Thread: LASEK Eye Surgery

My mom had it and was fine.

Originally Posted by fufu

My mom had it and was fine.

Do you remember what she had to do after surgery? Like, was she able to do anything or did she wear a protective bandage? Complain of any pain or discomfort? How long did it take for her to heal and regain her eyesight?

I wasn't at home during when she had it/recovered.

Come on people ...

I don't know about Lasek or Lasik, but I can poke you in the eye with a stick.

Sorry man, but I have no firsthand experience. You could try Wikipedia. Lasik and Lasek.

I plan on getting that done within the next year or so.

I know several people who had Lasik, they never complained except for saying their eyeball itched a little...they all got vicodin for the pain and had to wear sunglasses for a couple of days.....The risks are very minimal really....

I had Lasik in October. My eyes itched like a mofo right after for a couple of hours, the next day my vision was 20/30, a week later it was 20/20 with both, 20/20 in my left, and 20/25 in my right. 2 weeks in I was perfect with both eyes, that is from being 20/260 prior. It was 4 weeks until I was able to open my eyes under water, but who gives a shit about that in October?

Overall, well worth the $3500 I paid, plus all appointments for a year are free. I would have paid double. I can also opt for the wavefront for an extra $500 an eye, but my vision is fine the way it is.

What is "wavefront"?

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

I had Lasik in October. My eyes itched like a mofo right after for a couple of hours, the next day my vision was 20/30, a week later it was 20/20 with both, 20/20 in my left, and 20/25 in my right. 2 weeks in I was perfect with both eyes, that is from being 20/260 prior. It was 4 weeks until I was able to open my eyes under water, but who gives a shit about that in October?

Overall, well worth the $3500 I paid, plus all appointments for a year are free. I would have paid double. I can also opt for the wavefront for an extra $500 an eye, but my vision is fine the way it is.

Ya, but that's lasik which is where they cut open the flap and there is more risk involved. However, recovery is 2-3 days. I am doing lasek which is less risk but it's a 1-2 week recovery.

Originally Posted by DOMS

What is "wavefront"?

Regular Lasik is where they just cut the lens like a contact would be cut, in wavefront they make a digital corneal map and make the cut individual to your personal needs.

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

Regular Lasik is where they just cut the lens like a contact would be cut, in wavefront they make a digital corneal map and make the cut individual to your personal needs.

That sounds great. When I go for Lasik, I'll be sure to ask for that.

Thanks, man!

Originally Posted by shiznit2169

Ya, but that's lasik which is where they cut open the flap and there is more risk involved. However, recovery is 2-3 days. I am doing lasek which is less risk but it's a 1-2 week recovery.

They both involve cutting it's just the thickness of what is cut thats different...I think the chances of a mistake would be the same, but the chances are very slim, you'd have more of a chance dying in a car accident on your way home I think...

Originally Posted by maniclion

They both involve cutting it's just the thickness of what is cut thats different...I think the chances of a mistake would be the same, but the chances are very slim, you'd have more of a chance dying in a car accident on your way home I think...

yeah especially if you're driving.........