Vision correction
Glasses, bifocals, trifocals, contact lenses...who needs 'em?! Today, laser technology has paved the way for vision correction like the world has never seen, particularly with the increasingly popular Lasik procedure.
Vision correction procedures are somewhat costly for consumers and the range of results can vary significantly, especially since all surgeons are not created equal. But vision correction procedures require little downtime and offer the gift of crisp, accessory-free sight to many consumers that haven't experienced it since childhood.
Curious about vision correction procedures or apprehensive about having your eyeball under the laser? Get your questions about vision correction answered by RealSelf experts.
Vision correction questions & answers
Lasik vs. Wavefront Lasik - What's the difference?
Answered by Sandy Feldman, M.D., M.S., San Diego Ophthalmologist
Read all 1 answers- Should I consider Lasik surgery?
Answered by Sandy Feldman, M.D., M.S., San Diego Ophthalmologist
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Botox side effects - Can Botox injections cause blurry vision?
Answered by D.J. Verret, MD, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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AshleyAdler04 Clarksville, TN Oct 8, 2008 Cost: $3,500 Pain: Painfree
I wish I would have done it years ago. My contact prescription was -3.75 in each eye.
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Jd2be Florida Oct 3, 2008 Cost: $2,400 Pain: Mild
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Pmchugh7 West Palm Beach, FL Sep 24, 2008 Cost: $3,600 Pain: Painfree
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Htebazile Austin, TX Sep 8, 2008 Cost: $2,000 Pain: Painfree
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Cherokeerose Niagara Falls, Canada Sep 5, 2008 Cost: $4,000 Pain: Uncomfortable
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Satisfiedcustomer17602 Lancaster, PA Sep 2, 2008 Cost: $3,200 Pain: Painfree
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Swilly6 Missouri Jul 26, 2008 Cost: $4,000 Pain: Uncomfortable
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Encubed1 Quincy, MA, USA Jul 15, 2008 Cost: $2,000 Pain: Painfree
I only had one eye done so I could both read and see long distance without glasses. Dr Lacey thought that I might have trouble adjusting to the... moreLasik: Get it! customvue lasik changed my life!!! ~ Lasik was worth it
Mariahcarey-2008 Alabama Jun 16, 2008 Cost: $3,650 Pain: Painfree
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Brazil Recife, Brazil Jun 13, 2008 Cost: $920 Pain: Severe
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