Lasik Surgery?

Question:

i asked this question earlier, but i didnt get enough answered.ive been doing alot of research on this procedure, and also went into a local place for a free consultation, but im still not convinced. Im only 22 and my vision gets worse and worse by the year, i dont want to end up like my dad (old school thick glasses) where its too late for him to have anything done. WHen they went in they said its a good idea to have it done, because lastyear i couldnt see far away, at all, now i cant see far away or close up, and my job revolves around a computer 9 hours a day, and i can only wear glasses to drive. Im really weirded out about being able to see everything and even though i was told it was painless im afraid ill end up having pain (novacain doesnt work on me). Just want to get some opinions from a few people who have had it done before. How it worked, if there were any problems and any other information you could offer...Thanks!

Answer:
I looked into Lasik eye surgery quite a few years ago. I am now 47 and I was probably about 37/38. It was stated that the older you are the more benefit Lasik will be for you. They feel that as you age the muscle in the eye begins to relax more and allows more light in. In the end I would end up wearing reading glasses. I wore contacts off and on which I felt was a more viable option for me as opposed to having surgery and still having to wear the glasses.

I know a few people who have had their eyes done and they feel wonderful that they don't have to wear glasses. My sister's sister-in-law is beginning to have to wear reading glasses (she was in her late 30's and is now in her early 40's). Also a friend of mine who is in her late 40's had to have it re-done because her vision was beginning to deteriorate.

There is also a procedure known as corneal refractive therapy whereby you wear contact lenses at night while you sleep to reshape the cornea. It also depends how bad your eyesight is. My boss and another co-worker have tried it and neither of them need to wear glasses during the day. The only reason I didn't opt for the corneal refractive therapy is that I would still have to end up wearing contacts at night and the expense involved $1500--I can use it elsewhere at the moment. The time may come when I do decide to do it.

Get an opinion from an optometrist or opthalmologist. If you have an eye doctor go and see him. If you are satisfied with him and his recommendations then you can talk to him about your options. If not find someone that you can talk to and agree with.

There are always new options out there. Keep researching and looking. You don't know until you ask the question.

Do a little checking around as to which doctor in your area has the best professional reputation. Call his office and make an appointment for a consultation.

THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS IF YOU DO NOT FEEL LASIK IS A GOOD OPTION FOR YOU.
MY MOTHER JUST HAD LENS REPLACMENT SURGERY WHICH IS JUST LIKE HAVING CATARACT SURGERY.
IT TAKES JUST 30 MINUTES PER EYE AND SHE LOVES IT!
SHE IS REALLY CHICKEN TOO AND THIS WAS SO EASY AND MINIMAL PAIN. SHE NEEDED IT TOO BECAUSE SHE WORKS ON A COMPUTER ALL DAY AND HAS SEVERE VISION PROBLEMS FAR AWAY AND CLOSE UP.
IT IS MORE EXPENSIVE BUT SHE SAID IT WAS WORTH IT

I'm considering having it done sometime next year hopefully. My aunt just had it done and spent $4000 dollars. She said that it was money very well spent. Her recovery was within 24hours. She said that she didn't have any pain and could see better immediately. They made her wear these funny goggle - like things only to keep particles from entering her eyes ( Just for that day). She also had to put drops in and go back in for a check up a few weeks later.

Even minor discomfort is well worth being able to see clearly or better than how you see now. Good luck with your surgery -- hope all goes well!

**Also, the surgery was fairly quick between going in and waiting and then having it done it was over within an hour.**

I haven't had it done myself, but my mom did. She was very afraid mostly because she acknowledges the cornea is a very delicate area, that manipulated only millimeters wrongly can cause distortion, and loss of focus. In the first weeks after surgery she experienced night glare, and problems related to focus as she needed to adjust. The doctor followed her for about 6 months. Lasik surgery is quick and affective but not everyone has satisfactory results. Some people have problems requiring a second procedure and this is directly proportional tot he surgeon, the more experienced they are, more possibilities you have of a good outcome. Don't let insecurities prevent you from doing this procedure as lost time can never be redeemed.

The eyes are the window of the soul literally and too important to be taken lightly. There are other options as well, make sure to tell your doctor Novocaine doesn't work with you. You should not be worried about glasses, or looks, as long as you can see, this is irrelevant.

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