Custom Lasik Procedure Yesterday - Page 4

motordavid · #31 01-26-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by asawadude

I didn't have you pegged as a wimp, mD.

I did it back in '02. It was money well spent. If you get it done, you might actually see your next hole in one.

Ah...thanks, I think, Mike!

No wimpazz, but not a fan of Doc visits, hospitals, etc., etc.

I've had 3 chalazion mini cut/fixes done on my eyes and
it was not a fun deal. Not analogous, but in the ballpark.

There is a money consideration, but only briefly...but it is
a consideration at $4-5Gs. And, the unrelenting cloud that
I'll be the 10th of a percent idiot that gets a C+ job done.

I was actually just looking for L, Mich, CatVega, Juan's CEO,
FLN8's CEO, JV's CEO, Tijinaw's CEO, et al, to give me hugs
while we discussed eye jobs at the SunFest Meet!

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statdoc · #32 01-26-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JV

You mean she stuck around after the Lasik, doc?

Good one!

Michelle · #33 01-26-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motordavid

I was actually just looking for L, Mich, CatVega, Juan's CEO,
FLN8's CEO, JV's CEO, Tijinaw's CEO, et al, to give me hugs
while we discussed eye jobs at the SunFest Meet!

SANguru · #34 01-26-2007, 11:50 PM

Congrats Mike! I had wavefront lasik done a little over 4 years ago and I'm still 20/15. Best $3500 I've ever spent. My wife did not qualify for lasik but ended up doing Phakic IOL (implanted lenses). Although it was pricey at $9000, she went from a -9 to 20/20. The miracles of science!

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Originally Posted by Driver8

All I can say is...WOW. Less than 18 hours ago I had 20/800+ vision and the PITA that contacts and glasses bring along with them. Today it is around 20/20 to 20/15. I still have some haziness and halos around bright light (like my monitor screen, for example), but, once again, WOW. If this pans out like I have been led to expect, it's probably going to be the best $4k (both eyes) I ever spent.

I went with the Custom over the Standard Lasik because of my age, my fairly aggressive astigmatism and the better mapping characteristics. I also chose to stay within my optometric group because, well, I think the world of them, my doctor in particular (and he drives a 550i, so he can't be bad, right?). The Custom Lasik was an additional $800, but priceless, IMO (Standard Lasik was $3,200). My doctor has been labelled a "perfectionist" by those I spoke to about him. When he did his post-op review, first eye..."perfect," he said. Second eye..."perfect!" So it's safe to say I'm a little optimistic.

I woke up this morning and reached over for my glasses out of habit, and then realized after being able to read the clock, that I didn't need them. That was a real, ummmmm, eye-opener

I will post updates as the healing continues. If you're on the fence, based on my experience thus far, I highly recommend checking into it.

Mike

hayaku · #35 01-27-2007, 12:12 AM

i had lasik done about 7 years ago? went from -6.5 in both eyes with heavy astimagtism to 20/15 in 1 day... still 20/15 like J man.... the guy before me was done in about 5 mins flat, real minor and quick session of the crackling sound... i was there for about 20-30 mins and lots of crackling... lol

life sure is great not having to fumble in the dark for glasses when you wake up in the middle of the night aint it?

Michelle · #36 01-27-2007, 12:30 AM

I had my surgery on October 20, 2005 by Dr. Anthony Kameen in Maryland. The cost was $5,000. My vision insurance covered 10%, so I paid $4,500. I went from -4.25 in my left eye and -3.75 in my right eye to 20/15 in one day. Driving at night was hard for the first few weeks. I saw a lot of glare from headlights. But that eventually went away and everything is perfect now.

I go to the eye doctor on Tuesday for my one year check-up (it was supposed to be in late October/early November, but I was busy moving). I still have perfect vision.

Question for everyone who had the surgery...how long did it take before you broke the habit of reaching for your glasses in the morning?? Took me a few months!

SANguru · #37 01-27-2007, 01:18 AM

ha.. real fast cause I had to wear the eye shields!

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Originally Posted by Michelle

I had my surgery on October 20, 2005 by Dr. Anthony Kameen in Maryland. The cost was $5,000. My vision insurance covered 10%, so I paid $4,500. I went from -4.25 in my left eye and -3.75 in my right eye to 20/15 in one day. Driving at night was hard for the first few weeks. I saw a lot of glare from headlights. But that eventually went away and everything is perfect now.

I go to the eye doctor on Tuesday for my one year check-up (it was supposed to be in late October/early November, but I was busy moving). I still have perfect vision.

Question for everyone who had the surgery...how long did it take before you broke the habit of reaching for your glasses in the morning?? Took me a few months!

jcreed · #38 01-27-2007, 01:42 PM

i m looking to get it done too. can anyone recommand a good doc? and price wise. if you think about it.. contacts are like 100 a box plus all the hassle and the possibility of eye infection and things.

Driver8 · #39 01-27-2007, 02:01 PM

Hi all - Well, today makes 48 hours post-surgery. I'm doing pretty well. The doctor was very pleased with the outcome yesterday in my exam. I tested between 20/25 and 20/20 in both eyes (I got 4 our of 6 on the 20/20 chart), with an expected final acuity of around 20/15 in both eyes. Yesterday afternoon and last night I noticed a fair amount of glare (after being awake since 4am) and my eyes were pretty tired, so I started getting some haze and dry eyes. I've been very diligent about hitting all my steroid and Zymar drops on time and using the saline eyedrops whenever my eyes get dry. So far so good. The doctor told me to expect some variability in vision clarity and that has occurred from time to time. All things considered, I think I'm right where I should be for being 48 hours out from the procedure.

If you're thinking about doing this and are still on the fence, I can tell you that the sense of freedom I've gotten from not having to wear glasses or contacts is simply amazing. I've accepted that I may need reading glasses at some point, as some have suggested, but I'm really surprised at how good my up-close vision is after the surgery. Additionally, my doctor and his staff went well above the call of duty in terms of easing my stress and worry and were very gentle at EVERY step of the process. Of course, the two pre-op Valiums didn't hurt things either

Someone mentioned the BC/BS connection and possible discount. My plan didn't offer that, so I'm biting the bullet to the tune of $4k out of pocket, but hey, you can't take it with you, right? Enjoy the ride!

Mike

IlliniX5 · #40 01-27-2007, 06:07 PM

I had my Lasik March 2004. I also experienced halo's etc but it went away after a month of two. I agree with the others, best $$ I ever spent.

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