View Full Version : Damn, I need some lasek for my eyes
wonderwes
10-20-2005, 06:33 PM
I wear contacts just about 24/7. I have 2 week contacts so I change them out about once a month. I change my left eye so I waited a second before popping the new lens in. I just looked at my computer. I have 1440x1024 resolution, but I couldn't read any type on my 2+2 window. Everything is just too fuzzy. Kinda scary how bad my sight is in my 20's. Makes me really want to consider on getting lasek.
Good idea. I'm an eye Dr. and I had lasik 8 yrs ago. It's a GREAT investment for hard core poker players. When I used to play a lot of live poker and it was 4am I would always think what a difference LASIK made cuz it would have been brutal pulling all nighters with contacts. Same goes for online poker when it's really late.Take some of your winnings and invest in Lasik.......
Granite
10-20-2005, 10:23 PM
I would reccomend it too. It may not be the most glamorous way to spend your winnings, but it's a different type of BLING!
I am using a chunk of my bankroll for dental work. Boring, but essential.
Cheers,
Granite
dacubbie
10-20-2005, 10:37 PM
Is your eyesight changing? You can only get laser eye surgery if you're eyesyight is stable.
DuggleBogey
10-20-2005, 10:47 PM
Lasik is the best thing I ever bought for myself. I was just about to do a blog entry about "the best thing I ever bought" and that was what I came up with, my lasik surgery.
I'm planning to get this within the next year but haven't done any research on it yet. How long is the recovery time? Any pain afterwards?
WLVRYN
10-20-2005, 11:58 PM
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I'm planning to get this within the next year but haven't done any research on it yet. How long is the recovery time? Any pain afterwards?
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I had it done at 1 PM, and was watching TV with no problem by about 9 PM. It took about an hour and wasnt painful at all (except for the residue from damn tape to keep the eye shields on caused my face a lot of irritation). There are a few uncomfortable (not painful, more like - oh, crap, I cant see) moments when they remove the flap and you cant see anything, but that is pretty shortlived (like less than 1 minute on each eye). I took the next day off work, but could have gone in after my next mormning's check up appointment if I needed to. I also echo the sentiment that it was one of the best purchases I have ever made.
fixed you distance sight, but left you unable to see well close up (reading etc.). Is this incorrect.
Ro-me-ro
10-21-2005, 10:25 AM
I had LASEK treatment (a.k.a. PRK-Epiflap) treatment about 3 years ago.
It is an alternative if you are squeamish about them actually "cutting" into your eye! The downside is that the recovery time is longer, and you cannot actually see properly for a couple of days!
Improved my vision from -4.25 to -0.75 (Don't need glasses to drive anymore).
I'd be happy to answer any PM's from anyone that wants more details.
Rom
icepick
10-21-2005, 10:34 AM
My PRK surgery was the best money I've ever spent.
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I'm planning to get this within the next year but haven't done any research on it yet. How long is the recovery time? Any pain afterwards?
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PRK is similar to LASIK. The difference is that with PRK there is no corena flap created. This leads to a longer (and more painful) recoverey. I was in serious ("omg, what have I done?!" "kill me now" type) pain for a day or two after the surgery. And it took 2 months for my eyes to stablize at their final result. I went from 20/400 (-5.25 diopters) to 20/15 in both eyes.
From what I've been told, with LASIK, you're fine the next day, and you should be pretty much at your final result in aday or two. I did PRK because my corenas were slightly thin, which made me a poor canidate for LASIK.
Talk to you doctor. Don't skimp on cost.
DuggleBogey
10-21-2005, 02:30 PM
With Lasik, there's barely any recovery time.
I laid back in the chair, they lasered each eye for 15 seconds each. I sat back up and I could see. Literally.
The first exam where they determine your eligibility took about an hour. The time in the office for surgery took about a half hour, but I was only in the chair about 5 minutes.
Recovery was very fast. There's no pain, but your eyes feel itchy and you can't scratch them. They want you to keep your eyes closed for the next few hours after the surgery, to help the corneal flap to heal. You have to take eye drops for a couple of weeks, and then go in for a follow up exam.
It did not affect my close vision at all, I could see fine close up before and still can. My distance vision is perfect, I have had zero side effects.
I'm 20 and when I take my glasses off while reading 2+2 the screen just looks white. I can't see any colors. Same thing with reading books. I'm -8.5 in both eyes if anybody cares.
Dave D
10-21-2005, 02:41 PM
Wow, everything I've ever heard about LASIK from optomotrists was that it's bad, execept from doctors who do it. This includes someone who runs a lab/does optometry research at BU. Mainly I've heard there's a risk that problems can develop in the long term (like 20 years from now).
KKbluff
10-21-2005, 02:48 PM
I got Lasik about 9 months ago.
Best investment EVER.
The actual procedure was uncomfortable and painful, but it was short so I could manage.
It did hurt pretty bad afterwards. Blinking my eyes was painful and bright lights hurt as well.
They gave me a sleeping pill afterwards and when I woke up the pain was MUCH less noticable.
The next day I was pain-free.
Having the wear those retarted goggles after the surgery make me feel like a total dork.
Best $2k ever spent.
Bigdaddydvo
10-21-2005, 02:58 PM
Did LASEK two months ago, which is essentially PRK, except they reattach the thin flap they cut to provide some extra protection. Vision still ebbs and flows a bit between 20/15 and 20/20, and the eyes are still pretty dry leading me to use drops a lot. Otherwise, it is awesome.
Pricetag from the Army is zero dollars, so that was nice too.
DuggleBogey
10-24-2005, 02:32 PM
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Wow, everything I've ever heard about LASIK from optomotrists was that it's bad, execept from doctors who do it. This includes someone who runs a lab/does optometry research at BU. Mainly I've heard there's a risk that problems can develop in the long term (like 20 years from now).
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Wow, optometrists say this? People who make all their income selling glasses don't think Lasik is a good idea? Whoda thunk it?
Punker
10-24-2005, 11:09 PM
Best money ever spent. I've never heard anyone who had it done say "I'd rather have kept the money".
GrandmaStabone
10-24-2005, 11:44 PM
I have poor eyesight due to astigmatism, can I correct this through LASIK?
Allinlife
10-25-2005, 12:12 AM
awesome... I was just thinking about getting my mom done with LASIK and it sounds like it's as good as it gets /images/graemlins/laugh.gif
DuggleBogey
10-25-2005, 11:45 AM
Not everyone is eligible for Lasik. They can correct some degree of astigmatism, especially with some of the newer technology, but be prepared to pay more for it.
There is an age limit to Lasik, and they are more hesitant to perform it for people approaching 50 because it does not correct farsightedness that is due to aging. They are worried many people will be disappointed when they find out they may still need bifocals after getting Lasik.
My nearsightedness wasn't extreme, but I did wear glasses/contacts all day every day, and they were required for me to drive. I had almost no recovery pain and no side effects from the surgery, but my doctor said based on my pupil size and degree of nearsightedness, I was an ideal candidate for Lasik.
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