One week since my LASIK eye surgery - GoFuckYourself.com

Rictor · 03-29-2004, 10:50 PM

Went for my one week visit. My vision is fairly close to 20/20 but not quite there yet. The doctor said it should keep improving as my eyes heal and hopefully I'll get there.

I definitely don't need contacts or glasses though. The only thing that scared me is that I have to go back again next week because he noticed something about the healing of the flap they cut that he says shouldn't be a problem but he wants to check next week just in case.

Then if all goes well, I'll have checkups every 3 months for the rest of this year, then just go back to annual eye exams after that.

Sambo · 03-29-2004, 10:53 PM

Keep us informed

This is my next trip to the Dr

EDIT: I still cant forget that episode in the Simpsons where his eyes crust over........

PersianKitty · 03-29-2004, 11:04 PM

I've been out of my gas permeable contacts for almost 7 weeks now. Went for my screening appt about 3 weeks ago. I decided to wait until this week to check on any further changes in my vision. I go tomorrow to check on that. If there's been minor or no change at all in the past 3 weeks, then I'm scheduled for Lasik this Friday.

The place I'm going includes the use of the Visx StarS4 Excimer Laser in their rate. I'll pay extra for the new Visx Customvue wavefront corrective laser.

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 12:18 AM

Supposedly, I won't need glasses until I'm older...like 45-50, and then just reading glasses. This surgery can't fix vision problems brought on by old age.

Hopefully that means I've got at least 20 years of great vision ahead of me.

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 12:19 AM

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Originally posted by PersianKitty
I've been out of my gas permeable contacts for almost 7 weeks now. Went for my screening appt about 3 weeks ago. I decided to wait until this week to check on any further changes in my vision. I go tomorrow to check on that. If there's been minor or no change at all in the past 3 weeks, then I'm scheduled for Lasik this Friday.

The place I'm going includes the use of the Visx StarS4 Excimer Laser in their rate. I'll pay extra for the new Visx Customvue wavefront corrective laser.

Good luck with your surgery, PK. I went with the custom blah blah blah $5600 dent in your wallet surgery. I think I'm having buyers remorse though since the $3k surgery probably would have had the exact same results...heh. Oh well, can't argue with the results.

PersianKitty · 03-30-2004, 12:25 AM

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Originally posted by Rictor

Good luck with your surgery, PK. I went with the custom blah blah blah $5600 dent in your wallet surgery. I think I'm having buyers remorse though since the $3k surgery probably would have had the exact same results...heh. Oh well, can't argue with the results.

Mine will run about $3200. Probably the difference in parts of the country.

I'm 43.. but still not at the age for needing bifocals. The doc told me some people do mono vision.. have one eye done for near vision and one for far. That it might buy them 2 or 3 years on needing reading glasses, but it can be difficult for some people to get used to.

My doc is very well known in the industry and not just a Lasik doc. He's even patented several pieces of equipment and procedures related to eye surgery.

baddog · 03-30-2004, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by Rictor
Supposedly, I won't need glasses until I'm older...like 45-50, and then just reading glasses. This surgery can't fix vision problems brought on by old age.

Hopefully that means I've got at least 20 years of great vision ahead of me.

yep, I had my radial keratonomy done over 20 years ago, and now just need reading glasses, sometimes

Tanker · 03-30-2004, 01:11 AM

I had it done 3 years ago now

20/15 and still going I paid $1100 bucks all said and done best 1100 bucks I spent went from 20/400 to 20/15 in 10 minutes

$5 submissions · 03-30-2004, 01:13 AM

I had it done. One of the best investments I ever made. It takes about 6 months to completely heal and you no longer need to use artificial tears eye drops.

RichC · 03-30-2004, 01:16 AM

Good Luck PK!

I did it last October...don't even remember life with glasses anymore .... so worth it.

PersianKitty · 03-30-2004, 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by RichC
Good Luck PK!

I did it last October...don't even remember life with glasses anymore .... so worth it.

I remember you posting on Oprano about it. I've gone round and round about it for several years. Finally this past Feb I said "screw it.. I'm doing it". I had to hide my contact lens case. I don't know how many mornings the first few weeks I got up, headed to the bathroom and then reached for them to put them in. 26 years of old habit.

RichC · 03-30-2004, 01:31 AM

A good place to go in AZ

http://www.goodeyes.com/

Dr. Dulaney was my doc

Platinumpimp · 03-30-2004, 01:39 AM

there's a very small risk it can go wrong right? anyone knows the numbers?

PersianKitty · 03-30-2004, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by PlatinumPimp
there's a very small risk it can go wrong right? anyone knows the numbers?

Microkeratome-related complications:
? "Buttonhole" flaps
? Free caps
? Irregular caps
? Incomplete flaps
? Thin flaps
? Small flaps
0.7% to 11.8% in published reports; but 2.2% or less in studies with larger patient populations

Excimer-laser-related complications:
? Central islands
? Decentered ablations
1.2% for myopia correction and 6.8% for combined hyperopia-astigmatism correction n early reports, but advances in laser technology and surgical technique have largely eliminated these problems

zzgundamnzz · 03-30-2004, 01:50 AM

Can anybody recommend a doctor in Southern CA. Thinking about getting this done too

Mr. Marks · 03-30-2004, 01:53 AM

Just keep it easy on those eyes.

Twatacom · 03-30-2004, 09:33 AM

anyone gotten LASIK in NY or on long island? looking for somewhere reputable to get it done this week.

Steve · 03-30-2004, 09:41 AM

Does it hurt? Can they knock you out? No way I can imagine anyone working n ny eye while I am not sedated. I'd never be able to use contact lenses - I've got a blink reflex or something like that.

exspamr · 03-30-2004, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by Twatacom
anyone gotten LASIK in NY or on long island? looking for somewhere reputable to get it done this week.

you are in a great place, dr joeseph della russo has an office in ny and nj too... hes the most well known doctor in the field and the origionator of almost every advancement in the surgery... he costs more than the others but do you wanna be cheap with your eyes? i dont... ill be going there when i get it done

wonder · 03-30-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by RichC
A good place to go in AZ

http://www.goodeyes.com/

Dr. Dulaney was my doc

same here!

kbut · 03-30-2004, 10:22 AM

Rictor,
Your vision does continue to improve for about a month while the eyes heal. Just make sure you use the drops all the time for a while, otherwise your eyes get sore, and can cause headaches. I had mine done last August, and they're still 20/15, no complications.

Jedimaster · 03-30-2004, 10:50 AM

I've been wearing contacts for almost 15 years.

The new ones don't bother me and I only change them 1x month.

That lasic scares the shit out of me

Edguy! · 03-30-2004, 10:51 AM

Don't forget, your eyes fall out at the 10 year mark...

axelcat · 03-30-2004, 10:51 AM

I hope it works out for you

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by Tanker
I had it done 3 years ago now

20/15 and still going I paid $1100 bucks all said and done best 1100 bucks I spent went from 20/400 to 20/15 in 10 minutes

Jesus...I should have flown out there and had it done. Could have spent the extra money on a nice vacation. Sigh.

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by Steve
Does it hurt? Can they knock you out? No way I can imagine anyone working n ny eye while I am not sedated. I'd never be able to use contact lenses - I've got a blink reflex or something like that.

The most painful part for me was the clamps that kept my eyes open...I could relax my face so it kept fighting the clamps and I got some bruises. Also, the pressure they put on your eye until your vision goes black is painful for a couple seconds.

You eyes are numbed with drops so you don't feel much. The laser is painless. All in all, it's 10 minutes of discomfort.

And yes, you have to be awake for it.

Screaming · 03-30-2004, 10:57 AM

keep us posted, i would really love to have that done... just dont want to pay all that money and it not help me ya know

TurboTrucker · 03-30-2004, 10:59 AM

Risk is not so small http://www.lasikdisaster.com/ten_reasons.htm

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Originally posted by PlatinumPimp
there's a very small risk it can go wrong right? anyone knows the numbers?

Odie · 03-30-2004, 11:03 AM

my friend got it done 5 years ago and he has to go and get it done again.

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by Odie
my friend got it done 5 years ago and he has to go and get it done again.

Yah, mine came with a Lifetime guarantee. I hope I don't have to get it done again some day.

Rictor · 03-30-2004, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by TurboTrucker
Risk is not so small http://www.lasikdisaster.com/ten_reasons.htm

I talked to about 100 people locally that had it done...none of them had any problems. The only horror story I have heard is from a man that went blind...but they guy was 80 years old...not even sure why he had the surgery...it was probably for other reasons.

My only concern is post-operative flap problems. I'm going back for a checkup again next week to make sure they are healing right.

Jedimaster · 03-30-2004, 11:07 AM

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Originally posted by Rictor

Yah, mine came with a Lifetime guarantee. I hope I don't have to get it done again some day.

Is that transferable if you donate your eyes???

03-29-2004, 10:50 PM	#1
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	One week since my LASIK eye surgery Went for my one week visit. My vision is fairly close to 20/20 but not quite there yet. The doctor said it should keep improving as my eyes heal and hopefully I'll get there. I definitely don't need contacts or glasses though. The only thing that scared me is that I have to go back again next week because he noticed something about the healing of the flap they cut that he says shouldn't be a problem but he wants to check next week just in case. Then if all goes well, I'll have checkups every 3 months for the rest of this year, then just go back to annual eye exams after that.

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PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	I've been out of my gas permeable contacts for almost 7 weeks now. Went for my screening appt about 3 weeks ago. I decided to wait until this week to check on any further changes in my vision. I go tomorrow to check on that. If there's been minor or no change at all in the past 3 weeks, then I'm scheduled for Lasik this Friday. The place I'm going includes the use of the Visx StarS4 Excimer Laser in their rate. I'll pay extra for the new Visx Customvue wavefront corrective laser. __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!

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RichC Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: by ocean Posts: 368	Good Luck PK! I did it last October...don't even remember life with glasses anymore .... so worth it. __________________ I brought the flutes this time

03-29-2004, 10:53 PM	#2
Sambo So Fucking Banned Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,187	Keep us informed This is my next trip to the Dr EDIT: I still cant forget that episode in the Simpsons where his eyes crust over........

03-30-2004, 12:18 AM	#4
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Supposedly, I won't need glasses until I'm older...like 45-50, and then just reading glasses. This surgery can't fix vision problems brought on by old age. Hopefully that means I've got at least 20 years of great vision ahead of me.

03-30-2004, 01:31 AM	#12
RichC Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: by ocean Posts: 368	A good place to go in AZ http://www.goodeyes.com/ Dr. Dulaney was my doc __________________ I brought the flutes this time

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Platinumpimp Logos and such. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 10,214	there's a very small risk it can go wrong right? anyone knows the numbers? __________________ I design logo's.

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Steve Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,894	Does it hurt? Can they knock you out? No way I can imagine anyone working n ny eye while I am not sedated. I'd never be able to use contact lenses - I've got a blink reflex or something like that.

03-30-2004, 10:22 AM	#21
kbut Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Somewhere in the swamps of Jersey Posts: 50	Rictor, Your vision does continue to improve for about a month while the eyes heal. Just make sure you use the drops all the time for a while, otherwise your eyes get sore, and can cause headaches. I had mine done last August, and they're still 20/15, no complications.

03-30-2004, 10:50 AM	#22
Jedimaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,120	I've been wearing contacts for almost 15 years. The new ones don't bother me and I only change them 1x month. That lasic scares the shit out of me

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Screaming I can change this!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 18,972	keep us posted, i would really love to have that done... just dont want to pay all that money and it not help me ya know

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