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I Am a Plastic Surgeon and my Career Depended on my Vision - West Hollywood, CA
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Hi everyone, I am a plastic surgeon in Beverly...
NShemiraniMDJuly 22, 2014
WORTH IT$12,000
Hi everyone, I am a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and was getting sick of wearing contact lenses because I started to get dry eyes, and was just annoyed at not being able to see. 2 other eye surgeons recommended Dr Benjamin to me and I could not be happier. I did not have LASIK, instead, I had a Visian ICL (lens implant placed) because my vision was too bad for LASIK. From the point where I walked into his beautiful office, to meeting his friendly staff, and finally Dr Benjamin, I was great impressed. I could tell that Dr Benjamin was passionate about eyes and getting me the best vision possible. With my severe myopia (nearsightedness), he could've done LASIK, but my vision quality would not be the best. With the ICL implant, I could get high definition vision, and he could make it where I wouldn't need reading glasses until I was much older. I am 35 now, and would probably need reading glasses by 40-45. It would've been a waste to go through surgery, and then need glasses afterwards.
It has been over a month, the surgery was easy breezy, I was back to work the next day. No pain, minimal discomfort, and I was 20/20 4 hours after my procedure at the check-up. He is a great surgeon with equally great bedside manner. Mayka, the refractive coordinator, was also very helpful and informative.
Please feel free to send me a message on RealSelf if you would like some more details.
It has been over a month, the surgery was easy breezy, I was back to work the next day. No pain, minimal discomfort, and I was 20/20 4 hours after my procedure at the check-up. He is a great surgeon with equally great bedside manner. Mayka, the refractive coordinator, was also very helpful and informative.
Please feel free to send me a message on RealSelf if you would like some more details.
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I don't think their studies include many of those with unfavorable results. I have tooooo many negatives. How is it possible I get all the side effects they say should not occur?
Biased research??
I did not have astigmatism, and I thought that they were working on an ICL for astigmatism but it was not out yet. Where did you have it done?
Best,
Nima
I am not sure what to expect, I would contact your doctor. I had to go through multiple tests including a laser iridotomy to make a hole in my iris to circulate the fluid inside the eye. I hope you get better soon. If you cannot get the answers you are looking for, I would suggest finding another doctor for a second opinion.
Best,
Nima
I would let Harshith reply to your question. If he does not respond, you can also ask this question to the ophthalmologists on RealSelf and maybe you can get more helpful information. I hope you feel better soon.
best,
Nima