Im Thinking About Getting Lasic Eye Surgery But
the title says it all.
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December 28th, 2011 at 10:50 am
There can be wide variation in what an advertised price will include. Beware of advertising that, for example, promises “LASIK from $499 per eye.” Look for the fine print. Typically, only a few select people are actually eligible for LASIK at prices that sound unusually low, because most eyes require more extensive correction or more follow-up after the surgery.
Prices average $1,500-2,000
Please PLEASE do research and find a highly recommended doctor to do the surgery. I’ve heard so many horror stories of unqualified docs that are trying to just make a buck, and you don’t want to gamble with your eyes.
Good luck.
December 28th, 2011 at 10:53 am
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
December 28th, 2011 at 11:31 am
I agree with Girl with Truthiness. You should avoid the “LASIK in a box” centers. The low advertised prices are a bait-and-switch tactic (with VERY FEW people qualifying for those prices). As with most things in life you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK.
These are your eyes, don’t cheap out on your vision. It’s one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad – you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you’re stuck with that for life.
Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link:
http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon
The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons.
Sincerely,
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Medical Director
San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.
207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626.289.7856