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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:54 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth any bros had this done? I would pay atleast $2,500 to a fairly reputable surgeon, there's no difference between the top ones right? Same machines? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651318) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:17 PM Author: stubborn pink coffee pot I had it done, completely 180, best $1800 I've ever spent. The surgeons charging $3-$5k are snake oil salesmen.
Only downside is that I can't focus within 6 inches of my eyes anymore, but the clarity from mid/long distance was like comparing SDTV to HDTV. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:54 PM Author: Deranged dashing immigrant hall "I can't focus within 6 inches of my eyes anymore"
And you won't handle the inevitable presbyopia as well, either. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:18 PM Author: startled corner Wtf How do u read
Why not just stick with contacts |
Date: February 18th, 2017 5:58 PM Author: Glittery Underhanded Field yeah it's 180
I had horrible 20/200 vision though and had to wear contacts or glasses at all times. 7 years later my eyes aren't quite 20/20 anymore but only by a bit so I'm happy |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:07 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth were you near or far sighted? would you go back to get a second surgery to get back to 20/20? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651382) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:10 PM Author: Glittery Underhanded Field near sighted and had medium-bad astigmatism in one eye
Maybe in 10-15 years or something; PRK seems to be a better follow-up than having a second LASIK (longer recovery time though, about a week to see decent and much longer to fully heal) and has improved a lot/gotten cheaper since I had LASIK. I wouldn't be bothered at all picking up a pair of nighttime reading glasses--its having to wear glasses or contacts all the damn time which really sucked. I think 90% of people have the same level of visual acuity they had with glasses/contacts seven years out, which is pretty damn good.
It's true that 20/20 7 years out isn't likely, but many people who have LASIK in the first place can't hit 20/20 with glasses or contacts, so comparing eyesight level to what you can achieve with glasses is a better metric. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:58 PM Author: bearded chapel dopamine scary (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651341) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 5:59 PM Author: fuchsia balding shrine fanboi It was the best decision I've ever made. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651345) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:07 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth go on (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651383) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:08 PM Author: 180 grizzly people who are hurt ratface Same (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651387) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:50 PM Author: fuchsia balding shrine fanboi Coming up It of the chair after the procedure, i was blurry, but I still knew that I could see again.
To be able to trsvel, swim, play sports, go overnight somewhere without having to worry about glasses or contacts was the most 180 feeling in the world. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:05 PM Author: odious set tattoo There's some admittedly rare cases of the corneal flap coming dislodged or separating, even years after the procedure. Typically after some kind of sports injury.
Only reason I haven't had it done. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:06 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth dear god, it rips open? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651379) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:08 PM Author: odious set tattoo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2843572/ https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criopm/2011/514780/ http://www.em-consulte.com/en/article/786366 http://lasikscandal.com/What/LASIK-Flap-Never-Heals |
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Date: March 22nd, 2017 1:53 PM Author: twisted arrogant filthpig "Flap dislocations are rare complications of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). A study of army service members who had refractive surgery found the incidence of flap dislocation to be 0.085% (1/1174 eyes). The Wills Eye Institute reported a higher incidence of 2.75% (3/109 patients) in referrals of patients dissatisfied with LASIK." (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32889448) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:34 PM Author: Glittery Underhanded Field Considering probably like 10 million+ people have had LASIK in the US alone your risk of retinal detachment or something from this sort of thing is probably much higher. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651487) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:53 PM Author: Sapphire Stead I did the laser/non-cut one. 180. but in MFH. would absolutely not do in any other location. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651553) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:54 PM Author: Glittery Underhanded Field what (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651557) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:07 PM Author: Insane doctorate haunted graveyard MY brunch
MY masters
MY photorefractive keratotomy |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 6:57 PM Author: Dark Nowag National Security Agency Did LASIK in one and PRK in the other. LASIK is a no-brainer. Very quick recovery and immediate 20/20. PRK took about a month to get to 20/20 and was a harder recovery. Would not do PRK in both eyes. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651569) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:54 PM Author: Deranged dashing immigrant hall Why did you have different operations? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662303) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:07 PM Author: Insane doctorate haunted graveyard Were your eyes very different Rx or was this some kind of hedge? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32669147) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 7:55 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth if i'm near and farsighted, the surgery will take care of both of them? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32651814) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:26 PM Author: Zippy locus It will not help, and probably harm, your far sightedness (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652712) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:24 PM Author: Concupiscible blue state A friend of mine had it done, permanently fucked one of his eyes up due to surgical complication.
Sued the doctor and got a settlement. According to him anyway, I have a hard time believing you don't sign away your rights but I'm not a lawyer. |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:42 PM Author: odious set tattoo $$ can't really compensate for being blond (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652769) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:27 PM Author: Zippy locus I've considered it but it permanent damages the cornea, reduces night vision, and dry eye and night halos are fairly common side effects. I'm holding out for a superior treatment over the next 10-15 years (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652716) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 10:48 PM Author: idiotic bipolar theatre https://www.optegra.com/eye-health-blog/January-2017/The-complete-guide-to-ReLEx-SMILE-laser-eye-surger/ (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652801) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:50 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth this actually sounds like a much better option. wonder why people aren't getting it, more expensive? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32658741) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:53 PM Author: scarlet love of her life orchestra pit :D never not linking to self promoting websites (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662292) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:56 PM Author: Deranged dashing immigrant hall He's our version of a spamming SAHM on Facebook. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662310) |
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Date: February 18th, 2017 11:10 PM Author: Vermilion ticket booth i'm about to hit 30, don't think i can wait that much longer (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32652860) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 2:50 PM Author: stubborn pink coffee pot Dry eye gradually goes away. Night halos are overstated . . . can see 10x better at night with clear vision and mild halos than I could with blurry vision. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662273) |
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Date: February 21st, 2017 1:12 PM Author: Godawful ebony cuckoldry generalized bond I had it done a while ago, and if anything, I thought the night vision issues were understated. I struggled with night driving for several months, but it did eventually subside. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32669182) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:54 PM Author: Motley puce mad-dog skullcap did this. was awesome. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32658765) |
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Date: February 19th, 2017 10:55 PM Author: Laughsome violet boistinker LASEK > LASIK
HTFH. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 3:42 PM Author: soggy piazza Did it. Cost like 3k. Really happy with it. I couldn't wear contacts so just for being able to go for runs without glasses it was worth it.
My eyes are drier now and I use eye drops at work once a day or so. Still overall I'm very happy. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:21 PM Author: startled corner Biggest reason I haven't done this is dry eye can get much worse...Which can cause vein overgrowth/red eyes....
At least with contacts I can just take them out and my eyes feel fine. With LASIK dry eye can be debilitating and permanent. |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:42 PM Author: vibrant mad cow disease hunting ground I did LASEK, cost 5k total, one eye gets a bit dry sometimes but otherwise it was a good idea! (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3530121&forum_id=2#32662972) |
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Date: February 20th, 2017 4:44 PM Author: Greedy nubile sneaky criminal son of senegal Sister did it but said it wears off. So I think it's bullshit.
ALSO glasses help guys with slightly non-symmetrical faces look more symetrical! |