Anyone here have lasik eye surgery?

Anyone ever have surgery to correct their vision?...ryan

 

Yup, about 10 years ago, spectacular.

 

Can u expand , about your procedure, any problems with dryness, night vision etc....I am thinking I might go to a consultation to see if I'm a candidate, I would assume I am , my eyes ain't that bad but I am really nervous about going blind or something....RyanRyan

 

I did. It went smoothly, no issues. Didn't take long, healing was quick and painless (for me, my sister hurt the day of). Night vision was off for about a week. However, between buying daily contact lenses and new glasses it worked out to be much cheaper in the long run. In that way, I figured it was an investment. Some benefit plans also help to pay for some (if not all of it) for those that have benefits.

I'd say go to a reputable place/doctor to whoever is considering having it done. After all, you only have 1 set of eyes... and they tend to be pretty important And don't forget, ask questions! You're paying for a service so you deserve to have your questions answered.

- Steve

 

About going blind, theoretically it is possible... but if you research it there isn't a single case where someone has gone blind as a result of LASIK. Dryness can be an issue, especially if you have normally dry eyes, but you just need to keep up the eye drop schedule (if this happens they can also recommend tear-duct plugs, but that's something you can talk about with your doctor). And if you're anxious the day of surgery they can give you a Xanax or something to help calm you. It's definitely not a scary thing, or like Final Destination where the machine can harm you like that

My procedure took maybe 10 minutes total in the OR I think. You get there in the am, they give you shoe covers, hair net, and your list of eye drops (antibiotic and steroid) then go through your medication schedule with you. You're called into the OR, they do the procedure, they look at your eyes under a lamp after to make sure the flap is aligned properly and there isn't debris under the flap, then you go back to the waiting room and receive your 1st set of eye drops. I waited an hour, then they looked at my eyes again to make sure the flap was placed properly and hadn't moved. After that I was free to go. No driving home after, someone else has to drive you.

You're pretty tired for the rest of the day of surgery so you just sleep (or at least I did) and that's what they recommend, to not strain the eyes. I only woke up when it was time for drops. You wear eye protection for the first day all day (sunglasses), then only at night for the next couple of days (so you don't rub by accident in your sleep). Sunlight is a bit painful right after, so try to stay in dark rooms. I could shower the day after surgery, and resumed most activities fairly quickly (they give you a whole list of what you can resume and when).

For me it didn't hurt one bit.

- Steve

 

I had it done 8-10 years ago. I have a slight halo around lights at night. No worse than wearing bad glasses. My night vision is decent, it is the mixed light at twilight or if it is raining and at night and in town that I have trouble with. Not really trouble, it just isn't what i IMAGINE it could be and I know everyone is worse at those times.

I'm so happy to never have to look for my glasses if I didn't put them on the corner of my dresser as I was going to bed. If I didn't put them there I wouldn't find them. My eyes were at the limit of lasik working and not needing glasses after.

I thought I needed to have an eye touched up but I just really dehydrated from a long term medication that I no longer take... Eyes are fine. Very happy with the investment that actually saved me money in the long term.

 

Homer did.

 

Yes, I did Lasik eye surgery following a ReStor IOL Cataract ( a replacement of the eyes own lens with an artificial one) procedure some 5 years ago.

Both were quite un-dramatic.
The cataract procedure left me with very poor eyesight for a few days, but came out fine in the end.
All I needed was a small correction to some astigmatism and a slight adjustment and I was finally seeing good.

I was born with +8.75 on both eyes.
Glasses were a pain for me, the glasses were very thick so they had some weight to them in addition to making everything look huge.
They fogged up and took for ever to adjust to indoor/outdoor temps.
Living in Norway, the temp-diff can be quite substantial
Lenses were better, but they dried out the eyes and after 20 years I was well under way to destroying my eyes over-using them.
As others have said, halos around lights, especially at dusk is not ideal, but in good light I can see as good as I ever have, or even better.
And it will never fade either

Best 12 Grand I've ever spent

 

My procedure went pretty well. I was 25 when I did it. One eye was perfect, the other felt like it had sand in it for a few days. I used a thick eye drop and it releived some of the discomfort, but it was still noticable. That feeling cleared up in about 3-4 days

In addition, my eyes were dry for about a month, keep in mind it was allergy season; I was taking anti-histamines and also working in a kitchen with alot of smoke, which likely made it worse than it could have been.

10 years later I do still have some slight halo's when driving at night, nothing that is detrimental or impairing, just noticiable.

My vision is still perfect.

The procedure was smooth, quick and painless. I went through a place in Utah called Lasik Plus, I wish I could remember what type of lazer they used, but I am sure the technology has progressed in the last 10 years.

I would do it again in a heartbeat. It is nice to be able to wake up in the night/morning and be able to see. I had been wearing glasses since I was 8

 

I guess I'm worried about the night vision the most. Or having to use drops forever of something. I don't normally have dry eyes. My eyes are sensitive to light which I'm worried about. I'm still mulling over to even schedule an appointment to see if I'm a candidate. I'm a little scared about it. I've always worn glasses since I was a kid. Maybe I'll try contacts first

 

At the end of the day it's you decision. With that said, you have nothing to loose by going for an initial consult. They don't cost anything and it might help to answer your questions and alleviate some of your fears.

I had to use drops daily with contacts (they would dry out and become blurry). After I healed from LASIK, I don't have to use drops anymore... And it's awesome! As for the light sensitivity, wearing sunglasses helps. I don't know if you wear sunglasses now or not.

I might be wrong, but I'd say the majority of individuals love the freedom that LASIK gave them. That's what it was about for me. Not being tethered to glasses, having clear vision the instant you open your eyes in the morning, not having to worry about loosing or breaking glasses or contacts. My eyes not fatiguing as fast. Having perfect vision while swimming at the beach or showering. Stuff like that.

Make the decision that is best for you That's all I can say.

- Steve