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Scared to Death of LASIK Pre-Op - Elated Post-Op - Rochester, NY
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1 month post
Nearly 2 Months
BooksNmovies4October 25, 2013
WORTH IT$3,100
I am nearly 2 months post op. I still have moderate dry eye and aberrations around lights at night time. The dry eye now I find is more so if I have my heat, staring at my computer screen for too long, or if it is windy out. All in all, still happy with my experience. I have my 3 month post op checkup on December 4th
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23 days post
Aberrations
BooksNmovies4September 26, 2013
So I drove for the first time at night last weekend and I DO have the aberrations (glares, halos and starbursts). I don't find it annoying or problematic. I don't find it inhibits my driving capabilities.
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September 27, 2013
I been thinking about getting it done for some time now but I'm chicken. Maybe after reading about yours ill get it done. Thanks
October 17, 2013
Please do not do it
October 25, 2013
If you are going to give such advice, please back it up. As my review has stated, I have had no negative side effects. People coming to these reviews are interested in the why or the why not
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September 12, 2013
I was thinking about getting Lasik last year but wasn't sure if it would be worth it for me. I am 35 and the eye doctor said that my prescription was strong so even if I get it done, I might still need glasses but a thinner lense or less strong prescription. He also said that everyone usually needs glasses once they reach a certain age for reading. I think he mentioned in their 40s so I only have about 5 years left! Not sure it's worth the cost, possible pain and risks if I do it and only have some years. What are your thoughts?
September 21, 2013
Hello! Most people need glasses for reading some time between the ages of late 30's and early 50's. This is due to presbyopia, which is decreased ability of the lens inside your eye to change its shape as you get older. The time it affects your near vision is different for every individual and that is the reason for the age "range" above. You have a very good chance of being able to see the DISTANCE well without glasses after LASIK. However, in order to see near objects, you will not be any better off than the rest of the population with no prescription. In order to be able to see near and distance for a number of years to come, a lot of people chose to have mono-vision correction. Mono-vision leaves one of your eyes slightly near-sighted to make it easier to see the near after LASIK.
September 23, 2013
Thanks. I will check out that link. I would be nervous about getting dry eyes and hurting the integrity of the cornea. Also, what's the point if you have to wear glasses to see things upclose? I guess it's a pesonal decision to see if it's worth it.
September 26, 2013
In my personal opinion, I would much rather have glasses for seeing close up then seeing far away. For seeing far away, you need to wear the glasses practically 24/7, whereas otherwise, you would need them for what? reading? Again, this is my opinion. But I am very happy with the procedure. My dry eye is minimal (I'm not even 1 month post op). I find myself primarily using the drops because I am supposed to to help with healing. My eyes feel irritated due to dry eye maybe twice a day, but the drops help instantly. I have to use the Refresh Optive Sensitive single use vials (they gave these to me for my first week post op and then gave me bottles at my 1 week checkup, but the bottles cause irritation around my eyes so I stuck with the Sensitive).
October 18, 2013
If your eyes get dry every day, you should consider speaking to your doctor about tear-plugs. If you would like, you can see the dry eye section of my website where I have explained various options for diagnosing and treating dry eyes. http://www.sandiegolaservision.com/lasik-surgery/eye-care/dry-eye-syndrome/
October 27, 2013
I had LASIK at age 35 and I had 15 years of perfect vision, no need for glasses to read OR drive. Now that I'm 50, my right eye is getting a little less perfect, so I am getting a very mild pair of glasses for night driving and also for reading, though I can still read...it's just starting to get blurry if the light isn't good. For me, LASIK was worth every penny to lose the VERY thick glasses for 15 years!
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