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Seriously considering it, just getting tired of these glasses. Any feedback?
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I haven't had it, yet, but I too am considering it.
I'm due for a prescription renewal and new glasses and I figure this as good a time as any.
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My sis in law, my mother in law, and a good friend of the family have all done it. Those 3 have absolutely NO regrets what so ever. I've heard it doesn't work for some, but the 3 people I mentioned are extremely happy they had it done. No glasses, no contacts, no nothing anymore.
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I haven't done it, but am seriously considering it.
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I haven't had it, yet, but I too am considering it.
I'm due for a prescription renewal and new glasses and I figure this as good a time as any.
Same boat here - I need new glasses and no point of spending all that money if the surgery is a good option. Going to talk to my main eye doc next week and try to schedule a consult w/ a Lasik center as well.
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Purp - maybe we can get a 2 for 1 deal or something if we go together! 
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Purp - maybe we can get a 2 for 1 deal or something if we go together!
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I need to find out if my insurance will cover any of it.
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Some doctor told me that once you get the surgery it accelerates the timeline for needing bifocals....assuming you're getting it to fix your nearsightedness. So it’s a tradeoff on having a few years without glasses but an earlier time with bifocals.
Not sure if that's true or not.
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The only thing holding me back is the cost ... $1000 per eye, plus follow-up exams yikes!
I've been told that you don't want to go "cheap" on LASIK. Some places offer the surgery for $500 an eye, but you get what you pay for ... and these are your eyes you are talking about!
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I also want to know about Lasik vs. PRK. The cost is significant for sure... but the last time I got glasses 2 years ago, I spent $500 for the exam and two pair of glasses (I didn't have coverage then, so it was all out-of-pocket). Sure, it's cheaper initially, but I still have to deal with lenses getting scratched, frames getting bent (or chewed on by a dog... you'd be amazed at how many I've gone through because of this). If I spent that much every 2 years, I break even in 8 years and I haven't had to worry about glasses the entire time. They also do financing... heck, LasikPlus is doing No money down, no interest until 2010 right now 
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My eyes are too bad for it. I have to get the implants. http://www.visianinfo.com/html/what-is.html$3,500 per eye! I was in the early examination stages of doing it, but I saw the economic situation coming and aborted.
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I agree purp - easy to drop money on glasses if something happens to them. And it's not like you can put that purchase off either.
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Some pricing I just found: Traditional LASIKWith free 1 year satisfaction plan - $695/eye Traditional LASIKWith free lifetime satisfaction plan - $1,395/eye Custom LASIKWith free lifetime satisfaction plan - $1,595/eye Traditional LASIK with IntraLase*With free lifetime satisfaction plan - $1,695/eye I just heard back from my HR folks; my Vision plan gives me 15% off regular pricing, 5% off promotional pricing... it's getting tempting now
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Fortunatly my insurance covers glasses and contacts ... unfortunatly it DOESN'T cover lasik surgery. I'd love to have it though, as contacts really aggrivate my eye alergies.
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I could never do contacts... I have a problem with the concept of daily poking myself in the eye to help me see
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j/c I work for an eye surgeon, so here's some background on this. Getting LASIK really depends on your age. Generally most people in their 50-60's have some sort of cataract (a cloudiness of the natural lens in the eye) growing. When the cataract is removed an artificial lens implant is put in place of the natural lens that is removed. The lens usually is made to correct and refractive error in your vision. If you have LASIK, and then later on try to have cataract surgery, it becomes more difficult to accurately correct the refractive error. LASIK and Cataract surgery roughly cost about the same. Cataract surgery can accomplish the same feat as LASIK, without the need for surgery later on. Oh and PPE Quote:
I could never do contacts... I have a problem with the concept of daily poking myself in the eye to help me see
Yet your considering LASIK, a procedure in which they peel back part of your cornea (the outer surface of your eye that's over the colored part) and repeatedly shoot a laser at your eye.  
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hey, don't go troubling me with facts or details... those things are only good for ruining a decent joke
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I work for an eye surgeon, so here's some background on this.
Getting LASIK really depends on your age. Generally most people in their 50-60's have some sort of cataract (a cloudiness of the natural lens in the eye) growing. When the cataract is removed an artificial lens implant is put in place of the natural lens that is removed. The lens usually is made to correct and refractive error in your vision.
If you have LASIK, and then later on try to have cataract surgery, it becomes more difficult to accurately correct the refractive error.
LASIK and Cataract surgery roughly cost about the same. Cataract surgery can accomplish the same feat as LASIK, without the need for surgery later on.
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I could never do contacts... I have a problem with the concept of daily poking myself in the eye to help me see
Yet your considering LASIK, a procedure in which they peel back part of your cornea (the outer surface of your eye that's over the colored part) and repeatedly shoot a laser at your eye.
I'm confused now - are you suggesting do NOT do lasik b/c of complications w/ cataracts later or are you suggesting getting a cataract surgery in place of Lasik? Or something else instead of Lasik?
I'd like my eyes fixed now. What do you suggest? 
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Traditional LASIKWith free 1 year satisfaction plan - $695/eye
I want to be able to see for more than 1 year. I think you probably should go with the "lifetime" plan there
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Get your corneas neutered.
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I'm confused now - are you suggesting do NOT do lasik b/c of complications w/ cataracts later or are you suggesting getting a cataract surgery in place of Lasik? Or something else instead of Lasik?
I'd like my eyes fixed now. What do you suggest?
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I understand, it really depends on how old you are. If you're in the range of 50-60's then yes I would suggest getting cataract surgery instead of LASIK. However if you're 30-40's or younger LASIK is the better option.
The reason for this is, most people around the mid 40's to 50's need some help with near vision. Whether that's bifocals or just reading glasses (which if you don't need glasses for distance vision is a MUCH cheaper and equally productive option). After cataract surgery, you WILL need help with near vision.
Keep in mind that neither of these options will guarantee you clear vision after the procedure without correction. Both can give you clear vision.
Basically what I'm saying is it just depends on your age. Younger than 50 - I'd go with LASIK, Older than 50 - I'd go with Cataract surgery.
HOWEVER, I would go see an expert, an Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon) vs. an Optometrist. They would be the one to do the cataract surgery and can advise somewhere to go for the LASIK surgery, most will give you an honest opinion one way or the other.
If you were down here in East TN, I'd send you to my boss, also my future father-in-law, he's a great doctor that always does what's best for the patient. It's sad but there are plenty of doctors that do not see this as their first priority. If I needed eye surgery he'd be the one I'd want to do it.
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I had it done almost a year ago. One eye is 20/15 and the other slightly worse than 20/20. It's working on balancing out. Overall I'm pretty happy with it, but my one is noticeable worse than the other. I can get that corrected at some point if I want since I had a "lifetime guarantee".
I financed mine through my FSA account so I saved a considerable amount that way.
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Best. Investment. Ever.
Had it done in 2002. Had to actually have it done twice because my eyes regressed and they had to put me in a new pair of contacts every two weeks until they stabilized and they could do the surgery a second time. First surgery got me to 20/30. The second got me to 20/15.
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Any night sensitivities? Any problems with driving or looking at lights at night?
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Great question.
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Purp and anyone considering, check this site out: http://www.lifeafterlasik.com/patients.htmCall it the 'other side of the coin'... Good to get the good, the bad and the ugly before messing with your eyes.
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I can't wait until I'm done growing and can get this done. I'm sick of contacts and glasses. My only concern is whether my eyes are too bad for this to work on me.
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After spending some time on the site I posted above, not sure I am going to jump into this just yet. I read some more articles online last night and it appears that this may not be all that it's cracked up to be. Once big business got ahold of it, it's not working quite as well as advertised for some people (big surprise). Just do your homework first.
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j/c,...I think I'm gonna stay the course,....lifelong wearer of glasses and now over 50,...LASIK just feels too risky -- I would end up being one of the nightmare cases. Not worth the gamble.
Most insurance does not cover it, and my plan(s) do not cover the cost of glasses. So screwed both ways there.
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j/c,...I think I'm gonna stay the course,....lifelong wearer of glasses and now over 50,...LASIK just feels too risky -- I would end up being one of the nightmare cases. Not worth the gamble.
Most insurance does not cover it, and my plan(s) do not cover the cost of glasses. So screwed both ways there.
Well the good thing is just about any insurance company will pay for 80%of cataract surgery if your vision is worse than 20/50. They also pay for the majority of your first pair of glasses after surgery, if you need them.
As long as there's no other serious issues with your eyes (diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, etc.) and cataracts are the main problem with your eyes, Cataract surgery has a 95% improvement track record. It's one of the easiest and likely to be successful surgeries out there.
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Actually a very good question. My eyes aren't as effective at night. I used to get halos.
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I get some halo effect, but it was probably worse with glasses and contacts... definitely with glasses.
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I had it done almost 3 years ago and it's the best money I ever spent. I went to Lasik Plus and I am very pleased with my results. I had worn glasses/contacts since I was 6 years old so it was nice to be free from that after 30 years. Good luck! You won't be sorry and the results are almost immediate.
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