laser eye surgery question

[h_s]

is there an age restriction to get this done?? a friend told me i have to be 25 and it'll cost me $2000 per eye, but i seen a lasik md commercial right now saying $390 per eye

[hash]

there's always going to be some extra fees on top of the $390.

also, i think part of the reasoning behind the age restriction is that once people reach a certain age, their vision is more stable. if someone's visual acuity is constantly changing, then the outcomes of the lasik won't be as predictable. thats my guess at least.

[3G]

i herad it only works for a couple years then ur vision gets all fucked up when ur older

[AllGoNoShow]

grandma got it awhile ago, prob over a year now and loves not having to wear glasses and stuff, sees much better

[toyboy88]

price also costs more depending on how bad the eyes are (ie strength, etc.)

[Weapon_R]

Friend also got it done for about $500/eye and he couldn't be any happier.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Yes, I agree the age thing is more just a guideline for your vision being stable. My wife is 31 and still can't get the laser surgery due to the fact that her eyes are still changing slightly from one examination to the next (2 year intervals).

[craigcd]

I got mine done when i was 21. Had steady checkups to make sure my eyes werent changing in any way before i had surgery. I had mine done a Culver Eye Centres. Highly recommeded!

It cost me about 1800 for both eyes at the time and was the best money i have ever spent! My vision has only got better sinse the surgery and i dont see it getting worse anytime soon.

It all depends on your eyes. Some people have room for adjustments down the road while others dont. I could have the same surgery a couple more times and still have room for correction.

The price really depends on your eyes and your prescription. Remember it is your eyes so dont cheap out. I checked out 3 different places before i decided to go with culver.

Search the topic also there is lots of good info already posted about this topic!

Craig

[Alex_FORD]

Originally posted by toyboy88
price also costs more depending on how bad the eyes are (ie strength, etc.)

And this also means that no one pays the advertised price.

[snade831]

how long does it take you eyes to completely adjust after surgery, months.. years?

[JordanEG6]

both my parents had it done more than 3-4 years ago and havent had a problem since. except my mom, who had to come back once to get it redone. but it seemed to work fine so far.

im think about getting it, its getting cheaper and cheaper. when my parents got it done, it was about 1500 per eye.

the thing is, and correct me if im wrong, you cant get it done if you have astigmatism or if your eyesight levels change constantly

[JordanEG6]

Originally posted by snade831
how long does it take you eyes to completely adjust after surgery, months.. years?

you'll spend about a weekend or so with UV shaded lenses and your eyes will hurt if you see direct light...but after that it'll be about a few weeks for a FULL recovery and 20/20 typer vision...however my dad was told not to do any strenuous activity or sports for 3 months.

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by JordanEG6
the thing is, and correct me if im wrong, you cant get it done if you have astigmatism or if your eyesight levels change constantly

They can correct astigmatism to a certain degree. For extreme cases, go for implantable contact lenses (ICL). I did it almost two years but it was $7400.

[JordanEG6]

Originally posted by FiveFreshFish


They can correct astigmatism to a certain degree. For extreme cases, go for implantable contact lenses (ICL). I did it almost two years but it was $7400.

to those ICLs need maintenance? how does it maintain its wetness?

[h_s]

my vision is about 1.75-R 1.50-L i hate glasses, and i dont want to come home smashed as shit and have to hassle with contacts,

[hash]

Originally posted by JordanEG6


to those ICLs need maintenance? how does it maintain its wetness?

they're implanted into the eye. essentially they are maintenance free (assuming no complications). they're kind of like the lenses inserted into a person's eye after cataract surgery - except that for these type of lenses, they don't remove your own natural lens. the only problem is that the final refraction is not perfectly predictable. they can usually come pretty close or even dead on, but its likely not guaranteed. look up phakic IOL's (i'm pretty sure thats what they're called) if you wanna learn more.

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by JordanEG6


to those ICLs need maintenance? how does it maintain its wetness?

This procedure makes a tiny incision to insert the lens so the cornea isn't altered like LASIK. I haven't had any dryness at all.

ICL is reversible (i.e. they can take them out) and I believe they can swap out the lens or do LASIK to enhance if necessary.

[max_boost]

I'm interested. Can you suggest a specialist?

[1-Cent]

Originally posted by h_s
is there an age restriction to get this done?? a friend told me i have to be 25 and it'll cost me $2000 per eye, but i seen a lasik md commercial right now saying $390 per eye

Yes and no, your optomitrist will be able to tell you. I had mine done at 21. Its when your eyes have stopped changing and getting worse/better. Worked out great for me you just have to ask

[kiwi]

What is the experience like? When they numb your eyes with eyedrops, can you still see? Do your eyes water up like crazy while it's held upon for the whole procedure? Do you ever feel like you just can't keep your eyes open any longer? Can you see a beam of light from the laser? I've heard that you smell burning...

I'm interested in getting it done, but I'm freaked out as well...