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I had laser surgery about 7 years ago. My eyes were bad, about 25X700. I didn't have to wear glasses or contacts for 5 years and could see great. The last two years, my vision has started to decline to the point that I now wear glasses. The glasses are pretty thin and I can still see pretty good without them but wear them for pool. I can legally drive in the daytime without glasses but am pretty sure that in a while, I will need glasses then too. The bottom line is that I would do it again in a heartbeat.
No personal experience, but a friend who had it about a year ago is happy with the results, main negative he mentions is dryness and sensitivity to smoke.
Walt in VA
Walt in VA
drivermaker
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Rickw said:
Rick...what did that equate to in prescription power of either your glasses or lenses? Do you remember? Can you get follow up surgery to recorrect?
Before the surgery, I believe my prescription was 25X725 in one eye and 25X675 in the other. I don't know what the answer to your 3rd question is. I went to see the Opthalmologist that did the surgery about a year ago and he just said I needed to get either glasses or contacts. I think my vision is so close to normal that it would be kind of excessive to do another surgery. The next time I see him, I'm going to ask him. I'll let you know.
drivermaker said:
I had Lasix in February, '04, and have had 20/15 vision in both eyes since, with no problems. I do use drops in the morning and night before I go to bed. I didn't have any pain, no aftereffects (night vision problems, "halos"), some dryness when I only used the drops once a day. I would recommend it to anyone...but be sure to have it done by someone who "screens" patients for appropriateness. You don't want to have it done by someone who will just take anyone who walks through the door. Be sure you are a good candidate before you make a decision. Made a huge difference in my game, playing without glasses.
rayjay
rayjay
I hesitate to post on this subject again, but since I'm in the middle of this procedure right now, I think I have something valuable to share (again).
I had LASIX one month ago. I'm depressed about it. I went from 20X600 (apporx. -6.0) to 20X40. But, my eyes have gotten worse over the month, to the point where I had to go get glasses again. This sucks. I can't wear contacts while they're healing.
My Dr. originally told me that I had one chance with this surgery and a touch-up was not possible. We spent 5 years together making sure I knew exactly what prescription I wanted. I experimented with dozens of disposable contacts, finding just the right strengths for playing pool. I was very methodical about it, even as it drove my teammates crazy with my bitching, etc. This part of the procedure is critical and for pool, is different than for "normal" living. Pool depth of field is about 2 feet to 10 feet, or so.
But then a week after the surgery, he tells me he can touch it up again. I asked him about his earlier comment and he said he'll have to look at my numbers, but he didn't see any reason not to. Well, the reason he gave me in the first place was that my eyes are too flat and my corneas too thin for a re-do. I'm to see him in 30 days and will know then if I can have a touch-up or need to go back to contacts.
I tried playing without glasses since the surgery, but anything beyond about 3 feet is fuzzy. This makes long cut shots very uncertain and has cost me several games. But with glasses, the close cut shots are now uncertain and have cost me several games, too.
I got my new glasses last Friday night and then played in a big tournament Sat. morning with having only about 10 pool shots of practice with the glasses. I placed in the money, but the glasses drove me nuts with the glare, the dirt, the slippage, etc., but at least I could see across the room, for what that's worth.
With all that said, I would still recommend it to others, as my experience is an exception. And even my experience isn't over yet, so the final results are not in. (OMG, I sound like a political tv show!)
Jeff Livingston
PS I'm down about $5,000 so far, so this is a consideration, too. Five grand buys a lot of contacts.
I had LASIX one month ago. I'm depressed about it. I went from 20X600 (apporx. -6.0) to 20X40. But, my eyes have gotten worse over the month, to the point where I had to go get glasses again. This sucks. I can't wear contacts while they're healing.
My Dr. originally told me that I had one chance with this surgery and a touch-up was not possible. We spent 5 years together making sure I knew exactly what prescription I wanted. I experimented with dozens of disposable contacts, finding just the right strengths for playing pool. I was very methodical about it, even as it drove my teammates crazy with my bitching, etc. This part of the procedure is critical and for pool, is different than for "normal" living. Pool depth of field is about 2 feet to 10 feet, or so.
But then a week after the surgery, he tells me he can touch it up again. I asked him about his earlier comment and he said he'll have to look at my numbers, but he didn't see any reason not to. Well, the reason he gave me in the first place was that my eyes are too flat and my corneas too thin for a re-do. I'm to see him in 30 days and will know then if I can have a touch-up or need to go back to contacts.
I tried playing without glasses since the surgery, but anything beyond about 3 feet is fuzzy. This makes long cut shots very uncertain and has cost me several games. But with glasses, the close cut shots are now uncertain and have cost me several games, too.
I got my new glasses last Friday night and then played in a big tournament Sat. morning with having only about 10 pool shots of practice with the glasses. I placed in the money, but the glasses drove me nuts with the glare, the dirt, the slippage, etc., but at least I could see across the room, for what that's worth.
With all that said, I would still recommend it to others, as my experience is an exception. And even my experience isn't over yet, so the final results are not in. (OMG, I sound like a political tv show!)
Jeff Livingston
PS I'm down about $5,000 so far, so this is a consideration, too. Five grand buys a lot of contacts.
Eyesite
Thanks for the Info I wear Bi Focal contacts & I am very happy with them only on long shots when I have to study I seem to study wrong.I can'tseem relax & cannot shoot as well as if I just jump up and shoot.This is the only time I seem to have a problem.I have been wearing contacts since I was a kid but latetly my eyes dont seem as steady ,it's like the contacts don't stop floating. THANKS
Thanks for the Info I wear Bi Focal contacts & I am very happy with them only on long shots when I have to study I seem to study wrong.I can'tseem relax & cannot shoot as well as if I just jump up and shoot.This is the only time I seem to have a problem.I have been wearing contacts since I was a kid but latetly my eyes dont seem as steady ,it's like the contacts don't stop floating. THANKS
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Fred Agnir
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I'm sorry to hear about this. I know it's too late, sounds like you weren't a good candidate for LASIK. Doctor's should know better.chefjeff said:
For the rest of those wanting to check out LASIK, understand that it is not for everyone and that there are other higher-tech options available for thin cornea patients.
Fred
Fred Agnir said:
In defense of my Opthamologist...I was a questionable candidate, and that's why my Doctor worked with me for 5 years before agreeing to finally do the surgery. He sent me to a specialist for more info and opinion and he said that he and his staff talked about my situation alot before deciding anything. He is verrrrry conservative and never pushes surgery on anyone. And the final decision was mine.
My wife is the one who's upset with me. She thinks it's my attitude that defeated the surgery (!!!), but I told her I didn't think the lasar knew what my attitude was/is. The only attitude I've had is I don't want to wear glasses or contacts while playing pool. I don't care if I need them for reading and driving.
I'm flexible and will overcome these problems. It's like playing pool on a crooked table. Once I figure it out, I can use the imperfections to my advantage.
Jeff Livingston
Be like water---Bruce Lee
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Fred Agnir
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I went to Canada, where they've been doing it longer than the US and have the latest technology. Better than LASIK even. http://www.lasikmd.ca
I was at 20/400. My correction was -6.5 diopters in one eye and -5.5 in the other. I had astigmatism in both eyes.
Today (I got it done two years ago), I can see the 20/15 line with both eyes open. My left eye has no astigmatism and sees the 20/15 very clearly. My right eye (dominant) has residual astigmatism, but can still see the 20/20 line if I put eye drops in. Without them, yes, I'll get an annoying astigmatism fuzz.
I have no halos or starbursts to speak of, especially compared to the times when my toric contacts started rolling around late at night. That is, now is about a million times better than before LASIK. And I used to have double-vision with the astigmatism (even with toric lenses), and now, I don't.
Swimming and showering is no problem as I can... see!!! Dust doesn't get trapped on my contacts. Eyeglasses don't get fogged up. They don't slip off of my nose. Sweat doesn't get under my contacts when working out. And... I can fall asleep while watching sports in the wee hours.
Bottom line, it's the best body modification that I've ever done. Other than the Prince Albert. j/k.
Fred
oldroller said:
I went to Canada, where they've been doing it longer than the US and have the latest technology. Better than LASIK even. http://www.lasikmd.ca
I was at 20/400. My correction was -6.5 diopters in one eye and -5.5 in the other. I had astigmatism in both eyes.
Today (I got it done two years ago), I can see the 20/15 line with both eyes open. My left eye has no astigmatism and sees the 20/15 very clearly. My right eye (dominant) has residual astigmatism, but can still see the 20/20 line if I put eye drops in. Without them, yes, I'll get an annoying astigmatism fuzz.
I have no halos or starbursts to speak of, especially compared to the times when my toric contacts started rolling around late at night. That is, now is about a million times better than before LASIK. And I used to have double-vision with the astigmatism (even with toric lenses), and now, I don't.
Swimming and showering is no problem as I can... see!!! Dust doesn't get trapped on my contacts. Eyeglasses don't get fogged up. They don't slip off of my nose. Sweat doesn't get under my contacts when working out. And... I can fall asleep while watching sports in the wee hours.
Bottom line, it's the best body modification that I've ever done. Other than the Prince Albert. j/k.
Fred
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drivermaker
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Rickw said:
Rick...I had to go to my eye doctor yesterday to pick up another supply of contacts and asked him about this. He said that if the eyes are just starting to go from surgery, they normally won't do anything until they see where the regression settles in at. They're also afraid of overcorrection. However, if they get to where they're 1 diopter or more, it might not be such a bad idea to have it done on just the dominant eye, thereby alleviating the need for glasses again, yet still being able to read. Other factors of the eye also have to be taken into consideration if everything isn't totally normal.
Far-sighted
I'm pretty far-sighted. Been wearing glasses or contacts for over 50 years. No doctor I've been to has ever brought up surgery as an option. To be fair, I haven't broached the subject either because I was a bit chicken poop. Does anyone know of correction done to badly far-sighted patients?
I'm pretty far-sighted. Been wearing glasses or contacts for over 50 years. No doctor I've been to has ever brought up surgery as an option. To be fair, I haven't broached the subject either because I was a bit chicken poop. Does anyone know of correction done to badly far-sighted patients?
rodrigo1508
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This kind of surgery its proben to last only about 10-15 years thats why etical Doctors only recomend it to old people.