SSFB Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 19 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I'm thinking about getting it done. Hate the reading glasses. Get headaches from the bifocals. My buddy's wife works in the optometry department at the local university and said never to get it done, too many risks. We have a really good place here in town and I've never heard a horror story that I can recall. It was so easy, 10 minutes tops with an hour of prep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: I'm thinking about getting it done. Hate the reading glasses. Get headaches from the bifocals. My buddy's wife works in the optometry department at the local university and said never to get it done, too many risks. Not at all, get it done if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted March 12, 2020 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted March 12, 2020 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: Not at all, get it done if you can. I have to make an appointment and see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 Only horror stories I have heard are from the cheap places that are doing it for $1000-$1500 per eye. Mine was $2900 per eye, zero fucks given, you only get one pair of eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, SSFB said: Only horror stories I have heard are from the cheap places that are doing it for $1000-$1500 per eye. Mine was $2900 per eye, zero fucks given, you only get one pair of eyes. It would seem that considering a discount shop for eye surgery might be a bad idea. Prolly best to cut back and haggle for services elsewhere. Thats just my thinking though.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: It would seem that considering a discount shop for eye surgery might be a bad idea. Prolly best to cut back and haggle for services elsewhere. Thats just my thinking though.... Absolutely but you know how some people are....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 A little bit of blurriness going in and out but for the most part I can already read on the PC and watch TV fine. The amount of eye dryness and itchiness has been minimal as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Just now, SSFB said: Absolutely but you know how some people are....... I know. I use craigslist. ”Both eyes.....$500 CASH....TODAY!!!!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 29 minutes ago, Zambroski said: I know. I use craigslist. ”Both eyes.....$500 CASH....TODAY!!!!” I got a Groupon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I got a Groupon. I literally just busted out laughing. People near me seem concerned that it ended with a couple of dry coughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 59 minutes ago, SSFB said: A little bit of blurriness going in and out but for the most part I can already read on the PC and watch TV fine. The amount of eye dryness and itchiness has been minimal as well. My wife was told no electronic devices for 12 hours or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted January 16, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 3/12/2020 at 1:08 PM, ArcticCrusher said: Doesn't it only work for one? Yes, they can only fix nearsighted with Lasik. I got a headache from wearing the cheater glasses so I broke down and made an appointment. Got a lesson on what they can do and what they can't from the doc. I am nearsighted and farsighted along with an astigmatism (I see double image at top and bottom of an object). Lasik won't fix the issues. I need lens replacement. I thought I was going in just to get an assessment and plan for next winter. They have availability for Feb 10 for surgery. They say I won't drive for a week and that I should be in good condition after a month. Price is $8300. Anybody wish to comment? I have to give them an answer on Monday so they can book the surgeon. He only operates on Wednesdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old indy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, Blackstar said: Yes, they can only fix nearsighted with Lasik. I got a headache from wearing the cheater glasses so I broke down and made an appointment. Got a lesson on what they can do and what they can't from the doc. I am nearsighted and farsighted along with an astigmatism (I see double image at top and bottom of an object). Lasik won't fix the issues. I need lens replacement. I thought I was going in just to get an assessment and plan for next winter. They have availability for Feb 10 for surgery. They say I won't drive for a week and that I should be in good condition after a month. Price is $8300. Anybody wish to comment? I have to give them an answer on Monday so they can book the surgeon. He only operates on Wednesdays. Cool aint it..... im the same way +2.75 in one eye +3.75 in the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 I had mine done by one of the best there is and it was $6k US. My prescription was -6.5 before. I still get dry eye sometimes, now 10 months later but it still beats contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Blackstar said: Yes, they can only fix nearsighted with Lasik. I got a headache from wearing the cheater glasses so I broke down and made an appointment. Got a lesson on what they can do and what they can't from the doc. I am nearsighted and farsighted along with an astigmatism (I see double image at top and bottom of an object). Lasik won't fix the issues. I need lens replacement. I thought I was going in just to get an assessment and plan for next winter. They have availability for Feb 10 for surgery. They say I won't drive for a week and that I should be in good condition after a month. Price is $8300. Anybody wish to comment? I have to give them an answer on Monday so they can book the surgeon. He only operates on Wednesdays. My parents both have permaclear-type replacement lenses. Both in their 60s and see better than most 30 year olds I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Blackstar said: Yes, they can only fix nearsighted with Lasik. I got a headache from wearing the cheater glasses so I broke down and made an appointment. Got a lesson on what they can do and what they can't from the doc. I am nearsighted and farsighted along with an astigmatism (I see double image at top and bottom of an object). Lasik won't fix the issues. I need lens replacement. I thought I was going in just to get an assessment and plan for next winter. They have availability for Feb 10 for surgery. They say I won't drive for a week and that I should be in good condition after a month. Price is $8300. Anybody wish to comment? I have to give them an answer on Monday so they can book the surgeon. He only operates on Wednesdays. My sister in law got it done a few yrs ago and is back to wearing glasses again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted January 16, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 16, 2021 I did PRK about 6 weeks ago and haven't had the need for glasses since. What a bitch the recover is for PRK compared to Lasik though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted January 16, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted January 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Blackstar said: Yes, they can only fix nearsighted with Lasik. I got a headache from wearing the cheater glasses so I broke down and made an appointment. Got a lesson on what they can do and what they can't from the doc. I am nearsighted and farsighted along with an astigmatism (I see double image at top and bottom of an object). Lasik won't fix the issues. I need lens replacement. I thought I was going in just to get an assessment and plan for next winter. They have availability for Feb 10 for surgery. They say I won't drive for a week and that I should be in good condition after a month. Price is $8300. Anybody wish to comment? I have to give them an answer on Monday so they can book the surgeon. He only operates on Wednesdays. My wife had cataracts in both eyes so she was getting lens replacements in any case. Doc discussed upgraded lenses that the insurance wouldn't spring for that would help with the astigmatism she had, she wore the literal coke bottle glasses. Been close to 10 years now and she just uses dollar store readers for close up stuff, her distance is great. We've probably saved the $1500 upgrade cost 5 times over on glasses and special contact lenses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I had RK done 25 years ago. At the time I thought it was the greatest thing ever. Now not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted January 16, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 16, 2021 12 hours ago, Dave said: My sister in law got it done a few yrs ago and is back to wearing glasses again. I've talked to a couple people and they say to wait as long as you can before getting it done. Our eyes continue to change as we age. From what I've read, some people need to have some form of correction done after 12 years. If I can get 10 years without using glasses it would get me passed 65. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Blackstar said: I've talked to a couple people and they say to wait as long as you can before getting it done. Our eyes continue to change as we age. From what I've read, some people need to have some form of correction done after 12 years. If I can get 10 years without using glasses it would get me passed 65. Ya I've looked into it before as well...but I don't really mind wearing glasses....I don't need glasses to read a book or computer or phone stuff...mostly to drive and watch TV. My sil got hers done in her early 40s I believe....she's 55 now I think....she got her boobs done that same year too! Really big! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im4snow Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Had it done in 2006. Zero complaints and glad I did it. Think I paid $5k back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFB Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Blackstar said: I've talked to a couple people and they say to wait as long as you can before getting it done. Our eyes continue to change as we age. From what I've read, some people need to have some form of correction done after 12 years. If I can get 10 years without using glasses it would get me passed 65. It all depends on if your eyes are changing. My eyes changed every year or two for 20 years. If they stabilize then you are a good candidate for LASIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fireball 440 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Dave said: Ya I've looked into it before as well...but I don't really mind wearing glasses....I don't need glasses to read a book or computer or phone stuff...mostly to drive and watch TV. My sil got hers done in her early 40s I believe....she's 55 now I think....she got her boobs done that same year too! Really big! Pic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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