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32yo; Wants Clear Vision 24/7/365 - Westchester, IL

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I chose LASIK because about 10 hrs into a 12hr...

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atelux17
$4,000
I chose LASIK because about 10 hrs into a 12hr shift, I couldn't make out numbers or see well enough to to drive home without applying eye drops on a near continuous basis. The place is my insurance would give a discount to reburied sketchy so I went to TLC center in Westchester Illinois with Dr. Probst. I'm concerned about dry eyes. I was panicked for several weeks. I was worried about permanent damage to my vision. Would $4000 be worth this?
I had some more tests for corneal thickness& measurements for an hour. Then a sublingual Ativan. I was the first to go in. It took about 90 seconds per eye. A gentle eye holder than, a plastic cover, then my cornea was cut & flipped back. Ewww. 20 sec of laser time staring at orange light. Then the cornea is flipped back & glued back on. My vision is slightly foggy. Not too dry. Slept 5 hrs.

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This procedure has ruined my life. This was the worst decision of my life. These providers intentionally lied to me stating that dry eye would not be a problem that would require more than, "1 to 2 drops per day." They are scripted liars & a shame to their profession. I initially could not believe the overly emotional and bad reviews of Lasix until after I had it. This procedure has destroyed my life. It is causing constant pain, vision fluctuation, and has severely damaged my finances. Your eyes have some of the most nerve endings in your body and because of this my eyes constantly feel like they are burning and in pain. This company has intended to discredit any negative claims, but I am aware that I have almost no recourse against the permanent damage that has been done. Every day, more than half my day, is spent in pain and active discomfort despite the many treatments I have paid for including going on doxycycline which causes me nauseous, stomach pain, yeast infection and puts me at risk for major infections. I'm also on Restasis, autologus serum drops, and over the counter gel drops, Eyelid wipes, & must put a hot mask over my eyes to try to steam open my myeibomian glands every day multiple times. I spend $300/ month on eye care. My eyes look absolutely horrible. Just Google corneal etosions and see if you want to look at like that for the rest of your life and be in constant pain with the burden of spending more in a month anywhere in contacts in a year. This is the absolute worst thing that has ever happened to me. I can see why people make it there life's mission to make other people not have this operation. If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to me. I would never want anyone else to suffer like this. I can see why even healthy people contemplate suicide after this. this operation is unnecessary, debilitating, and just causes permanent damage to your eyes, your most important sense. They earn $4000 for 10 minutes of butchering your eyes and you're left with the consequences for the rest of your life. Please do not have this procedure.

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April 24, 2015

Thank you for sharing your LASIK experience with us. Can you please confirm how many days post op you are. Do you have any photos to share with the community?

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5 days post

Dry eye hell

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I feel like Hussein is motorboating his mustache against my corneas. I neatly tore my eyes out at work. Maybe an office worker can go back after 1 day, but I'm a nurse in an ICU--bright lights, the dryest environment, super infections, violent patients batting at your "permanently" weakened corneas. Your corneas?!?! I used to be unable to drive home without eye drops due to my contacts. I couldn't read sometimes. Giving this operation more time. I had it on 4/23. It's 5 days later. I have clear vision between drops. Drops every 20min?! My peri orbital skin is raw. I've spent over $100in 3 data on single use drops. I feel nauseated from nasal drainage. I didn't do drops cause someone almost died. Ok. Maybe this will get better.

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May 7, 2015
Ask your doctor if you would be a suitable candidate for punctal occlusion and/or Restasis.
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May 9, 2015
I was prescribed Restasis & have had temporary tubes inserted in my tear ducts. At work, in the hospital, is the worst. Halos, pain, dependence on drops that cloud my vision & gunk up my eyes impede my functioning. My comfort level is better. I was trying to do the responsible thing & get lasik because I had trouble driving home even after many types of drops& couldn't read well. I hope it gets better. Thanks for your response.
May 9, 2015
Be patient, Restasis can take 2-3 months for the full effect. Make sure the tear drops you are using are non preserved. Some patients get relief with Refresh PM at night and HydroEye orally.
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5 months post

Permanent annoyance

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My lasik surgery has meant more maintenance, visual disturbance, & headaches. Not worth it. More expensive than contacts or glasses. I'm tied to my eyes drops. Restasis 2x per day. Lubricant drops 6x plus per day. I've lost more than half my eyelashes due to the constant drops that get all over my drops. I can't wear eye make up because of all the gunk on my eyes and wetting eye drops. I look like I have an eye disease. Don't do it.

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