Custom Lasik Problems
Problem with custom LASIK (I had done 2 weeks ago)?
I had a bad astigmatism in my left eye. I went and had custom LASIK done. The surgery went well and in monitoring post-op, my vision in my right eye was 20/20, 20/25 left – I was told it would improve. A week later I could not see my left eye, my vision in that eye returned to 20/40 – on the right eye is now 20/15. My doctor told me that my cornea is still very swollen, and my vision returns. It's been a week and my vision continues and goes in my left eye. Has anyone had this problem? Do your eyes stabilize? Or do you have to have another surgery is it done? I also still feel like it has something in it – so I know it is still a little swollen. I do what I'm told to do – especially since I have this problem. Any knowledge that can be useful.
Hi Jen, Is not I had Lasik (too scary) but I know of several who have and know it takes weeks (more than a month even) for everything to settle down. Some in the first place, we had not done that yet, but after a while, everything settled itself and in the end, his vision was excellent and they were very happy with the result. I personally do not know any bad experiences. I trust the eye doctor and give it more time. And make sure to follow the procedures after surgery.
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April 21st, 2010 at 11:16 am
I think that Lasek surgery is the most permanent, however, they say that your vision changes after 40, so if you are younger than that, there is a possibility that you might need it done again or still have to wear glasses/contacts even after having the surgery. I would definitely choose soft disposable contacts over hard ones (not a lot of people wear hard contacts anymore, unless you have a severe astigmatism, or have been wearing them for a long time and they work for you). I would recommend a type of contact that allows maximum oxygen through the lens, you would want to ask your doc about which is right for you. Depending on your insurance, you could get contacts for around $20 a box or less. A box is 3 pair, so they last 6 weeks. Remember, with contacts, you still will need glasses, for night time or other times when you want to rest your eyes. Good luck!
April 25th, 2010 at 3:34 am
PRK does not leave the flap of eye "skin" that LASIK does since pilots undergo G forces and can’t have their eye getting messed up mid flight PRK is the preferred method. I’m sure LASIK will be approved for flight after some testing but if I was trying to be a pilot I would not risk it. Although my 10 seconds googling it found this http://www.clearsight.com/index.cfm/news/news32 which says LASIK is already approved for military pilots so I’m sure it is for all.
May 5th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
This is an excellent question. LASIK eye surgery can be a life changing event so you really want to do your homework prior to your LASIK surgery. First, you want to start with good LASIK technology. We would recommend an all laser (bladeless) LASIK treatment as well as a custom LASIK treatment. The all laser system greatly improves the safety of the flap making process while the customVue treatment gives you the best vision. Second, you want the best surgeon. We would recommend a LASIK eye center in which your LASIK surgeon personally does your consultation and discusses with you if you are a good LASIK eye surgery candidate and goes over your every concern.
May 6th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Some surgeons will do it some will not. It will not correct the eye from wondering. If your lazy eye is capable of seeing better with correction ( glasses or contacts) than lasik will do the same. Example: If your best corrected vision is only say 20/60 or whatever then more than likely that is what lasik will correct it to. AS far as costs it depends on where you live, your prescription and the technology used. Anywhere between I’d say 500 to 2000 an eye.