IO - I'm getting laser eye surgery

dan_smee · 02-16-2009, 06:17 PM

Has anyone had it done?

My left eye is all but useless, and since I have started full-time work infront of a computer screen, my right eye has deteriorated.

Any horror stories/success stories?

I am looking into the new blade-free techniques

blueeyedgirl · 02-17-2009, 05:57 AM

Someone I work with has had the Lasix surgery I believe it's called. She loves it, never wears her glasses anymore. I'll find out more if you like...

lauramullen · 02-17-2009, 06:06 PM

I want to get it too. My eyesight is horrible. I wear contacts and I hate when they get dried out and hurt my eyes.

dan_smee · 02-17-2009, 08:30 PM

my eyes are shocking. I am looking at the options re lasix with the blade removing the layer of the cornea, or the 100% laser treatment.

Is there any pain with option 1?

lauramullen · 02-18-2009, 11:10 PM

I think that I need to go to the eye doctor. It is hard for me to see the guide on the tv. I think that I need a new prescription.

KJ Collins · 02-20-2009, 07:06 PM

I got Lasik in 2000. Both my eyes had trouble with the big "E's" on the eye chart. I hated wearing glasses and my eyes never particularly liked me sticking contacts in them. I now have 20/20 vision.

I don't know about new techniques, but my advice will always be the same:

No doctor can guarantee all will wind up well, but you can certainly increase the odds. The best way in my mind is by finding out where eye doctors get their work done. They can't do it on themselves after all. It may be tricky to find out this information, but don't be shy in asking doctors directly or indirectly. Your eyesight is pretty darned important and shyness (or money or time) shouldn't be an issue.

02-16-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
dan_smee Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 5,279 Local Time: 11:11 PM	IO - I'm getting laser eye surgery Has anyone had it done? My left eye is all but useless, and since I have started full-time work infront of a computer screen, my right eye has deteriorated. Any horror stories/success stories? I am looking into the new blade-free techniques

02-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
lauramullen Jersey Girl who loves U2 Premium Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my own little world Posts: 32,194 Local Time: 08:11 AM	I want to get it too. My eyesight is horrible. I wear contacts and I hate when they get dried out and hurt my eyes. __________________ 2010 Concert Schedule: March 5th- Muse- NYC/ MSG May 26th &29th- Bon Jovi- East Rutherford/ New Stadium June 6 &7th- U2- Anaheim/ Angel Stadium June 12th- U2- Denver/ Invesco Field June 16th- U2- Oakland/Oakland Coliseum July 1st- Dave Matthews Band- Philly/ S. Bank Center July12th- U2- Philly/Lincoln Financial Field July 16th- Dave Matthews Band- NYC/Citi Field July 19th- U2- East Rutherford/New Stadium

02-18-2009, 11:10 PM	#5
lauramullen Jersey Girl who loves U2 Premium Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In my own little world Posts: 32,194 Local Time: 08:11 AM	I think that I need to go to the eye doctor. It is hard for me to see the guide on the tv. I think that I need a new prescription. __________________ 2010 Concert Schedule: March 5th- Muse- NYC/ MSG May 26th &29th- Bon Jovi- East Rutherford/ New Stadium June 6 &7th- U2- Anaheim/ Angel Stadium June 12th- U2- Denver/ Invesco Field June 16th- U2- Oakland/Oakland Coliseum July 1st- Dave Matthews Band- Philly/ S. Bank Center July12th- U2- Philly/Lincoln Financial Field July 16th- Dave Matthews Band- NYC/Citi Field July 19th- U2- East Rutherford/New Stadium

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02-17-2009, 05:57 AM	#2
blueeyedgirl Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bottom of the earth Posts: 5,917 Local Time: 10:41 PM	Someone I work with has had the Lasix surgery I believe it's called. She loves it, never wears her glasses anymore. I'll find out more if you like...

02-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
dan_smee Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 5,279 Local Time: 11:11 PM	my eyes are shocking. I am looking at the options re lasix with the blade removing the layer of the cornea, or the 100% laser treatment. Is there any pain with option 1?

02-20-2009, 07:06 PM	#6
KJ Collins Babyface Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 28 Local Time: 05:11 AM	I got Lasik in 2000. Both my eyes had trouble with the big "E's" on the eye chart. I hated wearing glasses and my eyes never particularly liked me sticking contacts in them. I now have 20/20 vision. I don't know about new techniques, but my advice will always be the same: No doctor can guarantee all will wind up well, but you can certainly increase the odds. The best way in my mind is by finding out where eye doctors get their work done. They can't do it on themselves after all. It may be tricky to find out this information, but don't be shy in asking doctors directly or indirectly. Your eyesight is pretty darned important and shyness (or money or time) shouldn't be an issue.