I went with Dr. Booth on Gary's recomendation and also have 20/15 in both eyes. Money well spent.Originally Posted by jrj512
I didn't think the Valium would hit me as hard as it did.
I was able to drive to my check up the next morning and then back to Austin.
LASIK rocks.
Chris
I went with the guys that don't advertise. Every time I go I meet with the same doctor, the very guy that did the job. My buddy Lee went to Boothe and never met the man except for 15 seconds while actually on the laser.
I never needed Valium or any other type of major pain killer - some ibuprofen and I was right as rain. The biggest pain in the ass is the headache afterwards but it went away fairly quickly.
So what are ya'll paying for your Lasik?
The LASIK does not guarantee 20/20 vision! It can under or over correct. Chances they you will still need bifocal. At your age, your prescription for your nearsight possible will remain stable. However, there is outside chance that it will change and your 20/20 vision from this surgery may not be correct 5 to 10 years down the road. You will end up where you are now.
Gabriel
Sammm, every expert on this board has an opinion about LASIK. I suggest that you listen to those that have received the treatment in regards to their own satisfaction. For everything else, consult a physician. I urge you to attend one or two free seminars. Tylock (who did mine) has one in Irving. There is another guy in Hurst off Norwood and Harwood (I think) that also has seminars. Attend a couple of those, find a doc you like, and if you are ready, jump in -- the water's great! Feel free to talk to me about my experience with this.
There is a Dr. I used to work with in fact he was the best that I worked with in my 15 years as a certified Optician, young sharp and does Lasik pre and post op care he can evaluate and reccomend a GOOD surgeon and give you the facts...just let me know.
I'm just glad people don't still do RK, talk about dangerous!
But the bottom line is just because the people on this forum have enjoyed success it doesn't mean you will it is important to know that there IS a real risk, and all the "mine worked fine" fades away when you have a complication like fuzzy vision or auras.
Haveing worked in all aspects of the Optical industry including managing, qc lab, retail and medical side, and working with Opthamologists....believe me, there is a risk.
Last edited by Billy Blaze; 01-05-2008 at 08:34 AM.
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I have been nearsighted since i was a little kid. After 21 years the concept of wearing glasses got a little old. After doing some research and having read a few of the LASIK threads on this board, I decided to take the plunge.
I got blade-free LASIK on November 31st and I think it was some of the best money spent. It cost me about $3800. I had a pretty strong perscription in both eyes (-5.5 R / -5.75 L) and now I'm enjoying 20/15 in my right eye and slightly better than 20/20 in my left one. I still get slight halos around lights at night, but not any worse than I did with glasses.
Like Bean said it's nice not to have to fummble around for glasses in the morining just to see the alarm clock. I really like the whole concept of being able to see the world with my own eyes, unaided by any contraptions sitting on my face.
'06 RSX Type-S NBP
I had to get PRK in one eye because of a physical anomally. The LASIK eye was good to go by dinner the day of the surgery. The PRK eye took about three days.
Having my initial consultation at 4pm today.
By the way, if you're going to Clearview in Southlake, tell them I sent you... perhaps they may discount it a bit.
That's the one.(That's where the wife went too when they were still in Grapevine)
How much more do you think they'll charge him if they actually remember who you are?
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Dave"Opinions are like
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Yea tell them Lorenzo "Only one good Eye" S. sent ya!
And thankfully it's the third one that's all good too!Yea tell them Lorenzo "Only one good Eye" S. sent ya!
How did it go??Having my initial consultation at 4pm today.
It went OK. He suggested monovision correction for me since I already have presbyopia. I'm still deciding what I'm going to do. If I do get monovision and decide I don't like it, it can be corrected/changed for distance correction.
I am also terrified of presbyterians.
Interesting (to me at least) thread on SCCA forums...
http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/228640.aspx
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