QUESTION:
How does laser eye surgery work.?
I want to know how it works. I plan on getting it one day when I have the money for it. I know that patients are wide awake during the procedure and on some kind of numbing solution, but is there any discomfort when they put that thing on to eye to keep it open. Will I find the need to blink? I can't keep my eyes open for 10 seconds without feeling uncomfortable. What do you guys think, should I continue with plans for this surgery.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What goes on in Laser eye surgery?
Can anyone tell me step by step how laser eye surgery works?

My eye sight is getting worse every year and its to the point where im thinking that at some point in my life i might end up needing laser eye surgery just so i dont go blind when im 40! My problem is i hate it when things get near my eyes... you see i cant where contacts and its a pain to get drops in my eyes but im starting to think im going to have to get laser eye surgery... So what happens in laser eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  I know the process of LASIK fairly well as I saw it done twice and had it done personally. A flap of your cornea (the lens of your eye) is cut and peeled back then a laser is used to burn microscopic bits of the underlying material into a shape that allows light to focus properly, then the flap is laid back down. You are awake for the entire procedure as they only provide drops to numb the eyes. It is completely painless even afterward with only a severe sensitivity to light as the main discomfort.

QUESTION:
How does laser eye surgery work, what do they do to your eye?

• ANSWER:
  Well there are two types of Refractive surgery. One is PRK and the other is LASIK. Both of them involve reshaping your cornea by burning away some of it. When they do this it allows light to enter your eye in a way that gives you the most satisfying vision. The only difference is with LASIK is they make a flap to in your cornea that way they can put it back over your cornea to help it heal quicker. I have seen these surgeries done and they take a matter of seconds to complete. Hope this helped!

QUESTION:
Does laser eye surgery work for any eyes no matter how bad the vision? [Except blindness]?
I have really bad vision and I want to fix my eyes...Really its not that I don't like wearing glasses, but I love to play sports so my glasses are like a curse. I don't want contacts because I'm scared they might get lost. Any tips about keeping my vision from decreasing at the moment?

• ANSWER:
  Because LASIK involves removing part of the cornea, my understanding is that the extremely high corrections would require too much removal and leave the cornea thinner than desirable.

  Soft contacts, while playing sports, is a good option for many people. While it's true that the hard contacts can fly out of your eye pretty easily in contact sports, it's also true that soft contacts rarely do. They are pretty good at staying in for almost everyone.

  Rigid contacts may help your Rx stabilize (not increase need for correction) or may help "mold" your cornea so you can reduce your dependence on corrective lenses.

  I'm sure your eye care professional would be happy to discuss these options with you, and will be able to provide you with more personalized choices.

QUESTION:
How has Laser Eye Surgery worked for you?
i had PRK before it was called Lasik Surgery, and it is regressing to the point where I use glasses when I drive at night and when I play night softball as well - i'm a pitcher. I even had to wear glasses to pass my Driver's License Test last time.

• ANSWER:
  First of all PRK is not LASIK. They are two separate procedures. I had LASIK in 1998. I have had a little regression like you have where I have to wear glasses to drive at night or watch a ball game. I can however still read at age 52 without glasses. As a professional who spends much of my day reading and writing, I will gladly wear glasses for a few tasks in my leisure time if it means being glasses free during my working hours.

QUESTION:
How does laser eye surgery work and how can it blind you?

• ANSWER:
  What is LASIK?
  LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (whew! What a name!). The traditional procedure involves cutting a flap in the stroma of the eye and use of an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, producing better vision. Most people assume LASIK is the only refractive surgery available to help correct visual disturbances. This couldn't be further from the truth.

  Benefits of LASIK Surgery
  LASIK provides most patients the opportunity to see better than they have their entire lives without additional vision correction. All this for a short period of disorientation or discomfort. The recovery time is very brief and the pain associated with surgery most times minimal. Most patients will also experience few complications if screened properly before surgery… but since there are complications, it's best to discuss them.

  Lasik Complications
  Some complications may result from surgery. Some patients for example may experience higher-order aberrations following surgery. These are slight visual disturbances a doctor may not pick up on during a run-of-the-mill eye exam. Some controversy exists about the effects of LASIK on higher order aberrations; many doctors are not yet clear the exact impact lasik procedures have on these, whether improving them or making them worse.

  Still others suggest another visual disturbance, spherical aberration, may result from the actual Lasik or PRK procedures. Still, there are new technologies providing surgeons more and more ability to correct just as much as necessary and adjust for the tendency to under or overcorrect, thereby virtually eliminating this problem.

  Post infection problems occur in roughly 1% or less of patients following surgery. More commonly reported side effects include dry eye or glare produced from surgery. Fortunately doctors can use newer equipment in some cases to also address this problem, commonly associated with individuals with pupils larger than average.

  Most patients despite the potential complications report they are more than satisfied with the results of their surgery. Talk with your eye doctor to find out whether you are a good candidate for LASIK today.

QUESTION:
Does laser eye surgery work?
i read on it at bbc at this link http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/4649079.stm
about laser eye surgery , i want to know how safe it is,if it works well and lasts along time.Also if u could explain the steps , that would be good

• ANSWER:
  I had Laser eye surgery done after wearing glasses for 16 years. It has been perfect for me. I have had no changes. Of course, as I age, I expect changes. I also co-manage refractive surgery and have seen hundreds of successful patients. It doesn't hurt, generally. There is a bit of pressure, but no real pain if you have Laser eye surgery. The PRK version (where no flap is cut) is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days following the procedure. I've seen several people who said they were in some pain, but healed just fine. I used to wear both glasses and contact lenses. I had Laser eye surgery done and it's the best decision I've ever made. I can see clearly, no squinting, no driving with glasses anymore. I can read road signs, see the individual leaves in the trees (they're not just a blurry mess anymore). It's also nice to be able to see what time it is when I wake up. The procedure is painless (although a bit uncomfortable) but takes less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended.

  If you need help finding a reputed surgeon in India u can check out the ink below:
  http://www.indianhealthguru.com
  You can schedule a free appointment there and they'll answer all your questions and see if you qualify as a good candidate or not

QUESTION:
Does the laser eye surgery work?
I'm tired of taking my contacts out at night and putting them back in the morning. My glasses are not an option anymore. How is your vision after the procedure?

• ANSWER:
  Yes and no. You usually see a specialist and he gives you about 3 hours or so of tests to see if you are a candidate. Most of the time this screening is free. If s/he says you are a candidate and you get it, it should improve your vision hopefully enough so that you won't need glasses/contacts. Still there could be some side effects such as blurred vision, halos etc. Mine worked pretty well.

QUESTION:
How does laser eye surgery work? how does it fix eye vision problems?
thanksssssss

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QUESTION:
How does eye correcting surgery work?
When I mean eye correcting surgery, I'm talking about things like laser eye surgery that fix your vision. I mean, I think laser eye surgery works by slicing tiny pieces of the cornea in order to change the shape of the lens into a shape that correctly reflects the light. But how would the surgeon know how much to cut off? Also, if your eyes can degrade to the point at which you become legally blind, then how come legally blind people don't get vision correcting surgery?

• ANSWER:
  "I mean, I think laser eye surgery works by slicing tiny pieces of the cornea in order to change the shape of the lens into a shape that correctly reflects the light"

  close. a laser burns away cornea, changing the amount of tissue that light goes thru in order to correctly REFRACT (not "reflect") light

  "But how would the surgeon know how much to cut off?"

  computers & expensive equipment

  "Also, if your eyes can degrade to the point at which you become legally blind, then how come legally blind people don't get vision correcting surgery?"

  b/c the term "legally blind" is misused. "legally blind" means a person has some condition that makes them unable to see well. NO LENS helps. glasses dont help, contacts dont help, lasik doesnt help. people say they're "legally blind w/o their glasses on", but thats not what the term "legally blind" means. legally blind means NO GLASSES HELP.

  when eyes "degrade", they may get to be a "worse" prescription, but thats all. its really no big deal. stronger glasses/contacts. so what? that doesnt make them "legally blind".

  so, no. legally blind people dont get lasik. they cant b/c it wont help.

QUESTION:
Laser Eye Surgery Help?
How much does laser eye surgery cost? whats the minimum age? and how does laser eye surgery works. i would look online but i rather hear from people who actually got it done.

• ANSWER:
  Hello, I am a representative from LasikPlus hoping to provide you an answer to your question.

  The price of laser correction vision surgery varies significantly by provider, type of procedure to be performed, and equipment used. WebMD estimates that typical costs for LASIK are in the range of ,200-,250 per eye. While these one-time figures may seem high to some, we know how rewarding and valuable LASIK is to our patients – it is a life altering experience. Therefore, we try to provide plenty of options when it comes to financing their LASIK procedure.

  Generally, you are a good candidate if:

  • You are at least 18 years old.
  • You are in good general health.
  • You have no health issues affecting your eyes.
  • You have no active eye conditions that might affect healing.
  • You have had a stable vision prescription for at least one year.
  • You are not pregnant, and have not been pregnant or nursing in the last 6 months.

  While this is some of the general information that I can provide on the topic, every person’s eyes are different. To learn more about the procedure that would be right for you and the steps involved, it would be best for you to speak to a physician and take advantage of the free consultation. Feel free to visit http://tinyurl.com/LasikPlus or call 1 (866) 953-0282. I hope this information was helpful, thank you for taking the time to research LASIK!

QUESTION:
what is the best age of laser eye surgery?
Howdy
my age is 23 now and my eye-side is still -2.25 for last 8 years. please guide me what is laser surgery and how it works, is it reliable?

• ANSWER:
  Oh hi khurram!

  Ive been wanting to tell people about this statistic for ages

  Xingwu Zhong, Jian Ge, Haohui Nie, Xiaolian Chen, Juan Huang, and Nian Liu (2004) Effects of Photorefractive Keratectomy-Induced Defocus on Emmetropization of Infant Rhesus Monkeys. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2004;45:3806-3811 (FULL TEXT)
  http://www.iovs.org/cgi/content/full/45/10/3806
  PRK (a refractive surgery related to LASIK) on Rhesus monkeys created peripheral defocus that slowed or sped up myopia progression depending on the direction of defocus, as predicted.

  This proves that monkeys who had laser eye surgery developed problems with their eyeballs changing shape later. The change in cornea shape triggered changes inside the eye and they could then develop further hyperopia/myopia in the years after surgery

  Also watch live laser eye surgery!
  

QUESTION:
how does laser eye correction surgery work?
how is it done, how does it work. what is done to the eye that allows it to work.

• ANSWER:
  The general principle is a laser is used to burn off some material from the cornea to reshape the eye and correct for a natural misshape of the eye.

  There are three procedures, LASIK, PRK, and LASEK. The difference is how the eye is prepared. In all cases, some numbing drops are put in, and an outer portion of the eye is removed. In PRK and LASEK, the outermost layer is stripped off (in PRK it is fully removed and will grow back later, in LASEK it is lifted off and gets replaced). You can look at this like peeling the skin off a grape (but it is only done on a small portion of the eye, not the whole eye). In LASIK, they take a razor blade and cut a flap in the eye peel it back. After the surgery, the flap is flopped back down and heals (it never fully heals and there is always a risk of it lifting up in later life).

  Once the corneal tissue is exposed, all three methods are nearly identical. The patient looks at a red dot in a machine and laser pulses on and off many times a second. With each pulse, the laser heats up a thin layer of the corneal material, so hot that it vaporizes. This removes material and reshapes the cornea. By doing it more in areas where you want more material removed, the cornea is shaped the way the doctor intends. The laser being used is infrared and is not visible. It get absorbed in the cornea and does not pass to the lens or retina that are actually inside the eye. All of this is painless due to the numbing drops. But it is awkward.

  Then the flap is replaced in LASIK, or the outer layer is replaced in LASEK, or a temporary protective contact lens is put on in PRK and the procedure is done. Over time the eye heals. You go back and see the doctor for a check up in a week or two (where the contact is removed if you had PRK).

QUESTION:
ultralase laser eye surgery at 18 years old?
Hi,
My eyesight is -1.25 in both eyes (I have trouble reading things in the distance)
How does laser eye surgery work? does it burn a layer off the eye? and if so, what makes this layer form?
I don't really know alot about eyes or laser eye surgery but if anyone has had laser eye surgery, how benifical was it and what do they do? ie how does the surgery work?
And after the surgery, will the eyes get worse again.
If anyone has any knowlege on laser eye surgery please let me know,
thanks x

• ANSWER:
  18 is the basic minimum age by law in many places.
  But it's important to know your Rx is stable, so that the final result is likely to last: really, no change in at least the previous two years.

  For a very large percentage of people it works out fine, but that does not mean it is risk-free.
  (and I've seen some people with seriously ruined corneas, unable to get good vison even with contacts or glasses.)

  There's lots of information at the Food and Drug Administration site:
  Ultralase have put a sample consent form on-line as a .pdf, so you can see what you'd be agreeing to:

QUESTION:
Glasses that fix vision or laser eye surgery?
I've heard about some special glasses that have little holes on themselves that can improve your bad eye-sight. Something like this - http://szemtrener.hu/main.php?lang=ENG&disp=add_menu&ID=32, I know it's just probably another bullshit product, but just to make sure, has anyone ever tried them?

Also, can anyone explain me how laser eye surgery works?
I have a small minus diopter (-0.25 and -0.50 I think) caused by extensive use of computers. And I think it's gonna get worse over time (I'm only 20). Almost every job today requires a lot of work on computers. So I guess I'm looking for a long-term solution of how to prevent and get rid of bad eye-sight. It's still not much of a problem for me, but I can't see as good as I used to.

• ANSWER:
  Glasses, my friend got his eyes Fucked up wit laser eye surgery

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery and 'jittery' eyes while focusing?
I do not know how the surgery works, and one of my concerns about getting laser eye surgery is a weird thing I get when I'm trying to concentrate my vision at a single point. I assume the surgeon requires you to focus on a specific point so he can do his work, but sometimes my eyes will jump away for a split second and lose their position... do you know what I mean?

I get it so often, sometimes, that I doubt I could endure the whole procedure without it happening at least once. My eyes simply won't stay looking at 1 point for extended periods of time. This sucks, because I'm an artist, and it causes me to mess up my work sometimes.

• ANSWER:
  I had lasiks last year. And the surgery only took about 5-10 minutes. I was worried too about having to focus on a small dot for a long time.
  However I only had to look at the dot for a few seconds so my eye stayed straight the entire time. ALSO they put a black dot on your eye ball before the surgery(with a surgical pen that looks like a sharpy) When I went into the surgery room they had me sit down and put the dot on each pupil because I was told people's eyes move when they lie down. So they know where to align the laser so it comes out straight on the eye ball. You dont have to stare that long so you would be fine and you will be able to keep your eye straight.

  What happened to me is that (i had bladeless custom lasiks) I sat down. An assitant put dots on my eye balls (I was given numbing drops before surgery so i couldnt feel her touch my eye). Then they taped both eyes open. They moved me to one machine to make the cut on each lense then taped one eye shut.
  Then the one eye open I had to look at a red dot for a few seconds then they taped it shut. then did the same thing on the other eye. Then they took the tape off both eyes and i was done.
  Took about 5-10 minutes tops. So only a small part of the procedure is looking at a dot.

QUESTION:
laser eye surgery, how long does it take to heal from it?
Can you go back to work right after having laser eye surgery.

• ANSWER:
  it takes about 6 yrs

QUESTION:
What are the risks of laser eye surgery?
I had every intention of having laser correction surgery to allow me to join the military but as ive got older and thought about it, I've got pretty worried about the whole thing. As far as im aware it works by placing a permanent lens over your eye, and i never wear contacts for the fear of them getting knocked when im doing jujitsu or whatever and causing serious damage so i dont see myself being overly happy with a permanent one. Basically how dangerous is the surgery?

• ANSWER:
  It hasn't been around long enough for scientists to become aware of long term side effects. It has to be safe enough to be legal. There is less chance however of contact lenses getting lost behind the eye. A friend had contact lenses and she hardly ever had problems.

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery. Have you had it? How much did it cost? Does it work?
Hey. 5 years ago, i noticed i was having trouble reading the board in the classroom. Over the last few years, my eyes have got worse and worse, and while my glasses are fantastic, they were supposed to be temp and i now need to wear them all the time. Having them on and off is causing headaches, especially since i work at a comp desk, and i need to lean in really close to be able to even see the comp screen! For those that have had laser surgery (i have mild short sight, meaning reading is NO problem but street signs are near impossible) how much did it cost, is there only one session, how is your eye sight now...? ANY info, this will be a huge thing for me as i'll need to save for it and it better be worth it! )

• ANSWER:
  I had my right eye laser corrected in June of 2006 and I am very happy with the results. I initially saw 20/30 in that eye, right after the surgery, but have now improved to 20/20 in that eye.Prior to having the surgery I used "mono vision" contacts, meaning I only used a contact in my right eye to see distantly.( I also had no problem seeing close) If I would have done both eyes, I would have then needed glasses to see close. In the eye that I had corrected I can now see 20/20 but I cannot read small print with it.The reason is that the surgery does not compensate for the aging eye phenomenon, so it does not restore your eyes diminishing ability to compensate. If you are young, you may not have this situation (I am 52). Right now I am very happy with my vision, I gave up my good close vision in the right eye but I gained the ability to see distantly without glasses or contacts.It was a natural choice for me since I had already been using mono vision for 2 years before I did it. I did also have dryness in that right eye for about six months but that is also now very much improved. I paid 0 for the one eye, I remember them saying the cost had to do with the degree of correction. Good Luck!

QUESTION:
ide like to know anyone here has had laser eye surgery and can shae some details like cost how it works?
how its working for them and anything else i was considering

• ANSWER:
  Well, I haven't had it myself personally, but a lot of friends swear by it, and are glad that they got it.

  My brother got it back around 2002, and he said it was great for about 4 years, but the effects seem to be "wearing off" for him, so he needs to wear his glasses from time to time again. I think he said he paid about 00 for both eyes.

  They are making big improvements in this field, so it's probably worth it if you can afford it and don't need to use your eyes for a few days (so bring a friend or family member who can drive you back home).

QUESTION:
Laser Eye Surgery cost? Does it work?
Have any of you had laser eye surgery before? Did it actually help?

I have troubles seeing things from a distance and have been wearing glasses for driving for years. I am getting a bit sick of it.

How much did it cost when you got laser surgery? Im from canada so prices probably differ from any US people, but i am still curious.

Thanks

• ANSWER:
  Lasik eye surgery is rather safe if only you are a suitable candidate. As with any surgery, there is a definite risk incurred. You must be screened for suitability and examined by the doctor personally. Price range from RM 2,888 for both eyes to about RM 4 - 5,000 per eye.Don't let any saleman talk you into expensive package.

  If you are a suitable candidate, the risk maybe :-
  1.)Dry eyes (temporary)
  2.)Regression/ enhancement
  3.)Infection (3-5/20,000 for the next 3 weeks)
  4.)Flap/ complication of treatment (rare)
  5.)Miscellaneous

  A suitable candidate for Lasik surgery, it depends on:-
  1.)Your corneal thickness
  2.)Your power
  3.)Your age
  4.)A centre with a doctor who is examining your eyes personally
  5.)Torough explanation to suit your lifestyle

  Always insist on seeing the doctor performing the surgery for you. It is the due deligent of him or her to present the risk and benefit to you in detail personally.

  Dr. Yeoh Phee Liang
  Consultant Ophthalmologist
  www.advancevision.net.my

QUESTION:
How trustworthy is laser eye surgery? Do you think it will work in the long term?
I don't even know if I'm a candidate, but give me as much details about lasik as you know. Opinions. How much does it cost? Anything

• ANSWER:
  maloneyvision.com

  all your answers are here. He is the surgeon from the extreme makeover show and the best in SO CA.

QUESTION:
What is the price range for laser eye correction surgery in general? Also how does it work?
Im looking to get lasik surgery (a.k.a laser eye correction) but i was wondering if anyone has had it done, how much it costs on average? Also, if you have had it done, could you explain what you went through before and after and if you would recomend it to someone?

• ANSWER:
  I got the bladeless LASIK and it cost me 00 total for both eyes. Prices are different depending on which procedure you get and where you live. You can always get a free consultation and quote.

QUESTION:
Laser eye Surgery?
im seriously thinking about having laser eye surgery, because i dont like wearing glasses and im starting to have trouble wearing contact lenses. plus theres so many things i want to do in my life that i feel i cannot do whilst wearing glasses/contact lenses.

Anyway, besdies the point. i was just wondering of those of you whose had laser eye, has it worked, how much did it cost, any side effects, what company did you use (i live in england).

I am generally just after some information, becasue i dont really know anything about it? Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  I wore glasses for about 20 years, and couldn't get used to contacts.
  I had laser eye surgury, now i have better then 20-20 vision. As for info about who does it and cost, your best bet is to talk to your eye doctor.

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery?
im seriously thinking about having laser eye surgery, because i dont like wearing glasses and im starting to have trouble wearing contact lenses. plus theres so many things i want to do in my life that i feel i cannot do whilst wearing glasses/contact lenses.

Anyway, besdies the point. i was just wondering of those of you whose had laser eye, has it worked, how much did it cost, any side effects, what company did you use (i live in england).

I am generally just after some information, becasue i dont really know anything about it? Thanks.

• ANSWER:
  I had laser surgery about 2 years ago, it was the best thing I ever did. I went through Discover Vision center, it cost me 2500.00, and the only side effect is that I can't see any small, very small writing, otherwise I can see everything perfectly and I was legally blind. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who wants a life without glasses or contacts.I was severly nearsighted before I had this surgery.

QUESTION:
How old do I have to be for laser eye surgery in the UK?
I'm 16 and have really bad eyesight and have to wear glasses all the time.
My dad also has really bad eyesight, but I don't know which of us has worse, but I do know that my eyesight is worse than my mum's already.
Also, has anyone had it done? Does it work and how well?

• ANSWER:
  To legally consent to cosmetic surgery you need to be 18. That does not mean that you cannot have a consultation before then, but at 16 your vision will still be changing. I suspect that your prescription has changed over the last year or two? In the past 5 years, we have performed treatment on no more than a handful of 18 year olds, about 20 out of 10 000 patients. Generally on the basis that they are entering the police or military.

  What you are looking for in terms of a stable prescription is no more than an 0.50D change in SPHere or CYLinder over a 2 year period.

  You can do much further research on www.lasik-eyes.co.uk
  Stay away from the high street chains, they use rather fancy advertising, but are complete rubbish.

  Hope this helps a bit

QUESTION:
Has anyone had laser eye surgery at optical express bluewater?
What was your experiance?
How many days recovery and could you claim any as sick from work?
Any tips for getting a discount?

• ANSWER:
  My mum recently had laser eye surgery done by optical express (about 6 months back now) but located in London. She's had dry eye ever since and is having constant pain and discomfort with it. For approx. four days after the surgery she wasn't aloud to drive but she instead opted for the healthy option and walked -there's not anything necessarily stopping you from going to work i'm afraid. Dry eye effects the old aged a lot more however she wouldn't recommend it to anybody else as she has to buy artificial tears for the rest of her life- which is more hassle than the constant prescription lens. There is no WAY that they will let you get a discount as they ensure that lots of forms are signed beforehand to stop exactly that. I wouldn't want to discourage you from getting your eyes done but think of other options before hand; maybe consider lenses?

QUESTION:
Anyone have good or bad things to say about laser eye surgery?
and how does it work ? Is it really safe and permanent?

how much does it cost in your area?

Thanks for your answers!
How badly does it hurt, and for how long?
How much safer is it nowadays as opposed to 5 years ago?

• ANSWER:
  I am going to reverse the trend of the other answers.
  I had it done in 2003. Until I had it done, I used to wear glasses at about -6 (that's moderate short sighted) and hated it.

  The procedure was quick and painless. I was awake for the whole thing, and they did one eye right after the other. For each eye, they fitted a device to stop me from blinking, removed the outer surface of the eye (very thin layer), applied the laser, then replaced the outer surface again. After treatment I had to wear protective clear covers on my eyes for 24 hours.

  Since then, my sight's been almost perfect. You might have read about a halo effect at night - I do get that, but it's pretty mild. Not enough to bother me. I can still drive safely. But during the day, my vision is completely clear.

  I certainly didn't regret it, and still don't. My wife had it done last year in the same place and she's happy too.

QUESTION:
Claiming laser eye surgery come tax time?
Somebody said I can do this as a medical claim. I spent almost 00 on this. How does it work on what you would get back? I live in Ontario Canada.

• ANSWER:
  Here is the federal form:

  http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/individuals/topics/income-tax/return/completing/deductions/lines300-350/331-e.html

  Laser eye surgery is allowable under 118.2(2)(a).

  As others have noted, it is a non-refundable tax credit, and not a deduction.

  Assuming your net income is more than ,800, you'd only reduce your taxes payable by

  $(5000-1884)x0.155 = 2.98.

  If you've already paid more than that, you'd get that amount back.

QUESTION:
How safe is laser eye treatment?
What are the percentage of cases where laser eye surgery hasn't worked or it has actually left the patient with eye problems later on

• ANSWER:
  i have one friend who did it and it came out great and another wasnt so luck she sees blury out of her left eye its been like that over a year and she is sueing that doctor

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery ?? price? safe? does it work?
hey so i want to get lase eye surgery...i like my glasses but its annoying that i cant wear sunglasses ...well i can but then i cant see well )
about my eyes
i have hazel eyes there medium size and i my left i has a stigmatism (can i still get it done if i have a stigma ?)
i own contacts but then my friend told me this story about her contact sliding behind her eye and getting stuck and she had to have surgery :S and the cut her eye lid open and she was like nummed but she could still see so now im paranoid
so how much does it roughly cost...i live in c anada...will health care cover it???

• ANSWER:
  First...you don't have a stigma...you have astigmatism...it's one word.

  Second, your friend is pulling your leg, or she is dreaming, because that is impossible to happen. A contact lens cannot go behind the eye. No one has ever needed surgery to remove a contact lens, that is plain false.

  Yes, of course laser surgery works, it's been around for almost 20 years now. They can also correct astigmatism.

  No, it's not covered by insurance and costs usually $ 1000.00 to 00.00 per eye.

  You have to be over 18 and preferably in your early to mid 20's because your vision has to be stable for at least 2 years with no changes.

  All laser centers offer free consultations to see if you are a candidate , so if you are old enough to start with , you could give a clinic a call and set up an appointment.

QUESTION:
I have recently had monovision eye laser surgery to improve my distance vision.?
My treated eye is now seeing further away and my untreated eye sees well close up. At the moment I find it difficult to read or do computer work unless I cover the treated eye. Has anyone else experienced this and how long do you think it will take for my eyes to get into sync with each other??

• ANSWER:
  Monovision works great for some people. Not so great for others.

  Usually, before getting monovision refractive surgery, the patient should wear monovision contact lenses for a few weeks to become accustomed to the effect and make sure that method works for them. It sounds like you didn't go through this trial process.

  You will adapt quickest if you don't cover one eye, but simply let your brain figure it out. You might get some low-powered reading glasses from the pharmacy and remove the lens from the side with the untreated eye. You can use this when you absolutely have to read, but it may delay adaption.

  I'm just astonished that you had refractive surgery for a monovision effect without trialing it first.

QUESTION:
how old do you have to be to have laser eye surgery? is it expensive and does it actually work?
would it work if your near sighted and have astigmatism

• ANSWER:
  I believe it is recommended that you need to be an adult. And I think you need to have a stable prescription for a certain time period before it can be considered. Depending on where you have it done, the price is goingto vary - I'd be wary of the really cheap ones because remember - you get what you pay for. It's done for nearsightedness (and I actually hope to have it done this year) and will depend on the degree of astigmatism.

QUESTION:
Laser Eye Surgery?? Info please?
We've all seen laser eye surgery adverts where (probably paid actors) are saying how well it works etc. I have to wear contacts/glasses all the time, and without them can barely see at all. I was considering getting laser eye surgery, but would like more information about it. What does that procedure involve, roughly how much will it cost, does it work?

Thanks in advance guys x

• ANSWER:
  I agree with the other poster that Dr. Robert Maloney has a strong reputation in the "westside" Los Angeles area. For someone on the "eastside" I would recommend Dr. Warren Stout in Pasadena.

  In any case, I recommend that you avoid the "LASIK in a box" centers. As with most things in life you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK. These are your eyes, don't cheap out on your vision. It's one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad - you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you're stuck with that for life.

  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.
  LA and So Cal’s Trusted Source of Eyecare

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

QUESTION:
Laser Eye Surgery ... Some Advice/Questions?
A couple months ago I was laid off from work and unfortunately had to put this idea aside. But now I have a steady job again and this idea has popped up yet again and I hope to have a decision for the upcoming year.

I first had to get glasses over 10 years ago and started using contacts about 5 years ago and prefer them over the glasses. I have noticed, though, over the years my eye sight has definitely been getting worse. I only needed to get a stronger prescription every other year and now it has been increased to every 6-8 months. It's getting to be such a hassle for me that I did the math and it costs me over 0 every year to get new contacts/glasses, etc.

I mentioned to my eye doctor about laser eye surgery and he said it would work for my condition. I've done research but I want to hear the opinions of any of you and how you liked/did not like the procedure. Did it work for you? How often did you have to go? Roughly how much did it cost? Does health care help in the cost?

Thanks so much ... and anything else you want to add/mention would be greatly appreciated

• ANSWER:
  Hi,

  To answer a few of your questions: Why is your prescription changing every 6/8 months? How old are you? what is your prescription?

  Would I treat you at this stage: NO, if your prescription is changing this regularly then you are wasting your time, in 6 months you will have altered again. You need a stable prescription for at least two years to allow a degree of predictability in your outcome. In other words, you do not want to be having multiple procedures just for the sake of it, it is not medically sound to do so and no practitioner should treat you at this stage.

  Your doctor stated that laser eye treatment would work for your 'condition' - what is your condition? I ask as one doesn't normally apply the word 'condition' to straight forward myopia / hyperopia / astigmatism.

  Health care does not cover Laser Eye Treatment as it is an elective cosmetic treatment (same class as plastic surgery essentially).

  Please feel free to email me any of the above information and I can provide you with better, more in-depth advice.

  Kind regards

QUESTION:
About Laser Eye Surgery
I have a few questions on Laser Eye Surgery...
Is it safe? How does it work exactly? How much does it cost? How old do you have to be to get it? Worth it? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  It is safe for most people. I know lots that have had great success. However, it is not recommended for everyone. If you corneas are flat you may not be a good candidate. I have a friend that the doc did not recommend having it done - went ahead anyway and the entire cornea came off during the surgery and had to be glued back on. Risking having to get a cornea transplant. They only did one eye. Too risky doing both of them. So 1 eye is adjusted and the other needs glasses. Be careful. It cost approx. ,000 US per eye in Mid-Atlantic area.

QUESTION:
Should I avoid heavy lifting after PRK laser eye surgery?
I'm mainly referring to lifting I need to do at work (moving boxes of British product around, stocking shelves, lifting fruit baskets, etc).

Also, I'm wondering how long until I can start doing push-ups again?
I had the surgery done 8 days ago and I went back to work today so I started to wonder.

• ANSWER:
  Frankly, there is no problem at all in lifting weights, and doing push ups.

  Some types of surgery requires a sutureless incision, and that can gape if you are lifting very heavy weights or so, though this would also be difficult.

  In your case, PRK involves no incision whatsoever, and the eye has healed already, since it has been some days since surgery. So go ahead and return to all normal activities.

QUESTION:
optical - monovision by laser eye surgery?
I went for a laser eye surgery consultation yesterday and the consultant recommended I have laser eye surgery on one eye for distance and have surgery on the other eye for reading and close up work. Has anyone any experience of having this done please and how did it work out for them?

• ANSWER:
  I know at least a dozen people who have had that done...and at least half don't like it, and regret doing it.

  You will never have good stereoscopic vision after, especially at night. Your depth perception will always be off.

  For those who want a very good distance vision, the best is to have them both corrected for clear distance, then wear reading glasses for close work.

  Granted, you are still stuck with reading glasses...but it depends on how fussy you are about precise, clear distance vision with both eyes.

  As babytoots said...try it for a couple of weeks with contacts first, then you can make a better decision.

QUESTION:
Laser Eye Surgery. How long's it been around? Pain? ££?
How much £££ and how much pain?!? My fiance wants to buy me the surgery for my birthday but i'm really scared. but also really blind. at the moment i get my glasses prescription changed every year, as opposed to every three. thats how quickly its deteriorating!
What worries me most is if it hasnt been around that long how do we know whether it will have adverse affects in 15,20,30 years?
What is the likeliness of it not working at all? Would they re-do it for free?
HELP!
Any answers would be appreciated! Thankyou!
Nichole

• ANSWER:
  i had it done a few years ago at TLC. they have a website and they are the ones that did Tiger Woods eyes. It was not cheap but if you try to find cheap you get less quality. i chose quality over price. mine was four thousand dollars. they will set you up a payment plan. i was 20/200 in both eyes and now i am 20/25 and 20/30. no more glasses or contacts. with TLC if you ever need it done again if your eyes change it is free, so you are paying for a lifetime of eye care. it did not hurt at all. they give you Valium just to make you not nervous. i told them later i was scared so they gave me another Valium. i liked that so i told them again i was scared and i got another one. when i went into the room to get it done i was stoned. i do remember everything because you are awake. they had like two machines and you were in a reclining chair. they put some foam pillows beside your head so you will not move around. he tells you everything he is going to do and what is going to happen so you will know and not be worried. he told me this part...and it was the scariest part but i knew it was coming ....that when he did one of the steps i would not be able to see for a few seconds. he was right. the whole thing was less than five minutes and when he was through the nurse set me up and pointed to a clock on the other side of the room and asked me what time it was. i could see it perfectly. i would do it again without even thinking about it. it is like i bought a miracle. i have to put lubricating drops in my eyes in the mornings when i wake up and that is all....great vision

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery questions?
I have a few questions on laser eye surgery. I am considering getting rid of my glasses, but I do not want to have contact lenses.
-How does it work, and does it work for everybody?
-What are the risks, if any?
-What is the cost, and is some of the cost covered by most health insurance plans?
-Do you get perfect 20/20 vision, or just better vision?
Thanks for your answers.

• ANSWER:
  Pretty much what happens is they cut a flap in your cornea and with an ultra violet light beam that very precisely shaves off very small layers of the cornea to reshape it. When its shaped correctly light can reflect into your eye better and your vision becomes clearer. Yes I think it would work for pretty much everyone unless maybe you had some pre-existing condition that would effect your eyes or something.

  There are risks, but they are very rare. It's become a very common procedure now and it just keeps getting better and better. Some of the complications people can get though but are VERY rare are the flap on your eye might heal wrong and cause double vision. Theres another thing called "Sands of the Sahara" which is pretty much an infection that could happen under the cornea. If it isn't treated it could cause vision loss, but you can usually get it treated with antibiotics. I'd say the most common thing with Lasik would be Dry Eyes. You'll get loads of eye drops and you'll have to put them in for a few weeks at certain times of the day. Every surgery has risks, but they're usually very rare.

  The cost from what I'm aware of is about 1,500 to 2,500 per eye. I don't know if it would be covered by your insurance, but I assume no. It's not really seen as a necessity so probably not.

  I think you'd probably get 20/20 or something close to that maybe a bit less than 20/20 or a bit more. So you'll definitely see around there.

  A lot of doctors won't work on people who are under 22 or 23, but go to your nearest Lasik place and they'll tell you if you'd be good for it or not. I'm pretty sure most do this for free to look and see if you're eligible. The age was the problem my brother had so he got an alternative to normal lasik called PRK that pretty much scraps the outer layer of the cornea instead of cutting a flap...I would recommend if you are under 22 though to just wait till you can get normal lasik. The scraping one makes you VERY VERY sensitive to light for a few days all light even a very small amount, and it seems actually painful which Lasik isn't.

  So I really hope that's helpful and good luck!!!! When I'm old enough I'm definitely getting it done. If you hate glasses and contacts I think it would be a great option. =)

QUESTION:
1)has anyone ever accidentily gone blind from laser eye surgery??
i bet they have!!

2)how much does it cost again?
i wonder if they get their $ back....

3)how does it work exactly?they shoot lasers in your eye,right?
what happens then?

answer as many as u want.all answers r appreciated!

• ANSWER:
  If they could fix my eyes, they can do anyones eyes, Just don't believe the low prices they advertise!
  I don't know if anyone ever went blind. Here's my story.
  1) When I had eye surgery I didn't keep my eye still like I was supposed to! I was very worried that I messed up! But I can see just fine! The computerized laser tracked my eye and shut down when it lost position before doing damage!
  2) The cost will depend on what doctor you see, how bad your eyes are, and what procedure/ tool the doctor uses.
  3) I had two different kinds of laser eye surgery. Both took minutes to complete and both were successful. Neither one hurt during the procedure because they numb your eye.
  On one eye they cut my cornea in an incomplete circle to make a flap that was pulled back like a hinge. They did the laser surgery under the flap and then put the flap back into place. Believe it or not, as soon as the flap is back in place it covers the area up and it only feels like you have a hair in your eye. It's not bad pain wise. Within a couple of days to a week it's feels just fine.
  The other eye was damaged from trauma from a stick. It had to be corrected by the laser reshaping the outside of the eye, without the use of a flap. That eye burned for days and took over a week to feel completely better. Vision in both eyes was greatly improved.
  It's been over 3 years since I had them done (both at once) and I still don't need glasses after decades of needing them.
  I never hesitate to recommend eye surgery to anyone.

QUESTION:
How do I afford laser eye surgery (Pregnancy)?
Does any one know how the average person affords laser eye surgery. Im currenly 14 weeks pregnant, and only earn £97 a week in wages in a supermarket. I only have £1100 savings but that is needed for the baby etc. It would take me years and years to save up as it would cost £3500 because im a minus 6.75 in both eyes. Thats bad. I spend a fortune on glasses and contact lenses and getting fed up with wearing them. I cannot get a loan because I dont earn enough money to pay it back and I cannt get credit. My boyfriend works and earns loads of money as an accountant, we live together and he has the mortgage, i just pay him a little rent. He hasnt really got any savings. We are both in our 30's. Any ideas. Im sooo blind!

• ANSWER:
  you can't afford it and can't have it done while you are pregnant.

  That is a high prescription but you'll just have to live with it. Remember it is not necessary to spend a fortune on specs. The £25 ones from Specsavers work just as well.

  with a rich boyfriend you shouldn't have these money worries if you have a solid relationship. Time he learnt to save as well; no job is safe now.

QUESTION:
Will laser eye surgery fix my lazy eye?
Is it dangeorous?Is it even an option? How long would it take? My eyes are really important to me ( as they are for everyone) but I really use them in my work cause I am a graphic artist. But I am tired of people equating my lazy eye for lack of intelligence and now that i am thinking of settling down in the near future, I'd liek to change it. I'm also hoping surgery would improve my vision in my lazy eye.

• ANSWER:
  Laser surgery will not fix your lazy eye or your vision in that eye. It's possible the vision in that eye may never be fixable as usually it's something that needs attention when you are a child. For cosmetic reasons, you may be able to have eye muscle surgery to straighten out the "lazy" eye look.

QUESTION:
Anyone who has had Laser Eye Surgery in UK?
How much did it cost?
Where did you get it done?
How long before you were able to go back to work?
Is it worth it and does it last?
How did you pay i.e monthly, all at once?

• ANSWER:
  Hi,

  I'd reccomend that you have a look at the following website: www.lasik-eyes.co.uk It contains information on all the laser eye surgery providers in the UK as well as plenty of information from and for people like yourself who are about to engage in treatment.

  If you do one thing, research your treatment very well. This is not a very well regulated industry nor is this 'like going to the dentist'. Once you have treatment done, you cannot reverse it.

  Be weary of promises to improve your vision (this is not possible with laser) with various fancy sounding techniques (with the added increase in cost). Often you are quoted a particular price and treatment only for the surgeon to suggest a better/more suitable (and much more expensive) form of treatment 5 minutes before you are due to have laser.

  You certainly want to have treatment done with the people/company that you trust the most. The above website has good information, read some of the forums about surgeons / companies etc and perhaps ask people on the site for further information about the particular individuals that are to carry out your treatment.

  As with most things, if you want basic, low quality treatment and rubbish service you go to ASDA or ((Woolworths)) etc. Likewise with Laser eye surgery you get the 'conveyor belt, take a number' treatment at Optimax, Optical Express and Ultralase. Find yourself a smaller, independent specialist - they are often surprisingly cheaper besides being a whole heap better. Lasik-eyes will point you in the right direction. (£395 per eye - forget it. I've worked in these places, it doesn't exist. Known as the 'Bait and Switch' Tactic).

  In terms of some of your questions, prices vary a lot, anywhere from £1000 to £4500. Most people who have LASIK treatment can return to work within a few days. This will also vary based on the individual, size of prescription etc. Is it worth it: depends on how motivated you are, your age, size of prescription, ocular health, overall health and ultimately what you want from the treatment. Most companies have various payment methods to choose from.

  **Technically you cannot be blinded by Laser treatment, but your vision can certainly be made worse. Secondly, you would have to define what is meant by ''you vision gets worse as you get older''. Having myopia or hyperopia has nothing to do with the onset of age related presbyopia.

  Hope this helps

  PS: You are welcome to email me for more detailed information about various facets of the process / industry as you wish.

  Anyone else who would like information is also welcome to email me - good or bad. I may do this for a living but am not interested in advertising the pros, there are a number of cons to this to.

QUESTION:
PRK Laser eye Surgery experiences?
I've been told by the doctor I can't get Lasik, but PRK is fine.

What is your experience? How safe is it? I don't want to drop all this money and end up with more problems. Also, how many follow-up appointments are usually needed and how much time off from work?

I want to get the surgery done quietly without telling everyone at work about it.

• ANSWER:
  I had it done a couple of years ago. PRK is fairly safe, maybe even more so than LASIK. However, this is a question you absolutely should ask your doctor. As with anything, there are risks involved, and it is your doctor's job to discuss these with you. If you do not personally feel comfortable with the risks, then you should not do it. But this is a discussion for you and your doctor.

  As far as the results, I can now see better than I could with contacts, but probably not quite as well as I could with glasses. The major drawback that I had is that my eyes are now drier than they were prior to surgery, which is a common side effect. I also can have some issues with my night visions, if my eyes are dry. There can be streaks and stuff like that from lights when driving at night. However, I would say that my contacts caused worse dry-eye and the night-vision problems than PRK did. So, in all aspects, the PRK is better than contacts, for me. But, in all cases, glasses are better. Of course, I refused to wear glasses, so the PRK was the best of all options I was willing to consider. And things like being able to see when I wake up or am doing athletics makes the vision surgery something I am glad I did.

  After the surgery, I had one or two doctor visits in the month following, and another a year later. Obviously if it doesn't go well, you will need more.

  I took a week off from work. Unlike LASIK, you will not be able to see clearly for a couple of days. Well, I mean you can see well enough, but it will probably be a few days before you can read well. And things like looking at a computer screen will be difficult for several days. The first day or two you will not want to keep your eyes open very long. This has more to do with your eyes being tired than real pain. As far as the pain goes, I would say it was not bad. It feels like your eyes have been beat up a bit, but it was not bad enough for me to take any of the pain meds they gave me. I did have a couple of times at night that the temporary contact they put in got dry and something happened that woke me up and hurt... very much. But I kept some wetting drops there and put them in immediately and the pain went away. I would say that similar to biting your tongue when you are asleep, if you have ever done that. It hurt a lot and woke me up in a very unpleasant way, but was not a major problem. However, I think I was on the mild side of what most people experience, as far as pain goes, so you could certainly have more pain than I did.

  In the end, the pain was not a big deal and I hardly remember it now. The visions problems I have now are better then what I had with contacts. And if I had to decide to do it again, I would certainly do it. It is worth it, to me. However, you absolutely need to have a serious conversation with your doctor about the risks, and make sure you are willing to accept those risks. No procedure is risk free!

QUESTION:
question about laser eye surgery?
a person i know wants to get lazer eye sugary and the want to get the Type when they work in the back of the eye. whats that Type called. how long is the usual recovery. thanks!

• ANSWER:
  No idea what your friend is talking about.

  All laser surgeries to correct refractive errors, are done on the cornea...the front surface of the eye.

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery in the US Military (non-aviation)?
A Question for anyone who has had or knows someone who has had it done. In the average world you simply go get it done, take of a few days from work, and it's that simple. So how does it work in the military?

• ANSWER:
  The military will do it for you, but you will most likely be put on a waiting list. A guy I work with was on the list for almost two years before he actually got it done. He had Lasik done on a Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. My ex didn't have to wait long at all, because he had a job that the military needed him to be ready for. He put in the request for PRK surgery and had it done a couple weeks later. He was back to work after just a few days.
  So it depends on the person's situation.

QUESTION:
How does Lasik eye surgery work?
I know like they use a laser and do something, but how does it work? What do they do 2 ur eye? And how does thelaser not cut ur eye? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  The laser is a very specialist piece of technology. You can place your hand underneath it and it will not do anything to your skin. There are two ways to undertake laser eye surgery. The most common is LASIK where a very thin flap of 140 microns is created on the surface of the eye (the cornea). Some specialist clinics are able to create flaps of just 100 microns or less that makes the procedure even safer. The laser is then set up with all the information gathered during your consultation. It knows exactly where to remove minute particles of tissue from the cornea before the flap is replaced and a contact lens is placed over the flap to protect it for the next 24 hours or so. The laser will not penetrate the eye, it only changes the surface, and all you see are flashing lights for about 20 seconds. There is no pain during the procedure either. Hope that helps...

QUESTION:
im cosidering laser eye surgery should i do it?
does it work? does it hurt? how much does it cost?

• ANSWER:
  Talk to an eye specialist, like an ophamologist, to discuss all the benefits and the potential risks about it. Cost varies but I've read between 1000 and 2000 dollars per eye.

QUESTION:
Laser eye surgery? info? ?
I have really bad vision, like -10 or so. and it's only going to get worse. Im 15 now, and i heard the youngest they can do it is at 16. i can tell its getting worse. i have to squint all the time. so i have some questions:

Does it hurt? is there a limit to how bad ur vision can be in order to do it? how much does it cost? Is there another procedure that can correct my vision?? How does it work? i know they use lasers to burn out some part of ur eye tat is bad, but how EXACTLY does it work? links would be VERY helpful.

• ANSWER:
  You need to wear glasses until you are about 25 when your eyes stabilize. If you get the procedure done at 16, your eyes will continue to change and you will find you will just have to have it redone around 25 years old again.

  There is NO pain involved and it's very quick. It takes about 10 seconds on each eye and only involves you looking at a red light. If you are able to use the typical lasic procedure, you will walk out of the procedure with basically 20/20 vision in each eye. There are some risks, but the new technology minimizes those risks. There is one issue that is not typically addressed by the medical community and that is you need to detox both eyes after the procedure. This can be done by QRA practitioners that understand how to properly detox the eyes. This needs to be done to minimize the damage done to the eye tissues and help you maintain excellent health over the years as you age. Most people do not have this done and suffer some consequences of not doing this.

  good luck to you

QUESTION:
What are the side effects of lasik eye surgery?
I've read that some people experience temporary moments of blindness for up to 6 months after the surgery.

Is it worth the risk?

• ANSWER:
  it is true that the side effects are quite rare, but this does not mean that they do not exist.

  I have had PRK surgery, which is similar. It is less invasive, because they do not do a flap on your retina, but they only scratch it. I had an infection after surgery, which is rare but it was a painful experience and the vision on that eye has not become perfect ( I still ave 1 degree of myopia and some astigmatism). I have been told by the doctors, that if I had the same complication after a LASIK surgery things would be much more difficult and I would need another surgery (keratoplasty). I still have problems with often keratitis episodes. On the other hand, I don;t need glasses or contacts, which is awesome.

  Of course, all that is extremely rare, but anything can happen. So, whether it is worth the risk depends on how much you want to get rid of your glasses.

  Additionally a degree of photophobia after surgery for a long period, which means that you will need sunglasses more than before, is not vary rare. Plus the long outcome is not well established, but I believe ophthalmology will progress enough to fix any long term problems.

QUESTION:
Are there any cures now for side effects of LASIK eye surgery?
I had the operation done in 1997, and have had an effect called "starburst" ever since. And it's only gettin worse. It is *extremely* aggravating, so much so that I am considering contacting an attorney. After reading, I should have never been considered a candidate for lasik. Anyways, just wondering if anything new to help with this has come about since then. Driving at night is a horrid experience.

Thank you,

EMR

• ANSWER:
  In some cases, RGP (Hard) contacts can help to a point where the starburst is minimalized to such a degree that it is tolerable. Not everyone is helped by this but it is worth a try if you are a candidate. It all depends on what exactly is causing the starburst effect. If it is topical, then the RGP could help. Go to a good ophthalmologist who is versed in Lasik surgery.

  Good luck to you.

QUESTION:
Are there any side effects from the LASIK Eye surgery?
My sight is so week and I wear contact lenses but I need to make LASIK Eye Surgery.

• ANSWER:
  Potential Side effects from Lasik include:
  1. Dry eye--this occurs because the creation of the corneal flap disrupts the corneal nerve endings that tell the brain that the eye surface is dry. Most patients are on drops for several weeks, sometimes months. This is the most common side effect we hear about from patients.
  2. Night time vision issues: Halos, glare, arcs. These occur in some patients; they tend to get better over time, but depending on the cause could be a reason to consider retreatment after the initial laser treatment.
  3. Undercorrection or overcorrection: Causes vision to be blurry for distance or near, depending on the situation and potentially the age of the patient. Even though the laser and laser settings are ultraprecise, it's still operating on a human eye that can heal in a manner different that was expected. Retreatments generally can deal with this very well.
  4. Intraoperative flap issues. No matter what type of refractive surgery is performed (Lasik, Lasek, PRK, Intralase), they all involve creation of a flap or removal of the most superficial layer of the cornea. Although very uncommon, flap issues can still occur.
  5. Decentered or unevent laser treatment. Very uncommon, now that most lasers employ tracking devices.
  6. Vision that is worse postoperatively. This is very very rare.

  Sounds like a lot, but in reality the vast majority of patients do extremely well and are very happy they had it done. Make sure you feel comfortable that your surgeon has answered your questions and can reasonably meet your expectations.

QUESTION:
Does Lasik eye surgery work and does it have any bad side effects?
Since im Joining the infantry to train as a sniper i will need good vision but unfortunately like a lot of people im slightly nearsighted and might be getting lasik to correct this But i have heard of side effects such as dry eyes etc.... i would like to know if it is worth and and are their really any bad side effects?

• ANSWER:
  Yes, Lasik eye surgery works, and is worth it. There are possible side effects, but most can be avoided by choosing a trustworthy doctor. For example, people with large pupils can get a halo effect an night. This can be avoided by not getting Lasik if you have large pupils.
  Also, keep in mind that there are other eye surgeries that may be better for you. I didn't have Lasik, I had PRK. With Lasik, there is generally a scar where they cut the cornea (this can cause the halo effect when your pupils open wider at night). After having PRK 12 years ago,every eye doctor I've seen has remarked that he could not tell by examining my eyes that I had the surgery. PRK is just as effective as Lasik, but the healing time is longer. Good luck.

QUESTION:
Have you had Lasik Eye Surgery? What kind of side effects did you have?
My husband is thinking of doing this procedure, but he's also heard of some weird side effects such as shadow figures at night and glared vision at night. How do you feel about this surgery? I just saw a commercial about SafeLasik.com and was curious about it. It doesn't look like there's much involved in correcting eye sight. Meaning, it looks like a pretty simple procedure and pain free.
Anyone out there who can give me some feedback? Thanks so much!
Have a great weekend!

• ANSWER:
  My stepson had it done two years ago, Thank goodness no side effects at all. He was wearing coke bottle Glasses, before the surgery, And he still has 20-20 vision after 2 years. I was totally amazed,at the results. But ,Still get the doctors opinion , for real medical advice. My sister works at the eye Clinic, and she too, has been amazed.at what she has seen, But, just telling you what I know.. others may have not gone as well, as our son. Now, that he can actually see for himself that he really is the handsome guy he always thought he was.LOL

QUESTION:
Are there any serious side effects to having Lasik eye Surgery? ?
I know of alot of people who say they will never get lasik again, and that they suffer from dry eyes, and bad halos. Im about to have it done, do you think the benefits outweigh the complications? What are some of your opinions?

• ANSWER:
  Risks due to LASIK eye surgery:-
  * Over- or under-treatment of the condition may occur, requiring additional surgery, contact lens, or glasses.
  * Reading glasses may still be needed after surgery.
  * Some patients, although they may see much better than before LASIK without glasses, will still need glasses for their best vision.
  * Problems with night driving or visual symptoms, such as glare and haloes.
  * Problems with a decrease in contrast sensitivity, and even with 20/20 vision, objects may appear fuzzy or gray.
  * Corneal infection.
  * Corneal scarring, permanent warping of the cornea and an inability to wear contact lenses.
  * A loss of vision -- not seeing as well after surgery, even with glasses or contacts as before the surgery.
  * Permanent vision loss.
  * Flap complications.
  * Light sensitivity.
  * Dryness.
  * Scratchiness.
  * Patches of red or pink in the white of the eye.
  * Decreased distance vision at high altitudes.

QUESTION:
What are the side effects of getting lasik eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  There are virtually hundreds of things that can possibly go wrong with Lasik or similar laser vision correction, but what is more important is the probability that something may go wrong in your unique situation. Everyone is different.

  You may want to review the USAEyes Competence Opinion Relative to Expectations (CORE) vision correction surgery patient survey at:

  http://www.usaeyes.org/lasik/faq/lasik-results-1.htm

  You will be able to see the statistical results reported by patients.

QUESTION:
What are some side effects of lasik laser eye surgery?

• ANSWER:
  Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

  Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
  They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

  http://www.indianhealthguru.com
  Hope this helps.

QUESTION:
What are all the bad side effects or risks of having Lasik or PRK eye surgery?
Most eye surgery sites don't give the full extent of the consequences nor do they give honest answers.

• ANSWER:
  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

  i think the site will give u a help, u can check it
  Complication, risk of Lasik eye surgery
  http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-surgery-complications-risks.htm

QUESTION:
Are there any side effects if one under goes LASIK Eye Surgery?
(Treatment of eye sight).

• ANSWER:
  May be there is but u should ask Dr.

  tnx.

QUESTION:
Have you ever tried lasik eye surgery? if so, was it very successful and did you experience any side effects?

• ANSWER:
  My wife had it done, We spent a weekend in montreal and did it a lot cheaper than US.
  I heard its even cheaper in Niagra falls with the same company, theres a markup for the tourist attraction of montreal.
  I think the company was Lasik MD.
  She needed to sleep most of the next day due to the dry itchy eyes hurting.
  Took about two weeks to be normal then all is well. Don't believe all the crap about bad jobs and itchy eyes forever. The technology has come a long way in the past 10 years. The rumors are from the early years.

QUESTION:
What is a good hospital to get LASIK surgery for eye in Abu Dhabi?
I seriously want to get the surgery done, probably in about 2-3 years, when I'm around 19-20 years old, but I wanted to know when a good time to get it.

How much will it cost for one eye?

And are there any negative side-effects from LASIK surgery?

And if you have had it, how was it? Does it hurt to get it done? Can you see clear now?

• ANSWER:
  Mafraq Hospital is the best place. I work there. I can get you all the details you need.
  Or, I can put you on phone with one of the doctors who perform it so you can ask
  all the questions on your mind.
  Text me if you will.

  050 836 8805

QUESTION:
How long has lasik eye surgery been around?
Also, since there is a flap made what happens to your eyes in say 30 or 40 years. Will there be side effects because the eye has been cut into?

• ANSWER:
  It has been around just over 10 years in the US and Canada, but has been around for 20 years in Russia and England.

  There have been no long term side effects registered yet.

  Aside from those who had to have it redone because the myopia came back....or had to go back to glasses because the surgery couldn't be done a second time for different reasons.

QUESTION:
As a side effect of Lasik/vision correction?
As dry eyes are a common side effect of Lasik eye surgery, does it help to stay hydrated and eat healthy (fruits, veggies more than salties and meats)?

How long does the side effects usually last?

• ANSWER:
  Hydrated is good, yes, and healthy eating is always beneficial. You might need to get some over the counter eye drops also. Call your eye doctor to find out what the best kind is.

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:
Why do people get lasik eye surgery when it's risky?
Lasik eye surgery can have side effects which can cause permanent damage to the eye. I used to have bad eyesight until a friend at work told me about some pills that are very good for eyesight. They are called bilberry. They take a while to work and you also have to reduce eyestrain to get results. In other words, reduce computer use, relax eyes more, stuff like that. I am living proof that this works. So why would people spend money on surgery when there's other methods to improving eyesight? Maybe people are skeptical of things. I was too until I tried it.

• ANSWER:

QUESTION:
What do you think about laser/lasik eye surgery? Its been on my mind for some time now. What do you advise?
I have chosen to have a career in the hospitality industry where I need to look good. So I've been thinking a lot about Laser surgery though I must admit, its risky and costly too, but thats precisely what I want some advice on. What is your opinion? What about side effects?

• ANSWER:
  My mother in Law had it done and was really pleased. I dont think it takes very long to get over. I dont think i would like it done though its all a bit gruesome! you will also need reading glasses later in life too.
  I am sure there are plenty of top doctors and surgeons that wear glasses or contacts, and dont glasses make you look smarter anyway?! Get some trendy specs at least theres no risk of going blind (unless you poke yer eye out with the arm).
  I really dont think a career is the reason to get it done, if you are fine the rest of the time.
  hope this helps xxx

QUESTION:
I want to know if Lasik eye surgery has really helped anyone here on yahoo answers.?
I am still on the fence about getting the surgery myself even though my eye doc said i am an excellent candidate for it. Has anyone here had any bad pain, side-effects, etc.?

• ANSWER:
  Someone I use to date got it done and he had no problems. The first day things were still a little blurry like expected but after a few days he saw great. If your doctor said it was a good idea I would do it.

QUESTION:
Have you had lasik eye surgery or know someone who has?
I can see fine things that are close to me, but from a distance everything is a blur. I hate wearing glasses or contacts. So i want to know what's your experience with lasik. Details are apreciated. Like if it hurts, did it cost much, how much your vision improved, if you had any unwanted side effects, if your eyes itch, if you have to wear a patch or dark glasses... what you need to do to take care of your post-op eyes. If not yourself, if you know this things because someone told you, please share!
thanks!

• ANSWER:
  I just want to relay what I have heard. After a bad expierience localy, my mother regularly goes to Wilmer Eye Institute at John Hopkins Hospital for her regular check ups, eye exams etc. She has latice degenration that has to be monitored closely. If you don't know Hopkins is one of the best hospitals in the WORLD. Wilmer is extremely reputable it the field. Her doctors at Wilmer say that NO ONE should have Lasik. They say it is not perfected and is not safe and that there are no long term studies.

  Also please think about the fact that no one knows what will happen to your eyes long term... everyone that has had the surgery has been with in the past few years. What happens in 10 years? 20? no one knows. You may see great for 10 years and then end up completely blind...

  Just passing the info along, best of luck to you.

QUESTION:
LASIK eye surgery, to do or not to do?
I've been thinking hardly about getting my eye sight corrected by LASIK eye surgery, but am really worried about the side effect (if any) and the worst case i've heard, lose of vision. Anybody can share their experience/info/advice with me? Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  I work for a LASIK and cataract surgeon so I feel I can give you some advise.

  The majority of complications associated with LASIK surgery involve the process of making the flap on the cornea. In LASIK there are two main methods for making the flap. One is with a devise called a microkeratome, which is basically a blade that is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The other devise is a femtosecond laser called Intralase that is used to make a flap.

  It is proven that the Intralase system greatly reduses the accuracy of making the flap and the chances of any significant complications with the surgery.

  So the main thing that I would recommend is going with a doctor that uses Intralase rather then a microkeratome. You should be able to find a doctor doing this in most major metropolitan areas.

  And also don't settle for the bargain basement LASIK centers. In life, you get what you pay for. And do you really want to buy a surgery that's on sale?

  Well good luck on your decision. LASIK is definately not for everyone, but it is amazing for those that qualify for it!

QUESTION:
what is the effect of laser eye while using the lasik surgery?
hi friends this is blair that i have the procedure of the lasik ,because someone is commenting about the lasik surgery of the fact that is dangerous and
it will give many side effects in this procedure?

• ANSWER:
  Hey nothing's gonna happen, but your eyes burn for 3 days only, after that within 2 weeks you'll have perfect vision...
  i had this procedure called PRK similar to lasik, but you need to use eye drops for almost a month.

  Now i have very good vision..

QUESTION:
I'm concerned about Lasik Eye Surgery...?
I'm thinking about getting Lasik. I've been wearing contacts and glasses for 7 years now; and i'm scared to get it. Have any of you gotton lasik eye surgery? Is there any side effects? I heard its only good for 10 years. Is that true?

• ANSWER:
  Lasik surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

  Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
  They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

  http://www.indianhealthguru.com
  Hope this helps.

QUESTION:
Lasik eye surgery in Ontario?
I'm planning to get lasik eye surgery somewhere near Toronto
does anyone have any past experiences, tips, suggestions of doctors or warnings of side effects to offer?
Any help would be appreciated thank youu~

• ANSWER:
  I am in Edmonton and I went to Lasik MD. They have a branch in Toronto as well. To me they seem to be really well set up and professional plus I really liked the fact that they refused a coworker of mine that was not a good candidate for Lasik, shows that they are responsible and care about your eyesight, not the kind of place that will take your money and run. They also give you a phone number so if you have any problems or worries, you can just call them any time.

  After Lasik, your eyes will hurt for the first few hours. Mine were really bad until I realized it was light sensitivity, inspite of the dark sunglasses they give you plus having all the blinds drawn so if that happens to you, try wearing a dark t-shirt over your head, it really helps. You can also expect your vision to be a bit blurry for the first week after surgery.

QUESTION:
lasik eye surgery good or no?
Im thinking of having eye lasik surgery. I personally have astigmatism and know the risks etc.. but mainly want to ask people what complications they had or none and do they think it was worthwhile and worth the money or not.. Dry irritated eyes post op seem to be a bg lasting side effect.. Many people have this?

• ANSWER:
  It works great at least for me find a qualitfied surgeon and yes the eyes in the beginning need to be lubrificated regularly but now its only from time to time but wow now I can see and dam that is so much fun!

QUESTION:
how does lasik eye surgery work?
i am shortsighted and with astigmatism. can this surgery improve my eyesight and what are the long term side effects?

• ANSWER:
  Lots of information at the FDA Lasik site, below.
  Also an informative typical consent form.

  The odds are good, very good, for suitable candidates, but there are risks and possible side effects.

  The most common disappointment is the Rx not as being as near zero as wished for. Sometimes a second procedure can improve this.

  Otherwise, dry eyes, temporarily or permanently, and night-time flare and glare, temporarily or permanently are the most commonly reported side effects.
  More drastic problems are very rare indeed, but they can happen.
  Permanently poor vison even *with* glasses or contacts, post-Lasik, is something I've seen personally, more than once.

QUESTION:
How efficient is Lasik Eye Surgery?
Cost efficient? Percentage of working? Side effects? Etc.

Explain, please.

• ANSWER:
  I had Lasik a number of years ago. My diopter was -10, the highest it could be and still qualify for the surgery (something like 20/16000, I think). My doctor told me not to expect to get all the way to 20/20, but I did. He also worried that my eyes would be too dry, but they haven't bothered me. I just had my annual exam, and am still 20/20.

  Before the surgery, you will have to attend an educational session and get an extensive exam lasting about 3 hours. They measure the thickness of your cornea, its shape, how many tears you make, etc. You'll have to stop wearing your contacts for a couple of weeks before the surgery so your eye is its natural shape for the exam and the surgery.

  The surgery is very easy. They put a number of drops in your eye, then put you in a chair and zap you with the laser. It makes a loud snapping noise, but it only takes a few seconds. Then I had to sit with my eyes closed for 30 minutes before I was allowed to go home.

  Once I got home, I had to take a Tylenol PM and sleep for 4 hours. By the time I woke up, I would guess my eye had improved by about 4 diopters.

  The hardest thing about Lasik is the schedule of eye drops afterward. I had 3 different kinds of drops on 3 different schedules for about 2 weeks. I also had to sleep with a plastic eye cup over my eye for several days to keep from rubbing my eye in my sleep. That was the hardest by far.

  Over the next two weeks, my eye continued to improve. I couldn't wear glasses after the surgery, so I just kept one contact in my other eye. I was constantly closing my eye to see how my eye was improving. It was truly amazing. My first eye was at 20/40 when I got the second one done, and then the process starts all over again.

  For a while I had difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect. All the streetlights and headlights were very large, and it kept me from being able to read signs and find exits, so I didn't drive anywhere at night unless I knew the area well. But this side effect diminished over time, and now I have no problems at all.

  I recommend the surgery.

QUESTION:
lasik eye surgery can i sue?
can i sue?

I had lasik eye surgery and have suffered numerous side effects in my vision. Including a loss of peripheral vision in both eyes, floaters, regions of depressed sensitivity in day light vision. Night vision has degraded significantly and my vision has a yellowish tint. In addition, i require daily eye drops for dryness and get flashing migraine headaches on occasions. I have extreme difficulty reading, and can not do technical work anymore. I deal with eye pain and eye strain daily. Additionally, my eyes are very sensitive to sunlight. Now i just go to college and live off the proceeds of my house. I am also registered with the learning disabilities center as visually impaired. Yet, my eye dr says my vision is 20/40 and i am fine. I still need eye drops for dryness 2. 5 years later. Additionally, i feel that my eye dr who did the lasik procedure is not being truthful with me and i have to pay for this checkups every six months for the rest of my life. I am getting ready to apply for disability.

• ANSWER:
  Of course you can. Although, that does not mean that you will win. It may end up costing you more money to get a good lawyer and doctor who will testify in your defense (good luck finding).

QUESTION:
I want to go for Lasik eye surgery. I`m 23. Is it ok. Do it has any side effect? Any Good clinic in Delhi?

• ANSWER:
  YOU CAN GO AHEAD WITH THE SURGERY AS YOU ARE 23 YEARS OLD. NO, YOU WILL NOT HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS AS OF NOW. MAY OF AFTER 40 YEARS AGE, YOU MAY NEED LENSES FOR READING. NOT SURE, IT DEPENDS ON YOUR BODY SYSTEM AND HERIDITY. GO AHEAD. GOOD LUCK

QUESTION:
can they give lasik eye surgery to 14 year olds?
I have contact lenses and my eyesight is -5.00 and i love my contacts alot but i was thinking thier like 20 dollars a pack and over a a few years those probally add up to thousands of dollars so would getting lasik eye surgery reduce that cost how espensive is it? and are there any side effects and will they give the surgery to 14 year olds those are my question and i have not discussed this with my parents yet so thank you for answering!

• ANSWER:
  They won't consider giving lasik at your age as you need to have a stable perscription and early 20's is a more likely age. Side effects - well there are risks to lasik surgery , some people end up with vision problems uncorrectable by glasses.

  contacts are expensive but you have to think of them like other consumables in your life, soap, food, printer ink, etc. etc.

QUESTION:
How long does lasik eye surgery take?
hwat are the side effects/ recovery time?

• ANSWER:

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:
laser lasik eye surgery?
i want to have lasik laser eye surgery done, has anyone done it? does it hurt? is it scary? is it worth the money? has anyone heard of anyone going blind or any other bad side effects? is it true that after it is done, you do go blind for a couple of hours before your eye sight comes back? does it feel like there is sand in your eyes for a few days after the surgery? please inform if you have any info. i am seriously thinking of doing this. thanks.

• ANSWER:
  Great questions Debbixo.

  The procedure usually takes between 5 and 15 minutes for each eye, with the actual laser treatment lasting between 5 seconds and 2 minutes. Eye drop anesthesia is used to numb the eye prior to the procedure, so no injections are necessary. Patients experience virtually no discomfort during the procedure. Immediately after treatment, some patients have reported minor discomfort, like having an eyelash or a dry contact lens in their eye. This sensation generally disappears after the first day. You will probably notice a significant, immediate improvement in your vision, which will continue to improve over the days and weeks following your procedure. It is a good that you are doing your research. The next step should be a consultation with a good doctor to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK.

  To continue your research, you may want to check out our Facebook page to talk about the procedure with thousands of other people who have already gotten it or are also thinking about getting it. http://tinyurl.com/YA-Facebook

  Also, we have compiled a ton of videos that have been posted about LASIK at our YouTube page. They should give you a good idea about what to expect. http://tinyurl.com/T-LasikPlusVision

  Thanks for your questions and good luck with your decisions!

QUESTION:
side effects of LASIK surgery?
my brother had a lasik laser vision correction 2 months before ..Will it be problematic to him in near future?
what sud he do to be far from any sort of eye problems.Nowadays he eats green vegetables too much . Is it beneficial to his medically treated eyes ?

• ANSWER:
  green vegetables are no effect.
  there are must some risk of lasik, the FDA said:

  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

  However, post-operative care after Lasik is very important, it will affect your vision results and proper care will reduce the risk of complications.
  http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-surgery-after-care.htm

QUESTION:
Lasik (sp?) eye surgery....?
How effective is lasik eye surgery? and about how much does it cost? are there any side effects??

• ANSWER:
  Lasik is very effective. Results are always going to be effected byt he treatment you go with. Usually there is a traditional treatment or a custom treatment. Normally the Custom treatment includes an orb scan. What an orb scan is ..it a machine you look into like a regular auto refracting machine but it takes a picture of your eyes. After the picture is taken the scan of your eye is imputed on a computer screen like a topagraphical map. That map shows usually 100 -150 abberations that the traditional treatment can not pick up. By being able to correct those abberations your percentage of reaching 20/20 is aobut 98% where as with traditional is commonly 87%. Also custom treatment usually corrects a larger portion of your eye. With the traditional treatment a smaller portion is corrected so when your pupil dialates it goes out side of the corrected area causing a "halo " effect. Since the custom corrects a larger area the dialated pupil says in the corrected area negating the halo effect. Normally the cost is beginning 299 an eye for tradtional depending on your rx and the package you get. And up to 1799 an eyefor custom. Look into the packages you get. Ask.." doi get any post op visits at no cost or do i have to pay for them all.?" USually you need about 7 post op visits in the first year then only once a year after that. also check on enhancements .what would be covered if you need an enhancement. Good luck to you!!!

QUESTION:
a few questions for people who have had LASIK/laser eye surgery?
How much did it cost?
How long have you had it done for?
Do you see just as well as when you first got it done?
Have you experienced any side-effects after having it done?
Di it hurt, and how long was the procedure?

• ANSWER:
  I have never had surgery but i did a mini essay on it for short sightedness so it might give you an idea. I know that in the uk it can cost approx £300 and up for each eye. Read the essay for any further info

  Laser eye surgery is done to correct eye sight by changing the shape of the cornea. The cornea is the transparent part of the eye that covers the iris and pupil. Shortsightedness is when a person can not see far away, it becomes blurry.

  First you have to be tested if for if you are suitable for surgery. Once accepted, the first step in the procedure is that anaesthetic eye drops are put into the eye and the eye lid is clamped so the patient does not blink. A very precise instrument called a microkeratome is used to make a cut on the cornea so it makes a flap. The flap is then opened and the laser called the excimer laser (ultraviolet light) is pointed to shape the cornea. This is done by computer and lasts approximately 30 seconds. This removes some of the tissue which makes the cornea thinner but focuses light in the right place putting images into focus. The flap is then put back in its original place and within minutes, it seals back to how it was.

  After the treatment, it will take a few hours for any pain and discomfort to stop as the eye adjusts. Also for at least 24 hours the eye will be protected by a pad. Once this is taken off, vision may be blurred for a short while after and can take from one week or even up to a month to become stable. Extra care should be taken during this time so that you do not get an infection or cause any harm to yourself.

  There is a very rare chance of having complications. Sometimes after surgery there can be some side effects that are temporary but should be acknowledged.

  -Dry eyes
  -Glare from bright lights
  -Drooping eyelids

  The surgery itself is painless and you can not see anything happening during the procedure. Also you can leave as soon as it is done.

  There is a low risk of anything going wrong basically. I hope to eventually get it done myself.

QUESTION:
I was thinking about getting lasik eye surgery to correct my vision has any1 else done this?
If so did it work?
Were there any side effects?
Would u recommend it?

• ANSWER:
  My vision is 20/400 which is really bad. There was a time I really wanted to do the Lasik surgery. However, quite frankly, I am quite hesitant now... because of the possible side effects, and the other risks, etc.

  I opted to try exercises to see if they would improve my vision. I created a blog so that people can follow my progress. You can check it out at

  http://improvingmyeyesight.com/blog

QUESTION:
Has anyone had lasik eye surgery?
Has anybody had any side effects?

• ANSWER:
  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.

QUESTION:
How much is good laser eye surgery ( lasik)? Results?
Are their any side effects?
Thinking about getting it...
Thanks!

• ANSWER:
  Last year i went for laser eye surgery last year and it was, to date, the best money i've ever spent.

  Find a reputable doctor (it's so important to get references). Go for the necessary tests before committing to it and understand all the risks. Yes, there are risks, but it'll be completely up to you if you want to accept them.

  When i went for my tests, they did a scan of my eyes to get it's topography readings. As it turned out, my cornea was too thin for the Lasic procedure (the most common practice thesedays). I had to wait about a month while my doctor consulted his colleagues on whether he could still do the procedure.

  Lasic wasn't an option for me, but after my doc did a lot of communication with other doctors, he found that an older technique called PRK was a viable option. He found out about patients with similar cornea conditions who underwent that procedure, how they were doing 3 months after the surgery, 1 year after the surgery, etc.

  I took the plunge in July 2005 and haven't regretted it in the least. The fact that you have to accept is that the results will not last forever; they do not prevent the natural aging process. I fully accept that my eyes will get weaker again in about 15 years, but i'm fine with it cos i'll just go for surgery again, haha. Lasic and PRK are slightly different technique and the recovery times differ, but at the end of the day, the risks and results are the same.

  LASIC
  They cut open a section of your cornea, use the laser, close it up again. Recovery time is something like 24 hours.

  PRK
  They scrape off the top layer of cells on your cornea and then use the laser. You then wear special contact lenses for 3 days while your cells grow back. Recovery time is longer than Lasic, but i was driving after 5 days.

QUESTION:
Anyone had Lasik eye surgery?
I want the surgery, but scared. Was the surgery worth it? Do you have any know side effects? (For example: Night blindness)

• ANSWER:
  the best money i ever spent...that was 3 1/2 years ago....20/20

QUESTION:
Lasik Laser Eye Surgery. -What percentage of...?
laser laser (corrective) eye surgery patients have to return to glasses in 5-10 years. I know it basically tortures your eye, and sometimes causes unbearable side-effects. 100% of patients get DES (Dry-Eye Syndrome).

• ANSWER:
  According to FDA reports, nearly 100% of LASIK patients have good results and no complications, but you need to be aware that there are things that can and do go wrong. Some problems include double or triple vision, light distortion so severe that patients can't drive at night, or eyes so dry that they have to wear goggles when going outside.

QUESTION:
Any advice on lasik surgery?
I've been thinking about going through with lasik eye surgery but am worried if any side effects are going to affect my vision? Anyone gone through it and how long after did you realize your vision was corrected?

• ANSWER:
  I had Lasik surgery a little over a year ago. It was the best thing I've ever done for myself. The only side effect I have now is that I am real sensitve to sunlight. I always wear good sunglasses when outside.
  Within a few hours I could see ok but by the next day, I was seeing everything perfectly. It was amazing to see everything so clearly without the aid of contacts or glasses.

QUESTION:
Lasik Eye Surgery??????????????????????????????
I'm thinking about getting Lasik done. I know the costs are around 00-2500 but i'm wondering is it worth getting? If it helps with answering I'm near sided.

1.)What side effects do you have after wards? including long term.
2.)Does it hurt?
3.)Is it worth it?

Please if you have had Lasik done I would really appreciate your answers

• ANSWER:
  I had my eyes done day before Christmas last year. Best Christmas present EVER!! I would do it again in a heart beat.

  The procedure didn't hurt (all laser procedure) and was very quick, I think I was in the OR less than 10 min. After the numbing drops wore off they got sore. First 24hrs were the worst, not screaming pain but uncomfortable. The drops helped quite abit. Second day progressed to uncomfortable, third day and rest of week varied from fine to uncomfortable, caused by bright light or staring. After that just some dryness. Used lost of lubricating drops for 4 weeks after and noticed needing them much less often. And night time halos went away. My night time vission is awsome. I went most of the summer(humid) without drops. Now that its drying up I'm needing them more often, about twice a week. Also take note I work in a very dusty environment.

  It cost me about 3800 for both eyes with lifetime satisfaction.

QUESTION:
How much does Lasik surgery cost? Is it worth it? What sides effects does it have?
I've been wearing glasses since forever. Recently I've been thinking about getting Lasik for my eyes. I'm a bit scared that it'll have all kinds of side effects. I'm 30 something. I'm mostly doing it for convenient. I'm just so sick of wearing glasses. Not only I can't see my "real" face, I just hate to depend my glasses so much. My dad used to call me "handicap" when I needed glasses at 10...

Please help.

• ANSWER:
  Hey Julie!

  The cost of Lasik varies based on several factors such as the type of procedure, your doctor, etc. New technologies allowing for ultra-precise and personalized treatment—including Custom WaveFront technology, and All-Laser or IntraLase® LASIK, often increase the price. Your decision should incorporate financing options, the reputation of the LASIK practice, the LASIK technology used, and—perhaps most importantly—the surgeon’s skill and experience. Doing your research is critical when you are dealing with your vision and the long-term health of your eyes.

  As far as side effects, I can appreciate and understand your concerns. Like any surgical procedure, possible side effects (while minimal) may vary depending on type of procedure, equipment used, and the amount of correction required. The most common side effects, such as surface irritation and dry eyes, typically resolve themselves in the days and weeks following the procedure.

  As always, it is best that you visit your nearest LASIK center to speak with a doctor who can provide you with information specific to you and your eyes; everyone’s eyes are different. Also, you may find the LasikPlus Facebook page helpful in answering any further questions you may have by reading over the experiences of people who have had Lasik and even speaking with actual doctors. Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/YA-Facebook

  Let us know how else we can help make your decision easier.

QUESTION:
Lasik eye surgery?
I had lasik done in 1999, and I have a permanent side effect called star bursts (i.e. halos around lights, mainly at night or in low light conditions). If I have lasik done again in the future, is there a possibility that this side effect could be correct?

• ANSWER:
  It might hurt your vision more, but ask your doctor.

QUESTION:
LASIK surgery after effects - short & long term.?
Hi. I have -2 dioptre cylindrical vision (astimagtism) in both eyes (tunnel vision).I would like to know, preferrably, from people who have undergone LASIK surgery if the procedure has any long term side effects. I have heard cases which lead to near blindness. How has your experience been - direct or indirect? (I know LASIK is a relatively new procedure and so long term effects may not be known.)

• ANSWER:
  Lasik has been around for at least 20 years. My ex got it and it was better for a while and then he got a little blurry again - but not what he was before. A friend of mine also got it and she is happy than she has ever been.

  Just make sure you have a reputable doctor and im sure you will be fine. I have thought about it because I have astigmatism in one eye - but the thought is too scary to me.

QUESTION:
Post operative side effects after Lasik?
I had my Lasik surgery a couple of weeks ago.When I use my Laptop I find my eyes are paining.Is this a normal one after surgery or do I need to consult a doctor.

• ANSWER:
  This depends on your age and your post-op prescription. You very definitely should call you doctor and ask.

QUESTION:
Anybody done eye Lasik surgery before? If so, how was it?
I thought of doing it n would like 2 know
if there's any side effect?

• ANSWER:
  Side effects? Dry eye. if you are younger than it probably won't be as big as problem as it may be for older adults. That is really it , sometimes while healing you may experience glare and halos ( mostly just at night) most times goes away after healing. Depending on your prescription before sx you may need to have more than one treatment. There is no way of telling if you will need to have treatment again later. Some people never have to be retreated some people eyes change due to things such as age, hormones, pregnancy and such. THe surgery is really weird and awkward but not painful. Most lasik center give you oral medication to relax you before the surgery, ( I didn't take anything and I was fine) There is a point when the flap is created where you feel pressure and vision is very dim (if not black) and that is normal. Other than that you are looking and a variety of lights and are blurry for the first day your vision will be blurry like you are in a fog or under water. You want to sleep as much as possible the day of surgery, ( or at least have your eyes shut) The next day you can go back to work and normal activity other than being careful about getting poked in eye ( not that we don't do that every day, haha) and try to stay away from smoke and any other matter than can get under neath flap. If for some reason you needed to have PRK then that is different and depends on the surgeon and how he performs the surgery. I hope that helps you a little bit.

  Before I forget, if the lasik center you go to uses a keratome to create flap then there are additional risks as that system uses a small blade to create the flap. ( I had that and again didn't have a problem but you never know. ) There is another newer technology called intralase that is the "ALL laser approach to LASIK" , ( no blade used, it also takes away less corneal tissue) but it is not available all over. Only some surgeons are certified ( allowed) to use it.

QUESTION:
Lasik/Laser eye surgery?
I have read a few questions and answers. I am aware of prices and risks. Can anyone who has had this surgery tell me about the prep before the surgery. Someone said he had to wear his glasses for a few weeks right before he had it done. And any other side effects other than the halo light? Also, I read a few people said about only getting 1 eye done so they could read...I don't understand this? Why only 1 eye, wouldn't it be blurry trying to see like that? I know when I have 1 contact out it is not that easy to see. But, anyways, I'd appreciate some opinions and feedback! Thanks!
Prep

• ANSWER:
  You'll need to wear your glasses (leave your contacts out) for two weeks prior to surgery (that's the FDA recommended waiting time for soft contact wearers -- it's longer for people with hard contacts of toric or RPG lenses). This is necessary because your contact lenses change the shape of your eye; you want your eyes to get back to normal before they start up that laser, otherwise they'd be doing surgery on a surface that's still changing!

  As for getting the eyes done together or at different times...

  These days, most people who have Lasik get both eyes done at once. If you have them done separately, you'll find that it isn't at all like when you take one lens out right now. As soon as the surgery is over, you'll start seeing an improvement, so the vision in your "corrected" eye and the vision in the other eye (with the contact lens) are going to be a lot closer than you think.

  I got mine done 1 month apart because I was having PRK (which has a longer healing time) and they wanted to make sure that Eye #1 was responding well before doing Eye #2. For two weeks before the second surgery, I had to wear my glasses, so I just popped one lens out of the frame. It looked a little goofy but it was well worth it knowing I'd never have to wear those glasses or lenses again!

  Other than that, there's not much prep involved until you get to the doctor's office and they give you some drops and maybe some medication.

  Afterwards, there can be side effects, some more likely than others. Glare and halos are most common. It's also possible that your vision may not become "perfect" afterwards, and you have to accept that possibility. Mine isn't perfect, probably because my eyes were so horrible to begin with (-9) -- but I still consider this surgery the best thing I could ever have done for myself and my health! Do I get halos? Yes, at night, and I still say it's worth it! Pick a doctor who has a great reputation. Don't be afraid to google him or her to look into his credentials.

QUESTION:
Is this a sign that I may have long term side effects from Lasik, or is it normal?
I went in for my consultation for Lasik, and the doctor said before I have Lasik I need to add these drops to my eyes frequently for about 2 weeks because my right eye is dry. Then I will come back and see if they got better, and then that's when they will schedule me for the surgery. I'm scared to get it done now because of the stories I've been hearing about severe dry eye after Lasik.

• ANSWER:
  I would be cautious in regard to having LASIK done if you have chronic dry eye now without having had LASIK. Post op dryness can be a particularly frustrating and even debilitating consequence of LASIK. This can even happen with people who have had no problems with dryness before LASIK. The chances of you having significant dryness issues after LASIK are MUCH higher if you already are having some dryness now. There are ways to manage post op dryness but in some patients these management options are not very succesful. The GREAT majority of my LASIK patients are VERY happy with their results. I will tell you though that the very few patients who have long term chronic post op dryness are VERY unhappy patients. So just go into this with your eyes open (figuratively speaking) and realize that you definitely have a higher risk of unmanageable dryness because of your current dryness.

QUESTION:
Has anybody done eye Lasik Surgery?
Does it work? Any side effect? Is there any place you recommend in Columbus, Ohio. Any idea about the Cost. Thanks

• ANSWER:
  I have not had lasik surgery, but I do know alot of people that have.
  There are risks with any type of surgery, but there are also alot of people very pleased with the results. I do not know of eye surgeons in OH. Costs vary. Do more research.