Anyone had eye laser surgery?

[Tantor]

Happy with it? Pro's ? Cons?
I am thinking of doing it............

 

[lindakmonty]

My x had it done when it first came out, I had it last year, my sister has had it and so have about 5 or 6 other family members... none of us have had any problems yet.
Mine took 2 procedures b/c my vision was 20/400!!! I couldn't be happier. I think it was $ very well spent.

 

[YachtClubWoman]

It was the best thing I ever did. Not too uncomfortable - I had it done in 2001.

Better yet - my company at the time had it paid for with my health insurance.

I decided to get it done when I was at the top of the mountain at Blizzard Beach and my brother-in-law was asking me what he was seeing in the distance and I could not see a thing.

Swimming is great when you can see -no regrets at all.

 

[TerriP]

I did it, two years ago. I was farsighted and it was the largest correction the surgeon had ever attempted...talk about nervous! But it was a breeze and I don't regret it one bit. I would recommend lasik to anyone who has done their research, knows the risks, and is willing to do exactly what they are told by their doctors. To me, eyesight is nothing to "play" with, so as long as the patient is willing to follow their instructions and take care of their eyes, I think it's a fantastic procedure to have done.

I do wear glasses when I'm knitting, but that's only because trying to focus on the teeny stitches gives me a headache. Compare that to not being able to get out of bed without reaching for my glasses...it's a whole new world!

 

[Tantor]

My optomitrist has recommended a company called TLC Laser eye center. They do Lasik and are very good. They apparently did Tiger Woods eye's.
It's not cheap though but my DH's company's insurance(he's management and has a flex system he can use) will pay for it.
I will still have to wear glasses for reading but that's minor to me.

 

[imsorry]

here is a thread that will give you more info:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1004069&referrerid=&highlight=lasik

i had it and am happy I did!

 

[Sandy V.]

Did it 5 years ago and it was absolutely the best thing I ever did for myself. It was life-altering. I also had to have a second correction done to my right eye because of severe astigmatism (sp?) but everything turned out wonderfully.

Best of luck!

 

[Tantor]

here is a thread that will give you more info:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1004069&referrerid=&highlight=lasik

i had it and am happy I did!

Thanks for the thread, great info. I'll let you know when I have it done!!

 

[Miss Jasmine]

Another one who thinks it is the best thing I ever did for myself!!! I haven't had any issues. It has been about six years since I had LASIK. DH had it done as well, and is just as happy.

 

[oxfordcircus]

yes, had "eye laser" surgery once. as my sig pic shows, it's good as new.

 

[missypie]

I had it done three years ago. It's a life changing miracle. I've never done anything that expensive for myself, but it was certainly money well spent.

 

[Disney4Drew]

I had it done in 2005 and have never regretted it for a minute! Go for it!

 

[cristit14]

I go in on Monday for mine. Getting a little nervous.

 

[Papa Deuce]

I have heard that "Some" people have problems with glare at night from oncoming traffic.... and that is the exact problem I wish I could fix!

 

[ImMarcik]

I go in on Monday for mine. Getting a little nervous.

Wow Cristi good luck. I did not know you were having this done. I have really been thinking about doing it and might look into it later this year. (After tax season)

 

[Echo queen]

Been there and loved that 2 years ago in San Antonio TX, my dear friend drove me to the eye center that was about 2 hours away for this appt. She thought I was crazy because the eye center was in mobile trailor on the out skirts of a mall parking lot I did not dare tell my dh before hand that this was the set up. This probably sounds crazy to most but, I can happily see 20/20 with no problems at all.

 

[dreamcometrue]

I am also thinking about getting this done after I pay off our cruise! Tired of glasses and contacts!

 

[KozmicLee]

I had my eyes done at the TLC center in Tampa, FL in December of 2000. It's been one of the best things I've ever done for myself!

 

[Tantor]

Just curious, I wear contacts and I understand you have to NOT wear contacts for a bit before the surgery. How long before?

BTW I have consult with TLC on FEB 8th.

 

[christineann]

You have to be out of contacts for at least two weeks before your pre-op appointment so the measurements will be accurate. It is, as others say, a life changing operation! Contacts were ruining my eyes, and my vision was 20/500, so I had it done in 2000. I gave it to my son for his college graduation gift in December - I don't know exactly what his vision was, but his contacts were -4.50. Mine were -6.5. He is going to be a police officer, and not having to deal with contacts or glasses will be a great benefit for him.

I had glare/halos horribly at night when I had contacts - no more since the surgery. Same for my son.

Please go to a very qualified surgeon - not one of those $800 "deals" that are done by high volume people. These are your eyes!

I love being able to see - it's been over 6 years, and I think about it every morning when I get up and can see the bedside table clock.