Lasik eye surgery, should I do it?

flarkit said:
I strongly recommend speaking to a LASIK specialist rather than following the input of forum members, TBH. I was informed that normal aging will take place in my 40's and I may need specs again. But to have even 10 - 15 years of brilliant eyesight has been amazing. So if you're seriously considering the procedure, have your eyes tested and direct all your questions to the professional
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I agree with speaking to a specialist, but there is nothing wrong with getting the opinions of those who have had the surgery or done research on it.
 
tau1z said:
Agreed, my new set of specs is costing 7.5k, all i need is 1 moron to do something stupid (includes me) and thats down the toilet. Contact lenses are getting better with both comfort and visibility, especially for those with issues more serious than just short sightedness. As the the side effects of contacts, i dont think you can compare that to side effects of an operation on the eye. One is permanent, the other is not.

I have no option but to look at ICL's for contact lens free/ spectacle free vision, but eveyrone should check it out as an alternative to lasik. Anything permanent should be done with caution
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It has absolutely nothing to do with being a permanent means of vision correction. That piece of plastic in or against your eye all day, every day, for years can potentially cause changes in your eyes.
 
noxibox said:
It has absolutely nothing to do with being a permanent means of vision correction. That piece of plastic in or against your eye all day, every day, for years can potentially cause changes in your eyes.
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There could be side effects, I mean there could be side effects from anything we do that we dont know about yet. My point is you cant compare a surgical permanent option's side effects to that of a non permanent contact lens. And with contact lenses, the technology is changing all the time, better breathable lenses are available etc. With the lens you have the option to benefit next year when better technology is released, with lasik, thats it, once ur done, ur done.
 
tau1z said:
There could be side effects, I mean there could be side effects from anything we do that we dont know about yet. My point is you cant compare a surgical permanent option's side effects to that of a non permanent contact lens. And with contact lenses, the technology is changing all the time, better breathable lenses are available etc. With the lens you have the option to benefit next year when better technology is released, with lasik, thats it, once ur done, ur done.
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It's a risk I'm more than willing to take again.
 
tau1z said:
There could be side effects, I mean there could be side effects from anything we do that we dont know about yet. My point is you cant compare a surgical permanent option's side effects to that of a non permanent contact lens. And with contact lenses, the technology is changing all the time, better breathable lenses are available etc. With the lens you have the option to benefit next year when better technology is released, with lasik, thats it, once ur done, ur done.
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Of course you can compare. Once the damage is done it is done. It makes no difference to tell someone never mind the lenses that come out next year will be better. It's not so bad, your eyes may have suffered damage, but at least you can switch back to spectacles. The only difference with LASIK is that if the correction is wrong they can't simply cut your eye open again and remove the incorrect lens.
 
Hi all- I am in desperate need of some sound advice. I want to go for the eye laser surgery and don't know who to go to or where to start my investigation. I am looking for the best eye laser surgeon at a reasonable price in the Pretoria/joburg area. I would really appreciate any advice.thanks so much!!
 
The question on my mind is:

Did lasik improve your sex life?
 
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I'm thinking of getting this done to my eyes as well. How long does it last?
 
CamiKaze said:
bump.

I'm thinking of getting this done to my eyes as well. How long does it last?
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From Sinbad's anecdotal evidence, 10 years give or take a few. Problems that arise are night blindness and halo's around sources of light. Doing some research of my own, it doesn't look like everybody can go. Hence the pre-op examinations.

One of my colleagues here at work had a lens in his eye replaced, so that's always an option. Recovery time for him was roughly 5 days and he is in his late 40's.
 
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Go with that without any worry. Now there are stitch less and painless lasik surgery available which helps you to get rid from glasses.
 
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