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Post by welder on Sept 22, 2022 9:49:51 GMT -5
I didn't want to hijack either "eye doctor" thread, so I am starting this one. Has anyone on here had it done? How satisfied are you? Would you do it again?
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Post by scrub-buster on Sept 22, 2022 10:01:16 GMT -5
I'd like to know also.
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Post by deadeer on Sept 22, 2022 10:32:36 GMT -5
My mom and my best friends wife had it done, probably 15-20yrs now? They both had to go back to corrective lenses, at about 7-8yrs iirc. That's due to vision changes. My moms never was great from the start. That's the only people I know of personally, so dont take it with any meaning. Maybe more modern technology has improved?
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Sept 22, 2022 10:40:52 GMT -5
I looked into it a couple years okay and decided to hold off. I read best is 15 years and most only good at most 8-10 years. Then you have to do it again and 2nd time is the last time. Physical slicing issue. So somewhere between 16 to 20 years total. I'm waiting until I get older around 70 or early 70's.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Sept 22, 2022 10:52:55 GMT -5
Only know of one guy who had it done without any more issues. The rest are back to glasses or contacts.
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Post by HuntMeister on Sept 22, 2022 11:16:27 GMT -5
I did it back in 2011 and no issues to date, no regrets!
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Post by greghopper on Sept 22, 2022 11:50:22 GMT -5
You get what you pay for from my understanding…. Don’t go the cheapest route and you may want to mention your a welder also.
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Post by duff on Sept 22, 2022 12:06:10 GMT -5
When I worked at Newport there was a contracting co that paid 100% of the surgery for their employees. So I knew several that had the surgery done and everyone was happy the did it. Only issue I heard of was 1 lady who fixed both eyes to see distance had to go back and fix 1 eye to see close. She was of the mid 40s age where many people begin to lose the close up vision. Lasix won't prevent changes in vision.
My eye doc said I wasn't an ideal candidate because of thin cornea. I could correct my distance vision but if my close up view starts to fade I can't fix that...or in a rare condition I may need a repair and the cornea just wouldn't allow it.
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Post by parrothead on Sept 22, 2022 13:38:48 GMT -5
I had it done years ago. As said above once you hit 40s you need readers. Really good for someone in 20s who will get long use out of it.
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Post by HuntMeister on Sept 22, 2022 17:10:05 GMT -5
FWIW, when I decided to get Lasik done, I went to every provider in Indianapolis for a consultation. They all did pretty much the same tests. A couple of the providers I was flat out not impressed with their answers and such. The provider that sold me did a test that none of the others did or even discussed the potential issue with me. They sat me in a pitch dark room for I think like 10 minutes to allow my pupils to fully dilate and then they measured the diameter of dilation. They said that if my eyes dilated out beyond the incision made by the laser, I would experience what is called starburst when looking at lights, not good especially at night when trying to drive. I researched online and found many people that were miserable due to this starburst condition. Talk to your eye doctor too and get their take on whether you are a good candidate for the procedure. Also ask about presbyopia (the condition that requires readers) and Lasik so you will understand what you will be dealing with when you are affected by it. Not trying to scare you just get as much info as you can so you can determine if this is a good fit for you.
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Post by freedomhunter on Sept 22, 2022 17:12:40 GMT -5
I'm at 20 years more or less. Had it done around 30 yo. The laser center (one of the original inventors). Corrected near sighted and astigmatism. Just recently had short vision start blurring can still see forever though. They told me eyes would get tired at my age. No big deal I just keep some cheap readers or read from a foot away I do constantly look at docs and computers so that was bound to happen. The starring off of lights at night has been a constant and gotten worse though it is a pita
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Post by parrothead on Sept 22, 2022 17:36:31 GMT -5
I talked to my buddy who is optometrist. He told me about some that buy used machines and reuse things they are only supposed to use once.
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Sept 22, 2022 17:58:10 GMT -5
Had it in one eye about 18 months ago. Best decision for me. Very minimal downtime. Would suggest it to anyone interested in it.
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Post by greghopper on Sept 22, 2022 19:59:59 GMT -5
I'm at 20 years more or less. Had it done around 30 yo. The laser center (one of the original inventors). Corrected near sighted and astigmatism. Just recently had short vision start blurring can still see forever though. They told me eyes would get tired at my age. No big deal I just keep some cheap readers or read from a foot away I do constantly look at docs and computers so that was bound to happen. The starring off of lights at night has been a constant and gotten worse though it is a pita What was the price back then if I may ask? Thanks!
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Post by freedomhunter on Sept 22, 2022 23:23:22 GMT -5
Around 3600 for both eyes
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Post by budd on Sept 25, 2022 21:06:23 GMT -5
I had it done 15 years ago, May go have it done again as my eyes are getting bad again. I don’t have the night glare I’ve heard others have. Does not help with old age, I still need reading glasses.
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Post by parrothead on Oct 2, 2022 6:38:28 GMT -5
I saw interesting add on TV. Eye drops so you dont have to wear readers. Not sure how it works but last about 8 hours. Cost 90 bucks a month
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Post by greghopper on Oct 2, 2022 8:34:49 GMT -5
I saw interesting add on TV. Eye drops so you dont have to wear readers. Not sure how it works but last about 8 hours. Cost 90 bucks a month Link..?
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Post by parrothead on Oct 2, 2022 17:13:07 GMT -5
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