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chumbawumba
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03 July 2004 : 07:10:11
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Hi,
Has anybody here had their eyes lasered, and would like to discuss the results/experience of it ?
During routine eye examinations for the past few years, I have asked different opticians about the treatment. All of them have said not to have it done - the technology is still too new, the long term results are not known and there could be side effects (photosensitivity, ghosting, trouble seeing at night , etc...)
This has scared me off until now. The last optician whom I saw last week said to get it done if I want, the development of new lasers with faster shut off make the operation a lot safer. The new lasers can also smooth out the lens of the eye better than the old ones which gets rid of some of the side effects of the old treatment.
While this treatment seems to be mankinds salvation, I am still very wary. Sight is my most important sense.
One of my friends has had it done and is 100% happy. He can read close up, see far away and has no side effects. Good for him.
The operation is grim though !
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laser
Advanced Member
Australia
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Posted - 03 July 2004 : 08:14:36
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Depends on the degradation of your sight. My eye muscles are strained by too much computer work (really  ) so my sight is only slightly wrong - lasers are no good for me. A friend with worse vision got her eyes done, one a few days after the other. For about a week they were recovering, then CRYSTAL clear.
The guys who actually are some of the pioneers in the field live only a short distance away as well  . |
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Nikkol
Forum Moderator
USA
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Posted - 03 July 2004 : 08:48:41
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I had it done several years ago. I'm happy with it as well; however, lately I think my eyes are degrading a little. The place I went will do it again for free if needed be, but I'm putting that off. Why? For me, it was the scariest thing I ever did. Ever see "Fire in the Sky" ... that's kinda what you feel like laying in the chair, with your eyelids clamped open, the doctor telling you not to move your eyes, but you can't help it cuz they are flushing water over them. Oh and the moment they slice your cornea and lift it up and suddenly you are looking at everything through thick frosted glass.
Anyway, there's another procedure out now that is supposed to be better. I can't remember the name of it, but the price is roughly the same. If I remember I'll post it back here. |
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Panhandler
Average Member
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 03 July 2004 : 10:04:52
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I could use it. But there is another eye operation further down the road that many people will need, which has to do with glaucoma cataracts.
Glaucoma Cataracts once meant blindness. Now doctors and clean out the small sac behind the cornea and insert a clear disk which restores vision.
(I'm probably not telling this right, but my dad had this surgery.)
Sometime follow up treatment is required and a laser is use to clear re-formed debris within this sac.
I would inquire about the ability to have future surgeries after the laser correction. Doctors typically fail to tell patients all potential future ramifications regarding current health issues.
Its the patient responsibility to arm themselves with knowledge before leaping into the pit of medical practice.
I've seen other sites like this forum:
http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/eyecare/
Typically, I think these forums draw folks with problems, so don't let it make you think that everyone has a problem. The successes go on with life without seeking out a place to complain.
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Mr Pink
Junior Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 July 2004 : 08:08:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Panhandler
I could use it. But there is another eye operation further down the road that many people will need, which has to do with glaucoma.
Glaucoma once meant blindness. Now doctors and clean out the small sac behind the cornea and insert a clear disk which restores vision.
(I'm probably not telling this right, but my dad had this surgery.)
Sometime follow up treatment is required and a laser is use to clear re-formed debris within this sac.
There are a couple of instances of glaucoma in our family but I'm not aware having to have an operation for it unless it is left untreated. If it is diagnosed early then it can be treated without surgey.
I do know one person who had laser surgery to correct their vision and they are very happy with the results. Some people do still need to wear glasses after the op but from what I have heard so far, the results are mostly positive. |
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OneWayMule
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Austria
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RichardKinser
Snitz Forums Admin
USA
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Posted - 05 July 2004 : 08:40:03
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| I've thought about having this surgery, but there is always that risk of losing your eyesight. Don't want to risk it at this point in my life, still have to be fully functional to provide for my family and to see my children grow up. |
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Panhandler
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 05 July 2004 : 09:14:35
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There are a couple of instances of glaucoma in our family but I'm not aware having to have an operation for it unless it is left untreated. If it is diagnosed early then it can be treated without surge.
The post stands corrected.
Later that day, my error came to mind but I forgot to go back and change it.
Sorry for misleading.
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chumbawumba
Junior Member
United Kingdom
304 Posts |
Posted - 05 July 2004 : 12:38:49
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useful stuff. Even after surgery the eye still deteriorates with age, so specs may still be needed some years later. Panhandler you raised a good point about future surgery.
I'm still interested but very wary... |
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sr_erick
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 05 July 2004 : 13:21:47
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| People that i've talked to said they wouldn't trade it for the world. The key to a good recovery is to NOT rub your eyes, and he said they told him don't do it for several months, if not a year. He said the operation is fairly quick. He also said when they cut and lift up the lense, everything just went black for him...that's the most scary part he said. All of a sudden everything is black, he didn't know what to think. |
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snaayk
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 06 July 2004 : 01:49:49
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Originally posted by RichardKinser
I've thought about having this surgery, but there is always that risk of losing your eyesight. Don't want to risk it at this point in my life, still have to be fully functional to provide for my family and to see my children grow up.
Thats my argument. My wife might have it done next year. |
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pdrg
Support Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 July 2004 : 07:41:03
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| And discuss it with your laser eye surgeon - I know one who actually said (when presed) that he wouldn't have it done himself as his evesight was too important to risk!!! |
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Ameriscot
Starting Member
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Posted - 07 July 2004 : 15:16:28
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| I had it done just over a year ago and am very happy with the results. There's nothing more amazing than getting up from the chair in the laser room and being able to read the clock and all the notices. |
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taropatch
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 07 July 2004 : 15:41:14
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I had it done just over 3 months ago. It went well, but I think my wife's eyesight turned out a little better. My right eye is not as good as it could be but I don't think I want to risk a 2nd time under the laser.
Prior to having it done I did a lot of research and heard both sides. There are lots of ophthalmologist who see lots of unhappy LASIK recipients. My cousin is an excellent ophthalmologist so I asked her about it. She didn't push me one way or the other. She said many, many people have had results that they're very pleased with. Unfortunately she sees others who are not happy. Although the technology has been around for a long time and has been improving, there is always risk. It was scary reading and signing the disclaimer form before the procedure! You ultimately need to make a decision as to how much you do not want to wear glasses and are willing to open yourself to a certain amount of risk.
What you can do is seek out a doctor who performs a lot of LASIK procedures. Experience is important! Also, seek out referrals. Like most things, the ophthalmology and optometry world is pretty small. If you ask around, people should know who is good and who is not in your area. Don't be shy.
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pdrg
Support Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 July 2004 : 08:11:17
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| Oh, and something I heard suggested elsewhere too - get one eye done at a time, so if it all goes pear shaped, at least you do not lose total use of your sight!!! |
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