Anybody got LASIK?

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 01:43 PM

Thats why I was saying look into PRK. Photo-Refractive Karectomy I think it is... But don't quote me. It doesn't have the issues involved with the after LASIK treatment.

I just wanna be able to buy a pair of oakleys, and not have to pay 2-3x as much for perscription lenses, or have to fumble back and forth between glasses/sunglasses.

edeeZee · 10-14-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dainedazz

i'm 21 and i wear contacts. i've been thinking about doing this but i still need a lot of info. about it. whats the age frame you need to be in to get this operation done?

I believe it's in your early 20's, perfect for you. You should hit up a Lasik website and read FAQ. After a certain age they don't recommend it.

DIGItonium · 10-14-2009, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the responses!

I wish I had mine done a bit sooner since my vision hasn't changed in the last 10 years or so. Vision deteriorating as I get in the later years is to be expected even with standard single vision glasses.

The biggest concern is the flaps since I play volleyball, and there is a greater chance something will happen if the ball hits me in the face! I have lots of vision issues playing volleyball, which is one of the reasons why I decided to get vision corrective surgery. With glasses, my FOV is limited. With contacts, my eyes were constantly drying and turning red. So with volleyball, my vision gets cloudy when I get ready to spike the ball... and miss.

So for those who had LASIK, did you guys have trouble with your eyes if you rub your eyes from itchiness, accidentally got smacked in the face (i.e., playing ball), etc.?

Lloydy · 10-14-2009, 04:38 PM

I have to admit, I was paranoid about rubbing my eyes for months afterwards, but I trained myself not to do it.
You sleep with goggles on for the first night and have to apply loads of eye drops for a few weeks afterwards.

I haven't been hit in the eye with a ball or anything, so I can't comment on the flap being fragile, but you'll be suprised how much more proctective of them you become.

Crash · 10-14-2009, 04:42 PM

I'm supposed to wear glasses but don't. I was prescribed glasses back in 99, but I wore them for a week and stopped because I looked like Bill Gates. Been without them ever since. But now I'm thinking about getting Lasik... I have a hard time putting anything in my eyes. Never done contacts because I can't even get eye drops in my eyes.... I squint while swimming. LOL So the idea of LASIK using a blade to slice my eyes really isn't appealing.

But what I want to know is how people's night vision is after Lasik. Any halos? I'm near sided... How's your vision while driving?

NewYorkJon34 · 10-14-2009, 04:44 PM

Does it hurt at all during the Lasik surgery?

Lloydy · 10-14-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

the idea of LASIK using a blade to slice my eyes really isn't appealing.
But what I want to know is how people's night vision is after Lasik. Any halos? I'm near sided... How's your vision while driving?

They don't use a blade anymore, the flap is also cut with a laser, I was told that this means they get a much more precise cut and also eliminates the chances of getting 'halos' when driving at night - I can vouch for that and say I did initially get them for maybe a month after the surgery, but they cleared up and my night driving is fine now.

bigaudiofanat · 10-14-2009, 05:07 PM

A friend of mine got this done about 4 months ago. Everything went great and he was back to work a day later and fully able to see in a week.

bigaudiofanat · 10-14-2009, 05:09 PM

Also just a side note he is a post man.

Lloydy · 10-14-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Does it hurt at all during the Lasik surgery?

They use drops to numb your eyes, also they gave me a valium to relax me during the surgery. I couldn't feel anything on the front of my eyes, but, they use a kind of suction thing to stop your eye moving when they cut the flap, and I will say, that was an uncomfortable feeling, kind of like someone pushing their thumb into your eye. It was all done in 20 seconds (per eye). The laser that does the correction was totally painless.

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I'm supposed to wear glasses but don't. I was prescribed glasses back in 99, but I wore them for a week and stopped because I looked like Bill Gates. Been without them ever since. But now I'm thinking about getting Lasik... I have a hard time putting anything in my eyes. Never done contacts because I can't even get eye drops in my eyes.... I squint while swimming. LOL So the idea of LASIK using a blade to slice my eyes really isn't appealing.

But what I want to know is how people's night vision is after Lasik. Any halos? I'm near sided... How's your vision while driving?

LoL Yeah I guess that wouldn't be cool for a Porn Engineer...

bigaudiofanat · 10-14-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Thats why I was saying look into PRK. Photo-Refractive Karectomy I think it is... But don't quote me. It doesn't have the issues involved with the after LASIK treatment.

I just wanna be able to buy a pair of oakleys, and not have to pay 2-3x as much for perscription lenses, or have to fumble back and forth between glasses/sunglasses.

I just have contacts and wear oakleys.

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Yeah, Contacts are too much of a hassle for me =( I'm waiting till my Tax Return, or re-enlistment bonus and then I'm getting it done. I'll probably be getting PRK.

edeeZee · 10-14-2009, 06:44 PM

I remember when I had mine done, the cut on your eyeball is so quick, at worse, it felt like when you pull your hangnail off instantly. It stings, but it's not excruciating.

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 06:51 PM

And the whole process takes about a minute once they map your eye...

10-14-2009, 01:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Thats why I was saying look into PRK. Photo-Refractive Karectomy I think it is... But don't quote me. It doesn't have the issues involved with the after LASIK treatment. I just wanna be able to buy a pair of oakleys, and not have to pay 2-3x as much for perscription lenses, or have to fumble back and forth between glasses/sunglasses. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Thanks for the responses! I wish I had mine done a bit sooner since my vision hasn't changed in the last 10 years or so. Vision deteriorating as I get in the later years is to be expected even with standard single vision glasses. The biggest concern is the flaps since I play volleyball, and there is a greater chance something will happen if the ball hits me in the face! I have lots of vision issues playing volleyball, which is one of the reasons why I decided to get vision corrective surgery. With glasses, my FOV is limited. With contacts, my eyes were constantly drying and turning red. So with volleyball, my vision gets cloudy when I get ready to spike the ball... and miss. So for those who had LASIK, did you guys have trouble with your eyes if you rub your eyes from itchiness, accidentally got smacked in the face (i.e., playing ball), etc.? __________________

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Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	I'm supposed to wear glasses but don't. I was prescribed glasses back in 99, but I wore them for a week and stopped because I looked like Bill Gates. Been without them ever since. But now I'm thinking about getting Lasik... I have a hard time putting anything in my eyes. Never done contacts because I can't even get eye drops in my eyes.... I squint while swimming. LOL So the idea of LASIK using a blade to slice my eyes really isn't appealing. But what I want to know is how people's night vision is after Lasik. Any halos? I'm near sided... How's your vision while driving? __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	A friend of mine got this done about 4 months ago. Everything went great and he was back to work a day later and fully able to see in a week. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	I have to admit, I was paranoid about rubbing my eyes for months afterwards, but I trained myself not to do it. You sleep with goggles on for the first night and have to apply loads of eye drops for a few weeks afterwards. I haven't been hit in the eye with a ball or anything, so I can't comment on the flap being fragile, but you'll be suprised how much more proctective of them you become.

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Does it hurt at all during the Lasik surgery?

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Yeah, Contacts are too much of a hassle for me =( I'm waiting till my Tax Return, or re-enlistment bonus and then I'm getting it done. I'll probably be getting PRK. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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edeeZee Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: s. cali, los angeles Posts: 627 Drives: 09 370z plat 6 speed Rep Power: 266	I remember when I had mine done, the cut on your eyeball is so quick, at worse, it felt like when you pull your hangnail off instantly. It stings, but it's not excruciating.

10-14-2009, 06:51 PM	#30 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	And the whole process takes about a minute once they map your eye... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14