Lasik Surgery

[notorious]

My wife and I are going to get Lasik Surgery. We need suggestions and recommendations as to who we should go to.


We live in SW Kansas, but I am willing to travel anywhere if needed.


Please let me know if there are any side-effects, how long it takes to heal, etc.


Thanks for any input!

[notorious]

I am a pilot, and I was wondering if there is any night-vision issues I should worry about.

[Strongside]

Danny Parkins says go to Durrie Vision.

[Dayze]

look with your special eyes.

[Dayze]

Petro says go to Mr. Goodcents.

[RockChalk]

Dr Cavanaugh in OP (http://www.lasikkansascity.com/)

Had mine done almost 7 years ago now. Still 20/20 vision. My eye doc has to search really hard to even find the incision scars. I believe he still charges around $2k per eye, but when you are talking about eye surgery, you don't go the cheap route. The surgery only takes about 15 minutes total, then I went home and took a nap. Woke up seeing perfectly.

I had halos at night for the first few days, but have had no problems since.

This surgery is a no-brainer for people who can afford it.

[mike_b_284]

A girl I dated worked at a lasik surgeon's office. She said a lot of people have complications, the most common problem is they go from nearsighted to farsighted, and still have to use vision correction for reading etc. Hearsay fwiw, but do your homework before you eff with your eyes.

[BlackHelicopters]

Use a coupon for half off the second eye.

[notorious]

Use a coupon for half off the second eye.

LMAO


For some reason this scares the hell out of me.

[Ace Gunner]

check groupon first

[crossbow]

A girl I dated worked at a lasik surgeon's office. She said a lot of people have complications, the most common problem is they go from nearsighted to farsighted, and still have to use vision correction for reading etc. Hearsay fwiw, but do your homework before you eff with your eyes.

Yep. My night vision was poor at best before the procedure and it didn't improve at all afterwards. I think it got worse.

I used to have trouble seeing distance but that is corrected except I now have trouble seeing close.

[TambaBerry]

I am a pilot, and I was wondering if there is any night-vision issues I should worry about.

I would absolutely bring this up with your employer and the doctor before getting it done.

[Omaha]

I am a pilot, and I was wondering if there is any night-vision issues I should worry about.

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[cron912]

You might check out Grene Vision in Wichita.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Not reccommending but this place is in Amarillo. I know nothing about them.

http://www.rushlasik.com/

[Fire Me Boy!]

I know a guy that'll do it for $200 per eye. And if you want, he'll throw in a wicked wolf tattoo for free.

[InChiefsHeaven]

Someday I'd like to really look into this...I just can't get over the idea of them cutting my eye, even if in a "surgical" way. My wife needs it way worse than I do though...

...so I'll let her go first! :evil:

[Jewish Rabbi]

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Mine isn't this bad either, but I have it with glasses, contacts, and without vision correction when I was younger. I always thought everyone saw things that way.

[mlyonsd]

A girl I dated worked at a lasik surgeon's office. She said a lot of people have complications, the most common problem is they go from nearsighted to farsighted, and still have to use vision correction for reading etc. Hearsay fwiw, but do your homework before you eff with your eyes.

That isn't really a complication. It happens normally just like it would without LASIK. I had it done 5 years ago because I needed bifocals and I hated them. My optometrist is the one that actually suggested it and he recommended the local place do it. Think it was about$2500/eye back then.

I've had 20/18 long vision ever since but still need cheaters.

[Holladay]

Another consideration is your age. I thought about lasik when I was 38. Assume I did the surgery, 4 years later I would have needed reading glasses. Which would have blown.

You could opt for monovision. One eye is distance, the other for reading. It eliminates the reading grandpa glasses. I'm not sure at what age that is recommended.

I did not do the surgery. I am able to wear contacts again and have them set up for monovision. It is awesome. I can read and see distance. The brain figures out which eye to use. But it does mess up your distance depth perception. Imagine driving with only one eye. Especially at night. I have some "night" driving glasses that have a slight yellow tint and corrects my reading to be distance. Works great.

As an earlier post mentioned, check with your employer.

[ThaVirus]

Get sent to a slam and pay a guy 20 Menthol Kools to do a surgical shine job on your eyes.

[ChiefsHawk]

Durrie vision no questions is the best. I'm a quad so it was a pain to put in contacts and Durrie did mine for free because of a program he has for the disabled. I'm only 27 so I dont have the issues other people get when they are older with lasik. Age is a big factor imo. Both my parents had it done(different doctor) and both need readers now

[notorious]

I know a guy that'll do it for $200 per eye. And if you want, he'll throw in a wicked wolf tattoo for free.

To hell with the lasik, that tattoo sounds badass.

[demonhero]

there is a grant available for this. its $1,500 but you have to have not so shitty eyes to get it. I was quoted 2,500 and change for both eyes here in Olathe. Overland Park probably is in the 3k range.

[Nirvana58]

Grene Vision in Wichita was by far one of the best in Kansas. Dr. Grene is retired now but it is still one of the best. Both my mom and I both got our lasik there and neither of us have ever had any issues. Best decision I have ever made and was well worth the cost. My recommendation don't skimp pay for a good doctor.

[notorious]

Durrie vision no questions is the best. I'm a quad so it was a pain to put in contacts and Durrie did mine for free because of a program he has for the disabled. I'm only 27 so I dont have the issues other people get when they are older with lasik. Age is a big factor imo. Both my parents had it done(different doctor) and both need readers now

I am 35 and near-sighted. Does Lasik deteriorate with age?

[Nirvana58]

They give you drops incase your eyes dry out but I have never needed them. I believe they want you to keep your eyes closed for about a day. (don't quite remember was a long time ago). However I could read the clock in the surgery room as soon as they did it. (Couldn't even see the clock before the surgery). It was quick and painless. Like I said best decision I have ever made. Also I now have 20/15 vision in both eyes and that is going from pretty much legally blind before.

[ChiefsHawk]

I am 35 and near-sighted. Does Lasik deteriorate with age?

Depends if your eyes are still changing a bunch year to year. Mine was a little bit so I had to go back for a touch up. At 35 it would be worth getting lasik imo because of the cost of contacts and glasses.

[notorious]

Depends if your eyes are still changing a bunch year to year. Mine was a little bit so I had to go back for a touch up. At 35 it would be worth getting lasik imo because of the cost of contacts and glasses.

I am pretty stable. In fact, I have improved a hair.

Thanks for the input, you guys have been really helpful.


Well, except for the smart asses that should impale themselves on an AIDS cactus.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

one thing to check on is the cost of touch-ups. Some places will do it for free if your vision ever changes, others charge again.

[nstygma]

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

this is very common for people with larger-than-normal pupils. at night the pupil lets in light from the outer areas of the incision. maybe they've got new techniques to work around that?

[mlyonsd]

Depends if your eyes are still changing a bunch year to year. Mine was a little bit so I had to go back for a touch up. At 35 it would be worth getting lasik imo because of the cost of contacts and glasses.

This. My near sightedness hadn't changed in like 4 years so my optometrist said I made a perfect LASIK candidate when I told him I hated bifocals. My far vision is ztl as it was when I had the surgery 5 years ago.

[Silock]

Durrie vision is by far the best. I have no regrets and their entire process was amazing, easy and informative.

LASIK doesn't degenerate with age, but your eyes naturally change as you age. There's nothing you can do about this process. That shouldn't deter you from doing lasik though. Lasik will fix the nearsightedness and if your eyes change as you age so that you need reading glasses (again this will happen regardless of whether or not you do lasik), you can get that corrected, as well.

[Holladay]

I am 35 and near-sighted. Does Lasik deteriorate with age?

As you get older, the muscles in your eyes get weaker. Thus they can't "squeeze" your eyeball enough to change the focus for up close. The time frame is different for all. Mine started at 42. The wife started at age 46. I hate glasses and when I heard that I'd needed reading glasses even with lasik, I opted out especially since I can wear contacts for a week.

Again, the only way to avoid glasses to get monovision. This can be done with lasik or with contacts. Check with your doc to see if you are a candidate for monovision with lasik.

[MahiMike]

Word of warning. Everyone gets presbyopia later in life. I had lasik at 40 and now wear glasses.

[Sure-Oz]

I've had lasik for over 10 years now, vision is solid but the eyes age.

I got mine at silverstein eye center

[Silock]

Again, the only way to avoid glasses to get monovision.

That's not true. There are a few ways to correct presbyopia. Monovision is just one way.

[notorious]

Thanks a lot, you guys are helping out big-time.

[Holladay]

That's not true. There are a few ways to correct presbyopia. Monovision is just one way.

About the only other way, still without glasses, that I can think of would be bifocal contacts. I don't know much about them thou. I've heard that if you have much of an astigmatism, the bifocal part rolls around. I'm not sure of the price either. Can they be extended wear?

A friend got lasik, got old, instead of readers, she wears one contact for up close. Thus another form of monovision.

I'm curious as to the other methods to work around presbyopia?

[Silock]

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;)

[Skyy God]

Dr Cavanaugh in OP (http://www.lasikkansascity.com/)This surgery is a no-brainer for people who can afford it.

By the time I could afford LASIK, my eyes were basically too shitty for a good result. First world problems!!

[warrior]

Dr Prater of Neu-Prater in Springfield did mine 11 years ago 20/300 vision to 20/20 was also having trouble with reading no problems since. At night you eyes don't let in as much light as normal eyes so it effects your vision at night but the best investment I've ever made.

[wazu]

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

That looks like it would suck. Honestly, I had considered getting Lasik but most of the "success stories" in this thread are making me reconsider.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

yeah, I have similar, but not nearly as bad with my contacts.

[Silock]

That looks like it would suck. Honestly, I had considered getting Lasik but most of the "success stories" in this thread are making me reconsider.

I don't have halos. Halos, from what I gather, are from older practices. Even if I got halos, I wouldn't hesitate to do the surgery again. It's that good.

[DonInDenver]

My son had lasik about 7 years ago. He loves it. No problems so far!

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I had lasik done at Mattax-Neu-Prater in Springfield, MO. One of the best decisions I have ever made. It was painless, I can see now, and I had no side effects. My eyes also used to be extremely sensitive to sunlight, and the lasik changed that too.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

I've been very happy with my results overall, but I have a bit of an issue with lights at night. My issue isn't nearly as bad as this picture, but this is what happens.

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/images/post-lasik-night-driving.jpg

I had about the same thing when I wore glasses (I didn't have this with contacts) so it's not a huge deal for me. I still say it was totally worth it & I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

That's what my night vision looked like pre-lasik. Now it's crystal-clear.

[Holladay]

Danke. Still shows the standard ways.

[hometeam]

I cant see a god damn thing. I have been looking at Lasik for a long time and have talked to many people about it.

Not a single person I have seen/talked to about it has said they would go back and NOT do it.

Im all in~

[SAUTO]

I cant see a god damn thing. I have been looking at Lasik for a long time and have talked to many people about it.

Not a single person I have seen/talked to about it has said they would go back and NOT do it.

Im all in~ this is the boat I'm riding in
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