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I am a -9D in both eyes with mild astigmatism. I went for an evaluation for surgery today and the doctor said I was eligible for either Custom Epi-Lasik or Custom Lasik (my choice). He gave me a lot of detail on both surgeries but I still can’t decide which is best for me. Any advice?

This is a high prescription. If you do lasik, it will definitely weaken the cornea structure because of the amount of tissue that must be removed in addition to the "flap" that all ready weakens the cornea.
In "epi-lasik" a true flap is not made. It is only the surface cells that are removed. However, this is more prone to the development of "haze" unless the doctor treats you with mitomycin-c at the time of the procedure to prevent this.
Bottom line: I’d opt for epilasik with mitomycin-c.

My astigmatism was the cause caused some distortions in my left eye. After seeing multiple doctors, Lasik Custom Vue appeared to be the best option. All doctors I saw said I was a candidate. After the 1st surgery from my referred 1st Doctor, the vision became blurry. The doctor seemed baffled, so I switch to a more reputable doctor. He proceeded to give me a surgery after an appointment with Stanford’s University Director of Opthamology. Both agreed I could be operated on again. I didn’t see much improved(from my perspective) The vision went to double accompanied by light sensitivity and blurriness. The doctors reviewed my post-op condition and agreed that another operation could help. After my 3rd surgery, The vision seemed equally bad and the double vision almost seemed like triple at some points. Now, the doctor says that the results from lasik aren’t working and he thinks I should try PRK. I am worried that PRK won’t be able to correct the double vision that Lasik created!!

that’s very sad , but I think .. but wait what is the thickness of ur cornea now ?

The costs associated with LASIK aren’t an arbitrary number decided on by the surgeons. They are actually calculated according to many factors, including the surgeon’s experience, geographic location, and expenses. So how much does LASIK eye laser surgery cost, and how much of this cost is typically covered by insurance?

Typically, patients can expect to pay $500 to $2,500 per eye. Why does LASIK eye laser surgery cost so much? Because it costs money to perform surgery. At eye surgery centers, the final LASIK eye laser surgery cost depends on how much the surgeon has had to spend on surgical team fees, anesthesia, disposable surgical equipment, laser maintenance, malpractice insurance, and much more. Surgeons have to advertise to draw in business, so marketing costs are factored in as well. Also, patients should expect pre-surgical screenings and post-surgical check-ups for twelve months following their procedure. Their LASIK eye laser surgery cost will include these exams.

There are other factors that can increase the LASIK eye laser surgery cost. For example, patients with severe vision problems might need custom LASIK. This procedure makes a 3D map of the surface of the cornea, allowing the LASIK surgeon to provide customized reshaping for maximum effect. IntraLase, or bladeless LASIK, is also slightly more expensive than the traditional procedure.

Patients often wonder if the LASIK eye laser surgery cost varies by region. It does tend to be more expensive around large cities because of the higher cost of living associated with such areas. The surgeon’s level of skill and experience also affect the price of surgery. Doctors who are highly sought-after will charge more than their lesser-known counterparts. On the other hand, very low prices might indicate a new surgeon or an assembly-line approach to LASIK. Go with a reasonably priced center, but avoid bargain basement LASIK at all costs. You don’t want to sacrifice your vision in the name of frugality.

How much of the LASIK eye laser surgery cost will be covered by insurance? Unfortunately, most American insurance companies consider LASIK to be “not medically necessary”. Therefore, the surgery isn’t usually covered by insurance. Some student plans, such as Aetna, have been known to cover the cost of LASIK for college students.

Even if your plan doesn’t cover the procedure, there are still some steps you can take to offset your LASIK eye laser surgery cost. For example, see if your employer will partner with a vision center to get discounted rates for their employees. If your job offers a health spending or flexible spending account, put money into it each month so that you can use it to fund your LASIK procedure. Finally, if you qualify, most LASIK clinics offer their own financing. You could get your surgery with no down payment and deferred interest, making it more affordable.

Though most Americans have to pay for their own LASIK surgery, they feel that the results are worth the expense. Should you decide to go forward with LASIK, budget $1,000 to $5,000 for both eyes and don’t depend on insurance coverage.

Jeff Kimball
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/lasik-eye-laser-surgery-costs-681916.html

I’m having Custom LASIK done next week and I’m nervous about having to stare into the laser for the procedure because my eyes are light sensitive. Has anyone with light sensitive eyes had difficulty during LASIK?

Also, ladies…my doctor recommends that I not rub my eyes for a month after surgery, how many of you wore eye makeup after surgery such as mascara? Did you have a difficult time taking it off?

Thanks!!

I had Lasik eye surgery done after wearing glasses for 16 years. It has been perfect for me. I have had no changes. Of course, as I age, I expect changes. I also co-manage refractive surgery and have seen hundreds of successful patients. It doesn’t hurt, generally. There is a bit of pressure, but no real pain if you have LASIK. The PRK version (where no flap is cut) is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days following the procedure. I’ve seen several people who said they were in some pain, but healed just fine. I used to wear both glasses and contact lenses. I had LASIK done and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I can see clearly, no squinting, no driving with glasses anymore. I can read road signs, see the individual leaves in the trees (they’re not just a blurry mess anymore). It’s also nice to be able to see what time it is when I wake up. The procedure is painless (although a bit uncomfortable) but takes less than 15 minutes. Highly recommended.

If you need help finding a reputed surgeon in India u can check out the ink below:

http://www.indianhealthguru.com

You can schedule a free appointment there and they’ll answer all your questions and see if you qualify as a good candidate or not

I had a bad astigmatism in my left eye. I went and had custom lasik done. Surgery went well and at post-op check up, my vision in my right eye was 20/20, left was 20/25 – I was told it would get better. One week later I couldn’t see out of my left eye,my vision in that eye went back to 20/40 – right eye is now 20/15. My doctor told me that my cornea is still very swollen, and that my vision will come back. It’s been a week and my vision still comes and goes in my left eye. Has anyone had this problem? Did your eye stabilize? Or did you have to have another surgery done? Also my still feels like it has something in it – so I know that it’s still somewhat swollen.
I am doing everything they have told me to do – especially since I have this problem. Any knowledge I can get will be helpful.

Hi Jen,

Haven’t had Lasik myself (too scared) but I know several who have and I know it takes weeks (over a month even) for everything to settle down. Some at first wish they hadn’t done it even but after a while, everything resolved itself and in the end, their vision was excellent and they were very happy with the result. I don’t personally know any bad experiences. I would trust the eye Doctor and give it more time. And make sure you follow the post surgery procedures.

Using the most advanced LASIK and implantable lens technology with an unrivaled focus on patient care, Dr. Feldman is committed to giving her patients visual freedom through a variety of state-of-the-art eye surgery procedures. When you trust Dr. Feldman with your vision, as so many of her medical colleagues have done, you will receive the right vision correction treatment for your eyes. You will get all the one-on-one time you want with San Diegos leading LASIK and cataract surgeon. She even offers late appointments after work and Saturday appointments!

If you are ready to improve your vision and quality of life, please call or email us today to schedule a complimentary LASIK consultation or a complete eye exam for a cataract evaluation. During your appointment, Dr. Feldman along with her professional staff will answer all your questions about iLasik™, wavefront-guided LASIK, all laser Custom LASIK with IntraLase®, or the vision correction option that is right for you, address any concerns you may have, and explain all of the options available to correct your vision.

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I had Custom Wavefront Intralase Lasik on March 13th. Almost four weeks ago. I’m going to the doctor in two days but I was wondering…

If I relax my eyes things get out of focus. But then I become concious of it and I can actually see and feel my eyes refocus. Anyways, I don’t think I’m quite 20/20 yet. And I still have halos around lights at night.

Are my eyes going to be okay? Will the bad night vision clear up? Will I see 20/20? I know what a google search will say but I was wondering if there was anyone out there that had the procedure or knew someone of who had it.

I really really hope this works out. I tell my family and friends that everything’s okay but in reality, I’m still very worried.
Oh and my prescription BEFORE lasik was -6.00 and -6.75…..

I’m getting CustomVue Lasik the 17th. But from what I’ve researched is that most people get their complete sight within 3-12 months, especially if you have a higher prescription. This was the same for halos at night too. Customvue doesn’t guarantee that halos will disappear, but at least it should be better than what it was. Your eyes will be fine, I wouldn’t worry. Just talk to your doc and tell him/her your concerns and they will figure if its necessary to make an enhancement, since its quite common for people to need an enhancement with higher prescriptions. Good luck I hope it works out for you!

1.Does the procedure hurt?
2.Did it really help improve your vision? Do you still have to wear glasses?
3.Which one did you go with? Basic or Custom?
4.Who did you go to and why?

Well, I haven’t had it myself personally, but a lot of friends swear by it, and are glad that they got it. My brother got it India through India Health Guru Consultants, and he said it was great Lasik eye surgery helped millions of people to be able to see, without the help of contacts and glasses. It will help you too, but make sure you get the right doctor for the procedure. After the surgery, one feels mild discomfort or pain for a couple of days. The procedure itself is not painful because they give you anaesthetic drops to numb the eye. For the first week, one may have sensitivity to light as blurry vision and dry eyes. All these side effects disappear within a few days and. The process is simple, safe and fast. They are making big improvements in this field, so it’s probably worth it if you can afford it and don’t need to use your eyes for a few days
for info, please visit the link

http://www.indianhealthguru.com

My surgery, the following is from Dr. Berg’s website on how LASIK is performed.

Step 1
First the surgeon applies a few numbing eye-drops to the eye prior to the procedure, and the surgeon marks the cornea with water-soluble ink to guide replacement of the flap.

Step 2
A thin corneal flap is created using an instrument called a microkeratome. This part of the procedure is called keratectomy and makes a “flap” in the corneal tissue on the central part of the eye, which is gently folded back, exposing the underlying layers of the cornea. This flap can also be created with the use of the Intralase laser.

Step 3
The surgeon then uses the excimer laser to apply a cool beam of light to gently even out the curvature of the cornea this is done with CustomVue Wavefront guided technology. The protective corneal flap is then gently placed back in its original position and begins healing immediately.

Step 4
After the flap is gently laid back, a few moisturizing drops are applied to soothe your eye and speed recovery. The cross-section view of the cornea shows the reduced (flatter) corneal curvature (exaggerated for clarity).

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i have this friend that was thinking about lasik eye surgery and she wanted to know how secseful it would be.

I would strongly recommend you and your friend to read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.

Useful website:

http://www.lasikdisaster.com/