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irwinpryce
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 Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 9:05 am Post subject: Lasek experiences?? |
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Booked in for laser eye surgery,
JUst wondering if anyone could shed some light on their personal experiences getting it done. i.e was it painful etc?
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dporter
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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I had my procedure in January.
I opted to have the newer surgery where no blade touches your eye.
For the procedure they offered me some Tylenol PM or Valium - I declined both but in hindsight I should have chosen one.
For the procedure, they gave me numbing drops and then made a few small marks on my eye with a marker or something.
I laid down on the first table and they used one of those devices to hold my eyelids open. Then they placed a ring over my eye and I felt some suction. At this point flaps were being cut in my cornea. I felt nothing at this time.
After flaps were cut in both eyes I stood up and walked to another table. There the doctor pulled the flaps back - locked my eyelids open again and started the correction procedure.
All total it was about 10 minutes or less.
I felt no pain during the procedure but I did have this weird feeling. It was like I was in some sci-fi movie and having something implanted in my eyes. I started to feel a little anxious during the procedure. I was able to hold it together but that Valium would have been nice to have.
My sister drove me home and I started the regime of eye drops. I was super sensitive to any kind of light. I slept for about 4 hours after the procedure.
When I woke up my eyes burned like they had sand in them. I took a few ibuprofen which eased that pain. About 8 hours after the procedure I was able to watch TV without tearing.
The next morning I was pain free and drove myself to the follow-up appointment. Doc said everything was good. I continued the eye drops and my vision eventually settled around 20/10. So better than average.
One interesting side effect that I didn't think about before hand. I was able to put a book or object very close to my eyes and see it clearly. This was helpful when working on some small object or assembling a model. However, after the surgery I now need to have an object at least 10" from my eyes to see it clearly.
I guess this is normal for most people. It is just because of how my eyes focused before that I was able to see things so clearly when they were so close to me.
I say this because Lasik surgery might not be for everyone. If you are a watchmaker or build small models you might want to think twice. |
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Draz
Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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| dporter wrote: |
I felt no pain during the procedure but I did have this weird feeling. It was like I was in some sci-fi movie and having something implanted in my eyes. I started to feel a little anxious during the procedure. I was able to hold it together but that Valium would have been nice to have. |
I completely lost it during the surgery. I managed to not move, but that's the only way I held it together. They gave me a tiny little pill but they were running behind so it wore off completely by the time they were cutting my eyes open. Should have asked for another.
If they offer pills, take them. |
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blackjack
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Location: anyang
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nobbyken
Joined: 07 Jun 2006
Location: Yongin ^^
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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LASEK and LASIK are two different procedures.
LasIk gives instant improvement from the second day.
LasEk could take up to 2-3 months to get perfect vision, although good enough after 3 days.
LasEk is considered a little safer as it is not so invasive for your eye's.
LasIk is a better option for some.
Which procedure are you having? |
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PeteJB
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I have a related eyesight question, just to jump in here... For years I've been curious - My eyesight is pretty bad. While I can read up close and see the finest details close to my eye, I have trouble with anything more than half a meter away. When I wear my glasses, everything becomes clear - But I find the world around me is too sharp and clear. I find the dust I can see is too 'visible', and that reflections in mirrors are too 'clear' compared with normal eyesight, despite not knowing what that is. Is vision through specs (as in glasses) a true representation of normal eyesight? I ask, because I've not known 'normal' eyesight for 15 years. |
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harlowethrombey
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks Blackjack, I was just thinking about that thread. |
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asams
Joined: 17 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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| dporter wrote: |
I had my procedure in January.
I opted to have the newer surgery where no blade touches your eye.
For the procedure they offered me some Tylenol PM or Valium - I declined both but in hindsight I should have chosen one.
For the procedure, they gave me numbing drops and then made a few small marks on my eye with a marker or something.
I laid down on the first table and they used one of those devices to hold my eyelids open. Then they placed a ring over my eye and I felt some suction. At this point flaps were being cut in my cornea. I felt nothing at this time.
After flaps were cut in both eyes I stood up and walked to another table. There the doctor pulled the flaps back - locked my eyelids open again and started the correction procedure.
All total it was about 10 minutes or less.
I felt no pain during the procedure but I did have this weird feeling. It was like I was in some sci-fi movie and having something implanted in my eyes. I started to feel a little anxious during the procedure. I was able to hold it together but that Valium would have been nice to have.
My sister drove me home and I started the regime of eye drops. I was super sensitive to any kind of light. I slept for about 4 hours after the procedure.
When I woke up my eyes burned like they had sand in them. I took a few ibuprofen which eased that pain. About 8 hours after the procedure I was able to watch TV without tearing.
The next morning I was pain free and drove myself to the follow-up appointment. Doc said everything was good. I continued the eye drops and my vision eventually settled around 20/10. So better than average.
One interesting side effect that I didn't think about before hand. I was able to put a book or object very close to my eyes and see it clearly. This was helpful when working on some small object or assembling a model. However, after the surgery I now need to have an object at least 10" from my eyes to see it clearly.
I guess this is normal for most people. It is just because of how my eyes focused before that I was able to see things so clearly when they were so close to me.
I say this because Lasik surgery might not be for everyone. If you are a watchmaker or build small models you might want to think twice. |
If you got your procedure done here then I'm impressed. I had laser surgery about 3 years ago from Dr. Christenbury in North Carolina. Dr. Christenbury is one of the best and most well known eye surgeons in the US and what dporter described is exactly the process I went through. Of course, they pretty much made me take the valium, and I'm glad they did. If you can get through not scratching your eyes after the procedure and giving up the ocean or watersports for a few months then it's definitely worth it.
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Draz
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| PeteJB wrote: |
| Is vision through specs (as in glasses) a true representation of normal eyesight? I ask, because I've not known 'normal' eyesight for 15 years. |
I would say that wearing glasses is nothing like normal eyesight. I found the world dizzying when seen through glasses. The problem was that things in front of me were very clear but the rest of the world was constantly sliding around in my useless peripheral vision and making me sick. If you want to test out normal eyes before going in for surgery, try out some lovely contact lenses. Contact lenses are the same as normal vision. |
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blackjack
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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| asams wrote: |
If you got your procedure done hear then I'm impressed. I had laser surgery about 3 years ago from Dr. Christenbury in North Carolina. Dr. Christenbury is one of the best and most well known eye surgeons in the US and what dporter described is exactly the process I went through. Of course, they pretty much made me take the valium, and I'm glad they did. If you can get through not scratching your eyes after the procedure and giving up the ocean or watersports for a few months then it's definitely worth it. |
From what I have heard the laser surgery here is some of the best in the world, simply due to the experience of the surgeons, they have simply done so many operations. I would much rather get it done here than back home (NZ). I have to admit cost plays a huge part of my decision. here 1.7 for both eyes compared with 3 million per eye |
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asams
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| Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I understand the price thing. I went into my consultation beforehand thinking I would be on the lower end of the price spectrum but I ended paying around $5000 for mine. It's definitely worth it, as I hated wearing contacts and couldn't stand glasses. I also played a lot of sports in college and hated how restricted I felt with glasses. |
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