LASIK or Bi-Focals

[sammm]

I'm at the age where I can't see close-up with my glasses on (I'm nearsighted), but can read fine without my glasses.

If I get LASIK, I'll need reading glasses for up-close work (reading, etc.), but for nothing else at this point.

What would you do?

[TheChadVIII]

Lasers ftw!

[MX-5EE]

I still think glasses are cool, don't know why either.

[Dave04]

I've been considering the LASIK and I'm just nearsighted... I know about half a dozen folks who have done it and think it's the best decision they ever made.

On the other hand, my Dad had to get bi-focals a few years back and I'm still hearing him swear (@#$ @#$ @#$ ) about them.

So I'd say go LASIK ...

[onething]

If you're going to have to keep up with glasses anyway, why risk your sight?

I know, this is all safe and they hardly ever have a problem, but eyesight is one of my favorite things.

Besides, look at the cost you CB!!!

[jrj512]

LASIK is great. Have you asked about mono-vision?

[sammm]

I still think glasses are cool, don't know why either.

Me neither. (I'm very tired of wearing glasses)

If you're going to have to keep up with glasses anyway

It wouldn't be 100% of the time and they would be $5 WallyWorld reading glasses.

Have you asked about mono-vision?

Tried that with contacts years ago. Made me dizzy (more than usual).

[Treibenschnell]

I'm loving the LASIK!

[Billy Blaze]

It is my understanding (when I left the Optician field) even with Lasik you will still need reading glasses in the future.

I have seen some patients that had botched surgery and I personally would never do it because there is a chance you could be far worse off than when you started.

most people enjoy success but there is a chance.

[Billy Blaze]

Oh also as mentioned there is mono vision if bothe eyes are about the same strength this usually works with an adjustment period but if one eye is way worse than the other....that is when most people can't adjust.

[Darron65]

I'm gonna have to agree with onething on this. I'm nearly in the same situation; with my contacts I've got 20/15 vision (which rocks) but can't focus closer than a foot away. Uncorrected I can't focus more than 6-8 inches away. I've worn glasses since I was 10 so I don't see the appeal of trading nearsightedness for farsightedness.

[cone-cerned]

I agree with onething and Darron65. I was farsighted and had to wear reading glasses, my eyes are dissimilar enough that I could not use the $5 Wal-Mart glasses. I got tired of keeping up with those reading glasses. I was happy when I finally started to wear bi-focals. Now I need to wear tri-focals. No way could LASIK help me.

I would not have traded my farsightedness for nearsightedness. You still have to keep up with a pair of glasses.

My opinion is that you should stay with your glasses, forget the LASIK.

[MX-5EE]

Me neither. (I'm very tired of wearing glasses)

I mean I think the appearance looks good on me. I don't have a problem with wearing them myself. Of course my vision is not so bad, so if I am at home or work and I don't want to wear them, I don't. I can even watch TV without them, I just can't read subtitles.

[Treibenschnell]

Having had LASIK, I can tell you that I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that I don't have to root around for my glasses in the morning, squint to shave my mug, or the ability to wear a sweet pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses is amazing.

Sure you take your chances... but if you do your research, ask questions, and check out the MD's reputations for quality work, then most of the worries should be alleviated.

I dig it the most - I've got 20/15 in both eyes. Yes, we'll all need reading glasses at some point in our lives - the eyes get old and lose some of their tautness, but it's a fact of life that we will all most likely face. I'll wait until then to pick up a pair of nice reading glasses... for now however, my choice is crystal clear.

[jrj512]

The money I spent on LASIK was some of the best money I have ever spent. I, too, would do it again in a heartbeat. It really is that great.

[sammm]

Having had LASIK, I can tell you that I would do it again in a heartbeat.

I, too, would do it again in a heartbeat. It really is that great.

My wife's sentiments as well.

[POS Racing]

My wife's sentiments as well.

Then let's fire up the Laser!

[Treibenschnell]

Just be sure that the place you end up using is a totally blade free joint. Blade-less quickens your recovery time.

[jrj512]

Check for shakey hands, too. Same goes for selecting a mohel.

[Treibenschnell]