speedytriple Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 So going on the 28th to get my eyes done. Who has had it done here, and how did it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 My mom got it a few months ago and won't stop talking about it cause she's even happier than she thought she's be with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Harlot Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 I had the PRK procedure done 10 years ago. My vision is still fantastic. Lasik is a lot less painful and your vision is improved the minute you're off the table but PRK vision correction appears to last longer and can give you better night vision. Or at least that was the case in 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Im going with lasik customvue. It is a custom map scanned of my eye to give the best results, they say most people end up 20/10 when all healed up. One nurse just got it done said its like seeing in hd now. It will just be nice to see without glasses or contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 It will just be nice to see without glasses or contacts. Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 just went to Bloomberg eye center in oct... had the customvue lasik bladless thing done.. I love it.. I still get some dryness but as per my last apt they said that's normal and will continue for the next 3 months...my vision was 20/40 before.. and actually tested today was 20/15 at a pre employment screening. I could see perfectly after 24 hrs.. I actually drove 14 hrs round trip to pick up a bike incuding night driving / and rain 3 days after my procedure with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Harlot Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 After 10 years I will still occasionally reach for my glasses when I wake up in the morning or reach up to take off my glasses when getting into the shower. I wore glasses for 39 years and old habits die hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Had it done to both 5 years ago. Everything's fine. The procedure on the other hand is not really painful but it's better if you do not know what's going to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 It aint cheap lol also my present to myself. I dont want to know what there gonna cut and burn or pry open. If i can see when its done its all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 depending on where you go.. 2k-4k is average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Mines gonna be around $3000. With everything included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 My buddies wife had it done and she did panic a bit with the eyelid clamps as well as being temporarily blind when they removed the lens, but she can see perfectly afterwards and said she'd do it again after experiencing the first time. I guess they give patients a mild sedative to help relax? At least her doc did. Good luck and it ultimately sounds like you'll be glad you did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 well I was going to post the link to my actual surgery but apparently im not smart enough to link it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 My brother had it done. He is 100% happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I paid the doc an extra $100 for a lifetime warranty. My left was never as good as my right turned out but the procedure itself is keeping me from going back. Primarily the slicing of the lens in half and burning eyeball smell. You see the whole time except for a few parts. Completely eliminated stress headaches from looking at computers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I got the warranty as well.. 200 / 100 per eye.. it wasn't that bad honestly.. uncomfortable for sure but not painful at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I was actually just thinking about this earlier in the week but it costing $2k to $4k, i believe i just quit thinking about it. Does vision insurance typically not cover any part of Lasik? As you can tell im at "the thought crossed my mind" stage of getting Lasik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Some insurence covers part. Mine is taking about $800 off of my price. They also offer free 2 year payment plans that's what i'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 My wife had PRK 5 years ago. Her first eye was undercorrected and they had to redo it, and they gave her an eyedrop antibiotic that she turned out to be allergic to (and they knew it/messed up). Apart from that, she loves the results. Wound up with 20/15 from 20/400. 5 years later, no change. Cost us about $1900 per eye. The redo on the first eye was free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Got my PRK free...courtesy of Uncle Sam. I get dry eyes maybe once or twice a year, when I sleep. It sucks, but no biggie in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I had LASIK about 3 years ago. Was 20/10 after my 3 month check up and haven't been back to an eye doc since. Occassional dryness and light sensitivity that wasn't there before. I'd do it again without a doubt. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tall_tracy Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I had it done about 5 years ago. I had been wearing glasses since third grade and am so happy I bit the bullet and had it done. I was amazed that the very next day I could see clearly. Napping on the couch and waking up without dry contacts is my very favorite thing now. That and not having to use my alarm clock with the giant neon numbers on it anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I know a woman who had it done, complete fuck up. The flap they cut out of her cornea peeled open while she was in the car on her way home. They had to redo that eye but her vision is still worse than before the surgery. I'm sure she's in a minority but be aware that this can be botched and will fuck your eyes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnone Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Single best purchase I ever made! Wore glasses and/or contacts from age 15-30. Last eleven years it's been great. Agree that the eye slicing and burning eyeball smell are weird and uncomfortable. And one part where they told me to focus on the little red light and the light appeared moved around due to the cornea being all flapped up. Would do it again in a second!Worst part was the eye protection at night or more specifically peeling off the tape residue every morning. I only paid $1200 for both eyes. The price sank here in Cincinnati for a year or so when two big eye clinics were fighting to stay open. One eventually closed and the price enemy back up. Also mentioned it is a small risk. Some get worse vision. Mine was -1.95 in both eyes. About 20/200. Can't imagine getting it done if I had 20/40. Don't smoke weed shortly before they scan your eyes. That mapping is what is used for the burning/eyeball material removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 i was worried about what would happen when i got older, so i'll probably decide once i do more reading up on long term effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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