Anyone thinking of LASIK, FYI, it is SOOOO worth it!

[Gingeriffik]

I just want to say this is the most incredible thing ever. I was so nearsighted that my hand was blurry less than a foot from my face. And to now no longer need glassed in any form is just amazing!!

The consult is the longest part of the whole process. It starts off with your standard eye exam. Then you start into the reall stuff, for me it was 3 different scans of the eye on 3 different macnines. In all the consult took almost 2 hours.

Another cool thing, I was able to do the surgery the same day as my consult. Did the consult at 10am and the surgery at 4pm. The wait is what made me the most anxious. It was in my mind they are going to cut my eye with a razor. But, I got in and the Doc was awesome. Explained everything they were going to do and what the sensations would be. The whole team was awesome, contanstly communicating, and the Doc talking me through everything. The blackout when they make the cut is the only time you have no vision what soever, but the blackout only lasts 5 seconds. They put this suction cup thing on your eye and pull suction on it, then they opperate the cutter which is motorized, you can hear it but its done durring the blackout so you cant see it. After the cut, the Doc uses a tool to slide the flap away. Then adjust the laser and tells you to wath the blinking light. Durring the actuall treatment, all you hear is the clicks of the laser, which is not a visible light. All you do is look at a blinking light.

From the time I went into the room and was walking out was 5-6 minutes. It goes so fast. I couldn't belive it. I sat up and was able to read the clock across the room. And yes, you are completly awake for the procedure, they give you a 5mg Vallium to calm your nerves if you want it.

Night vision that night was not bad. My eyes were a little sore (felt like a pice of sawdust or something was in my eye), more irritited than anything. There was a slight "halo" effect around lights that night, just becaue the eye is still healing. The next night, it seemed normal with a slight starburst effect which they say will gradually dissipate after about a month. It is completely tolerabel.

All thing considered, would not hesitate to do it agin.

Edited October 3, 2011 by blade7022

[n8ball2013]

what was your cost to do it

thats the part i dont like.

[zayres29]

999 per eye mos places advertise

[JEMT8]

That creeps me out. I'd have to be knocked the fuck out for this. But my stepdad got it done and had great results as well.

[RooTxBeeR]

I was thinking of this someday, I wear contacts/glasses and things begin to get blurry at the distance you said. If you don't mind saying how much it cost thatd be cool. Did you feel it when they cut your eye at all?

[Gingeriffik]

what was your cost to do it

thats the part i dont like.

I paid $2,026. That was $999(more expencive than it had to be, elected to use an upgraded wavefront laser to minimize tissue loss) per eye with taxes and the 1 gear guarantee. Have the option at the anuall check up to make it a lifetime guarantee for an additional $400. That means all checkups and any corrections if needed are coverd at no cost EVER. Totally going to do that, but why buy it up frot when you have a year to do it.

Edited October 3, 2011 by blade7022

[Gingeriffik]

I was thinking of this someday, I wear contacts/glasses and things begin to get blurry at the distance you said. If you don't mind saying how much it cost thatd be cool. Did you feel it when they cut your eye at all?

See post above for cost. But keep in mind that cost is dependant on persctition, overall health of the eye, and the equipment used. I had a healthy eye but they used an upgraged laser to minimize tissue loss should I need correction in the future. As for feeling, you don't feel a thing. Your eye is toally numb.

Edited October 3, 2011 by blade7022

[727Designs]

Had it done and love it. Was The next day after surgery I was 20/30, the next day 20/15. I need mine touched up though, I'm 20/30 again now but it's been 5 years and I havent exactly taken care of my eyes.

[Lbox88]

Man, I would LOVE to have lasik but I'd be so grossed out /scared. You hear all these great stories about it but then there's all these horror stories too. I'd just be super scared of hearing "oops" half way through the process and then be blind in one eye or something.

[rusty959]

what was your cost to do it

thats the part i dont like.

I paid $2,026. That was $999(more expencive than it had to be, elected to use an upgraded wavefront laser to minimize tissue loss) per eye with taxes and the 1 gear guarantee. Have the option at the anuall check up to make it a lifetime guarantee for an additional $400. That means all checkups and any corrections if needed are coverd at no cost EVER. Totally going to do that, but why but it up frot when you have a year to do it.

I have perfect vision still but Id definitely say that is worth it if you can give up the cash. But, if I were you, id be putting money towards that each month or the time will pass and you will never get around to it if you are anything like me. Over time the excitement you now have fades unfortunately.