lasik

[silvester91999]

Okay,strange question for a hooker board I know but..

I debating getting lasik procedure done but I'm on the fence as to if I should.

If you have had lasik done what is you opinion.
1. Was it worth it?
2. How close to 100% happy with the results?
3. Age? (I'm 57)
4. Would you do it again?

[Cavscout1]

Skip it at that age, you'll need readers in a few years anyways. There are better options out there, cataract with IOL upgrades.

[LayedBackJack]

I will advise the opposite way. I had lasik done on both eyes over twelve years ago at age 47. I am 59 now. I am 100% happy that I had it done. It was life changing for me since I either wore glasses or contact lenses since I was 7 years old. in fact I just went to my eye doctor who performed that procedure just last week and my vision is still 20/15. I would have thought I would need readers by now but I don/t. I would do it all over again. It is scary I will admit that though. My desire to get out of bed every morning without having to put in contacts was my main reason. Like I said, it changed my life for the better.

[gnadfly]

Best money I every spent. I went to one of the best in the country so I didn't have to do it again. That was in 1997.

[Edandgrace]

Serious near sighted. Lasik made my vision almost perfect. 20 years ago. I am now 63. Use readers. Still pass the driving test. Very good decision.

[Jackie S]

I had LASIK when I was 63 after a lifetime of wearing glasses. I’m 72 now.

No complaints.

[Clark W. Griswold]

One of my teachers whom I am actually good friends with had it done in the 90's and she has had no complaints. As for me, I am really finicky about my eyes so that is a no go for me. I went in for contacts once and had the hardest time getting them in. Some little kid comes in the room next to me and is in and out in 5 minutes and I'm still there struggling to get one contact in. I'll stick with glasses.

[gnadfly]

I had the same problem with contacts. Plus I couldn't read with them so I had to have glasses for work.

Just investigate who's in your area. My brother had his done in Vegas 20 years ago. I'm sure there's some people with a great track record in your area. BTW, they'll give you something before the procedure that will take care of the jitters.

[Austin Ellen]

I had it done in 1999. No issues at all. It was a miracle. I did not use readers for a long time but I do now.
I highly recommend if you have astigmatism and contacts are not an option. My contacts always kept flipping out of my eye due to astigmatism. One of the best investments I ever made.

[Anonymous01]

Have it done by a board certified ophthalmologist, who is an M.D., not a "Doctor of Optometry" (which varies from state too state and city to city). More $$$ but much better outcomes.

[silvester91999]

Thank you all for your replies, I have made an appointment to go forward with lasik surgery.

[cboat]

I had it done 30+ years ago. 73 now and still don't need glasses. I say go for it.

[LadyAnastasia]

i have met a few people that say they still need reading glasses after having it done. I went for a consult and was told I was a bad candidate so sticking with contacts and specs.

[Fizley]

The idea of someone cutting on my eyes is too scary to me.

The last time at the DMV I had to take an eye test. The DMV Im at had the old eye tests. With boys eyes I could see it good enough to read, but with one eye I struggled.

As I approach the counter we delbt with the paperwork and whil she is reviews the paperwork I start formulating a strategy for the eye test.

She asks, "what is the first line?". "E!", I replied.

"What is the last line you can read?" Me: Copywrite 1967 by someone named Pat Pending."

DMV employee: "Ahhhhhhhhh, ok, I will give that one to you!"

[oeb11]

Suggestion for those seeking Lasik vision improvement
Lasik is a surgery of the cornea to change the refraction/focus .

It should be done by an opthalmologist - board certified - and preferably with a fellowship in corneal surgery. Look for experience and documentation of cases. a medical School department of Opthalmology is a good place to find experts, and consultation for complex cases.

Not everyone is a good candidate - and complications can occur.

Lasik is , generally, a safe procedure.
Reference for more Info :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK
https://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/lasik.htm
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/...-devices/lasik
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-pro...y/art-20045751