Laser Eye Surgery

[hi-tech]

What a normal age to have it done? I'm 20 and really need to get it done because every single pair of glasses I've owned have cut into my ears making them very uncomfortable. Most people are telling me 22-23 is a good age to have it done.

[dolphie]

21.7 is the best time.

[cwb27]

Go for a consultation, they're usually free.

[controlyar]

What a normal age to have it done? I'm 20 and really need to get it done because every single pair of glasses I've owned have cut into my ears making them very uncomfortable. Most people are telling me 22-23 is a good age to have it done.

Ever heard of contacts?

It is recommended to wait until your prescription has not changed AT ALL for a minimum of 3 years. This usually ends at age 25.

[kiwi1214]

What a normal age to have it done? I'm 20 and really need to get it done because every single pair of glasses I've owned have cut into my ears making them very uncomfortable. Most people are telling me 22-23 is a good age to have it done.

What is your prescription? If you are below -5.00 then don't get laser eye surgery. Try contacts first since you are still young. Just for your info, most laser eye surgents wear contacts themselves (I work for an optometrist and that's what he told me).

[sucka]

Did you see the poll that was done recently on RFD???? ..... :lol:

[hi-tech]

I do wear contacts, but they irritate me. I've tried every thing, I can assure you, I've bought 7 pairs of frames hoping it would make a difference, and I've bought both regular and disposable contacts, with no effect, I think I will definately need this surgery soon.

[controlyar]

I do wear contacts, but they irritate me. I've tried every thing, I can assure you, I've bought 7 pairs of frames hoping it would make a difference, and I've bought both regular and disposable contacts, with no effect, I think I will definately need this surgery soon.

Try Acuvue Oasys 2 or Focus Night & Day. They are both excellent contacts.

You should wait a few years at least before laser surgery. Otherwise, the probability if you requiring a laser touch up is much higher.

[hi-tech]

Try Acuvue Oasys 2 or Focus Night & Day. They are both excellent contacts.

You should wait a few years at least before laser surgery. Otherwise, the probability if you requiring a laser touch up is much higher.

Thanks I'll look into those brands. Yeah I dont really have the money to get it done right now (I'm a hungry and poor university student :( ), so it will likely be when I graduate.

[Big Brother]

After reading a couple of those laser eye surger nightmare topics (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2944127) here, I am truly scared. You should read them before making final decision.

[aquariaguy]

After reading a couple of those laser eye surger nightmare topics (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2944127) here, I am truly scared. You should read them before making final decision.

But of course you only hear the nightmare stories. It's really safe now a days. Check out LasikMDs. Now, 8 years ago, thats another story.

[Big Brother]

But of course you only hear the nightmare stories. It's really safe now a days. Check out LasikMDs. Now, 8 years ago, thats another story.

Yes, that is true. I never did find out the date those nightmare cases.

[sterdeus]

What is your prescription? If you are below -5.00 then don't get laser eye surgery. Try contacts first since you are still young. Just for your info, most laser eye surgents wear contacts themselves (I work for an optometrist and that's what he told me).

Whats the reasoning for not getting it done if you're under -5.00 ?

[Rokkin]

After reading a couple of those laser eye surger nightmare topics (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/search.php?searchid=2944127) here, I am truly scared. You should read them before making final decision.


I had it done at LASIKMD a couple years ago. Best thing I ever did. I also wrote a detailed "report" of my experience for those RFDers still on the fence about it. Do a search . . . . .

[agent86]

But of course you only hear the nightmare stories. It's really safe now a days. Check out LasikMDs. Now, 8 years ago, thats another story.I got mine done 8 years ago. Best thing I've spent money on. And it was cheap then too.

[Instagator]

Whats the reasoning for not getting it done if you're under -5.00 ?

Yeah.. don't understand.. I'm at -8.25 both eyes.. (yes.. blind as a bat. thank god for contacts) - I will get them done but I'm waiting another year or two just to be sure.
My Opto said it was ok for me to do it as his wife had it done at -8.75

[themanfromvlad]

There was a thread that I posted in this weekend about my recent surgery, but here's a recap:

I had my surgery last Thursday. Today, I have 20/15 vision (That's better than 20/20!).

A note for all of you: If any of you are getting Custom Lasik, make sure you know which laser they are using! My surgery was done with the Carl Zeiss laser, which is the most advanced laser available. It is the fast (my surgery took three minutes per eye) which also translates into a shorter recovery time.

Lasik MD in Montreal, for instance, uses the older Zyoptix laser, which means it is less precise and has a longer healing time.

I'm in awe. A few days ago, I was -5.50. Today, I can see perfectly!

I got my surgery at Laservue in Montreal. Couldn't be happier. I went for consultations at Lasik MD and Laservue and even though Laservue was slightly more expensive, the decision was an easy one to make. At Lasik MD, there was a waiting room filled with over a hundred people, my consultation took three hours, and they wanted to get me on the operating table as quickly as possible. Laservue only has two surgeons, and the staff took their time with me. The optometrist at Laservue even said that because I had worn contacts so often in the past, that I should postpone any surgery for another 10 days and gave me eye drops for free to help my eyes get better. He said his exams clearly showed that my eyes needed more time to heal from my contact lense use. Lasik MD's optometrist didn't see anything wrong and they offered to laser me up in two days.

And even though Laservue was more expensive, it came with a true lifetime guarantee (Lasik MD will only give you free eye checkups for 5yrs and surgery for free, Laservue gives both for life for free). As well, Lasik MD makes you go buy your prescription eye drops at the Pharmacy ($50), Laservue is free and given to you at the clinic.

The Carl Zeiss laser has a smaler beam (0.7mm vs. 1 to 2mm for Zyoptix - smaller beam means more precise) and is the fastest laser on the market. Because it's faster, your eyes are subjected to the laser for a lot less time, meaning you'll recover much quicker. In FDA testing (the laser was approved for the States yesterday!) 41% of people who get treated with the Zeiss laser attain 20/12 vision after three months. This means you can see something at 20 feet that an average person could only see at 12 feet. This is the best testing results for any eye laser ever. One day later and I'm at 20/15!

[CHINAdeals]

i talked to the guy who sells my my glasses at advance optical (trustworthy guy although I dont' really know how biased his view might be) about laser eye surgery...to sum it up he said:

- its too risky..there still isn't evidence that the procedure is safe in the long-term
- he knew a guy who got the surgery..didn't work out for him...his eyes now fluctuate in prescription...it could be -4.5 for an hour..and -2.4 later
- he can't drive anymore b/c his eyes are too bad to drive

I mean for some its a necessity almost, if you had really really bad eyes you could be going 'blind'..others its just a cosmetic thing..

personally i WANT it..but i dunno if i'm willing ot risk messing up my eyes forever :X

[jayslay]

ive been thinking about doing this for awhile, my eyes are -4.50 both eyes which i think is ok.

but ive always been scared that i might be that 1 mistake that would damage my eyes forever. its soooo frustrating wearing glasses and contacts and i envy those ppl who dont need glasses.

i guess you'd have to wait it out and hopefully later in the future they have more research and perfected this procedure

[Sashimi23]

i talked to the guy who sells my my glasses at advance optical (trustworthy guy although I dont' really know how biased his view might be) about laser eye surgery...to sum it up he said:

- its too risky..there still isn't evidence that the procedure is safe in the long-term
- he knew a guy who got the surgery..didn't work out for him...his eyes now fluctuate in prescription...it could be -4.5 for an hour..and -2.4 later
- he can't drive anymore b/c his eyes are too bad to drive

I mean for some its a necessity almost, if you had really really bad eyes you could be going 'blind'..others its just a cosmetic thing..

personally i WANT it..but i dunno if i'm willing ot risk messing up my eyes forever :X

Maybe he's just trying to scare you cuz he doesn't want to lose your business :)

Like every surgery there are risks...did he also tell you how many people he knows who have had laser surgery with no problems at all?

[Firebot]

The people who always are exaggerating the risk with LASIK are the ones selling you contacts and glasses and have business to lose with you going through with LASIK.

You have much bigger risk of getting complications with wearing contacts such as fungus, then you do with LASIK. Case and point, the ReNu fiasco

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275822&highlight=lasik

[Mulder and Scully]

I don't know about the guy being biased, but in my lifetime of experience with opticians I find they tend to repeat whatever they were told without thinking more logically or deeply about it. They "stay the line." For instance, about ten years back Bausch and Lomb had a lawsuit filed against them claiming that they were selling the same contact lenses but putting them in several different boxes (i.e, 2-month disposables were boxed as 2-week disposables so people buy more). Evidence was found that this was true, that B&L's contacts were exactly the same, hence why even now users will tell you that disposables can last a lot longer that the company's stated "two weeks." Tell this to an optician and they'll call you a liar because that's not what the B&L sales reps tell them.


i talked to the guy who sells my my glasses at advance optical (trustworthy guy although I dont' really know how biased his view might be) about laser eye surgery...to sum it up he said: