LASIK... who's done it? Going under the laser on Friday!
 

I'm pretty excited... I don't really have bad vision but I have slight astigmatism and its VERY annoying because everything about 7ft away from me is blurry.

Getting the new CustomVue lasik... anyone here done this and have regrets?

I've heard about night vision issues (glare/halos) but thats typically in people with larger pupils.

I've been thinking about it as well since I have a little astigmatism too. Stuffs a little blurry in my left eye at weird angles - like my eyelash is in the way.

Let us know how it goes :)

I did it about 5.5 years ago, best thing I've ever spent $3500 on.

And I'm sure they've gotten even better doing it now then before, so I'm sure
you won't have any problems.

Its cheaper now and alot faster the only problem is it compares to being at the dentist with NO paid medicine. Dude good luck but I would not go through that pain for that money. :thumbsup

Dude dont spend the money

come over to my house, we can do it here

Goodluck dude. A friend of mine just had the same operation two months ago and she's doing great now.

I'm exactly in your shoes , please keep this thread updated and let me know how's the lasik doing for ya

they give you drops to numb your eyes before anything starts... you dont feel any pain at all during the procedure

maybe a little afterward, but its more like irritation from what i've been told

and i'll keep the thread updated :)

dont do it.. you'll go blind.

IMO the risk if really screwing up my sight just isn't worth it. I have been a four-eyes since a kid. I can deal with it.

I do know many people who had successful (and no failed) LASIKS, so you will be fine. Good Luck.

I did it, and it was the best thing I ever did. It was also the most horrifying 5 minutes of my life, but I'd do it again in a second! They hold your eye lids back like in clockwork orange, and then when they peel your cornia back you actually go blind for about 20 seconds. But again, best thing I ever did. Haven't needed glasses or contacts since.

I had PRK done in 98 and it was such a simple procedure. I also got the eye drops, but they also gave me some valium. I was relaxed anyway, but even more so after the valium. After 7 years, the only thing I might need is night driving glasses. Things are just a tad fuzzy, but other than that - no contacts or glasses since! Good luck!

Thaty's the very next thing i'm gone do after the dentist.

Money is very hard to pile when building an internet empire.

atlest 10 members of my family have done it, only 1 need to go for a second visit, she is schedule next week.

I realy need to make it done with -7.5 and -5.75 and astigmatism.

I know a couple that have had it done. Improved their vision back to normal.

The process is pretty much perfected now unless you get a doctor who hasn't done many procedures before or has shoddy equipment.

I'm still kinda weary of doing this, I'm not convinced it's 100% safe.

Let us know how it goes...I've been wanting to do it, but I'm a bit freaked out when it comes to my peepers! :winkwink:

goodluck with it :) I will prolly end getting it done in the future

i did it 5 years ago and my vision feels like it gets better every day. the first week or two after is a little scary, but it passes. i saw spots for a few weeks after the surgery, but its normal. plus if you've got a good doc, they will give you a bunch of vicodin after the surgery and you wont feel a thing for a few days after. my vision is so sharp i can read above 20-20. my vision is 20-15 now.

I had it done almost 2 weeks ago and I have "larger" than normal pupils (9mm) plus a pretty bad astigmatism. The first couple of days sucked ass, your eyes will feel pretty dry and scratchy. Currently I am getting a lot of glare off headlights at night, watching tv in the dark etc. My doc said this can take up to 2-3 months to go away. The night vision glares have improved greatly over the past week and it still wasnt that bad when they were there. Not sure if you wear glasses or not but I would compare the glares to looking through a semi-dirty pair of glasses at night. Overall even if the glare doesnt go away I would do it again in a second. After going to my one week check-up the doc says I have 20-15 in both eyes. I was never able to see this well even with glasses plus I think I look pretty damn cool with shades on now :-)

had mine done this past year, had bad astigmatism

i would describe the procedure as 'uncomfortable' but not 'painful' (not even slightly painful)

i do have some halo's at night which i was prepared for, its minor.

biggest complaint is dry eyes, but id rather put drops in a few times a day than wear glasses or contacts

Did custom wavefront Lasik two weeks ago today. My vision is now perfect, albeit still dry eyed (normal for the first few weeks I am told). Operation was definately not comfortable (in my mind pretty freaky) and it did hurt AFTER the operation for a few hours (but thanks to good old Xanax I kept my cool) - I would do it again in a heartbeat to get the result I now have.

You will love it.

Ok...
I had it done a few months ago...

I am wearing glasses right now. I had it done by a top doc in the field. However, even if you are an ideal candidate things can go a bit south. I need to go back in to correct the over correction in my left eye. I was pretty much aware that it would be the case. However I do have halos and so forth. This is why I wear glasses to drive at night and for the computer.My right eye had a clear lense( 20/25) and my left is the one that is going to be corrected.

It takes time to heal depending on your body.

I URGE YOU TO: Check with your doctor to make sure the device can get into your eye, I had major problems where they had to cut slits in the eyes to do the procedure.

If you have any questions hit me up...
-=Chipmunk=-

How much does it cost now? i remember last year was around 1500$ Canadian Dollar.

Fuckin best thing I ever did. No problems at all and I went from 20:400 to 20:20!!!

Just make sure you go to a quality doctor and not one of those cheap assembly line centers.

Simply amazing. I see better than 20/20 now. Walked out of the operation seeing better. Minimal discomfort and quick healing. Miraculous if you ask me.

I did it last year and i can tell you that you won?t feel a thing. Like everyone else said, it is a bit annoying because of the dry eye feeling. Still to this day, my left eye gets fuzzy and very dry but hey a few drops and all is fixed.
Driving at night was a challenge because of the glair but it is very similar to when you have glasses on.
For me the feeling of waking up in the morning and being able to see is just priceless. The best is swimming or going to the gym without worrying about sliding glasses or losing a lens at sea.

Good luck and it is well worth it.

I'm actually paying 1495 per eye for the customvue procedure... plus an additional 100 bucks per eye for insurance in case they ever needed to correct anything it would be covered.

1 more day... woowoo

I dont know anything about this, but i heard something about only being able to get this done once??? Sounds like b.s? Should someone wait till a certain age to get it done? I will probably need it one day.

you can do it several times for correction as long as you have enough tissue under the flap left to work with. i guess it all depends on your procedure and how severe your prescription or correction requirement is.

they say you should to be at least 21-23 and have a steady prescription for about a year

I have friends who have done it and they say it's not bad at all.
Just get ready for a shocker, a lot of the girls you thought were good looking in the clubs will be totally ugly. haha jk
Errol

i have thought about it many times but always chicken out. I read one bad story once in TIME and the person described it as seeing through crinkled plastic wrap and could not be fixed. Though everyone I know who did it loves it. Maybe oneday...

hahahaha you know, this thought has crossed my mind

getting a lil nervous now

nice reviews. I have been considering it myself but there is no rush for it at the momment

atom from PCBBS just did it last week... go ask him. He seems happy.

i'm -2.50 and -2.75

I wear my contacts for over a month at a time. Never had any problems

I'll wait till they perfect eye ball replacment

I am actually getting it on Sunday. I am a bit nervous but everone I have talked to who got it were saying that it was amazing. Let me know how yours goes and I will do the same. Good Luck:)

Damn, i'm jaleous.

I want to have it done. Just havent had the time.

I've only heard great results. I'm sure you'll have no problems.

i've done it like 3 years ago.. Still have 20/15 vision :thumbsup