Laser Eye Surgery Update - GoFuckYourself.com

Rictor · 05-21-2004, 02:25 PM

Some of you wanted to be kept updated (because you were thinking of getting the surgery yourself) on my laser eye surgery recovery.

It's been a few months and I went for a checkup last week. Still seeing at 20/20 and eyes are healing nicely. No side effects, no problems.

I had the newer Custom Lasik surgery done, which I recommend if you're worried about your night vision (mine actually seems improved).

All in all, if you're thinking of getting this surgery done, I say go for it. At this point I barely remember what life was like wearing contacts and glasses every day.

Alisa · 05-21-2004, 02:27 PM

Hey Rictor, how much does something like that cost?

baddog · 05-21-2004, 02:28 PM

that is great news, but not surprising. . . . . I know when I had mine done 20+ years ago it was the best thing I have ever had done medically

Now, if they could come up with something like that for curing farsightedness

rickholio · 05-21-2004, 02:29 PM

I know someone I work with who had her eyes done, and she absolutely *loves* it. I'm seriously considering getting it done myself, although I'm not sure if PRK or LASIK will be my optimal choice (my pupils are quite large, which is what tends to cause the night vision problems and starburst/corona problems)

Shoplifter · 05-21-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Rictor
Some of you wanted to be kept updated (because you were thinking of getting the surgery yourself) on my laser eye surgery recovery.

It's been a few months and I went for a checkup last week. Still seeing at 20/20 and eyes are healing nicely. No side effects, no problems.

I had the newer Custom Lasik surgery done, which I recommend if you're worried about your night vision (mine actually seems improved).

All in all, if you're thinking of getting this surgery done, I say go for it. At this point I barely remember what life was like wearing contacts and glasses every day.

If you are 20/20 at a distance do you have trouble seeing your monitor now or other close items?

Was this the wavefront surgery?

Thinking about it...

candyflip · 05-21-2004, 02:38 PM

Did the custom cost much more than $1k per eye? We have a large university hospital here in town and I'm trying to get into a study and get the surgery free of cost.

I've worn glasses since age 6 and don't like my face without specs. So regardless, I'll still have an assortment of frames. But to be able to see without them would be heaven.

Sammy4u · 05-21-2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by rickholio
I know someone I work with who had her eyes done, and she absolutely *loves* it. I'm seriously considering getting it done myself, although I'm not sure if PRK or LASIK will be my optimal choice (my pupils are quite large, which is what tends to cause the night vision problems and starburst/corona problems)

I have really big eyes and pupils and I got the Lasik done. I absolutely love it and have had no problems at all. Your doc will be able to point you in the right direction for you though.
Good Luck

TheFrog · 05-21-2004, 02:50 PM

nice

Rictor · 05-21-2004, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Shoplifter
If you are 20/20 at a distance do you have trouble seeing your monitor now or other close items?

Was this the wavefront surgery?

Thinking about it...

I don't have trouble seeing at any distance. This surgery is called Custom Lasik. It's a little more expensive than regualr Lasik.

Rictor · 05-21-2004, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by Alisa
Hey Rictor, how much does something like that cost?

I paid around $5k but you can get it done a lot cheaper.

snowpimp · 05-21-2004, 03:20 PM

I had it done in november 03 and it was also the best decision i ever made. I'll update this post in another 50 years if i go blind...mine cost $4800, minus $1000 for insured discount (this place gave a discount to those with insurance even though the insurance didn't pay a penny).

MONEY-SAVING TIP: i also setup a Section 125 prepaid medical plan so that i paid the remainder out of pretax dollars, essentially giving me another 37% off. so try and sign up for that if you can (ask your employer to set it up)

B40 · 05-21-2004, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the update...is there a min. age you should be when getting this? A friend of mine said his doctor told him to wait until he was 25

L0stMind · 05-21-2004, 04:10 PM

no min age. but they say that your eyesight should be stabilised for 5 years.

people like me, who never had glasses till I was 18, and my prescription got slightly worse at 22 (-1.5 in 1 eye, -0.75 in the other), should wait till our eyes have stabilised... otherwise there is a chance your eyes will degrade after the surgery is done...

and you can only have lasik once.

05-21-2004, 02:25 PM	#1
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	Laser Eye Surgery Update Some of you wanted to be kept updated (because you were thinking of getting the surgery yourself) on my laser eye surgery recovery. It's been a few months and I went for a checkup last week. Still seeing at 20/20 and eyes are healing nicely. No side effects, no problems. I had the newer Custom Lasik surgery done, which I recommend if you're worried about your night vision (mine actually seems improved). All in all, if you're thinking of getting this surgery done, I say go for it. At this point I barely remember what life was like wearing contacts and glasses every day.

05-21-2004, 02:27 PM	#2
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05-21-2004, 02:38 PM	#6
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	Did the custom cost much more than $1k per eye? We have a large university hospital here in town and I'm trying to get into a study and get the surgery free of cost. I've worn glasses since age 6 and don't like my face without specs. So regardless, I'll still have an assortment of frames. But to be able to see without them would be heaven. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

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snowpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Posts: 1,099	I had it done in november 03 and it was also the best decision i ever made. I'll update this post in another 50 years if i go blind...mine cost $4800, minus $1000 for insured discount (this place gave a discount to those with insurance even though the insurance didn't pay a penny). MONEY-SAVING TIP: i also setup a Section 125 prepaid medical plan so that i paid the remainder out of pretax dollars, essentially giving me another 37% off. so try and sign up for that if you can (ask your employer to set it up) __________________ HIGH QUALITY ADULT AND NON-ADULT DESIGN/MARKETING WORK SINCE 1997!! Yan - ICQ # 4790444 - Phone: 530-544-7058 SIGNS, GRAPHICS & PRINTING ~ NETWORKING AND IT SERVICES

05-21-2004, 03:49 PM	#12
B40 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,020	Thanks for the update...is there a min. age you should be when getting this? A friend of mine said his doctor told him to wait until he was 25 __________________

05-21-2004, 02:28 PM	#3
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	that is great news, but not surprising. . . . . I know when I had mine done 20+ years ago it was the best thing I have ever had done medically Now, if they could come up with something like that for curing farsightedness

05-21-2004, 02:29 PM	#4
rickholio Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor'easterland Posts: 1,914	I know someone I work with who had her eyes done, and she absolutely loves it. I'm seriously considering getting it done myself, although I'm not sure if PRK or LASIK will be my optimal choice (my pupils are quite large, which is what tends to cause the night vision problems and starburst/corona problems)

05-21-2004, 02:50 PM	#8
TheFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,095	nice

05-21-2004, 04:10 PM	#13
L0stMind Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancity Posts: 1,681	no min age. but they say that your eyesight should be stabilised for 5 years. people like me, who never had glasses till I was 18, and my prescription got slightly worse at 22 (-1.5 in 1 eye, -0.75 in the other), should wait till our eyes have stabilised... otherwise there is a chance your eyes will degrade after the surgery is done... and you can only have lasik once. __________________ http://cashcore.com - Make Money. http://ezprovider.net - Hosting.