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mattillac
post Mar 4 2005, 01:33 PM
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i hear it's awesome. i'm nearsighted and i hate wearing my glasses. just wondering if anyone here had the operation done. it's supposed to be quick and painless with instant results. it also costs about $2,500.

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post Mar 4 2005, 06:10 PM
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thanks everybody for the replies and experiences! i guess i need to go see my eye doctor.
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post Mar 4 2005, 06:27 PM
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Thats spooky guys........

having one eye each way (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)

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post Mar 4 2005, 06:28 PM
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Keep it up Ken.....I will show MY one eye..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/bootyshake.gif)
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post Mar 4 2005, 08:45 PM
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5 years ago when I was 38. My vision had been -1.50 and -2.00 for 15 years. Best $2k I ever spent. Fixed my astigmatism also. Six months later, and still, 20/15. I can't see stuff 6" from my eyes anymore, but my close up vision I think is probably what most people's is, so no big deal.

FYI - I've heard from a lot of folks that had the different operation on each eye that DID NOT like the results.
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post Mar 4 2005, 08:58 PM
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I had my eye exam last month and the doc was trying to sell me on it. I've got too much to spend on the teener right now to invest in the surgery, but I asked about eyes changing after the surgery and she told me that they offer a lifetime of free tweaks to make sure I can always see clearly.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) I'm not an eye doctor, thats just what I was told.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) <-- someone with two different eye settings from lasik surgery
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post Mar 4 2005, 09:51 PM
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Sandy had it done. She had Coke bottle bottoms for glasses! She had it done when it was first introduced. $ 4000.00 I watched! It was Cool! Her eye sight is perfect!
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post Mar 4 2005, 10:02 PM
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All I can say is that a friend of mine had id done and now hr has 2 pair of glasses. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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post Mar 5 2005, 02:42 PM
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Wife and I both had it done...vision is great...

One caution.....I must now use eye drops every night....If I don't I have a very scratchy feeling in the middle of the night...

other than that, the vision is worth it...
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post Mar 5 2005, 03:01 PM
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one of our members started a thread about eye problems he had due to wearing contacts for a long period of time. Not like 36 continous hours or anything. But just from wearing contacts everyday for years. Aparently the eyes weren't getting enough oxygen, and the blood vessels had gotten larger to compensate for that. And he ended up getting surgery because of it. I don't remember the specifics of it, but he was in a bad way. Bottom line was beware of contacts. I'll try to dig up that thread, or maybe he'll post here. I'm considering surgery myself. It'd be a time saver in the morning, that's for sure.

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post Mar 5 2005, 03:06 PM
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post Mar 5 2005, 03:07 PM
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I had the same issue with long time wearing of contacts.....
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post Mar 5 2005, 03:12 PM
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I had it done, three years ago. Sick of my glasses and being +2.25 and +2.5, Iwas blind!!

The operation was a piece of cake, I took a nap, wore some goofy guards and was all set.

I see so much better than I ever did with glasses.

THe hardest part is that you cannot rub your eyes, period! I have allergies and that was murder for the first three months.

No regrets
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post Mar 5 2005, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE (teenrookie @ Mar 5 2005, 01:12 PM)
I had it done, three years ago. Sick of my glasses and being +2.25 and +2.5, Iwas blind!!

The operation was a piece of cake, I took a nap, wore some goofy guards and was all set.

I see so much better than I ever did with glasses.

THe hardest part is that you cannot rub your eyes, period! I have allergies and that was murder for the first three months.

No regrets

what kind of vision did you have before the operation. nearsighted or farsighted?
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post Mar 5 2005, 06:33 PM
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Then there are disgusting people like my sister....

She started wearing hard contacts at 18. When her eyes began to change in her 40's, she kept going back to the eye doctor to get the perscription changed.

One day the eye Dr. said " Sherrie, this happens to a very few people that started wearing hard contacts when they were young." "Your eyes are 20/20 and have locked that way for the rest of your life......... " (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

Me, I gots coke bottle lenses,

Ken the thick......

Mike, show me your ONE eye (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 5 2005, 08:09 PM
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I'm -7.5 in each eye... think I can get it done? or is that too poor of vision?


sorry to hijack
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post Mar 5 2005, 08:16 PM
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Well..as I posted earleir...I was -7.00....of course at 7.50....that's over the limit and you will have to sign a waiver and risk going blind.....

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post Mar 7 2005, 07:27 AM
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I'm 33 (it was asked earlier, but I didn't check in this weekend).

My vision's been pretty constant since high school.... maybe because I never wear my glasses, so I used to squint a lot.

Point is, everyone's different, if you're interested, go get an exam and talk to the doc about it. You may be able to find one that gives a free consultation/exam. Good luck!!
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post Mar 7 2005, 07:33 AM
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dont bargain shop when it comes to your eyes...my friend is an Air Force pilot, and had it done for $4500 for both eyes, usually costs $6000, got a break from the surgeon...corrected his vision to 20/15....only go to a reputable surgeon with the latest equipment, and many recommendations....it is very important...my friend is pleased with the results...good luck
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post Mar 7 2005, 11:56 AM
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Wow...laser eye surgery is expensive in the States.

I just had my eyes done in Toronto for $1750. Canadian funds, both eyes.

Quite a few Americans come up here to get laser eye surgery. And our prescription drugs are cheaper. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Mar 7 2005, 11:58 AM
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Yea, my wife and I had ours done in Montreal....It was good for a weeks vacation...
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