!! No issues whatsoever!!! We paid cash for it. But there’s a trick to it. Go in for the initial consultation & DON’T LET THEM TALK YOU INTO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT!!!! In about 1-2 weeks, the home office will call (if you’re using a center with multiple locations – which is good if you have to go for touch ups or appointments in the future, you know they’ll still be there). The home office calls & offers a discounted rate. I got mine with 15% off. They also have financing options though.
Learning About LASIK
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. See other sections of this site to learn about what you should know before surgery, what will happen during the surgery, and what you should expect after surgery. There is a glossary of terms and a checklist of issues for you to consider, practices to follow, and questions to ask your doctor before undergoing LASIK surgery.
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A knife, called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middlesection of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced. There are other techniques and many new terms related to LASIK that you may hear about.
Consumer Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery ™
If you’re considering LASIK, you should know that it’s one of many surgical options for correcting your vision. The articles in this section cover LASIK variations such as custom LASIK and bladeless LASIK, and alternative procedures such as epi-LASIK, PRK, LASEK, implantable lenses, CK and surgery for presbyopia.
All aspects of LASIK are covered: how it works, outcomes, risks and complications, avoiding problems, cost, and choosing a surgeon.
Start with our overview of procedures, or choose another article from the list:
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Overview of Vision Correction Procedures
All Types of Corrective Eye Surgery
An overview of eye surgery for correction of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism – including LASIK, LASEK, CK, and more.
Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Want to toss your reading glasses? Find out what you can do right now, as well as what might be available in the future.
LASIK and Related Laser Eye Surgery
What You Should Know About LASIK:
Are You a Candidate for LASIK?
Take our two-minute online LASIK evaluation, and you’ll view a custom report on whether you are a LASIK eye surgery candidate.
How To Choose a LASIK Surgeon
Tips on selecting a surgeon for LASIK or another corrective eye surgery.
LASIK Eye Surgery: How It Works, What To Expect
What to expect before, during, and after LASIK. See a LASIK slide show, and read LASIK eye surgery news.
How To Avoid LASIK Problems With Proper Testing and Screening
Learn how to get the best outcome possible, and what tests your doctor should conduct before LASIK eye surgery.
LASIK Risks and Complications
Is LASIK eye surgery safe? Get facts and figures for the general population, as well as for more challenging patients, such as those who have dry eyes.
Types of LASIK and Laser Eye Surgery:
PRK: The Original Laser Eye Surgery
Some surgeons prefer PRK over LASIK for certain patients. Here’s why.
Custom Wavefront LASIK
Custom, wavefront-guided LASIK corrects “higher order” eye aberrations, which means you could get better results with fewer complications.
Epi-LASIK
One of the newer alternatives to LASIK.
LASEK: Better Than LASIK?
… Or just different? Learn when LASEK surgery may be the right choice.
IntraLase for “All-Laser” or “Bladeless” LASIK
This type of LASIK eye surgery uses a second laser, instead of a blade, to create the corneal flap, eliminating a potential source of LASIK complications.
No—my Dad did though and had absolutely excellent results
No I haven’t but I hope to get it soon.
I have had the surgery. I’m in the USA. My insurance at work payed for almost all of it. it worked great. Recovery time was about a day–the operation was almost a non-event.
I was near-sighted all my life–now I’m far-sighted and I’ve never seen better in my life.
If you can get the operation.
No but have thought about it, here in the UK you can get Finance and pay it off monthly.