Lasik Eye Surgery…Should I or should I not get it?
I am considering Lasik eye surgery but curious on how it all works. I was told I’d need to be without contacts for 2 weeks before the surgery to rest my eyes. I am at -10.00 at the moment ( yes I know I’m blind! ) I have trouble wearing my glasses, it makes me a bit dizzy. I have been training myself to get use to it but it still gets me nauseated. How many days would I be off from work? I’d appreciate any information any has about Lasik Surgery. Thanks ahead of time!!!!
i recently accompanied a friend of mine to get laser eye surgery at a clinic out of town. he assumed he’d need help afterwards because he’d be incapacitated. he was wrong.
immediately after the procedure, they put transparent shields over his eyes (like clear eye patches) so he wouldn’t touch his eyes for the next 12 hours. he was still able to see, although a bit blurrily.
the only real help he needed was walking back to the hotel, and for a series of eyedrops a couple hours later. he could see normally after about five hours. sunglasses were necessary for him because of slight sensitivity to bright light for the first two days.
he’s been happy as a clam ever since.
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i’d say give yourself 2 to 3 days off for the surgery and recovery.
although it may be a pain to live without contacts for two weeks before the surgery, it’s necessary for your cornea to "refresh" its surface, and for your sight to adjust to a more natural state, and a more accurate reading of your true prescription and what degree of correction is necessary
January 24th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I was at -6.5 both eyes and I had lasik about a month ago. Depending on what kind of job you do, you could take a couple of days off or up to a week. I had it on a Thursday, went back to work on a Monday and it was fine.
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January 24th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
It depends. Depending on the job, your recovery rate, and type of transportation you might be able to go to work the next day or you might need a week off. I know people who have. It also depends on the type of lasik. The more invasive and complicated, the more recovery time.
Hopefully in the two weeks of glasses, your eyes will adjust. I agree, I have a high correction and glasses give me horrible headaches. For me it would be looking to the glasses and contact free future.
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http://www.lasikmd.ca/ctoronto-downtown/laser-vision-correction/what-to-expect/preparation-for-surgery/preparation-lasik-surgery.en.html
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/
January 24th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
yes, u shd avoid lenses 2 week b4 that, but it is great that lasik does saves u the trouble of wearinf spect and contacts. Just got to do with the spec.
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January 24th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
i recently accompanied a friend of mine to get laser eye surgery at a clinic out of town. he assumed he’d need help afterwards because he’d be incapacitated. he was wrong.
immediately after the procedure, they put transparent shields over his eyes (like clear eye patches) so he wouldn’t touch his eyes for the next 12 hours. he was still able to see, although a bit blurrily.
the only real help he needed was walking back to the hotel, and for a series of eyedrops a couple hours later. he could see normally after about five hours. sunglasses were necessary for him because of slight sensitivity to bright light for the first two days.
he’s been happy as a clam ever since.
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i’d say give yourself 2 to 3 days off for the surgery and recovery.
although it may be a pain to live without contacts for two weeks before the surgery, it’s necessary for your cornea to "refresh" its surface, and for your sight to adjust to a more natural state, and a more accurate reading of your true prescription and what degree of correction is necessary
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January 24th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Not everyone is suitable for surgery especially with a power of -10.00. You will get fairly good vision the very next day after surgery, as good as you can drive comfortably. You should be able to return to work the day after the next day.
As with any surgery, there is always a risk involved, and you must be properly consulted to see if you are a suitable candidate. Surgery of your eyes can be performed if you are still wearing soft contact lenses.
However, you must refrain from wearing contact lenses for a week before the actual surgery.
Dr. Yeoh Phee Liang
Consultant Eye Surgeon
http://www.advancevision.net.my
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January 24th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
check out all your queries / doubts with a professional lasik surgeon.
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they provide online consultation and you can ask questions to be replied by pro. lasik surgeons
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