I went to get it done, but when I saw the waivers and disclaimers I had to sign, I backed out.
Doctors, former patients warn of LASIK eye surgery dangers: ‘Biggest scam
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Yep, I backed out the the first time. But changed my mind, went back the following week and did it.
It really messes with you, there's no half way about it, do it or don't. And if you don't, it's not a knock on the person, it is risky.
Yes but before any surgery, you have to sign a form saying you understand that death is a possibility, that the worst could happen and that you’re going in fully aware. Every surgery has a risk, that's why it shouldn't taken lightly. But, risky? Depending on your health, not necessarily.
Yeah. They cannot guarantee on how your body is going to heal for example.
I had LASIK done about 25+ years ago. Best decision I have ever made.
Only now have I noticed my vision has deteriorated a bit. My eye doc agreed and she put in a script in the system. She told me it wasn't necessary for me to get glasses, but it would improve my vision. I finally decided to get a pair, and she was right. It's a very light script, but I wear them if I'm watching TV or at a baseball game or driving at night. But, I don't wear them all the time. I could, but I hate wearing glasses.
At some point, I'm sure I'll be wearing these glasses full time. Once it comes to that, I'll look into LASIK (or whatever the new tech will be) again.
Funny thing is when I got it done, they told me I would probably need reading glasses down the road. So far, so good in that case (I'm nearsighted).
So, LASIK wasn't a permanent fix for me, but I got a solid 25+ years of going glasses free. And I'd do it again.
BUT, to be transparent, there were a few people in the waiting room that were in there to have their original LASIK corrected. I guess that does happen, and it sounds like (in rare cases) they can't correct it. There was one lady in there that has had 7 corrections up to that point. I can easily see how frustrating that would be. I guess there is a risk to any type of surgery.
Still...'d repeat LASIK like I repeated with a couple of my fav SPs
Only now have I noticed my vision has deteriorated a bit. My eye doc agreed and she put in a script in the system. She told me it wasn't necessary for me to get glasses, but it would improve my vision. I finally decided to get a pair, and she was right. It's a very light script, but I wear them if I'm watching TV or at a baseball game or driving at night. But, I don't wear them all the time. I could, but I hate wearing glasses.
At some point, I'm sure I'll be wearing these glasses full time. Once it comes to that, I'll look into LASIK (or whatever the new tech will be) again.
Funny thing is when I got it done, they told me I would probably need reading glasses down the road. So far, so good in that case (I'm nearsighted).
So, LASIK wasn't a permanent fix for me, but I got a solid 25+ years of going glasses free. And I'd do it again.
BUT, to be transparent, there were a few people in the waiting room that were in there to have their original LASIK corrected. I guess that does happen, and it sounds like (in rare cases) they can't correct it. There was one lady in there that has had 7 corrections up to that point. I can easily see how frustrating that would be. I guess there is a risk to any type of surgery.
Still...'d repeat LASIK like I repeated with a couple of my fav SPs
Like @Lifeis2Short , I had it done 25 years ago.
used a microkeratome (rotary scalpel) to open the flap. Then in less than 10 seconds on each eye, it was done and re flap lowered.
WasWARNED---DO NOT TOUCH OR RUB YOUR EYES for a few days. I used these plastic fly-eyes looking plactic eye cups, like a dog wearing the cone of shame taped to my face while sleeping.
Took the drops and cream exactly as directed.
My vision went to 20/20 and 20/25 . Although i got the "Custom' lens mapping procedure, I can still get little flares/stars off street lights. NOTHING serious. Maype like a sliver of light 2x the size if the bulb. NOTHING.
Now in my late 50's, my near vision is beginning to require +1.5 reading glasses for reading. In 5010 years, I may get those adjustble/multifocal cataract lens implants. Buddy got them and loves them. Fixed both near and far sightedness.
Don't be such chickens!
used a microkeratome (rotary scalpel) to open the flap. Then in less than 10 seconds on each eye, it was done and re flap lowered.
WasWARNED---DO NOT TOUCH OR RUB YOUR EYES for a few days. I used these plastic fly-eyes looking plactic eye cups, like a dog wearing the cone of shame taped to my face while sleeping.
Took the drops and cream exactly as directed.
My vision went to 20/20 and 20/25 . Although i got the "Custom' lens mapping procedure, I can still get little flares/stars off street lights. NOTHING serious. Maype like a sliver of light 2x the size if the bulb. NOTHING.
Now in my late 50's, my near vision is beginning to require +1.5 reading glasses for reading. In 5010 years, I may get those adjustble/multifocal cataract lens implants. Buddy got them and loves them. Fixed both near and far sightedness.
Don't be such chickens!
Hypothetically speaking if you lost vision in one eye from the procedure but the other eye went perfectly would you regret getting it done?
Hypothetically speaking if you lost vision in one eye from the procedure but the other eye went perfectly would you regret getting it done?
That's my position as well. I could never consider jeopardizing my vision in hopes of making it better. It's far too important to me. Also the reason I would never use Viagra.
When I got it done 20 years ago at Lasik MD, they told me to stay very still. They said they had problems with people not staying still.I had LASIK done about 25+ years ago. Best decision I have ever made.
Only now have I noticed my vision has deteriorated a bit. My eye doc agreed and she put in a script in the system. She told me it wasn't necessary for me to get glasses, but it would improve my vision. I finally decided to get a pair, and she was right. It's a very light script, but I wear them if I'm watching TV or at a baseball game or driving at night. But, I don't wear them all the time. I could, but I hate wearing glasses.
At some point, I'm sure I'll be wearing these glasses full time. Once it comes to that, I'll look into LASIK (or whatever the new tech will be) again.
Funny thing is when I got it done, they told me I would probably need reading glasses down the road. So far, so good in that case (I'm nearsighted).
So, LASIK wasn't a permanent fix for me, but I got a solid 25+ years of going glasses free. And I'd do it again.
BUT, to be transparent, there were a few people in the waiting room that were in there to have their original LASIK corrected. I guess that does happen, and it sounds like (in rare cases) they can't correct it. There was one lady in there that has had 7 corrections up to that point. I can easily see how frustrating that would be. I guess there is a risk to any type of surgery.
Still...'d repeat LASIK like I repeated with a couple of my fav SPs
I actually booked my LASIK eye treatment but cancelled it after doing research. I hate wearing contacts but the side effects of LASIK and horror stories scare me 
Clients wonder why I always wear glasses it’s because I really am blind AF -4.5 on both eyes
Clients wonder why I always wear glasses it’s because I really am blind AF -4.5 on both eyes
I think a lot of the issues surrounding the horror stories could probably have been mitigated. Some of these being: 1) proceeding with the surgery despite not being a good candidate for the surgery 2) going with the cheapest option as opposed to the most reputable option; 3) not following the post-procedure protocol well 4) negligence on the part of the doctor. I am curious to know how many horror stories their would be if said points were taken into account before proceeding with surgeryI actually booked my LASIK eye treatment but cancelled it after doing research. I hate wearing contacts but the side effects of LASIK and horror stories scare me
Clients wonder why I always wear glasses it’s because I really am blind AF -6 on both eyes
Of course I'd regret it if that happened.
But IMO, the risk of it going bad is being blown out of proportion because we ONLY hear about the sensational failures... which are exceedingly rare.
Well based on the original post the complications are more frequent than what they present to prospective patients. I've heard of a number of occurrences where those who have had botched Lasix ended up committing suicide because their vision was so problematic after the complications. I feel like more transparency is needed when considering surgeries like this.
Ok, that's fair. I guess the number of complications is less than 1% just like the doctor will tell you.
Good luck with your eye surgery......
I went to a clinic in Toronto and they recommended lens replacement, rather than Lasik. This is essentially the same as cataract surgery.
Pleased with the results, only side effect is dry eyes. Vision is top notch, my ophthamologist tested my eyes and he said it is the best result he has ever seen.
Pleased with the results, only side effect is dry eyes. Vision is top notch, my ophthamologist tested my eyes and he said it is the best result he has ever seen.
Care to share more specific cases of these suicides you've "heard of"?
What more "transparency" do you want in patients being informed. Or will you only be satisfied when the informed consent process is so dire and scary that it results in only 1% of patients considering it, getting it done?
If you have data to the contrary, you should forward it to Health Canada so they may reconsider the approval of this medical procedure.Ok, that's fair. I guess the number of complications is less than 1% just like the doctor will tell you.
If, on the other hand, you are emotionally vulnerable to sensationalized internet stories of the (relatively) few unhappy patients with complications, then there is nothing anyone, like me who has had the procedure 20+ years ago, can say.
So don't risk being driven to suicide!
And please don't make too much of a big deal of it on the interwebs... in case the CNIB and partially and fully blind people hear this is the solution to their condition.
Care to share more specific cases of these suicides you've "heard of"?
What more "transparency" do you want in patients being informed. Or will you only be satisfied when the informed consent process is so dire and scary that it results in only 1% of patients considering it, getting it done?
If you have data to the contrary, you should forward it to Health Canada so they may reconsider the approval of this medical procedure.
If, on the other hand, you are emotionally vulnerable to sensationalized internet stories of the (relatively) few unhappy patients with complications, then there is nothing anyone, like me who has had the procedure 20+ years ago, can say.
So don't risk being driven to suicide!
And please don't make too much of a big deal of it on the interwebs... in case the CNIB and partially and fully blind people hear this is the solution to their condition.
I'll just leave this here for the members to ponder.
I've been following this for years because of a family member.
It's funny how some people have such a hard time believing there is a dark side to the medical industry.
