OT: LASIK
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I did a couple years ago. I used Diamond vision. cost me $2700. They give a special price to law enforcement and their family. Best investment I ever made.
Had it done but I can't see to good,and my typing seems to,a030fdm90`,s01`0sm,-01- have gotten worse.lol
I had this done back all the way back in June 2001, somewhere in NYC, when I was 24.
Best decision I ever made. I was blind as a bat. Wore glasses since 3rd grade and contacts since about 6th grade. My prescription got worse and worse every year. I forget what it was by the time I got lasik, but it was horrible. I literally could not read a stop sign, for instance, if I was standing a couple feet away from it.
Well, I haven't had any issues since I had lasik. I drove to NYC the day after the procedure for a followup and was amazed at what I could see and how well.
And I admit, I was negligent, hadn't been to the eye doctor since. I finally went June 2014. Doctor said I was 20/20. And I just went back this past Monday for a checkup. Still good, no issues whatsoever. Doctor said in time I could possibly need reading glasses ever so slightly, but that is years away. Hopefully by that point, I'd just get some kind of followup procedure anyhow.
Bottom line, if you are thinking about it, I'd say go for it. 14 years of glasses/contacts-free life for me and I couldn't be more grateful.
Best decision I ever made. I was blind as a bat. Wore glasses since 3rd grade and contacts since about 6th grade. My prescription got worse and worse every year. I forget what it was by the time I got lasik, but it was horrible. I literally could not read a stop sign, for instance, if I was standing a couple feet away from it.
Well, I haven't had any issues since I had lasik. I drove to NYC the day after the procedure for a followup and was amazed at what I could see and how well.
And I admit, I was negligent, hadn't been to the eye doctor since. I finally went June 2014. Doctor said I was 20/20. And I just went back this past Monday for a checkup. Still good, no issues whatsoever. Doctor said in time I could possibly need reading glasses ever so slightly, but that is years away. Hopefully by that point, I'd just get some kind of followup procedure anyhow.
Bottom line, if you are thinking about it, I'd say go for it. 14 years of glasses/contacts-free life for me and I couldn't be more grateful.
Kremer laser in cherry hill. Greatest decision ever. Went to work next day with sunglasses. Ask the doctor if there is a new upgrade that helps you read the numbers on a Rutgers football jersey. :joy::eyes:[roll]
You have to be careful and go to the right person. First person I went to said we were all set to go. Then I went to an eye specialist who determined that my cornea's were too flat and the only option was to do refractive surgery where the lenses are permanently placed over the eye. I went with distance contact lenses with reading glasses. Still a pain but safer and far cheaper.
Had it done in 2001. Paid $2,000.00 in cash. It does hurt after the numbing drops wear off. The first night home is kind of rough. However, upon waking up the next morning and putting in the prescribed drops the vision was excellent! I drove to the Dr and then to work that next day, so I can say I'm 100% satisfied with 20/10 distance vision today. BEWARE: When they fire the laser into your eye, you can SMELL and SEE the smoke from the flesh BURNING at the rear of the eyeball as they reshape this area to be a better "refractor". I thought it was cool, but in telling this to some people, I can see they are freaked out, so be warned! Thank you for reading and hopefully you decide to go thru with it!
Had it done 10 years ago in Philly area for around the prices above.
Had some difficulty seeing at night for several months after the procedure (glare, "halo" light effects, etc.). Was really worried for a while there. Then after about a year, the effects went away.
Currently super pleased with the outcome, but make sure you do your research -- there's no such thing as "minor" surgery.
Had some difficulty seeing at night for several months after the procedure (glare, "halo" light effects, etc.). Was really worried for a while there. Then after about a year, the effects went away.
Currently super pleased with the outcome, but make sure you do your research -- there's no such thing as "minor" surgery.
My dad had it done, he is pretty old so he still needs reading glasses. I had other family members do it and it worked out great for them.
I really need to do it as well, since my vision keeps getting worst. I can see perfect up close however but I can barely see much of anything just a few feet away from me, everything is just a blur.
I really need to do it as well, since my vision keeps getting worst. I can see perfect up close however but I can barely see much of anything just a few feet away from me, everything is just a blur.
Had it done back in 2002 for about $2,500 also at the offices of Dr. Joseph Della Russo. I echo the thoughts of others that it was the best gift I ever gave myself.
Don't know anything about that fear story about burning smells, etc. Nothing even close to that happened when I had it done.
They numb your eyes with drops. The laser actually makes incisions less than the width of a piece of paper. No pain occurs. You get up off the table and you actually start to see the effects immediately. One temporary side effect is that any light is bothersome. Ever flick on your bathroom light in the middle of the night and your eyes react negatively? Well, that's what you're going to experience with light around. You'll crave dark rooms for half a day. That's why I went on the shortest day of the year. Dark when I left the office but even the tail lights on the way home bothered me.
Outside of that discomfort, there wasn't any throbbing pain. But between the numbing drops and the surgery, you just want to go home and sleep which is the best way to handle that day. If you can, schedule surgery for late afternoon. Go home and have someone give you a sandwich (I was hungry but tired) and get into beds and shut the lights out. You'll feel much better in the morning.
One thing you cannot do is rub or touch the eyes or the area surrounding. You could cause the eye lens to move. You won't go blind but you will repeat the operation again.
You need to have someone take you there, take you home and then return you the next morning. They put medical contact lenses on you to protect the eyes (you can still see) and remove them following day. You even get little eye socket goggles for sleeping.
After the contact lenses were removed the next day, went home, darkened the room and put the TV on. Couldn't see it clearly from 15 feet away. Then perfect vision by late afternoon. Eye drops will be your best buddy every 20 minutes or so for a week or two and less frequent for several months. Your eyes will tell you if and when you need the drops.
This surgery corrects long distance seeing. Your reading vision may improve slightly but as the years go on, you will need reading glasses like most other people. Long distance stays with you, short distance doesn't - even with the surgery.
To this day, I still stop and stare at signs or the night sky, etc. and marvel at the perfect long distance vision I have for over a dozen years now. It's wonderful and a bit of a miracle of science.
Don't know anything about that fear story about burning smells, etc. Nothing even close to that happened when I had it done.
They numb your eyes with drops. The laser actually makes incisions less than the width of a piece of paper. No pain occurs. You get up off the table and you actually start to see the effects immediately. One temporary side effect is that any light is bothersome. Ever flick on your bathroom light in the middle of the night and your eyes react negatively? Well, that's what you're going to experience with light around. You'll crave dark rooms for half a day. That's why I went on the shortest day of the year. Dark when I left the office but even the tail lights on the way home bothered me.
Outside of that discomfort, there wasn't any throbbing pain. But between the numbing drops and the surgery, you just want to go home and sleep which is the best way to handle that day. If you can, schedule surgery for late afternoon. Go home and have someone give you a sandwich (I was hungry but tired) and get into beds and shut the lights out. You'll feel much better in the morning.
One thing you cannot do is rub or touch the eyes or the area surrounding. You could cause the eye lens to move. You won't go blind but you will repeat the operation again.
You need to have someone take you there, take you home and then return you the next morning. They put medical contact lenses on you to protect the eyes (you can still see) and remove them following day. You even get little eye socket goggles for sleeping.
After the contact lenses were removed the next day, went home, darkened the room and put the TV on. Couldn't see it clearly from 15 feet away. Then perfect vision by late afternoon. Eye drops will be your best buddy every 20 minutes or so for a week or two and less frequent for several months. Your eyes will tell you if and when you need the drops.
This surgery corrects long distance seeing. Your reading vision may improve slightly but as the years go on, you will need reading glasses like most other people. Long distance stays with you, short distance doesn't - even with the surgery.
To this day, I still stop and stare at signs or the night sky, etc. and marvel at the perfect long distance vision I have for over a dozen years now. It's wonderful and a bit of a miracle of science.
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Thanks all. I'm glad to hear it worked out well for everyone here. When I come back blinded from the surgery I'm going to have my guide dog type out a scathing post calling you out.
Also more likely to type a rivals message that fits right in.
I've been thinking about it too. Was anyone able to use insurance for at least a portion of the cost or is it 100% out of pocket?
I used a Medical Savings Account. I knew approximately what the cost would be, had the money (tax-free) put aside from my paychecks, and then spent it on medical expenses (like eye surgery) before the end of the calendar year... per the rules of that time period.
I had it done back in 2010 and it was amazing. Based on that alone, I would recommend it to anyone...
However, my brother got it done two years after me (same doctor) and it was a complete disaster. The problem with LASIK is that it's kind of a chop shop type procedure. When you go in to get it done, they do a procedure every 15 minutes, just racking up money. Apparently if your pupils are too large or your cornea is too thin, you can have big problems. He now has to wear these special contacts that he got from a doctor in texas (only doctor in the world making them right now) for him to be able to see at night. He's in a lawsuit with them right now because his pupils were well over the recommended size for the procedure and it should have never been done (they actually put the wrong pupil size on one of the forms for him to be eligible).
My advice, if you're going to get it done do your homework. If they say you're even slightly not a GREAT candidate, maybe rethink it.
However, my brother got it done two years after me (same doctor) and it was a complete disaster. The problem with LASIK is that it's kind of a chop shop type procedure. When you go in to get it done, they do a procedure every 15 minutes, just racking up money. Apparently if your pupils are too large or your cornea is too thin, you can have big problems. He now has to wear these special contacts that he got from a doctor in texas (only doctor in the world making them right now) for him to be able to see at night. He's in a lawsuit with them right now because his pupils were well over the recommended size for the procedure and it should have never been done (they actually put the wrong pupil size on one of the forms for him to be eligible).
My advice, if you're going to get it done do your homework. If they say you're even slightly not a GREAT candidate, maybe rethink it.
The place we went to is campus eye group in Hamilton. They have a bunch of doctors, but mine was Dr. Stein. It wasn't a fly by night place by any means. My doctor actually did eye surgery on Trent Cole. The problem with them (and I'm assuming most places) is that they just want to have a high volume, even if it means not turning away higher risk patients
Got my Lasik surgery back in 1998 from Dr. Norden in Ridgewood: http://www.nordenlasik.com/html/about.html
I haven't had it done, but my mother had it done at Wills Eye in Philly and her vision is actually worse. Additionally, she will periodically lose vision in the corners of her eyes and has 'rippling', as she calls it, from time to time . On the other hand, my girlfriend's grandmother, who was nearly blind, had the same procedure done at the same place and had really good results.
I was not a candidate for LASIK because my cornea is too thin. Instead, I got PRK and have been very happy with the results. Takes a bit longer to recover, but gets you to the same place as LASIK. I went with Dr. Shovlin in Monroe. Highly recommend him, but do your research, go to consultations and choose the doctor you feel most comfortable with. Worth every penny, no one I have ever talked to regrets getting it done. Could be a good amount of money to part with but definitely worth it.
They had some promo running a year ago and I went in to see if I was a candidate- said my cornea was too thin. I told my eye doctor about it later and he said there was a time when that place would have just done the operation anyway. I guess over the years they've learned about some of the precautions.
I haven't had it done yet but I am considering it. I think a good way to have the confidence that you're a good candidate is to get a second opinion even if you are set on who you want to do the procedure with.
I haven't read the other responses yet.
However, a week from Wednesday will mark 4 years since I had it done. And I curse myself for waiting so long to do it. I went to TLC Laser Eye Center (I was in Charlottesville then, so went to the one down there) and their overall operation was very professional and straightforward. The other place I considered (I think it was the Laser Eye Institute?) I was not impressed with in the least. In fact, they tried to push another procedure on me and they were very smarmy about it.
Overall I can't remember what it cost, as I was able to put 2011 and 2012 FSA contributions towards it. It was less than 4K I believe.
If you're gonna go ahead with it, visit several different providers and do your homework.
However, a week from Wednesday will mark 4 years since I had it done. And I curse myself for waiting so long to do it. I went to TLC Laser Eye Center (I was in Charlottesville then, so went to the one down there) and their overall operation was very professional and straightforward. The other place I considered (I think it was the Laser Eye Institute?) I was not impressed with in the least. In fact, they tried to push another procedure on me and they were very smarmy about it.
Overall I can't remember what it cost, as I was able to put 2011 and 2012 FSA contributions towards it. It was less than 4K I believe.
If you're gonna go ahead with it, visit several different providers and do your homework.
That's odd, considering that Wills is the gold standard in LASIK ... the very best, really.
I had it done at Campus Eye Group in Hamilton three years ago, and it was life changing.
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