I've spoken to my optomotrist several times as well. He has also said the risks are very low - and he stands to loose business if I do this.Originally Posted by Dean
Rider in training
I've spoken to my optomotrist several times as well. He has also said the risks are very low - and he stands to loose business if I do this.
Forum whore
I stand corrected.
They must have gotten better at it since I had mine done.
could catch a monkey
Well, look at that.
If you qualify of course.
Rider in training
Both of my eyes are -4, so I just qualify.
Hmm.
Thankfully my eyes are still great, but if my eyesight does deteriorate I would not hesitate to spend the money. Definitely.
could catch a monkey
Sweet. Mine were worse and they said they'd redo mine inside 12 months for nuttin.
Go for it.
Carpe Diem
Seize the fish.
Forum whore
And that is what convinced me that it was worth doing.
Every optometrist I've dealt with speaks very highly of the procedure and the benefits of having it done.
They wouldn't be doing themselves out of business if they didn't believe in what they were saying.
Hardcore Biker
No matter what I type people will think im trolling and bring up youngbiker16, so if am a troll isnt that giving me bait? lol
Do you know people who are blind from lasik eye surgery, I do.
My current username is Dean, not youngbiker16.
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I had mine done in 2004.
It was a truly liberating experience.
My eyesight is better than 20/20 (so I have been told).
There are number of procedures and it is important that you research it yourself. The sales person will sell what makes the most money (LASIK) and doesn't give a stuff about you and your eyes.
Having read the horror stories there was no way I was going to have a flap. I was playing a lot of racquet sports at the time and I didn't want a squishable weakness. The fact they say they can open it up again really did worry me. I guess the laser instead of a blade may be better, but was not for me.
I had EK and not IK. It was my choice and I had to fight for what I wanted. The actual surgeon whom had been recommended to me by 4 different people told me that the reason the sales people don't recommend EK is that there is more aftercare involved and hence it costs them more (same price to me). He also told me that people from the miltary and also sports people have EK over IK.
I had reasonable vision in 3 days and perfect vision after one week. They then removed the temporary healing cover and I stated again. Another week later my eyesight was perfect and still is.
The best procedure for you will depend upon your prescription.
I was 4.25/4.5. Like you I wore Toric lenses to cope with my aystigmatism and had issues with night light halos (Wavefront).
All sorted. Best money I ever spent.
DYOR
2 weird 2 live, 2 rare 2 die.
I've had hyperopia from birth, being too lazy to check myself I'd hazard a guess and say that lasik eye laser spatulation could probably fix this ?
If eye had 6k I'd definately pay up, reading fine increments on precision measuring tools is a fuckin nightmare..
Kiwi back at home!
20/20 relates to 20 feet
the 6 measures relate to 6m
sdkfz
I'll get it done when they can do this for me: http://carmanreunion.com/xray.htm
More seriously: I read once that night vision can be affected. Anyone notice this?
(Yes, I saw mention in this thread of a halo effect that went away, but not sure if this is the same thing; as the night vision effect I think I recall was supposed to be permanent.)
Measure once, cut twice. Practice makes perfect.
Double shot!!
While you are at it, get them remounted closer together so you dont look so weird. haha...
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could catch a monkey
It was only temporary for me. IIRC, There was sort of a starburst things around lights for a few months. they only ever warned me it was temporary. That being said, you should certainly ask the question if you go for the consultation.
Wearing Hi-Viz Black.
Had mine done at Auckland Eye.
Don't fuck about. GET THEM DONE! You will not regret it.
No more contacts or other hassles. Auck Eye have installed a shitload of new, fancier, gizmo's recently. Top class professionals.
The pre-op consultation is free. This verifies if you are suitable to be able to have the surgery.
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