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???? .....

[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 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 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 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.