Lasik Eye Surgury

[SoccerMom2]

I was wondering if anyone had this done? About how much is it? Was it painful? Who did you go to? Hubby told me i could get it done but im scared too.

[Beta84]

I know people where it worked wonders and others that had serious complications (but eventually got everything fixed and good). I haven't heard of anyone doing it more recently...the complications I heard about were some 5 years ago. It may have improved quite a bit since then. I'd suggest doing some research (non-forum) on what the rates are. It works and it's great, but the side effects if things go wrong really suck until they get fixed (assuming they are correctable).

[Im_Me]

Originally Posted by SoccerMom2

I was wondering if anyone had this done? About how much is it? Was it painful? Who did you go to? Hubby told me i could get it done but im scared too.

LOVE IT! Went to Lasix plus in Annapolis (Dr. Goel). Improved from 20/2000 to about 20/25. Had moderate discomfort for about three hours after surgery (they tell you to take a nap that long, but I woke up early) I was able to drive glasses free after that.

Cost was $2500 or so (with insurance covering some), but it was the best money I ever spent.

[Vince]

Had it done about 4 or 5 years ago. Needed glasses for driving, reading, etc. Now have 20/20 distance vision, but still need glasses for reading. Doc told me that going in. He said, if you need glasses for reading now, you'll still need them for reading when I'm done." Didn't have the night complications they talk about. The headlights from other cars making the star type things. Now things were very bright for a few weeks. The actual surgery took no time at all and was painless.

[kwa592]

Originally Posted by SoccerMom2

I was wondering if anyone had this done? About how much is it? Was it painful? Who did you go to? Hubby told me i could get it done but im scared too.

I had my eyes done a month ago. I went from about 20/400+ to about 20/25 - 20/30. It's only been 4 weeks, so my eyes are still dialing in - they'll tell you it could take up to 6 months to reach the final prescription (my sister took 3 months, my brother-in-law was almost next day). They will also tell you there are no guarantees, and they will (at least mine did) tell you what the risks are.

The trip home from surgery was painful even though I kept my eyes closed the whole way home, but not as painful as I was expecting. Once home I put in the prescribed drops and went to bed and I was "fine" when I woke up. I even went to work the next day - NOT recommended, however!

I had it done at TLC Annapolis, and I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone. The cost, before any discounts or insurance, was about $4500, but that was for the custom mapping for each eye and lifetime "enhancements" (read: tune ups). All of my follow-up visits are with my opthalmologist, so I don't have to keep driving up the road.

Consultations are free, so go ask questions, lots of questions! The first thing is to find out if your regular opthalmologist is partnered up with any of the laser centers, and then to see if you're a good candidate.

Even if my eyes never make it to 20/20 I've gone from blind as a bat to seeing, reading (signs), driving and LIVING without glasses. Because of my lenses, glasses cost me over $400 each time - now I have a $20 pair from Wally-World for reading and the computer. Would I do it again? Absolutely.

[Baja28]

Originally Posted by Im_Me

LOVE IT! Went to Lasix plus in Annapolis (Dr. Goel). Improved from 20/2000 to about 20/25. Had moderate discomfort for about three hours after surgery (they tell you to take a nap that long, but I woke up early) I was able to drive glasses free after that.

Cost was $2500 or so (with insurance covering some), but it was the best money I ever spent.

Dr. Sonny Goel. Had it in 2001. $3,000.00 with lifetime enhancements. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[sexy_pants]

Originally Posted by SoccerMom2

I was wondering if anyone had this done? About how much is it? Was it painful? Who did you go to? Hubby told me i could get it done but im scared too.

I DO know someone who got it done. Not sure how much, would say about 3-4k, but could be wrong. They said it wasn't painful and they went to a Dr. in Annapolis.
I thought about getting it done myself, but i'm a whimp also...

[shilo]

Originally Posted by SoccerMom2

I was wondering if anyone had this done? About how much is it? Was it painful? Who did you go to? Hubby told me i could get it done but im scared too.

I did it at Lasik Plus in Alexandria in 2004. It was about three grand and was the BEST thing I ever did for myself. It is an intense experience but I wouldn't call it painful. If you are candidate, go for it. I was 20/400 and now I am 20/20 and don't even need reading glasses although they said I might.

[SoccerMom2]

I called my insurance company got info on what is covered. Made a appointment with the Lasik Plus Center in Baltimore. They said about 3-4 grand but with my insurance any where from 2200-3400.

[FaP]

Sweet, I am glad you posted this. I was thinking on doing so a few weeks ago but never did. Got some questions answered. I would like to get this done, I am near sideded and only use the glasses when I drive and work. When I get home I take them damn things off.