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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:54 PM Author: histrionic newt any bros had this done? I would pay atleast $2,500 to a fairly reputable surgeon, there's no difference between the top ones right? Same machines? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651318) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:17 PM Author: Amethyst exhilarant public bath chad I had it done, completely 180, best $1800 I've ever spent. The surgeons charging $3-$5k are snake oil salesmen.
Only downside is that I can't focus within 6 inches of my eyes anymore, but the clarity from mid/long distance was like comparing SDTV to HDTV. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:54 PM Author: Motley azure menage "I can't focus within 6 inches of my eyes anymore"
And you won't handle the inevitable presbyopia as well, either. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:18 PM Author: Blue Sadistic Locale Wtf How do u read
Why not just stick with contacts |
Date: February 18th, 2017 5:58 PM Author: pea-brained talented place of business yeah it's 180
I had horrible 20/200 vision though and had to wear contacts or glasses at all times. 7 years later my eyes aren't quite 20/20 anymore but only by a bit so I'm happy |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:07 PM Author: histrionic newt were you near or far sighted? would you go back to get a second surgery to get back to 20/20? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651382) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:10 PM Author: pea-brained talented place of business near sighted and had medium-bad astigmatism in one eye
Maybe in 10-15 years or something; PRK seems to be a better follow-up than having a second LASIK (longer recovery time though, about a week to see decent and much longer to fully heal) and has improved a lot/gotten cheaper since I had LASIK. I wouldn't be bothered at all picking up a pair of nighttime reading glasses--its having to wear glasses or contacts all the damn time which really sucked. I think 90% of people have the same level of visual acuity they had with glasses/contacts seven years out, which is pretty damn good.
It's true that 20/20 7 years out isn't likely, but many people who have LASIK in the first place can't hit 20/20 with glasses or contacts, so comparing eyesight level to what you can achieve with glasses is a better metric. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:58 PM Author: Thriller juggernaut scary (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651341) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:59 PM Author: vibrant lilac gunner crotch It was the best decision I've ever made. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651345) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:07 PM Author: histrionic newt go on (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651383) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:08 PM Author: lascivious library brethren Same (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651387) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:50 PM Author: vibrant lilac gunner crotch Coming up It of the chair after the procedure, i was blurry, but I still knew that I could see again.
To be able to trsvel, swim, play sports, go overnight somewhere without having to worry about glasses or contacts was the most 180 feeling in the world. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:05 PM Author: Flatulent cobalt field There's some admittedly rare cases of the corneal flap coming dislodged or separating, even years after the procedure. Typically after some kind of sports injury.
Only reason I haven't had it done. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:06 PM Author: histrionic newt dear god, it rips open? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651379) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:08 PM Author: Flatulent cobalt field https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2843572/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criopm/2011/514780/ http://www.em-consulte.com/en/article/786366 http://lasikscandal.com/What/LASIK-Flap-Never-Heals |
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Date: March 22nd, 2017 1:53 PM Author: Chest-beating Dopamine "Flap dislocations are rare complications of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). A study of army service members who had refractive surgery found the incidence of flap dislocation to be 0.085% (1/1174 eyes). The Wills Eye Institute reported a higher incidence of 2.75% (3/109 patients) in referrals of patients dissatisfied with LASIK." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32889448) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:34 PM Author: pea-brained talented place of business Considering probably like 10 million+ people have had LASIK in the US alone your risk of retinal detachment or something from this sort of thing is probably much higher. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651487) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:53 PM Author: white lettuce I did the laser/non-cut one. 180. but in MFH. would absolutely not do in any other location. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651553) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:54 PM Author: pea-brained talented place of business what (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651557) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:07 PM Author: sexy beta kitchen MY brunch
MY masters
MY photorefractive keratotomy |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:57 PM Author: Heady stead Did LASIK in one and PRK in the other. LASIK is a no-brainer. Very quick recovery and immediate 20/20. PRK took about a month to get to 20/20 and was a harder recovery. Would not do PRK in both eyes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651569) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:54 PM Author: Motley azure menage Why did you have different operations? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662303) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:07 PM Author: sexy beta kitchen Were your eyes very different Rx or was this some kind of hedge? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32669147) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 7:55 PM Author: histrionic newt if i'm near and farsighted, the surgery will take care of both of them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651814) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:26 PM Author: curious useless indian lodge It will not help, and probably harm, your far sightedness (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652712) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:24 PM Author: odious jet crackhouse mood A friend of mine had it done, permanently fucked one of his eyes up due to surgical complication.
Sued the doctor and got a settlement. According to him anyway, I have a hard time believing you don't sign away your rights but I'm not a lawyer. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:42 PM Author: Flatulent cobalt field $$ can't really compensate for being blond (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652769) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:27 PM Author: curious useless indian lodge I've considered it but it permanent damages the cornea, reduces night vision, and dry eye and night halos are fairly common side effects. I'm holding out for a superior treatment over the next 10-15 years (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652716) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:48 PM Author: Marvelous State https://www.optegra.com/eye-health-blog/January-2017/The-complete-guide-to-ReLEx-SMILE-laser-eye-surger/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652801) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:50 PM Author: histrionic newt this actually sounds like a much better option. wonder why people aren't getting it, more expensive? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32658741) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:53 PM Author: razzle haunted graveyard :D never not linking to self promoting websites (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662292) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:56 PM Author: Motley azure menage He's our version of a spamming SAHM on Facebook. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662310) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 11:10 PM Author: histrionic newt i'm about to hit 30, don't think i can wait that much longer (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652860) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:50 PM Author: Amethyst exhilarant public bath chad Dry eye gradually goes away. Night halos are overstated . . . can see 10x better at night with clear vision and mild halos than I could with blurry vision. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662273) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:12 PM Author: Glassy startling base associate I had it done a while ago, and if anything, I thought the night vision issues were understated. I struggled with night driving for several months, but it did eventually subside. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32669182) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:54 PM Author: pale twinkling uncleanness party of the first part did this. was awesome. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32658765) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:55 PM Author: Bearded Rehab LASEK > LASIK
HTFH. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 3:42 PM Author: Stimulating Dysfunction Resort Did it. Cost like 3k. Really happy with it. I couldn't wear contacts so just for being able to go for runs without glasses it was worth it.
My eyes are drier now and I use eye drops at work once a day or so. Still overall I'm very happy. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:21 PM Author: Blue Sadistic Locale Biggest reason I haven't done this is dry eye can get much worse...Which can cause vein overgrowth/red eyes....
At least with contacts I can just take them out and my eyes feel fine. With LASIK dry eye can be debilitating and permanent. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:42 PM Author: vivacious maroon roast beef I did LASEK, cost 5k total, one eye gets a bit dry sometimes but otherwise it was a good idea! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662972) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:44 PM Author: Yellow nursing home Sister did it but said it wears off. So I think it's bullshit.
ALSO glasses help guys with slightly non-symmetrical faces look more symetrical! |