Posted on 05/31/2011 4:04:02 PM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
My wife would like to get Lasik surgery to correct her farsightedness. I haven't really paid much attention to it since it first became common but back then I remember reading that, while it corrected your vision to 20/20 in the near term, over time your vision could actually end up being worse than it would have been if you didn't get it corrected in the first place and just aged naturally. Have they improved the technology to the point where that is no longer a problem?
I have read up on the procedure but most of the sites are run by people with an agenda (selling laser vision correction) so I would rather hear from some unbiased Freepers. Thanks.
Aging makes you more nearsighted allegedly. Maybe if she lives long enough it will cancel out.
I am deeply distrustful of this operation. I am afraid we will wake up one day and have a slew of dang near blind people to deal with.
But I know a lot of people who swear by it.
I will keep my glasses, but that is because I don’t like anyone messing with my eyes.
I am sure there will be a lot of folk to hop on and give you thumbs up.
As with all important things in life, it is a risk/reward where only you can evaluate the calculated result.
My wife and I both had LASIK about 5 years ago and it was one of the best things we ever did! No regrets! In fact, it was like a miracle going from needing contacts and glasses to being able to see!
The only side effects are dry eyes and sometimes night sensitivity to headlights but the effects are very minor.
This guy is the best of the best:
David M. Schneider M.D.
http://www.midwesteyecenter.com/lasik-surgeon-cincinnati-ohio/lasik-eye-surgeon-cincinnati-ohio.html
I just had it although I already am into biofocals. Done at the end of March and I love being free of glasses. I do need reading glasses but these are purchased at the drugstore and I figure in about four years, the LASIK will have equaled the cost of new glasses.
I would like to add to your question and I hope you get responses. What can be done for the need for reading glasses? Is that the same as farsightedness? Maybe it’s the same question as your wife’s. I think the last time I went to the eye doctor they said that Lasic wasn’t for that problem yet.
My eyesight was corrected from 450/20 to 15/20.
Pick a surgeon who has done quite a few, at least 500 or more. I had it done about 8 years ago. I was a -11 diopters of near sightness. For several years I had 20/20
without glasses. I am now -1 in one eye and -2 in the other. Best thing (expect for getting married and becoming a dad) I did for myself. I need to wear glasses while driving at night, but my vision is much improved.
I, unfortunately, cannot have the procedure. My cornea is too thin.
Had it and really really love it. Don’t go bargain shopping and research the doctors. In my area the ones who do the most advertising have the worst record.
My only change would be to get the ‘lifetime corrections’, as my eyes are changing a little and I’ll probably need it again.
This surgery has been done for over 30 years. They do eye surgery all the time? The only people that talk bad about it are those who sell eyeglasses.
So 8 years later and no problems?
They correct one eye for near viewing and one for far viewing. I didn’t have that but they usually recommend it for folks near 40.
Whoa!!!
There must be absolutely no signs of Cataract Symptoms. If there is any reputable physician would not perform Lasik surgery. Also, if your wife is scheduled for surgery make absolutely certain she is the 1st of the day, definitely not scheduled for after lunch. The biggest issue is post surgery infection. If you let a surgeon go out to lunch, go to the bathroom, etc, the risk of infection increases exponentially. Good luck. In a year or 2 I will be having cataract surgery because Lasik is not an option for me.
I don't think these people are selling glasses either.
There is a procedure called “intralase” whereby a polymer lense is surgically inserted under the cornea. Dr. Sara Hays in Birmingham, AL does this for those with thin corneas. It doesn’t change the shape of your eye at all.
Some nearsightness has come back, but when I had it done, I was very nearsighted-20/1000 in each eye. I was at the tail end of nearsightness-any more and I would not have been a candidate.
Never, ever use an eye doctor that accepts coupons.
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