Lasik reviews by RealSelf.com users

68% said worth it (13 reviews)       32% said not worth it (6 reviews)

Lasik description:  Lasik is a form of laser eye surgery surgery that offers vision correction for near-sightedness, often producing near 20/20 vision.

Tags: blurry eyes, eye care, eyes, eyesight, laser treatment, vision, vision correction

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Most helpful favorable review

5 people found this Lasik review helpful:

Supralase....

I love my results of tis surgery.  I wish I would have done it sooner.  This was an all laser procedure. I had it done on Friday May 2nd and went back to work that Tuesday. There was no pain at all.  I have never used so many eye drops in my life (required medication for recovery)...lol.  I... Full Lasik review

Published May 28, 2008 by KC_in_VA

Most helpful critical review

7 people found this Lasik review helpful:

Dissapointed

The procedure itself was not that bad. About 1 hour after, I couldn't even open my eyes and they were tearing profusely. I kept trying over and over again to sleep it off, but I kept waking up because of the pain. The next day was already much better. I could pretty much see perfectly. I just needed to use... Full Lasik review

Published Sep 1, 2007
Its really worth it, but get a great doctor ~ Lasik was worth it
Barbara4011   Fort Lauderdale Florida  Jun 29, 2008  Lasik Cost: $4,500  Pain: Painfree
Lasik for eyesight
I went to a eye transplant cornea dr who was excellent. Surgery went really well, and by that evening I was seeing 20/20. Not swollen or red eyes... more

Lasik is the best thing ever ~ Lasik was worth it
204Corena   Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  Jun 21, 2008  Lasik Cost: $4,600  Pain: Painfree
Lasik for eyesight, Lasik
It was great It didnt hurt, not even a little. At first he put a suction cup on my eye to keep it open and then I heard click click that was the... more

Get it! customvue lasik changed my life!!! ~ Lasik was worth it
Mariahcarey-2008   Alabama  Jun 16, 2008  Lasik Cost: $3,650  Pain: Painfree
I loved this procedure. At first it felt a little weird.Right after the procedure. I could read the clock. My vision changed and, I received 20/15... more

It was better before ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Brazil   Recife, Brazil  Jun 13, 2008  Lasik Cost: $920  Pain: Severe
My eyes were -5,25 and -5,75 before the lasik procedure, in 2004, but I could read without glasses. After the surgery they became like +6,00. I... more

Not worth it ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Lil_bina_bean   Roseville, CA  Jun 8, 2008  Lasik Cost: $3,500  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had lasik done when i was 19 so it would be easier. I now have halos around all lights, making night driving extremely difficult. My eyes are... more

Easy and great results ~ Lasik was worth it
Dhoffman   California  Jun 5, 2008  Lasik Cost: $2,500  Pain: Painfree
I had a great improvement!  I used to not be able to see the E at the top of the chart but afterwards I was 20/15.  Advice:  make... more

Supralase.... ~ Lasik was worth it
KC_in_VA   Virginia Beach, VA  May 28, 2008  Lasik Cost: $4,500  Pain: Painfree
I love my results of tis surgery.  I wish I would have done it sooner.  This was an all laser procedure. I had it done on Friday May 2nd... more

Doctor told me one eye only, very professional & considerate of him, ~ Lasik was worth it
Laurendw   Greensboro   May 26, 2008  Lasik Cost: $900  Pain: Uncomfortable
I saved enough money for both eyes, and fully intended to do both. The doctor told me to only do one eye, in hopes that one eye wouldtake... more

Long term is not good !!!!!! ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Keninpa   Pittsburgh, PA  May 24, 2008  Lasik Cost: $1,800  Pain: Uncomfortable
I now have very dry eyes. Especially in the right eye. My eyesight was farsighted, now I cannot read without glasses. I had to get glasses anyway... more

Wish i had done it earlier! ~ Lasik was worth it
Zahirah   Buenos Aires, Argentina  May 24, 2008  Lasik Cost: $100  Pain: Painfree
Excellent results!! I wish I had done it earlier. It was fully covered by my health insurance (in Argentina), so that made it even better. Note:... more

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