Title: I'm having LASIK this Friday
terrafreaky - March 9, 2008 06:53 PM (GMT)
Has anyone here had it done?
EllyMae58 - March 9, 2008 07:20 PM (GMT)
Alsgal just mentioned she had eye surgery recently, so I'm thinking that's what she had done. You might want to check with her! :)
cheesygiraffe - March 9, 2008 07:45 PM (GMT)
My hubby had his last April. It went wonderfully. He has 20/20 vision for the first time in his life since he was 10. :)
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Good luck with the procedure. :hug:
xallroyx - March 9, 2008 07:49 PM (GMT)
I got it two years ago and I still love it! No glasses/contacts and I can still see just fine!
alsgal - March 11, 2008 03:46 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (EllyMae58 @ Mar 9 2008, 11:20 AM) |
| Alsgal just mentioned she had eye surgery recently, so I'm thinking that's what she had done. You might want to check with her! :) |
I actually had PRK. Very similar to Lasik except they don't cut the flap. It takes longer to heal and a little longer for vision to stabilize.
I had mine done on Thursday. My vision is still fluctuating but I can definitely see a difference.
EllyMae58 - March 11, 2008 03:51 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (alsgal @ Mar 11 2008, 08:46 AM) |
| QUOTE (EllyMae58 @ Mar 9 2008, 11:20 AM) | | Alsgal just mentioned she had eye surgery recently, so I'm thinking that's what she had done. You might want to check with her! :) |
I actually had PRK. Very similar to Lasik except they don't cut the flap. It takes longer to heal and a little longer for vision to stabilize.
I had mine done on Thursday. My vision is still fluctuating but I can definitely see a difference.
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What's the pros/cons of having one over the other?
I've thought about having it done, but it freaks me the hell out to think about someone working on my eyes where I can see it, and I don't want to end up wearing glasses again at some point. My eyesight is horrible. (Thanks for the bad genes, Mom and Dad! :angry2: )
alsgal - March 11, 2008 04:00 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (EllyMae58 @ Mar 11 2008, 07:51 AM) |
| QUOTE (alsgal @ Mar 11 2008, 08:46 AM) | | QUOTE (EllyMae58 @ Mar 9 2008, 11:20 AM) | | Alsgal just mentioned she had eye surgery recently, so I'm thinking that's what she had done. You might want to check with her! :) |
I actually had PRK. Very similar to Lasik except they don't cut the flap. It takes longer to heal and a little longer for vision to stabilize.
I had mine done on Thursday. My vision is still fluctuating but I can definitely see a difference.
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What's the pros/cons of having one over the other?
I've thought about having it done, but it freaks me the hell out to think about someone working on my eyes where I can see it, and I don't want to end up wearing glasses again at some point. My eyesight is horrible. (Thanks for the bad genes, Mom and Dad! :angry2: )
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They actually take all these scans/measurements of your eyes and then told me I was a candidate for PRK. Evidently my cornea was too thin to do Lasik.
At the consultation , they pretty much tell you what your optons are and why they recommend each surgery.
I wanted to have it for a long time but was freaked out about the whole laser being used on my eye thing. As soon as it was done, I wondered why I put it off for so long.
We can chat about it Sunday at the meetup.
CheriePie - March 11, 2008 04:02 PM (GMT)
FYI, I know 5 people who've had it now, one of my best friends and my sister included, and all is well. :grin: So no worries.... it's easy as pie nowadays! Good luck!!
terrafreaky - March 13, 2008 11:49 PM (GMT)
Tomorrow is the day. :) I'll be sleeping it off tomorrow so if anyone sees me up in any bookboxes (HIGHLY UNLIKELY) feel free to pass me by.
jennannej - March 14, 2008 12:30 AM (GMT)
I had LASEK last summer. I absolutely love it! And think of all the money I save on contact solution!
Good luck!
Sunlightbub - March 14, 2008 07:19 AM (GMT)
shaunesay - March 14, 2008 02:29 PM (GMT)
Thinking of you today! I've only known one person so far that had it, but as far as I know, he's happy with it!
Good luck, I'm sure it'll be a breeze! :hug:
cheesygiraffe - March 14, 2008 02:41 PM (GMT)
Hope all goes well today. :hug:
terrafreaky - March 15, 2008 02:33 PM (GMT)
:) Thanks everyone. I'm on the computer in short bursts, still a little foggy
. :)
EllyMae58 - March 15, 2008 02:55 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (terrafreaky @ Mar 15 2008, 07:33 AM) |
:) Thanks everyone. I'm on the computer in short bursts, still a little foggy
. :) |
Hi Terra! Glad it went smoothly. Here's to clear vision!! :thumbsup:
shaunesay - March 15, 2008 02:59 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (terrafreaky @ Mar 15 2008, 09:33 AM) |
:) Thanks everyone. I'm on the computer in short bursts, still a little foggy
. :) |
Yay! Don't push yourself! Although I know I'd be having withdrawal if it were me! :lol: :hug:
Marlene - March 15, 2008 03:30 PM (GMT)
WTH. I am reading the first post and I am so surprised I have to reply
I had noticed this thread but not yet read it.
Here I was thinking you meant you would have a dog visiting this weekend, or maybe a nephew. :blink: :ph34r: :lol:
Mirp - March 23, 2008 11:50 PM (GMT)
I had it done a six months ago and never regretted it.
mellonhead - March 24, 2008 02:06 PM (GMT)
I want to hear how it went, terra! I'm so jealous. I want to have it so badly, but I'm not a candidate, yet.
terrafreaky - March 25, 2008 01:13 AM (GMT)
I'm alive & well. My vision is coming in at 20/20 now. I had some bad inflammation after it was done. I had to to steroid drops every hour for about a week. That's cleared up but I've still got a slight problem - one area of my eye doesn't look smooth. They've been keeping an eye on it. I go back in two weeks and if it hasn't cleared up, they'll be smooshing it flat for me. :lol:
I've got a couple posts here.
http://www.43things.com/things/view/4/get-...urgery-or-lasik I think the person who wrote the post titled "Freaky" did a really great job of explaining what it was like. Except my laser was a blue/orange color.