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What are the risks and complications of LASIK, also Does LASIK eye surgery safe, and ?
Does it really that you don't need eye glasses anymore and What is the advice from people doing LASIK eye surgery do it or not PLEASE i'M SO CONFUSED ABOUT THAT and i really need your help. Thanks in advance. Also why there is lots of people don't do it while prefer wear eye glasses ?

• ANSWER:
  oh really Mr Carson D no complication??????

  FDA it self is greed driven they cover optical industry up.

  man if i can find reports that FDA and optical industry are working together also over government department reports, i will sue them, i will not even care if i have to bring public unrest toward the optical industry.

  http://www.lasikdisaster.com/

  http://www.myopia.org/
  http://www.eyecollege.com/
  http://www.central-fixation.com/
  http://www.preventmyopia.org/
  http://www.cleareyesight.info/
  http://web.singnet.com.sg/~hanwen/nvifaq.htm

  government knows eyesight can be improved because they use it in the air force,

  so i don't know who else is playing the game, but once someone find more evidence, we will not give mercy to this fraud industry

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I am 35 yrs , having -10 number & using lenses from last 14 years if lasik eye surgery is safe for eyes?
I am 35 yrs , having -10 number & using lenses from last 14 years . My doctor have suggested me to have a lasik eye surgery if lasik eye surgery is safe for eyes?

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  The answer from Glenn is pretty good. Although I disagree on the nature of regression. Regression can occur with any prescription, a large residual prescription from large prescriptions are normally down to rubbish lasers (I saw this regularly with the VISX which has an amazingly good marketing pedigree for a machine that shouldn't even ablate pieces of innate plastic!). 220um of tissue for a -10D correction even with enhancements - rubbish laser... Stick to clinics that use the best lasers - the Wavelight Allegretto or B&L units provide an exponentially better laser profile and energy consistency. I don't see regression due to prescription size - age yes.

  If you do one thing when it comes to having treatment, make sure you have enough corneal tissue after correction : 250um may be the ''industry norm'' but 300um is considered much safer. What many clinics do in order to save tissue is reduce the optic zone of treatment from the usual 6.5mm to 6.0 or even 5.5mm. If you have large pupils, this will cause an increase in higher order aberrations.

  Do keep one thing in mind - the size of your prescription is immaterial. People with prescriptions of -1.00 or -12.00 are equally treatable and face the same risks. You do however need to be a suitable candidate first.

  Visit: www.lasik-eyes.co.uk for further information.

QUESTION:
Lasik Eye Surgery Safe?
I wonder how safe in the long run Lasik Eye Surgery is. I have had it done and have 20/20 vison but I am not sure about in the future? Thanks for answering my question.

• ANSWER:
  Due to the fact that lasik surgery is relatively new (it was started in 1990 and is less than 20 years old), there are no "long" term studdies.

  All I know is I had it in 2002 and my vision is still 20/20. I had terrible astigmatism, and it's not 100% better, but sitll much better. Overall, I am very satisfied with the surgery.

  The good news is according to Wikipedia, it seems long term complications are rare and monor so far. If you want to learn more, read the wikipedia article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK

QUESTION:
Is Lasik Eye Surgery Safe?
Is Lasik Eye surgery safe? Does it have any bad side effects? How is the vison quality? And the cost?
Thanks

• ANSWER:
  It is generally safe. However, there are certain side effects that you should be aware of.

  The surgeon will make small selected slits in your cornea -- the outer surface of the eyeball -- to change the way light is directed to your retina.

  If your cornea is thin, you might have some trouble because the surgery will make your cornea even thinner. This can result in changing vision during the day, or other car lights on the road at night might appear fuzzy and out of focus.

  Get a second opinion, since some surgeons are willing to do the surgery, even when your cornea is too thin.

  Likewise, if the surgeon makes a mistake, you might have some of the side effects discussed above.

QUESTION:
Is Z-Lasik laser Eye Surgery Safe?
im planning to have a z-lasik eye surgery in 3-4 months from now. im gathering help and tips in improving my eye. i have a really bad vision.(astigmatism). 20/50 in both eyes im 22 years old.. and sleep 6 hours a day in 5 days a week.. please give me advice on improving my vision withing 3-4 months. and my early question about how safe is Z-lasik eye surgery can be. thanks and have a great day.

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  I only tell to u, Lasik has complications and risks

  Most common complication is Dry Eyes Syndrome, 21% report
  Second common complication is Undercorrection & Overcorrection
  Third common complication is Night vision problem, Glare, Halos, Night-driving problem, 19.3% report

  Starbursts after Lasik, 19.7% report
  Haze after Lasik, less than 1% report
  Induced Astigmatism after Lasik
  Regression & Not Permanent after Lasik, less than 5% report
  Epithelial Ingrowth after Lasik, as low as 0.2% and as high as 15%

  Corneal Abrasion after Lasik
  Flap Never Heals after Lasik, 2% report
  Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK) after Lasik, 0.7% - 32% report
  Infection after Lasik, 1:20 for Lasik versus contact lens use
  keratoconus after Lasik, 0.04% - 0.6% report

  other risks, u can check the site:
  Guidebook for Lasik Eye Surgery - 13 Complications and risks of Lasik eye surgery
  http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-surgery-complications-risks.htm

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Is Lasik Eye Surgery Safe? Does it work? Do Results Last?
I'm old (55 yrs) and was wondering if I'm still a candidate for laser eye surgery? Do the results last? I'd like to hear from folks that had it done over 10-15 years ago. By now, they probably know what they're doing.

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Is lasik eye surgery is safe ? which one is the best place in India to do so ?
No risk can be taken in the case of eye ? So I want to know that is lasik eye correction is safe or not and what is the cost of it in India ?

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  Since you obviously have pc access, I suggest you research .You can search many different ways.
  I know it is safe in the USA, I am not certain what method they use in India.
  Get educated about different types of procedures.
  Good Luck!
  Vera

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Is Lasik Eye surgery safe???!?!?!?
im 13 years old and i wear glasses and i dont want to wear it the rest of my fucking life i dont want contacts either . Tell me all the things about lasik eye surgery the disadvantages and the advantages. I know i cant get the procedure now but when im 20 i think and i saw a video of it . it cuts your cornea off or something and they put it back on???!?!? what if it falls off again like in spring when you have allergies and your eyes get raelly itchty . Also can this last the rest of your life or do you have to do something every other week and if you got lasik surgery i want to know ur experiences
thank u .

• ANSWER:
  Like any surgery there is an amount of risk involved with LASIK corrective eye surgery, but the advantages of having the procedure far outweigh the side effects for most people.

  During the procedure what happens is the surgeon cuts a flap in your cornea and gently lifts it back to expose the middle part of your cornea (stroma). The laser is then used to reshape the stroma before the surgeon reseals the flap again. Don't worry it can't fall out, the surgeon doesn't cut it all the way off, and it naturally knits back together again.

  There are always things to consider before getting the surgery done. Firstly, do you fall within the prescription ranges. Currently LASIK corrective surgery can work for patients who have a prescription up to -/+7.00, but this may change in the next 6-7 years. It doesn't last forever, unfortunately the life expectancy of any corrective surgery is around 7-10 years before you start feeling you need prescriptive help again and LASIK surgery is a one time thing only I'm afraid, because they cut so deep into the corneal tissue.

  There are side effects with any surgery and corrective eye surgery is no different. Side effects can include;

  Surgery induced dry eyes
  Overcorrection (removing too much tissue from the stroma layer)
  Undercorrection (not removing enough tissue from the stroma layer)
  Halos or starbursts around light sources at night
  Light sensitivity
  Ghost images or double vision
  Wrinkles in flap (striae)
  Debris or growth under flap
  Of course, these side effects are only seen in a small percentage of patients who have this done and aren't long term.

  The FDA has found no long term side effects from having LASIK surgery.

  Hope this helps a little

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Is Lasik eye surgery safe?
I can pretty much see well up close...but when I get really far away i start to have probs. I worn contacts before...hate them. I hate hate hate glasses will never wear them.

Is this Lasik thing safe? Could it make my sight worse?

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  LASIK will almost certainly reduce your dependence on glasses and contact lenses, however, there is no certainty and there can be no guarantee that you will be able to achieve perfect vision without glasses. You have 90 to 95% chance of passing the vision test to get a drivers license without glasses (i.e 20/40 vision) and therefore 90 to 95% chance that you will be able to legally drive without glasses after LASIK (source: http://www.agingeye.net/lasik/lasik.php)...

  Serious complications from refractive surgery are rare, as evidenced by the low rate of loss of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity. However, before undergoing any refractive procedure, you should carefully weigh the risks and benefits based on your own personal value system, and try to avoid being influenced by friends that have had the procedure or doctors encouraging you to do so. Remember that, even though rare, complications do occur.

  Some patients lose lines of vision on the vision chart that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery as a result of treatment. Loss of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity of more than two lines is noted in just under 1·0% of patients (FDA data). So YES, although it is possible that LASIK can make your sight worse, the chances of that happening are very small.

  Results are generally not as good in patients with very large refractive errors of any type. You should discuss your expectations with your doctor and realize that you may still require glasses or contacts after the surgery.

  For some farsighted patients, results may diminish with age. If you are farsighted, the level of improved vision you experience after surgery may decrease with age. This can occur if your manifest refraction (a vision exam with lenses before dilating drops) is very different from your cycloplegic refraction (a vision exam with lenses after dilating drops).

  Some patients develop debilitating visual symptoms. Some patients develop glare, halos, and/or double vision that can seriously affect nighttime vision. Even with good vision on the vision chart, some patients do not see as well in situations of low contrast, such as at night or in fog, after treatment as compared to before treatment

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What do you think about lasik eye surgery?
I want to get lasik surgery but I remember about 9 years ago when I was about 18 and I wanted to get the procedure done, someone I worked with told me that it was dangerous. She told me before lasik there was a different type of eye surgery. It produced the same result as the lasik but 20 years later there vision was worse than before and they were practically blind. That scared me. Is this true? Is lasik surgery safe?

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  LASIK eye surgery is a medical procedure that can correct your vision by altering the physical properties of your eye. Unlike traditional surgical procedures that depend upon the skills and steadiness of the surgeon's hand, advanced LASIK eye surgery is computer controlled.

  The more progressive LASIK surgery centers perform in-depth analysis of your eyes as an evaluation procedure to determine if you're a good candidate for the LASIK procedure. The evaluation process, which is largely controlled by computer itself, maps the overall physical makeup of each eye. A traditional eye exam determines your visual abilities and then an exhaustive computer analysis determines if your eyes can be enhanced by the LASIK procedure.

  In addition to determining whether or not you're a good candidate for LASIK, the procedure also records quite a bit of data that's specific to your eyes. If you choose to proceed with the LASIK surgery, this data is used to program the computer controlled LASIK equipment to insure that your eyes are modified exactly in the proper manner so as to provide maximum benefit.

  LASIK eye surgery does carry some risks, such as loss of vision. In some extremely rare cases, the patient may lose vision due to equipment malfunction, scarring or healing related complications.

  One common risk of LASIK eye surgery is that any dry eye condition that is experienced right after surgery may hamper the healing process. Signs of dryness are burning, redness and decreased vision. If this dry eye condition persists, you may have to medicate to improve tear duct function and use artificial tears to maintain the proper level of moisture. You must keep your eyes moist after LASIK surgery in order to promote healing.

  LASIK eye surgery is relatively safe and it can free you from glasses and contacts. Before you commit to LASIK surgery, make sure that you consider all the advantages and disadvantages of having the procedure. Ask the doctor lots of questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether LASIK eye surgery is the right choice for you.

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is it safe to do eye excercises after lasik surgery?
After my lasik eye surgery, my vision was good. but later on i feel it s getting dimmer. so i want to know whether doing eye excercise will help in improving the vision? or any other suggestions?

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  Ya, you just gotta do exercises and eventually your eyes will be perfect. Usually takes a week or 2, but its perfect. I got mine done for 9 per eye and its the best deal around. If anyone is interested in getting Lasik, go here for a free evaluation. Check it out

  www.Lasik299.com

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Is lasik eye surgery safe?
my eyes sucks now..so doc said i should do that surgery im 18 now ..is it safe? = i know its scary

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  I have heard that people need to wait until they're atleast 25 or 26...that's when your eyes stop changing. A friend of mine got hers done when she was 21 and her vision is already starting to worsen. You should just wait atleast 5 or 6 years....I am 24 and still waiitng...but I'm worried it might make you go blind...YOU NEVER KNOW!!!!
  Good luck!

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how safe is lasik eye surgery for people over 50yrs old?
is the risk factor higher that something would go wrong in people over 50,then it would be for someone younger?

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  Unfortunatly the risk factor for oder people is higher..just becuse younger people are still young and healthy and cells can quickly divide and provide new cells and etc....on the bright side....now that the technology is so advanced the risk factors themselves are low..very low

QUESTION:
How safe is lasik eye surgery?
Are there any long-term effects that I need to worry about?

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  My dad had Lasik done on him, they told him that side effects were very minimal. also it was almost 100% percent that everything would go right. He had to keep his eyes closed for a day or so, but it was well worth it. he sees perfectly now

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What is lasik eye surgery and how safe is?
Basically, i'd like to know the basics plus things like how old you have to be, if it corrects vision and so on. Any answers are much appreciated!!

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  Your eyesight should be a stable prescription after you are done growing, around age 25. The laser surgery removes eye cells to shorten your eyeball. A flap of eye is sliced away from the eyeball and replaced after removal of deeper eye tissue. Reducing the distance through your cornea allows you to focus on distant objects. Your short-distance reading ability will not improve, but requires reading glasses for life.

  Immediately following the surgery, there may be a sense of burning, itching, or a feeling that something is in the eye. There may be mild discomfort for which the doctor may prescribe a mild pain reliever medication. It is very important NOT to rub the eye after LASIK, so that the flap does not dislodge or move.

  The day of surgery, vision generally is blurry or hazy but by the next day the blurriness improves. The doctor should be called immediately if there is severe pain or any of the symptoms worsen BEFORE your scheduled follow-up appointment (24-48 hours after surgery).

  At the first doctor visit after the surgery, the eye shield will be removed and the doctor will examine your eye and test your vision. You may receive eye drops to help prevent infection. Do not drive until your vision has improved enough to safely do so.

  Other things to avoid include swimming, hot tubs, whirlpools, contact sports, lotions, cremes, and eye make-up for between 2-4 weeks after surgery. The doctor will give you specific instructions.

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Is LASIK eye surgery safe?????????????????????? I dont trust it!?
I knew someone who had it done at age mid 50s and her vision didn't get any better, I think there was some complications and she had more problems with her eyes than she had before. Could it be that her doctor was bad?

One of my eyes is 2.25 and my other eye is 4.75 (but its getting more blurry, so im assuming that it has increased).
Should I get a laser surgery? I hate having contacts in my eyes because you can only wear them for so long.

Also, is nearsightedness genetically inherited?
im 17 years old

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  Always believe in yourself because its a life long commitment.

  If you don't feel right, don't do it.

  The complications percentage are high but most are very very mild complications like dry eyes, etc.

  But end of the day, its your eyes and no surgeon can promise perfection.

  Comprehensive Guide to Lasik Surgery in Singapore
  http://lasiksg.com

QUESTION:
How safe is lasik eye surgery? Do bad procedures happen and how often?

• ANSWER:
  Every surgery is risky including laser eye surgery. I suggest you read information on this website:

  http://www.lasiksucks4u.com/

  You may be interested to know that there is an alternative treatment for blurry vision called natural vision correction. It consists of specific eye exercises and techniques that can improve your eye sight and it's completely safe. Eye exercises work but require persistence. Read more here:

  http://www.refractiveeyedisorders.com/ryv

  Best regards,

QUESTION:
Is LASIK eye surgery really safe?
Hello, Just a couple questions. I was reading about the difference between LASIK and PRK and it seems like PRK may be a safer procedure. I am concerned about the risks of Laser eye surgery (such as complications later in life, the cornea flap from the LASIK never healing, dry eyes, loss in visual quality. etc)
and I was wondering which procedure is better to undergo, LASIK or PRK? Also potential blindness is mentioned, risks etc.. Are these likely? PRK seems safer to me (from what I've read..) Can you clear this up? Thank you!
p.s. I know a consultation would help me get info, but I wanted to ask here first!

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im tired of wearing glasses. i want to try lasik eye surgery in the future. is it safe?
anyone try the lasik eye surgey? is it safe?

• ANSWER:
  You take your avatar pretty seriously. Lol, yes I heard it's safe as long as you're above 21. My physics teacher had it done and she was good to go (;

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eye doctors? Why do i still see blurry after my eye lasik surgery? Is it safe to get a new pair of glasses?
I had lasik surgery 3 days ago and once i walked out the doctor told me he put contacts on my eyes to serve as a patch or gauze and that i should gently take them out the next day. while i was wearing them the first day and the second, i could see almost perfectly i was so exited. once i pulled out the contacts the next day i started seeing more blurry. RIGHT AFTER PULLIN THEM OUT! and i didnt hurt my eye or anything i did it like he told me to and i felt no pain. i dont understand what it is in the contact i had on that made me see more clearly. i doubt the contact had a subscription. i AM able to see better than before the surgery but NOT better enough. after that i was disappointed and hoped that today it would get better but no. it might be worse. and its both eyes not just one. im starting to feel desperate cuz i basically would crash if i would try driving lol. tv is about 8 feet away and it looks blurry. ppl say i should wait and see if it gets better by the day or by the months. but i dont think i can go on seeing this blurry meanwhile. is it safe to get me a pair of new subscribed glasses meanwhile? cuz, if it is safe to do it, that's cool, but then that's what makes me pissed is that its almost nonscense to go out and buy a pair of glasses right after your lasik eye surgery cuz i cant see. it makes my head hurt to see nearby things clearly and farther things blurrier. will i need the surgery retouched?

• ANSWER:
  1) Don't panic.
  2) Contact the doctor and report what you are seeing.
  (I presume you had a follow-up appointment anyway? They may want to bring that forward.)
  3) A temporary prescribed Rx may prove useful, but that's all you can count on it being, temporary. Unless the operating doctor is going to see you quickly, a refraction anywhere you can get in will do no harm.
  Get cheap lenses in an existing frame.

  After Lasik the eyes can take three months to achieve a final stable refraction (though most are much faster than that) so, unless there is evidence of a problem needing immediate treatment (unlikely, but possible: corneal oedema, epithelial infiltration), there is going to be a waiting period to see where the Rx finally settles before contemplating any "top-up" remedial laser treatment.
  It sounds as though an approximate Rx to cover that period is going to be a good idea. As the eyes change (heal, settle) the glasses themselves may well not deliver perfect vision, as the best Rx will be a "moving target".

  But the first job is to contact the laser clinic and report.

  Optometrist, retired.

QUESTION:
is laser eye surgery (lasik) safe?
i hear there are many risks to this operation. can someone clarify my doubt? how much does it cost and is it effective with no side effect?

• ANSWER:
  I had it myself and it was the best thing I ever did my doctor said it is safer than wearing contacts. Of course he would say that but I beleived him. Anyway depending on where you go it will cost about two or three thousand dollars. I had it done this summer and I have 20/15 vision now it's nice not having to wear glasses. If you can afford it you should do it.

QUESTION:
How much does Lasik eye surgery cost in Mexico? And is it safe there?
I have a cousin that got Lasik eye surgery in Mexico for about 0 for each eye. Is this a typical price in Mexico? In the U.S., prices are typically three times as much, like in the ,500 to ,000 range for each eye. I'm just a little hesitant doing any kind of surgery in Mexico.

I currently live in Dallas but I'm looking for affordable Lasik. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Stay away from mexico for any surgery. it costs more here because a Professional does it. it costs less in mexico because a wanna be US Citizen doctor does it.

QUESTION:
LASIK LASER EYE SURGERY - Is it safe to get it done in ?
If it is safe then please let me know which hospitals in Bangalore are good, & what will be the cost?

• ANSWER:
  What are the risks and how can I find the right doctor for me?

  Most patients are very pleased with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's why it is important for you to understand the limitations and possible complications of refractive surgery.

  Before undergoing a refractive procedure, you should carefully weigh the risks and benefits based on your own personal value system, and try to avoid being influenced by friends that have had the procedure or doctors encouraging you to do so.

  * Some patients lose vision. Some patients lose lines of vision on the vision chart that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery as a result of treatment.
  * Some patients develop debilitating visual symptoms. Some patients develop glare, halos, and/or double vision that can seriously affect nighttime vision. Even with good vision on the vision chart, some patients do not see as well in situations of low contrast, such as at night or in fog, after treatment as compared to before treatment.
  * You may be under treated or over treated. Only a certain percent of patients achieve 20/20 vision without glasses or contacts. You may require additional treatment, but additional treatment may not be possible. You may still need glasses or contact lenses after surgery. This may be true even if you only required a very weak prescription before surgery. If you used reading glasses before surgery, you may still need reading glasses after surgery.
  * Some patients may develop severe dry eye syndrome. As a result of surgery, your eye may not be able to produce enough tears to keep the eye moist and comfortable. Dry eye not only causes discomfort, but can reduce visual quality due to intermittent blurring and other visual symptoms. This condition may be permanent. Intensive drop therapy and use of plugs or other procedures may be required.
  * Results are generally not as good in patients with very large refractive errors of any type. You should discuss your expectations with your doctor and realize that you may still require glasses or contacts after the surgery.
  * For some farsighted patients, results may diminish with age. If you are farsighted, the level of improved vision you experience after surgery may decrease with age. This can occur if your manifest refraction (a vision exam with lenses before dilating drops) is very different from your cycloplegic refraction (a vision exam with lenses after dilating drops).
  * Long-term data are not available. LASIK is a relatively new technology. The first laser was approved for LASIK eye surgery in 1998. Therefore, the long-term safety and effectiveness of LASIK surgery is not known.

  Additional Risks if you are Considering the Following:

  * Monovision

  Monovision is one clinical technique used to deal with the correction of presbyopia, the gradual loss of the ability of the eye to change focus for close-up tasks that progresses with age. The intent of monovision is for the presbyopic patient to use one eye for distance viewing and one eye for near viewing. This practice was first applied to fit contact lens wearers and more recently to LASIK and other refractive surgeries. With contact lenses, a presbyopic patient has one eye fit with a contact lens to correct distance vision, and the other eye fit with a contact lens to correct near vision. In the same way, with LASIK, a presbyopic patient has one eye operated on to correct the distance vision, and the other operated on to correct the near vision. In other words, the goal of the surgery is for one eye to have vision worse than 20/20, the commonly referred to goal for LASIK surgical correction of distance vision. Since one eye is corrected for distance viewing and the other eye is corrected for near viewing, the two eyes no longer work together. This results in poorer quality vision and a decrease in depth perception. These effects of monovision are most noticeable in low lighting conditions and when performing tasks requiring very sharp vision. Therefore, you may need to wear glasses or contact lenses to fully correct both eyes for distance or near when performing visually demanding tasks, such as driving at night, operating dangerous equipment, or performing occupational tasks requiring very sharp close vision (e.g., reading small print for long periods of time).

  Many patients cannot get used to having one eye blurred at all times. Therefore, if you are considering monovision with LASIK, make sure you go through a trial period with contact lenses to see if you can tolerate monovision, before having the surgery performed on your eyes. Find out if you pass your state's driver's license requirements with monovision.

  In addition, you should consider how much your presbyopia is expected to increase in the future. Ask your doctor when you should expect the results of your monovision surgery to no longer be enough for you to see near-by objects clearly without the aid of glasses or contacts, or when a second surgery might be required to further correct your near vision.

  * Bilateral Simultaneous Treatment

  You may choose to have LASIK surgery on both eyes at the same time or to have surgery on one eye at a time. Although the convenience of having surgery on both eyes on the same day is attractive, this practice is riskier than having two separate surgeries.

  If you decide to have one eye done at a time, you and your doctor will decide how long to wait before having surgery on the other eye. If both eyes are treated at the same time or before one eye has a chance to fully heal, you and your doctor do not have the advantage of being able to see how the first eye responds to surgery before the second eye is treated.

  Another disadvantage to having surgery on both eyes at the same time is that the vision in both eyes may be blurred after surgery until the initial healing process is over, rather than being able to rely on clear vision in at least one eye at all times.

QUESTION:
is it safe for me to have lasik eye surgery at the age of 20 about to be 21?
Because i hear all these bad things about it on this early show on ABC. That people were reporting seeing double, blurry vision, and other effect. I dont want to regret having the surgery. My mother tells me i should wait, but i dont know if i wait longer i will be able to afford the procedure.
also, my mom ask at my opthamologist assistant and she said that according to her it only last about 7 years and your vision will start to reduce

Help?

• ANSWER:
  Don't do it. What you heard is right. This kind of surgery is too risky and even if it goes well it doesn't last long.

QUESTION:
What do you think about Lasik Eye Surgery, is it safe?

• ANSWER:
  I think the doctor is very importance, as my doctor follow up my case carefully, even I got infection after surgery.

QUESTION:
People who have had lasik eye surgery done, should I have it done?
I have a terrible astigmatism and can't even see someones face clearly from a distance of more than a foot away without glasses. I just want to be able to see well all the time. When I play sports, I want to not have to wipe fog off my glasses between plays. Is eye surgery safe? and what did it cost you for it?

In general, I'm asking for other people's experiences and if they would recommend it.

• ANSWER:
  I've known a few people who have had it & they have all been very pleased. My concern would be paying to have it done & then having my eyes get bad again in the future. I used to know someone who had it done & she told me that the place she had it done at guarantees it, as long as she comes there like once a year for a check-up. However, IDK if that is standard, or if that is just something that place does (I don't remember where she went).

  Here's some info.:
  http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/

  Make sure you don't go to a fly-by-night LASIK doctor:
  http://www.lifeafterlasik.com/mypersonalstory.htm

  Fortunately, 1 of the top rated Lasik Eye Doctors (Dr. Ming Wang) in the country is pretty close to me (Nashville, TN):
  http://wangvisioninstitute.com/bladeless_lasik.html
  Here is a pretty neat story:
  http://wangvisioninstitute.com/video_brad.html

QUESTION:
Can you wear color contacts after having lasik eye surgery?
After having lasik eyes surgery, is it safe to wear color contacts?

• ANSWER:
  Once you are considered healed, you can. I have seen some of out patients that had lasik come in for Colored lenses.

QUESTION:
Is it safe and recommended to perform Lasik Eye Surgery at the age of 57?

• ANSWER:
  It can be done. There are some things to consider though. First of all LASIK does not address the issue of focusing from distance to near. If that is your only problem, LASIK is probably not for you. If you have been nearsighted all your life and finally want to do something about it, LASIK may be an option. Be aware that all LASIK can do for you is make you see like one of your 57 year old friends that didn't need glasses until recently. Finally be aware that you may not be very far from developing cataracts. Cataract surgery can accomplish the same things for you that LASIK can but it will be covered by your insurance.

QUESTION:
Is Lazer Eye Surgery or LASIK safe if one is to do without spectacles?

• ANSWER:
  "Any type of surgery presents a risk and while an estimated 96% to 98% of the many millions of Lasik patients have no serious concerns, even years after surgery, there are a great number of them who have found that Lasik did not fully meet their expectations (they still needed glasses or contacts after surgery). Some small percent of Lasik patients are left with minor vision problems and a very small percent have had catastrophic problems. Such is the nature of any surgical procedure."

QUESTION:
what age is safe to get lasik eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  Usually the early 20's before they will consider it.

  Your eyes can still be changing too often before that, and your vision has to be stable for a good 18 months to 2 years before it is wise to do so.

QUESTION:
Is it safe to have lasik eye surgery? especially in Mumbai?

• ANSWER:
  Lasik treatment is one of the safest and most effective vision correction techniques. As with any surgical procedures, there are some risk associated with Lasik surgery, but in the hands of highly skilled and experience surgeon, the risk can be minimize. In fact, Lasik carries less risk of infection than wearing contacts. Lasik can be a life changing experience! To know more about Lasik surgery and its growing trend in Asian countries, please visit this link read Lasik-Asia eyes for more medical tourist

QUESTION:
what is Lasik Eye surgery?is it safe?how much do we have to pay for the eye operations?

• ANSWER:
  This site should provide you with plenty of information regarding Lasik. Prices vary depending on where you go.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK

QUESTION:
Is it safe for someone who has diabetes illness to go for Lasik eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  I've always been told that other than a slower healing time, its safe to get, but there's a good chance it won't hold as diabetics eyes go down hill over time. You should ask your doctor. Your regular endo, not the doctor that would do the surgery. They'll tell you yes because they want the money.

  Edit: dingding... I wish I had a doctor like the one that you went to to have the lasik done. I know endo's don't do lasik. I've had type 1 for almost 25 years also. But when lasik became more easily available, I asked about it. I asked an eye surgeon about it and he said yes, but when I mentioned it to my endo and my opthmologist they both said yes, but that it probablly won't hold. I'm glad you're have luck with your's though. Continued luck.

QUESTION:
Do you need to ask your eye doctor if you could get lasik eye surgery?
does she have to decide whether i could get it or not or could i just say that i want it and ask her where i need to go and how much money i need for it?
is lasik safe?
could i go blind from it?

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
How safe is lasik surgery (operation correcting eye vision) ?

• ANSWER:
  Lasik Eye Surgery is very safe nowadays. It is very cheap in India. There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges Eye surgery for foreigners in India. They are called the Forerunners Healthcare. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

  I have also read that they arrange financing for American and Canadian patients, as dental surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. The cost savings are incredible. As a doctor I personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

  My cousin got her Dental and Lasik Surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company. Hope this helps

  http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

QUESTION:
Lasik Eye Surgery, Great Deal, Consent form??, Safe?? NEED EXPERIENCE?
I want to get lasik eye surgery soon and I found this website (http://www.jeffreysingermd.com/) that offers lasik eye surgery for 9 per eye and he seems like a good doctor, the main thing that scares me is that before I do the operation I've got to sign a patient consent form and this part scares me:

I understand that is possible a perforation of the cornea could occur, causing devastating complications, including loss of some or all of my vision. This could also be caused by an internal or external eye infection that could not be controlled with antibiotics or other means.

I understand that there are other complications threatening vision including, but not limited to INFECTION, inflammation, retinal detachment, hemorrhage, cataract formation, venous and arterial blockage, and that any of these could lead to total blindness and even loss of my eye.

Are all consent form of Lasik eye surgeries this scary?

• ANSWER:
  I had LASIK 3 yrs ago and had amazing results. I also work for an optometrist and see more bad cases than good. Only bc people come back when they have probs and not so much when they have great vision. Yes all consent forms r like that. Question to ask would be what if u need an enhancement and also ask urself r u satisfied with the correction u get now w contacts or glasses? Bc u always take a risk having the surg. Ud hate to have a problem that can't be completely corrected with contact lenses or glasses after the fact

QUESTION:
I am going for Lasik Surgery at The Lasik Surgery Clinic, Singapore ,pretty soon. Need some advise and comment
I am a dietbetic patient but well under control with medication. Is it advisable for Dietbetic guys to take up Lasik Eye Surgery ? How safe is it ? Me at age 40 now and worried about Presbyopia too. Need some advise from oversea's friends and fellow countrymen from Singapore.
Much appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  Any reputable doctor will have a consultation with you before laser eye surgery. Some people are not candidates for the procedure. It is important that you inform them of your medical history. As with all surgery, there is risk. It was quite successful for me.
  Good Luck

QUESTION:
What would you say is the most you would need to pay in order to get 100% no-fail LASER/LASIK surgery?
I know generally nowadays that LASER/LASIK eye surgery is for the most part safe and effective, but just worried as there oculd always be that error of it potentially going wrong. What would you say then is the most one would have to pay to get guaranteed safe LASER/LASIK eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately, even money won't buy a 100% guarantee. Laser Surgery, like all other surgeries, has an element of risk. In the end, the people who perform the surgeries are just human, and they may make mistakes just like everybody else. Like you said - laser surgery has become a very safe practice, and generally, errors don't happen. Despite this, I understand your concern, and I think it is so commendable that preserving the previous gift of sight (rather than cost), is your main focus.

  If you are particularly concerned about surgery, you could try non-surgical options such as Orthokeratology to reduce your myopia. Otherwise, the very best advice I can give you is to choose a reputable place to get your laser surgery done. Ask about how many (successful) laser surgeries have been performed by the clinic/doctor, and be sure you are a very good candidate before going in. Be wary of deals (e.g. 0/eye) - if the offer is too good to be true, it probably is. Sight is one of our most precious gifts, so choose a place which is most likely to preserve it and enhance it.

QUESTION:
Is it safe to have LASIK eye surgery during pregnancy?

• ANSWER:
  Personally I wouldn't risk it, I suggest you go see your doctor, it’s the best thing you can do for your babies health.

QUESTION:
Lasik surgery: How safe and how effective?
Statistically, how safe is lasik surgery. What are the long term effects of lasik? Does the eye grow with age, rendering lasik surgery ineffective over the longterm? Does lasik surgery work with astigmatism?

Bonus: If you've had lasik surgery, how were your results? And would you recommend it?

• ANSWER:
  Most people have excellent results and but often incur dry eye which is the most common long term side effect. The percentage of those not having a good result are supposedly about 3-4% and those people often have severe vision problems including blindness and night blindness, leading to severe depression and loss of quality of life. Such is the case of one very close relative. Lasik, Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) and other such procedures have been preformed internationally for only about10 years, therefore long-term effects are unknown. The surgery does not prevent presbyopia, a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects with age. Unfortunately, most people in their 40s will need reading glasses with or without this surgery.

  LASIK or Refractive Vision Correction surgery is laser surgery that can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. I am not sure what you mean when you say "does your eye grow with age", but, no one should have this surgery until they are absolutely sure their vision has stabilized, usually in your early to mid twenties, give or take several years. If you have the surgery prior to total vision stabilization, you will have to have the surgery repeated. LASIK is surgery and has many of the inherent risks of any surgery. Prior to committing to this surgery, you must do your homework and be willing incur the long term risks and side effects associated with this surgery. LASIK is considered cosmetic surgery, is not covered by health insurance and can be quite expensive. Lasik is irreversible.

  Anyone contemplating LASIK surgery must research the procedure thoroughly and ask lots of questions of your surgeon. You must check out your ophthalmic surgeon thoroughly, ensure that you are a good candidate. Truthfully, if your only problem is astigmatism, I would avoid Lasik surgery.

  Listed below under "What's your source? is additional information regarding these procedures and the dangers connected to them.

QUESTION:
Is it safe to have eye surgery when you have a cold?
Is it safe to have lasik surgery when you have a cold?

• ANSWER:
  Hmmm. I think it would be better wait, sneezing, coughing would make you move. That could cause some harm.

QUESTION:
Lasik eye surgery questions?
I heard you can be 18 years old and get lasik eye surgery, but now i hear only some type of eyes can get it that early.
Do anyone know the requirements to get lasik surgery.
Also is it safe and how long does your eye sight stay good after the surgery?

P.S. Oh yah i have pretty bad sight but I have no diseases or anything like that

• ANSWER:
  You have to have thick enough corneas, as well as stable vision for about three years. You also need the money, it is an elective procedure that insurance usually does not cover.
  The procedure is very safe in the hands of an experienced surgeon. Your sight will usually stay until you get to your 40s, where your lens might start to stiffen and you become presbyopic. There isn't surgery for that.
  The risks are there, as this is a surgery. The most common is dry eyes, some people have this forever. You may also go blind. that is rare, but should be taken into account, as you don't want to be that one in a million. As my ophthalmology professor said, "it doesn't matter if the odds are one in a million, if it happens to you it is one in one"
  Talk to your surgeon about all the risks involve and ask him directly what his rate of complications are.

QUESTION:
Questions about LASIK eye surgery?
Which LASIK place is good if I have trouble seeing far should I get LASIK like if in a class I can only see close but if I am far I can't see anything
How old do I need to be
Does children do it also
also is LASIK safe
Do people notice if you have eye surgery or not

• ANSWER:
  Lasik isn't done until the mid 20's usually. You have to be finished growing and have a stable prescription for at least 18 months.

  Getting it done too early only means your eyes will change again a few months after and it will all have been a waste.

  So , no it isn't done on children, and no, it doesn't show.

QUESTION:
Any thoughts on lasik eye surgery in New York?
Who would you recommend for LASIK in New York? Are certain LASIK doctors better than others? Is LASIK safe in New York City? Are there other cities beside New York that might be better for LASIK?

I have visited websites, such as www.knowlasik.com, and found some information. Are there other web sites people would recommend?

• ANSWER:
  LASIK eye surgery is considered to be very safe but it is important that you pick the right surgeon. I would visit several LASIK eye surgeons in New York before picking one. LASIK eye surgery can have complications just as any type of surgery so it is better to be safe than sorry. The web site that you listed www.knowlasik.com seemed like a good source.

  The fda web site is also very good for information regarding lasik eye surgery in New York. Check it out.

  Good luck on your lasik surgery in New York. I wish you the best of luck.

QUESTION:
Do you think paying 00 per both eyes for a Lasik surgery is safe?
I am wondering because that is what i will pay for mine, other people have people lot of money. please help

• ANSWER:
  price is insignificant. most important is the MD.

QUESTION:
QUESTION ABOUT LASIK EYE SURGERY?
Hi I was wondering what age you must be to receive lasik eye surgery, and whether it is safe? Thanks!

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of lasik eye surgery...Is there any one whose had it and your experience.
I've been wearing contacts for about 12 years now and i've noticed my eyesight is deteroriating every year..My doctor said after 25 it will start to slow down. Now i'm wearing glasses more because i believe my contacts have alot to do with my poor vision and the decline in my vision. Is there anyone who has researched lasik surgery and/or has had it that can tell me the risk involved, advantages and difference it's made with their vision. I've spoken to my optomitirist and he states it's realtivly safe with very few side effects except for blurred vision at night. I'm very very farsighted and i basicly need glasses/contacts to see not just read. Any advice or info will be appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  pros:
  the vision -- being able to see first thing in the morning is something I'm grateful for even after 7 years

  cons:
  not cheap

  after-surgery discomfort can far range from mild irritation (a feeling like grit in the eye) to outright pain (like having dilation drops put in your eye in a steady stream) with the mild to moderate discomfort being most common

  glare or star bursts, especially at night. Everybody can expect some at the beginning, but the larger your pupils the greater the chance of them being severe & permanent

  even after healing, the cornea will not be as strong as it was before, so your risk of eye injury is greater (especially if your into contact sports)

  you have to do without your contacts for a couple weeks before and without makeup a couple weeks after (even though this is superficial, it can bother some people)

  in rare cases, worsening of the vision or blindness can occur

  Overall:
  I would recommend it. The inconvenience and discomfort of the surgery is well worth the vision you receive (this coming from someone who got the worst of the discomfort and star bursts).

QUESTION:
lasik eye surgery?
So I've heard of lasik eye surgery for fixing your vision. I'm wondering because my mom told me that after you lasik eye surgery, and you don't protect your eyes you will still need to go back to wearing glasses. Is that true?also do you have to pay for the surgery?Some of my friends got lasik eye surgery and they say is safe but some people say its not safe. so is its safe or not?How long does it take to fix your vision during the lasik eye surgery and where do you take the surgery? you can give me other informations i don't know about lasik eye surgery. thank you

P.S is wearing contact lens good or bad? because my friend say that once they wear it, it's hard for them to take it off.

(maybe glasses is safer than contact lens or lasik eye surgery. or not)
also my vision problem is myopia and I wear glasses.

• ANSWER:
  I don't know whether myopia can be fixed by lasik or not...

  I got lasik surgery about 6 years ago. I didn't go to one of the cheapo places either. Don't go cheap, these are your eyes we're talking about.

  The eye correction lasts approximately 10-15 years. Afterwards, you can either get it done again, or go to glasses/contacts. As for the duration of the surgery itself... maybe 5-10 minutes per eye. Not long at all. They give you some med to sleep when you get home, to give your eyes time to heal. But your vision is fixed as soon as they turn the machine off.

  About contacts, sometimes it can be difficult to take them off. Depends on if your eyes get dried out or not. Though of course there are re-wetting drops.

QUESTION:
3 questions about LASIK eye surgery?
Is LASIK surgery for teens to + why?
And is it safe? Will it always suceed, and if not what can happen?
I just found out that you are still awake during the LASIK eye surgery, and even if you don't feel a thing how, are we not supposed to panic when seeing a knife coming and cutting your eye?

• ANSWER:
  Yes, you are awake, but it only takes just over a minute or so per eye.

  You don't see any knife coming at you. All you see is a red blinking light , which is the laser. There is no knife involved.

  They put in drops to numb the eye, so you don't feel a thing, and they will also have given you a demarol to make you a bit drowsy , so you couldn't care less what they do....lol

  It's safe, but it is still surgery and never guaranteed 100%...but no one has ever gone blind from it.

  Some people have had problems after with dry eyes, and halos at night. A few have ended up with very poor night vision after....but that's the 5 % margin that doesn't always work as well as it is hoped.

  As the first person said...most wait until at least the mid 20's to have it done because the eyes are often still changing up to then. No surgeon will do it on a teen.

QUESTION:
lasik eye surgery help?
does anyone did lasik eye surgery in melbourne? does it safe? where did you do it? and how much?would it be good to do the lasik in hospital or eye centre?
i checked from website which stated lasik is suitable for age after 18-21, but my friend told me it should be good to do it after 28 years old? can anyone give me some comment with it?
I am 24 years old, female , just finish university.

• ANSWER:
  I had my lasik done in New York State and it was 9/eye. I am 27 years old and I just had it done 3 days ago and I would definately do it all over again. I can see better than I did with glasses. I am noticing stuff I never saw before. I can wake up and read the time and turn the television on and see the small scrolls. I have no pain at all and the eye drops help a ton. The only problem I am having is small print up close but I am assuming I have to wait for my vision to adjust. I am calling the doctor Monday to make sure this could be something normal. I would definately recommend it 100% with the right doctor.

  My doctor said that mid to late 20's is the perfect time to have it done. He also said I should never have to have it again. GOOD LUCk!!!

QUESTION:
how much does cherry eye corrective surgery cost?
my sisters dog, a chihuahua about 4 months old has cherry eye, it barely appeared a few weeks ago. i've noticed that it comes and goes depending on her level of stress, when she gets really mad it pops out, it shes calm it goes back in.

i was wondering how much does surgery cost, in az, to put it back in place?

• ANSWER:
  that is something you would have to discuss with your vet. all vets have different pricing. don't necessarily go with the cheapest though, go with the one you trust.

QUESTION:
How much does laser corrective eye surgery cost in Japan?
Has anyone carried out laser surgery in Japan? Any idea how much it costs here? Most websites are in japanese so I can`t look it up

• ANSWER:
  lol

QUESTION:
How much does corrective laser eye surgery cost?
I'm seeking to get that since I wear glasses. I hate glasses so I use to wear contacts for about a year or so but then they got lost or dried up. I don't quite remember so now I'm seeking to get corrective laser eye surgery.

I'm gonna see if I can get it with my insurance but I'd also like to know how much it costs. Does anyone know ? Of an estimate or exact cost ? Thanks !

• ANSWER:
  With LASIK surgery you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK. Here in Southern California you could probably find someone good who would charge in the range of ,500-3,800 per eye.

  Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:

  http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon

  The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.

  Sincerely,

  David D. Richardson, M.D.
  Medical Director

  San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
  207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
  San Gabriel, CA 91776
  626.289.7856

QUESTION:
How much does LASIK laser corrective eye surgery cost on average?

• ANSWER:
  Overall traditional lasik procedures still cost roughly ,000 to 00 to complete. If you pay less than ,000 per eye treated, you may want to question your surgeon and verify his or her credentials. You should also see if there are hidden fees you are not aware of you may have to pay for later. When it comes to your eyes, a first and then a second opinion is best. Don't choose your surgeon on cost alone.

QUESTION:
How much does corrective laser eye surgery cost in South Korea?
I hate contacts because they itch and make my eyes so dry, and I hate fooling around with eye moisturizer. I live in South Korea now. How much will it cost there?

• ANSWER:
  Overall traditional lasik procedures still cost roughly ,000 to 00 to complete. If you pay less than ,000 per eye treated, you may want to question your surgeon and verify his or her credentials. You should also see if there are hidden fees you are not aware of you may have to pay for later. When it comes to your eyes, a first and then a second opinion is best. Don't choose your surgeon on cost alone.Hope this would help you.
  Miana

QUESTION:
I need an estimate on what corrective eye surgery would cost to correct strabismus?

• ANSWER:
  i work in a pretty high end place usally runs about 10 thou for both eyes just depends on how many muscles they are working on. most ins do cover sugery for stabismus

QUESTION:
How much does it cost for corrective eye surgery?
short sightened, dont know prescription.

• ANSWER:
  This is done in Bristol, UK and costs around £545 per eye maybe cheaper. its very good and was thinking of having it done to just type in laser eye treament bristol and you will find the hospital. good luck

QUESTION:
What is the cost of corrective laser eye surgery in India?

• ANSWER:
  from a good/famous doctor, it would be around 15k per eye i.e. 30k

  although the doctor doesnt matter cause its a completely automated surgery ....hell my doctor wasnt even it the room when I got it done

QUESTION:
Anyone know what corrective surgery might cost for cherry eye?

Thats what I have, a beagle pup. 12 weeks old. Is your dog ok now? I keep reading that they may develop dry eye after surgery.

• ANSWER:
  my mom's english bulldog had it and it cost around 0, they give you eye drops and a tube of clear antibiotic cream to squirt in their eye, after a week or two they are good as new

QUESTION:
I hear all these ads about great deals for corrective eye surgery, but what does the procedure cost?

• ANSWER:
  It varies from location to location, but it's usually about ,000 per eye.

QUESTION:
Cost and effectiveness of laser eye surgery?
What is the average cost of corrective laser eye surgery to correct nearsightedness? I heard that it doesn't completely correct your vision if your eyes are bad, how effective is it and how long do the effects last?

• ANSWER:
  I don't know how much the cost of it is now, but when I got it I paid 00. That was 4 years ago. It still works great. It is a wonderful investment because you would spend that much on contacts/glasses, eye appointments and misc. I don't regret it even though I have problems driving at night and have to wear sunglasses during the day. But I already have some problems with my eyes before the surgery. Search around in your local area. Make sure that you go to someone that offers lifetime warranty and make sure that the cost covers all of your expenses, including medication, post op appointments, and pre op appointments. I used TLC Laser Center. I've never been happier. Oh, and by the way--I have 20/10 vision in both eyes.

QUESTION:
Corrective Eye Surgery?
I know there are many new various procedures for Corrective Eye Surgery. Which technology seems the best? Avg. cost for BOTH eyes?

• ANSWER:
  Lasik is the best one and wavefront lasik is even better.
  And it can cost up to 5 per eye.

  Good luck

QUESTION:
What is the cheapest laser eye surgery can cost, including service in other countries?
I have astigmatism but I find contacts and glasses a frustrating money sink. My vision is about 20/160, but I never wear corrective lenses. I am looking forward to laser surgery, but as a college student I have less than 00 to work with. I understand surgery can be up to 00 in the USA, but I've heard of prices as low as 00 abroad. Does anyone have any cheap success stories?

• ANSWER:
  you do not want to look for cheap, you get what you pay for. always remember that.

QUESTION:
Corrective eye surgery?
Each of my eyes are past 20/400. Would corrective surgery help get it to around 20/30 or better? I have astigmatism in my left eye.

I am in college working towards a microbio degree but I also really want to join the state police VERY much! Should I chance it? How much would a severe case like this cost?
Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Lasik surgery can correct your eyes to what they are capable of seeing. Meaning if you are able to see 20/20 out of your glasses or contacts than that is what lasik will do for you sometimes make it better. With new technology these days astigmatism is no longer an issue. As far as costs go it depends on where you live, the technology used and the doctor. I would say anymore between 3000 to 6000 for both eyes with your rx. Hope that helps and good luck to you.

QUESTION:
Tell me about your experiences with corrective laser eye surgery?
I'm interested in having surgery to correct my extremely poor vision. I have astigmatism in both eyes, and I have several family members who swear they've heard horror stories about botched surgeries. I'm SO sick of the discomfort of contacts and glasses, not to mention the insane amount of money and time I've invested in them over the past 17 years. I'm 25 now. Tell me about your experiences? I'd like to hear about cost, side-effects, pain, results, and your reflections on the experience as a whole. Thanks so much!

• ANSWER:
  I had Lasik on my eyes several years ago. My vision wasn't too bad, but I still needed glasses/contacts.

  I live in Singapore, so the cost was about S,000 (US,000) for both eyes with top-of-the-line eximer lasers to correct my astigmatism. I blew more than US00 doing stupid stuff, so it was a drop in the bucket to do something that made an actual impact on my life.

  I had an initial consultation that took several hours to map my eyes and measure the corneal depth (if it isn't thick enough, you can't get the surgery). My doctor even had a mock surgery where you sat in the surgery room, had the retractors put in your eye and a targetting laser put in your eye. This is key because you need to be very still when the razor goes around your eye.
  The doctor then told me everything that I was to expect, ran a video and gave me a book (3x redundant, but that's a good thing).

  As you can imagine, it was a bit unnerving - but that what the practice was for. I was then told to practice fixing my gaze on points for two minutes at a time. It's much harder than it sounds.

  When the time of the surgery came around, the Doctor did one eye only (as a risk mitigator). You first pop a valium to make you sleepy (mostly so you sleep through the most uncomfortable time after the surgery).

  He put me on the table. I fixed my gaze. He put the ratractor in my eye. Put a piece of plastic bibbing around my eye, irrigated the eye with saline, put the cup on my cornea, which just feels like someone pushing your contact in your head hard enough that your see stars on your eyeballs. Everything goes dark for a second as the "cup" suctions onto your eye to secure it in place. There is a whir as the razor goes around your eye. No pain, just a two second whir. Then the doctor takes some foreceps and retracts the flap of your cornea. He tells you to stare at a dot - which is the focusing laser. The doc then turns of the laser and you hear a snapping noise as the laser ablates part of your eye. Your vision gets gradually worse. Depending on how bad your eyes are, it takes about 20 seconds to 3 minutes per eye. He then puts the flap back down on your cornea, your vision gets better. You are told to close your eye. A plastic shield is taped over your eye and you go take a nap in a recovery room.

  After about 1/2 hour, you wake up. Nothing really hurt. At most it's uncomfortable. Like when you have an eyelash underneath your contact. You then go home, take it easy. The next day, when you wake up. You take off your plastic shield and - voila - you can see perfectly. A few days later, I had the other eye done.

  The only side effect I have is night-halos. These are circles of light around bright lights at night. It doesn't bother me because I ahad them BEFORE my surgery, but I was night-blind to boot.

  My wife also had Lasik. She's perfect. No side effects.

  Now we scuba, do sand volleyball, go to windy places and other things you would dread doing with contacts. We don't miss the money and we love our vision.

  I've recommended that friends come out to Singapore to do the same thing. Cost of a plane ticket and the surgery sometimes cost less than doing it in their home country. I went to Dr. Jerry Tan.

  www.

QUESTION:
Should I get corrective eye surgery?
I am 22 years old and extremely sick of wearing glasses and occasionally contacts. I'm not sure exactly what my prescription is, but I'm near-sighted and my distance vision is very poor. I like to play sports and be active, and my contacts really bother me and are becoming a nuisance. My eyes are also somewhat light-sensitive. I've been considering eye surgery for a while now, but just haven't had the courage to take the plunge. I would like to hear your experience with the procedure with as much info as possible. Also, how did it affect your vision up close, do your eyes bother you, any side effects, cost, glasses or contacts still necessary, things like that. The more information the better, thank you.

• ANSWER:
  I got my lasik done early this yr. If you can afford it, go for it!!
  The surgery takes only around 15 mins...out of the 15 mins the actual laser shots are only for like 10-15 seconds for each eye. Its painless and u wont feel a thing (They put anesthesia drops in the eye prior to surgery) After the surgery, u 'll feel eye irritation and light sensitivity for 3-4 days (max - one week). After that u can be perfectly normal.
  After the surgery u shud take care of ur eyes properly for a couple of months...like put in drops regularly, avoid swimming without goggles, be careful not to let in shampoo / any chemical into ur eye while washing ur hair...etc...etc...
  The whole thing is actually easy and i got thru without any trouble!!
  Hope that helped!!

QUESTION:
Who offers value for money and is the best at corrective Lasik/Laser eye surgery?
Have you had it done or are thinking of it? Pls share your thoughts, as I want to have it done. I am farsighted and -2.75 on both eyes. Will I have perfect vision, and how much does it cost?

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  81% of American who had Lasik eye surgery said Lasik was worth it and the costs you'll actually pay for your LASIK depends on a number of factors, the Lasik eye surgery technology is the most important factor. Other including: The type of surgical instrument used to create the corneal flap; The skill, reputation, and experience of your surgeon; The community area of the country you live in.

  Lasik average costs depend on technology in USA 2010

  Wavefront IntraLase flap Lasik average costs : ,360 per eye
  Standard microkeratome flap Lasik average costs : ,700 per eye

  Preliminary results of the USA Eyes CORE Lasik patient surgery at the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
  Ophthalmic Devices Panel (ODP), which was considering quality of life issues after Lasik.

  99% report quality of life as expected, better, or much better
  98% day vision as expected, better, or much better
  98% no complications or issues are seldom problematic
  98% would recommend surgery to family and friends

  97% would have surgery again, knowing what they know now
  96% wear corrective lenses as often as expected, less, or much less than expected
  96% report postop vision without lenses as expected, better, or much better than expected when compared to preop vision with lenses
  96% report overall quality of vision as expected, better, or much better than expected

  91% no complications at any time
  91% night vision as expected, better, or much better

  7% complications seldom problematic (yet 91% of these same patients would have surgery again)
  2% complications frequent or always problematic (yet 22% of f these same patients would have surgery again)

  http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-surgery-results.htm

QUESTION:
considering corrective eye surgery.what do I need to know?
heavily considering it.I wear glasses now because contacts didn't work well.for some reason every day I wore them I felt REALLY sick.I don't know or really care why I don't want contacts bc of the risks of them falling out etc.

So what KIND of surgeries are there and what do the cost,and what is the healing time/process etc.PLEASE help! I am clueless about this subject and just want to have good eyesight for my 18th birthday this month on the 31st.

I live in Kentucky btw and I doubt I can go outside tne state for it.Somewhere around louisville is the best and probably more likely. thank you.
also I am a major scaredy cat especially about pain! or anything I am awake during.I don't want nightmares @_@'
I don't see how waiting 2 years is such a big deal and I am pretty confident I won't go blind within those 2 years.It really means a LOT to me to be able to see good on my own without the need of 2 stupid pieces of glass.So PLEASE tell me about it more.That doesn't mean telling me to put up with this weakness for 2 more years or more.
oh yeah I forgot to mention my vision problem is I can't see FAR...it has to be right in front of my face though...less than a foot basically.I REALLY don't want to have to have real surgery where they CUT.

• ANSWER:
  Unfortunately, you probably are not going to be having perfect vision for your 18th birthday party. This is because these vision surgeries (such as Lasek, etc) can't be done until your vision is stable (not getting any worse) which generally means you are in your early 20's. The reason for this is, they can't predict ahead of time how bad your eyes will get, they can only correct for whatever degree is present at the time they do the operation. If they do it now, and your eyes get worse later on, you would either have to have it re-done or get glasses again (both of these really suck). If, in the future, you do get this done, don't worry so much about who does it the cheapest; worry about how good they are, and research their success rate very carefully. You only get one set of eyes and if they mess them up you are really going to be stuck.

  Added:

  I suppose if you are 18 and you can show your prescription has not changed in a year or more, they might do the procedure for you. However, they are really reluctant to do it too soon, because if your eyes are still changing, they may continue to get worse after doing the operation and you might be stuck wearing glasses again. I believe they can re-do the procedure if your vision goes bad again, but I wouldn't count on them doing it for free and there would still be all the risks of something going wrong all over again. Also, most of the places that are doing these operations and starting to back off on their former claims of freeing you from glasses it seems they now claim "reduces your dependence on glasses" or some wishy-washy statement like that.

  Most of the places that do these procedures have websites that explain things in futher detail, and you should probably check them out.

  I am sorry if this isn't the answer you want to hear, but sometimes thats how things are.

QUESTION:
How can I get my insurance to pay for corrective eye surgery?
As a rule, insurance companies will not pay for refractive surgery for nearsightedness. They consider it elective or cosmetic. Mine isn't the typical situation, though, for the following reasons.

I have extremely poor vision, with a prescription of -12/-14 ("high myopia" is considered -6 to -10, so I'm way beyond that). Simply put, without correction, I'm perfectly blind.

Glasses aren't a viable day-to-day possibility. Because of the high degree of refraction, in low light anything that isn't directly in front of me is broken up into a wide band of prismatic-colored copies. This is merely a nuisance most of the time but when driving it is absolutely dangerous, as it makes it impossible to tell the actual location of other cars or the color of traffic lights.

Contacts aren't a perfect solution, either. Because of their thickness, whenever I blink they slide up my eyes and take a good 1/2 to 1 second to return to their proper location. They also tend to slip off of my corneas entirely more often than most contact wearers experience, and even in the best of times are not comfortable when worn for more than eight to ten hours.

I'm a perfect candidate for ICL (implanted contact lens) surgery, but I don't believe that I should have to cover the entire cost of the procedure (,000). I'm insured, this is a safe and proven cure for my condition, and the traditional solutions are simply not adequate. Do I have a hope of arguing my case?

• ANSWER:
  If you go to an Opthalmologist, they can fill out a form that will state you are clinically blind and this may help you to receive some benefit, but I doubt it as insurance companies are loathe to part with your money!

  Go to an Optometrist and ask their opinion and then get a referral to an Opthalmologist - if you can - they don't like to send you to a specialist unless you have a serious disease related problem - but you could try.

QUESTION:
Has anyone had corrective laser eye surgery??
I am short sighted and am sick of wearing contact lenses and glasses do i was looking into laser eye surgery. Has anyone had it done and is it worth it? Also how much did it cost you?

• ANSWER:
  I had it done--it was 00, but a gift from my parents. I love not having to deal with glasses or contacts anymore, but since then I've had to use artificial tears to alleviate my dry eye. I've been needing them less and less, so hopefully I'll eventually not need them anymore. I got an infection about a month after I had it done, but I haven't had any problems since then.

QUESTION:
Corrective laser eye surgery?
I know the pros of it, but what are the cons? I never see much bad press about it, other than the cost. If you have had it done let me know what happened please, or know someone who has, was it worth it? Any long or short term problems? Thank you for your time.

• ANSWER:
  I had it done 3 years ago for astigmatism.

  I was almost blind in one eye.

  Results were excellent. The eye didn't come back up as good as the other eye, but it was a whole lot better than what it was.

  No side effects, no long term effects. Other than over a period of about a year, my reading vision improved substantially.

  Very quick procedure. No pain what so ever. Just make sure you get the local anaesthetic drops and the Valium to cool the nerves.

  The head games beforehand were worse than the actual event.

QUESTION:
would the military pay for eye surgery?
i want to do reconnaissance as my MOS in the marine corps, which requires good vision without corrective lenses, but correctable through prk surgery. i wear contacts, but would the marine corps possibly cover the cost of eye surgery after i complete boot camp?

thanks.
haha....nope, sorry...

• ANSWER:
  the waiting list is often quite long and you must request it. with no guarantee that they will offer it to you.

  SOMETIMES they will bump you to the top of the list if you otherwise qualify for the MOS. Not always.

QUESTION:
Corrective Surgery to be eligible for the SEAL Challenge(BUD/s)?
Is corrective srurgery possible to be eligible for BUD/s? If so how much does it cost, If you live in Northern Cal where do u you get and how old do you have to be. (im 15) I heard that you cant have eye surgery if you're 21. And i know some people are going to think im a stupid teenagers who has no idea what you have to go through but save that thought i know what a i want i just have a few problems. Also i have minor scoliosis . I heard that you can still join the Navy if it isn't that bad. Can someone tell how bad it can be? And will it disqualify me from the Special Force(s). Thank You.

P.S. I am a Muslim and a citizen. If someone wants to tell something that i should know relating to my Faith and The US Navy. (Food, Treatmant, praye, etc).

ohhh and can someone plz be nice and tell me how many Muslims are there in The US Military.

I know i am asking alot of questions but this has been my dream since i was like 5 or 6 yrs old.

Thank You God Bless Everone.

• ANSWER:
  I wanted to join the military but cannot now, because I have had a spinal fusion surgery. This information should be a little helpful to you, at least with the scoliosis part of your question:

  Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & Appointment

  The disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes are listed in parentheses following each standard.

  c. Complaint of a disease or injury of the spine or sacroiliac joints with or without objective signs that has prevented the individual from successfully following a physically active vocation in civilian life (724) or that is associated with pain referred to the lower extremities, muscular spasm, postural deformities, or limitation of motion.

  c. Deviation or curvature of spine (737) from normal alignment, structure, or function if—

  (1) It prevents the individual from following a physically active vocation in civilian life.

  (2) It interferes with wearing a uniform or military equipment.

  (3) It is symptomatic and associated with positive physical finding(s) and demonstrable by x-ray.

  (4) There is lumbar scoliosis greater than 20 degrees, thoracic scoliosis greater than 30 degrees, and kyphosis or lordosis greater than 55 degrees when measured by the Cobb method.

  d. Fusion, congenital (756.15), involving more than two vertebrae. Any surgical fusion (81.0P) is disqualifying.

  I hope this helps you out a little,
  Good Luck with your dreams

QUESTION:
Are you put too sleep during laser eye surgery? ! ? !?
This is weird but i like to plan everything in advance, because i have asd and it gives me somthing to write and dream about in my diary.

I want to get corrective laser eye surgery because i have worn glasses all my life and they totally control me! I am short sighted and wear glasses all the time, i have got contacts but i cba to wear them and just forget.
I just want to know if i can ask to be put too sleep, i realy dont mind if it costs more money or anything, i have got some inheritance and i choose to spend some on getting my eyes fixed.

If i cant be put too sleep il probably get long term contacts or something.

Thankyouu

• ANSWER:
  No, you are not put to sleep for Laser Eye surgery.
  I had Lazik Eye surgery done. My correction was 550/20 in both eyes with astigmatism in my right eye. I could not find my glasses without using my glasses!
  I only wear reading half glasses for close up work. Best thing I ever did. I wore glasses for 25+ years.
  The procedure takes only about one minute per eye. You will be offered a sedative (Valium) if you want it. When you are done, you will be able to see the hands on the clock on the other side of the room (including the second hand)!
  Good luck and best wishes.

QUESTION:
Lasik eye surgery.. is it for me?
I have very bad astigmatism (5 diopters in each eye, plus I am extremely nearsighted). I not only get the blurred vision, but the double vision and starbursts without corrective lenses. I am 25, currently I sometimes wear glasses, and sometimes wear contacts (I am amazed that they found a contact lens to hold my prescription).
My glasses fall apart almost every day, and my contacts are hideously expensive. I am tired of it.
Does the cost of the surgery depend on how bad your eyes are? How much leave do you have to take off work to have the surgery done? Anything you can tell me will be appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  I had Lasik surgery last year. I too had really bad astimatism and nearsightedness. I didn't know whether or not I would be a good candidate, but I went in for the consultation and they said they could do it (they will let you know if they cannot and what other options you have). The consultation was free, and the surgery was 99/eye. I think it was one of the best decisions that I have made. It was amazing how sharp my vision was. I now have 20/20 vision in one eye and 20/15 in the other.

  I say go for it if they do say you are a good cadidate. (I remember having to pay almost three hundred dollars for the featherweight lenses for my glasses because they were so thick and almost 400 dollars for contact lenses).

QUESTION:
help with my homework. business law?
here's the question.

The food and drug administration (FDA) is concerned about laser eye surgery, noting that the industry concerned with correcting vision is spawning joint ventures, wine-and-cheese seminars to court potential investors, and databases of nearsighted consumers. the available 800 numbers have noted some dissatisfaction among the 700 patients who've had the surgery, including complaints of farsightedness. the corrective laser surgery cost ,000 per eye and is not covered by insurance. further, the only regulation the FDA has in the field covers granting permission to laser manufacturers, which has been given, to sell their machines to ophthalmologists. the FDA would like to know more and perhaps control some aspects of patients' care. describe the steps the FDA must make.

im just having trouble with this question im not asking you to do my homework for me but if someone can point me in the right direction here i would really appreciate it.

• ANSWER:
  its to difficult to ..answer

QUESTION:
Can anyone who's had lasik corrective surgery let me know about their experience?
My eyes are bad, my glasses are thick, I can't wear contacts, and I'm ready to see clearly. I'd like to know the cost, what the procedure was like, how well you saw afterward, and any side effects you may have experienced. I'm a little frightened of the actual procedure, so insight about that is especially appreciated! Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  I had Lasik over a year ago. And if I could re live it, I'd choose to do it, every single time. Its worth every penny and any fears. I wore glasses, than contacts for as long as I could remember, and it is about the most AMAZING feeling you can have, waking up the next day, opening your eyes and you can see everything. And it is just that fast, the next day you can see! The procedure itself... they put a clamp on your eye to keep it open, there's pressure, than depending on what machine and how much you're paying for the procedure, sometimes the doctors create your flap by hand, or its by machine... I had the machine do it. There's a burning smell, not unlike burning hair. Than they pull the flap back (you can see all this as its happenning) and than there's light.... than darkness. Than you feel and see the doc using almost a mini paintbrush to put the flap back down. Than its over. Simple as that. They do it one eye at a time, you're awake the whole time and its NOT painful. There's a little pressure but that's it. My clinic gave me a relaxant beforehand. Total procedure takes NO MORE than 15 minutes! Its amazing. Its scary, I cried through my whole procedure. But again, I would do it again if I had the choice. Side effects: I work with computers and only took 4 days off work after the procedure... than was back starring at the screen... so they told me thats why I had headaches for two weeks after the procedure, but that's it! The dry eye thing... I had dry eyes REALLY BAD for a whole year, a bottle of eye drops will be your new limb. But now its gone!

QUESTION:
I have several eye problems, what are my options for vision correction?
Hi all,

Unfortunately, I was born with horrible vision and it's slowly getting worse. At 22 years old, astigmatism, a thin cornea and a torn retina make my prescription equal to HM for "hand-movements". I spoke to my optometrist the other day about LASIK and she said that because my cornea was already thin that I might not even be eligible for the operation. She told me she'd check it out, though, which leaves me some hope.

This is the thing: My vision is terrible and as a result my prescription eye glasses average out to be about ,000. They're expensive, and if I have to get a new pair of ,000 glasses every 2 years or so, I might as well front the cost of corrective surgery. Additionally, having thick glasses is kind of embarrassing and, even if surgery can't completely correct my vision, improved eye sight would open up my options to different styles of glasses as well as minimize the embarrassment of thick lenses.

I've tried contacts, but because of my level of eyesight, I can only wear the hard lenses which are extremely uncomfortable. Judging by this information, of additional info if you need it, am I able to get ANY type of vision correction other than glasses/contacts or am I just SOL? I don't really know too much about how the other operations work so if you wouldn't mind explaining I'd really appreciate it.

Either way, I appreciate any help you can offer.

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Your optometrist told you correctly. A thin cornea will usually disqualify you for LASIK. You have to be checked first to make sure, so there is some hope. Also, we are now finding out that LASIK surgery does not come out so well for those with Rx's over 8 diopters (minus or plus).

  I hope there's a solution for you.

QUESTION:
i'm very vain, im wondering can i get corrective surgery for my physical imperfections ? they really bother me
will surgery work ?

as well as physical im perfections i have BPD and PTSD......Iam 30 and i have aged badly, dark lines under my eyes...im completely bald.

i have a crooked little finger due to an injury months ago, it droops over....a splint didnt correct it....but i wasnt sure they put it on propally.

the skin on the ' head ' of my manhood has fissures in it, like breaks and tears in the skin, all over the head which are pronounced, i got the all clear from the std clinic, it dooesnt hurt...it functions ok....but it looks so different to the way other males look from what ive seen on pictures.....ive been refered to a dermatologist.

i have 2 missing teeth due to an accident years ago, bottom row, at the front of my mouth...i want implants which cost thousands.

ive damaged the nerves in my right knuckle from hitting a wall years ago...i was told nothing could be done...i had an exray, there was no fracture...but i damaged the nerves, i cant even punch a punching bag without
getting shooting pains in it......ive torn the ligaments in my left ankle months ago, it clicks loudly, i cant walk properley on it without twisting it....ive been refered to surgeons with view to having surgery done.

i cant belive how badly ive aged, i look damn ugly these days...and for a perfectionist whos vain like me...its torture because my physical dont match up with whats in my mind.

can anyone help or advise?

im poor and until my life picks up i live on welfare benifits

• ANSWER:
  you need to get into serious therapy. Your looks are not the problem, your mind needs to be fixed. Besides, you cannot afford to do surgery like that on welfare, and it would be morally wrong to waste money like that.

QUESTION:
I'm very vain, im wondering can i get corrective surgery for my physical imperfections ? they really bother me
will surgery work ?

as well as physical im perfections i have BPD and PTSD......Iam 30 and i have aged badly, dark lines under my eyes...im completely bald.

i have a crooked little finger due to an injury months ago, it droops over....a splint didnt correct it....but i wasnt sure they put it on propally.

the skin on the ' head ' of my manhood has fissures in it, like breaks and tears in the skin, all over the head which are pronounced, i got the all clear from the std clinic, it dooesnt hurt...it functions ok....but it looks so different to the way other males look from what ive seen on pictures.....ive been refered to a dermatologist.

i have 2 missing teeth due to an accident years ago, bottom row, at the front of my mouth...i want implants which cost thousands.

ive damaged the nerves in my right knuckle from hitting a wall years ago...i was told nothing could be done...i had an exray, there was no fracture...but i damaged the nerves, i cant even punch a punching bag without
getting shooting pains in it......ive torn the ligaments in my left ankle months ago, it clicks loudly, i cant walk properley on it without twisting it....ive been refered to surgeons with view to having surgery done.

i cant belive how badly ive aged, i look damn ugly these days...and for a perfectionist whos vain like me...its torture because my physical dont match up with whats in my mind.

can anyone help or advise?

im poor and until my life picks up i live on welfare benifits

• ANSWER:
  i know your probably gonna disregard my answer before your halfway done reading it, but be happy with who you are, theres a reason you appear as you do, if you don't have a women just try to find one who loves you for you, plastic surgery is dangerous and costly.

QUESTION:
corrective lenses and computer glasses?
Hello
I am nearsighted and I heard that to improve eye sight (w/o surgery) corrective lenses will be the best..and also wearing computer glasses will be great as well..does all these things cost a lot? thanks 4 ur time =)

• ANSWER:
  there are methods of improving ones sight
  I know of a pair of glasses that are black and have very little holes all over the lens part, the thing is here that using them you train your eyes to focus and that will improve your sight
  I had a pair I loaned to a fellow who definitely noticed improvement

QUESTION:
Fellow brothers & sisters in the blood of Jesus, can you tell me what to do?
Our local church is having a Spring Bible Crawl here in West Virginia for the babies of the town this weekend. There will be mats lining one entire closed-off street and a picnic for the parents. It is a perfect time to go and meet new mothers, sell Mary Kay products, play one-up on house sizes and figure out whose husband is having an affair with the town s*ut (there's always one or two). It's a also a status symbol type event - the babies are competing as well as the ladies, who will be judged on best hat (this year it has to be pink). I have a gorgeous one and I am really hoping to win. There will a timeout/spanking area for the babies who don't compete well, stocked with Daddies and Grandmas and a prize of for the best crawler. Best ladies hat wins a great big blue medal.

Here is the problem. My son is cross-eyed. Corrective surgery is very expensive, especially considering the costs of hats these days - and I just read the following in the local newspaper.
"Cross-eyed children and infants with unusually large ears will not participate in the Spring Bible Crawl but will instead be subject to automatic sterilization. Physical deformities are the outward manifestation of lewd demonic activity within the womb. The Bible tells us that physical deformity is a direct result of a demon or demon(s) chewing on the fetus or pulling on the fetus' ears during the early months of pregnancy."

I just don't know what to do! This Spring Crawling is so important to me and I just don't know how to convince the pastor to let my son compete even though he's got a physical deformity. Aren't we all supposed to be born with sin?
Please understand, if we can't go I can never win the young mother's medal and honestly life is so hard, what with Joey looking both ways at the same time and never really focusing on anyone but the floor he is already disliked by the other mothers.
Dear Michael B., why am I not a real Christian? Just because my child is deformed doesn't make me any less a Christian and being cross-eyed does NOT make my child a homosexual, sir. Adding on sin just isn't helping.
Tim, Joey was scheduled to have corrective surgery at 4 months old before we lost our insurance. I think you dearly need to double-check your response.

• ANSWER:
  Obviously, you're not a real Christian, but your question is still a good one.

  The Bible in the OT does talk about people with certain deformities not being allowed into the presense of God, etc. This is, of course, totally ignored so as to focus on promoting homophobia. Anything in the Bible supposedly referring to homosexuality can never be overlooked; everything else can be picked and chosen, according to the tastes of the particular Christian.

  I prefer to focus my faith on Christ. Christ told us to treat others as we want to be treated and love others as we love ourselves. Others includes everyone and the son who happens to be cross-eyed. The son is a child of God and should be welcomed and treated as such.

QUESTION:
Plastic Surgery Info.?
I'm doing a report on the stands of plastic surgery, and 'our world', and I'm at the financial basis of the paper, and I'm having a bit of a problem finding prices.

The test subject for mine is a 260 lb male - 6' 2", and wanting to get 60 lbs removes, and get his eyes corrected (vision wise).

I'm wondering if anyone knows approx. how much that would cost, in the US?

My rough draft states approx. ,000 for lipo, and about 200 per eye for corrective? However, I have no idea. My figures are just from reading testomonies - However, the testomonies very, by a lot.

Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.

• ANSWER:
  We don't do lipo for weight loss. It's done for "body contouring", and if 10 pounds of fat were removed, it would be a lot.

  Anything much more than that, and the fluid shifts that occur in the body make it a very dangerous thing.

  Liposuction rates are usually calculated by how many body areas are being worked on. The areas we typically do are abdomen (under the skin, not inside the belly), hips, flanks, inner thigh, outer thigh, inner knees. I'd budget ,000 - 10,000, depending on how many areas were being done, and the amount of fat to be removed. (I guarantee it isn't going to be 60 pounds!) That includes the fee for the anesthesiologist and the facility fee.

  Lasik eye surgery is done by ophthalmologists, not plastic surgeons (plastic surgeons do blepharoplasties, but that doesn't affect vision). The cost for Lasik varies by region, but you can count on about 00/eye, maybe more.
  http://www.docshop.com/education/vision/refractive/lasik/cost/

  Hope that helps.

QUESTION:
I wanted to adopt a dog from an animal shelter but...?
I just found out today that she is 10 months old and has eye Entropia (has had corrective surgery, but could come back in another lid) and also has hip dysplasia (which may be an issue 6mths down the track or 12 yrs down the track she didn't really know). I had my heart set on this dog so I don't know weather to adopt her or leave it for now and get another dog? Considering the adoption cost a few hundred dollars I don't know if It would be better just to buy a healthy puppy. Any thoughts?

• ANSWER:
  it totally depends, do you have the money and would be willing to pay for future operations and to deal with a special needs dog? If you think that you would not be able to provide for the dogs medical needs then it is better for you both that you choose another one. You will not have to watch him suffer and he will perhaps find someone who can provide him with the help he needs to live a healthy life.

  If however you think that you could afford the vet bills and would be able to deal with any health problems that may come up it would be an incredibly kind and noble thing to choose this dog and give it a good happy life.

QUESTION:
Is it possible to fix the turn of lazy eye?
Hey guys! I have a couple of questions about lazy eye!

1.) I'm 18 and I wear corrective lenses. I was wanting to get some contacts for them but would that be able to correct the look of the lazy eye? I am aware my vision can never be fixed but it's embarrassing having my right eye turn in.
2.) Is there any way I can do some therapy exercises to make it stop turning? I'm not sure if it turns or not when I have my glasses on.
3.) How do I know it's turning for sure? When I take pictures it seems like sometimes it is and sometimes it is not. Nobody has ever told me it looks like I do with my glasses on but with my glasses off I get made fun of.
4.) Is it possible to seem like my eye is more lazy far away? I was recording myself and far away my eye looked bad lazy but up close it was not so bad. Thoughts on that, please

I really just want to know if there is any way I can stop it from turning. It's so embarrassing and it's making me so insecure. I sometimes feel like just keeping that eye constantly closed...

5.) Also is it possible for my eye to seem lazy in film and pictures more? I have heard that people notice it more in filming/pictures and i notice it a lot too

6.) Is there any type of surgery for this? I don't have any insurance and I live by myself. I could make payments for it but how much do you think it would cost?

• ANSWER:
  I believe you are referring to Strabisum which is often incorrectly called "Lazy Eye". Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes appear to be looking in different directions. The danger with strabismus is that the brain cones may come to rely more on one eye than the other and that part of the brain circuitry connected to the less-favored eye fails to develop properly, leading to amblyopia (blindness) in that eye. . Strabusmus surgery, eye exercises and corrective lenses are used to treat Strabismus.

  Amblyopia aka Lazy Eye, is an eye condition which causes reduced vision not correctable by glasses or contact lenses and is not due to any eye disease. The brain, for some reason, does not fully acknowledge the images seen by the amblyopic eye. This almost always affects only one eye but may manifest with reduction of vision in both eyes. It is estimated that three percent of children under six have some form of amblyopia. Treatment for Amblyopia includes eye drops, eye glasses with blurry lenses and patching, which is not very popular now a days.

  You need to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist who is familiar with, or specializes in Strabismus for a comprehensive eye exam, definitive diagnosis and all your treatment options. An optometrist can certainly diagnosis your problem and suggest treatment, but if surgery is your best option, only an Ophthalmologist can preform the necessary surgery. Fees for surgery can vary from Doctor to Doctor and area to area, but most U.S. hospitals and ophthalmologists would arrange a payment schedule in keeping with your income and may even reduce their fees.

QUESTION:
Should I go for Implantable Contact Lens or Lasik?
I am 21 year old, my degree for both eyes are about 650 each. I currently wear contact lens daily, however I am tired of the hassle and cost, given that I also have astigmatism.

I would like to go for corrective surgery. I have read all the news about the positive outcomes of ICL/Lasik.. But i really want to know the NEGATIVE side of the story... Can those who have undergone lasik or ICL please tell me if your surgery was 100% perfect? If its not perfect, can you share what went wrong? and also what precautions I have to take, or how will it negatively affect my life?

Also please also share with me the 1. Cost of your surgery, 2. Which doctor you went to 3. Which doctor you recommend/should avoid 4. How long it took to recover 5. Side-effects 6. If it requires follow-up procedures.

Also is ICL better or Lasik? Assuming I have unlimited budget...

Really appreciate your time and sharing

Thank you

• ANSWER:
  My prescription was about -6.50 with astigmatism as well, and I had lasik done.
  In a nutshell, lasik has fewer risks of serious complications (because nothing is actually being done within the eyeball, it's all external on the cornea) and it's been done for longer so surgeons generally have more experience with it. Around here, they tend to reserve ICLs for people for whom lasik or prk aren't an option.
  I don't know what they do in the UK, but here in Canada surgeons generally provide free consultations. Your best bet would be to ask the surgeon what's appropriate for your eyes. Finding anecdotal evidence of success of problems on here isn't necessarily reflective of what you'll experience.

QUESTION:
Rape/Depression over Vaginal Damage. Please Help Me!?
I contracted genital warts from being raped. I went to Planned Parenthood to have them removed. I had three Acid treatments. The treatments left my vaginal area disfigured. I have depressed scars and severe skin damage. My skin hangs down four inches. When I went back into Planned Parenthood to tell them about the damage, the midwife charged me for an "exam". All she did was look at my vagina and confirm I had scars. I told another nurse there how I was going to have corrective surgery and she rolled her eyes at me. The nurses even told me that I probabl got the warts before the sexual assault.

I hate feeling like this. I feel so disgusting. I want to get married one day and have sexual relations with my husband. However, I can't imagine having sex. I feel so depressed and so stupid for going to Planned Parenthood instead of a physician. What can I do? I made an appointment with a plastic surgeon next week. Will he be able to help?

I am so worried that maybe he can't help. As you can tell, I am really depressed and obsessed with this disfigurement. It's all I can think about. How do I get over this? I also hate the feeling that Planned Parenthood disfigured me and they don't even care. They sent me a letter saying that in order to provide "low cost, high quality care" to patients they need payment in a timely manner. I don't want to pay them when all the nurse did was quickly glance at my vagina and say I had scars. Please help me. I feel so disgusting. Everytime I take a shower I remember the rape and Planned Parenthood.

Please help.

• ANSWER:
  I'm so sorry this happened to you. I have had negative experiences with planned parenthood as well. I would suggest starting out with a counselor. They should be able to help you cope. I'm sure the plastic surgeon will be able to help you a lot as well.

  As for wanting to get married and have sexual relations some day...if you meet the right guy he won't care about that, he should love you for you.

QUESTION:
Lasik surgery? Looking for info...?
I want to eventually have my eyes done because I am tired of paying so much for glasses and contacts every year. At this point I could have paid for the surgery. I am blind as a bat and would love to not have to wear corrective lenses.

If you had it done-
How much did it cost?
What are the requirements before they will do it? ( I have heard that your prescription has to stay constant for 2 years)
Did you have to go back and have it done a second time?
Was it painful?
I have astigmatism in both eyes as well and meant to add that in my question to begin with so thanks for adding that!

• ANSWER:
  My costed 00, it was more for me because I had astigmatism in both eyes.
  They didn't have any requirements like that. They checked my eyes to make sure I had enough tissue for the surgery. I had to take eye drops for a couple weeks before the surgery.
  No I didn't need to go back a second time. I only had to go back a couple times to check my vision and make sure there were not any problems.
  It didn't hurt very much while it was being done, but it was really weird and a little scary. It hurt a lot after, like I had sand in my eyes. The first few days people would ask me if it was worth it, and I would say, "I can't answer that yet" lol so yeah it hurt. But I noticed the vision difference as soon as they were done. It's been 11 months and yes it was worth it.

QUESTION:
what should i do? idk anymore?
Long story short i have had a crossed/lazy eye since i was 2 years old and have always been bothered by it. I spent so much money on optometrists and they all say that surgery isnt recommended as glasses fix the problem and they say to come back when im about 21. Well i am almost 21, have saved money for years in hopes of getting corrective surgery but now my parents wont help me out with this. They say it isnt a big problem but they dont have to live with this problem, i do. I avoid eye contact with anyone at all costs all the time and now im starting to feel like if i will have to suffer with this my whole life. i dont know what to do what to think anymore. glasses definitely do not help the problem as much as they used to when i was 14.

• ANSWER:
  You should try and explain very carefully what the difficulties are of having a lazy eye are to your parents, and explain in what way glasses don't help the problem anymore. I think that if they won't help with paying for the surgery, then you just need to keep saving up. I know two of my friends that have a lazy eye, people will understand. You can't help it and in the meantime, save up some more. have a bake sale or maybe something of the sort. And also list to your parents about all of the benefits of the surgery. I'm sorry I don't know what else to say, but I know it will be okay. Best of luck!

QUESTION:
Depressed From Sexual Assault/Deformity. PLEASE HELP ME!?
Hi all. I have been deeply depressed for a long time after a sexual assault. I contracted genital warts from it. I had them treated at Planned Parenthood with an acid treatment. The nurse put the acid over my entire genital area, instead of just on the warts. My skin turned grey then later nearly all the fatty tissue is gone. My labia majora skin sags and hangs down 4 inches. I also have deep holes in my skin.

It makes me so depressed. I think about it non-stop. I want to get married one day but I don't know how I will ever be able to have sex with my husband. I just wish I never went to Planned Parenthood. It had stung for several hours after the procedure. It was the worst pain I had ever experienced. and now I know where: because it was acid that was disfiguring me!

Where do I go from here? I complained to Planned Parenthood but the coordinator just looked at me and said "well you did sign the release form stating you were told the complications."

I was so nervious when I went there that I signed a form that they gave me. It never listed the complications. It only stated" I have asked questions and am aware of any complications." I asked while the nurse was performing the procedure and she said that there are no side effects. She lied to me!! I have no recourse now because I signed the paper.

What do I do? I am beggin gmy mom to let me have corrective surgery. I saw a plastic surgen and it's going to cost 00. I really want to have it.

What do I do? The people at PP were so rude to me. The nurse rolled her eyes at me. All I think is how that nurse disfigured me ands he doesn't even care one bit. During the procedure she said it doesn't cause any problems. But when I went in aferwards she smiled and said "Yes it can can scarring and complications."

I am so depressed. I hate my genitals. I hate being a woman. Please help.

• ANSWER:
  Well judging from your writing I take it that you are a strong person. What they did to you, the attacker and pp, are not excusable. I believe that you will find the right man either before or after you have something done, corrective surgery, and have a great life. (strong people do).

  Even if you do not have corrective surgery a good hearted man will not care about the appearance of your genitals, face or hair color etc. He will love you for who you are not your body.

QUESTION:
What is the difference between cylinder and axis for astigmatism in strabismus?
I have a problem. I have strabismus since I was 3 months old and I am now 20. Never had corrective surgery and plan to have one this summer. My PD (prism diopters) are 15, 15 and 12, 12. With those measurements my diplopia is not completely gone, but is intermittent. It is completely gone after some 10 minutes with PD 25, 25 . My vision in my left strabismic eye is 6/36-6/24 with the highest correction-I have amblyopia in that eye. I have worn a patch as a child but not enough and my parents were not responsible enough to take me to the ophtalmologist early enough although they saw the problem! Now, does it mean that it is actually good that I have double vision in the sense that my brain still doesn't suppress the image from my strabismic eye? Does it mean that my brain has started to ignore the image from my left eye more than 6 months ago since my PDE20 was 55 for no diplopia, and PD12, 12 and PD25,25 for constant diplopia then?

Although the doctors keep telling me (and every other adult person with astigmatism) that it is no longer possible to achieve binocular vision in adults with strabismus when they have passed that critical period, it is NOT true according to new research!! I have searched dozens of articles on PubMed about this new technique called Perceptual learning and Gober Patches that effectively treat amblyopia even in 55 year olds! So I plan to get this RevitalVision program to do this Gober Patches therapies online at home (it costs 5 for 40 sessions, each 40 min, you get personal specialist advisor as well).

So to get to my "main" question, how to CORRECTLY determine my refraction and astigmatism for my strabismic eye? One doctor (specialist for strabismus) gave me -1.25 diopters and -1.25x175/180degrees=vision 6/36, the other (specialist for contacts) gave me -3.50 diopters and 0.05 astigmatism, the third doctor gave me -1.5diopters and -1.25x180degrees? So how to decide which one is correct? What is your opinion? This is for contacts.

Thanx a lot and I really appreciate your answers!
With cylinder I meant i.e. -1.25 and with axis I meant 175°.

• ANSWER:
  "Now, does it mean that it is actually good that I have double vision in the sense that my brain still doesn't suppress the image from my strabismic eye?"

  meh. neither good nor bad. yes, solves some problems, but creates others.

  "So how to decide which one is correct? What is your opinion?"

  *in my opinion* the best way is to find an OD who is a good manual retinoscopist. an autorefractor is likely going to over-minus and a subjective refraction in an amblyopic eye is not reliable. another decent piece of info would be the corneal cyl & axis as determined by a corneal topography. so if you were my patient i'd probably give you some combo of the sphere power as determined by manual retinoscopy and the corneal cyl power & axis based off of the topography. thats a pretty darned reliable way to get as close as possible. ps corneal topography wont really help you much with the sphere power. the problem with this is that retinoscopy is a dying skill. fewer & fewer OD's are good at it, and (not bashing MD's here but) i've literally never met an ophthalmologist who could do it. the older, more experienced OD's are generally a lot better at this method.

  IMO the *second* best way to determine an Rx in a case like yours is a cyclopleged autorefraction. put in cyclopentolate eyedrops, wait half an hour, do an autorefraction and add about -1.00 to the sphere power of the resultant autorefraction (to account for tonic accommodation). this isnt quite as accurate as the 1st method i mentioned above, but its a method that almost anyone could do. it requires pretty much zero skill, just an autorefractor & the eyedrops. but it beats the heck out of trying to subjectively refract an amblyopic eye or relying on a "dry" (no cyclo) autorefraction.

  "What is the difference between cylinder and axis for astigmatism in strabismus?"

  cyl & axis are the amount of astigmatism (in diopters) and the orientation of said astigmatism (in degrees), respectively. it doesnt have much to do with the strabismus (eye turn)

QUESTION:
Anyone had an IOL implated or Lasik for sever myopia?
My Rx is -12 and -10.75 (nearsightedness/ severe myopia) Yes, I have a stigmatism in both eyes. I'm 23 & have called around to all the Doctors but am hesitant to be screened because I'm scared I'll be told I'm just not a candidate.

Lasik seems to run about 4000$ in my area.
IOL/ICL implants run about 9000-10000$ and also run the risk of needing additional lasik at a reduced cost of 700-1000$ an eye for adjustments.
I know what myopia is, I know how bad my Rx is, I know what each surgery entails... but I can't find real life information from people that have been there.

I would prefer lasik but I think my Rx is too severe and that I wont have enough cornea to be able to remove as much as I need.

**anyone w/ severe myopia that has had either of these corrective procedures have any advice or stories to share?**

• ANSWER:
  I do not know of anyone who has been treated for myopia as severe as yours. I found a website where a person with a similar situation describes how he had it treated and the results.

  http://www.timestreamtech.com/mdwyer/visian/

  I hope this helps.

QUESTION:
Corrective eye surgery ??!!??!!??!!??!!?
I am thinking about getting laser eye surgery and I want to know how much it costs and how old you have to be to get it done.... Also the cons of getting this procedure done

• ANSWER:
  I have an appointment next week in Atlanta after I saw an ad about it, it can be as low as 9 each eye in U.S. dollars, according to the sales lady on the phone, and they do offer military discounts. Most health insurance does not cover it, I do not believe.

  It is completed in about 15 minutes per eye, requiring about 2 days to go back to normal activity.

  The only cons I can see is that though painless (because of laser), there is no guarantee that you will never need glasses again (in case as you get older, vision changes anyway). Also, certain types of eye diseases make you ineligible.

  Also, don't wear any contact lenses for a week or two before your preliminary (initial) consultation! No age limit, I wouldn't think, as long as you are a teen or young adult.

QUESTION:
help with my homework. business law?
here's the question.

The food and drug administration (FDA) is concerned about laser eye surgery, noting that the industry concerned with correcting vision is spawning joint ventures, wine-and-cheese seminars to court potential investors, and databases of nearsighted consumers. the available 800 numbers have noted some dissatisfaction among the 700 patients who've had the surgery, including complaints of farsightedness. the corrective laser surgery cost ,000 per eye and is not covered by insurance. further, the only regulation the FDA has in the field covers granting permission to laser manufacturers, which has been given, to sell their machines to ophthalmologists. the FDA would like to know more and perhaps control some aspects of patients' care. describe the steps the FDA must make.

im just having trouble with this question im not asking you to do my homework for me but if someone can point me in the right direction here i would really appreciate it.

• ANSWER:
  The Eyes Have It: Tighter FDA Regulation of LASIK Surgery
  The surgery, laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, can pose ... Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Eyes Have It: Tighter FDA Regulation of LASIK Surgery:
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  Laser Eye Surgery Info: General/Overview: Eligibility: Advantages: Expectations ... FDA Expected To Approve Eye Laser For Nearsightedness. Corneal Ring Segments
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  FDA Examines Laser Eye Surgery Complaints
  FDA Examines Laser Eye Surgery Complaints Lasik Surgery Patients Report Vision Problems ... complaints on these same doctors to the Department of Regulation ...
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