Well, I went through the consulation. I'm looking at around $2500 en todo for both eyes. I'm going to have to have PRK in my right eye, though. That's due to a thin cornea (whodathunkit?) in that eye. They said it was bordeline and it could be done with LASIK if I really insisted, but that their center wouldn't be the ones to do it.
The end result is the same, but I'll be wearing a bandage contact in that eye for about 5 days and the heal time will be closer to two weeks for "normal" vision. Greater discomfort, too. But it's much safer with a thin cornea.
I'm scheduled to go in on the 17th for the procedure. Pricing gets finalized Monday. Full steam ahead.
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I know a couple of people who had this done at a pretty young age (~19-ish). The results were always the same, great. Believe it or not, when you're trying to make hockey teams 20-20 vision is an important thing to have.
Enjoy the new eyes!
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Baron von Fhqwghads wrote:
I had Lasik done about 4 years ago. My vision to this day is better than 20/20
Either you now have X-Ray vision and the ability to melt rocks with a glance, or you're a fu[Azure][/Azure]cking ****.
I know which my money's on.
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Either you now have X-Ray vision and the ability to melt rocks with a glance, or you're a ******* ****.
Maybe a little bit of all three?
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I had this done about a year and a half ago, I waited forever cause of the fears I had about possibly going blind.
My cost was $1700 for the top of the line surgery which is supposed to be compared to getting a regular tv and a high definition tv.
I now have 20/20 vision (although it took 2 months or so for my vision to actually settle down).
Also I made sure I went to an established place (it was in business over 10 years) and they had the latest equipment.
Even though your awake, its a lot easier than you might think. The actual surgery took about 20 minutes for both eyes after the pain medication set in. Of course it probably helped that my doctor was awesome, he kept talking me through it step by step and I was very comfortable with him.
My cost was $1700 for the top of the line surgery which is supposed to be compared to getting a regular tv and a high definition tv.
I now have 20/20 vision (although it took 2 months or so for my vision to actually settle down).
Also I made sure I went to an established place (it was in business over 10 years) and they had the latest equipment.
Even though your awake, its a lot easier than you might think. The actual surgery took about 20 minutes for both eyes after the pain medication set in. Of course it probably helped that my doctor was awesome, he kept talking me through it step by step and I was very comfortable with him.
pottymouth wrote:
Waht, like 21/20?
Either you now have X-Ray vision and the ability to melt rocks with a glance, or you're a ******* ****.
Either you now have X-Ray vision and the ability to melt rocks with a glance, or you're a ******* ****.
[link=http://tjsamson.client.web-health.com/web-health/topics/GeneralHealth/generalhealthsub/generalhealth/eye/eye_exam.html wrote:
Source[/link]]What does 20/20 mean?
A person whose vision is 20/20 can see from 20 feet what the average person can see from 20 feet.
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The numerator (the upper number) represents how far away the person being tested would be.
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(This number is normally twenty, since the test is usually conducted with the subject located 20 feet from the eye chart.)
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(The size of the letters on the eye chart is also consistent; their standard measurement is approximately half an inch high.)
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The denominator (the lower number) indicates from how far off the average person could see just as clearly.
For example, if someone must be within 20 feet of the chart to read what a person with normal vision could make out from 80 feet away, then the patient�s vision would be designated as 20/80.
(Since some individuals have better-than-average vision, it is also possible to have a larger numerator, for instance 30/20 vision, which would mean that the from 30 feet off the person could see just as well as people with normal vision see from 20 feet.)
A person whose vision is 20/20 can see from 20 feet what the average person can see from 20 feet.
*
The numerator (the upper number) represents how far away the person being tested would be.
o
(This number is normally twenty, since the test is usually conducted with the subject located 20 feet from the eye chart.)
o
(The size of the letters on the eye chart is also consistent; their standard measurement is approximately half an inch high.)
*
The denominator (the lower number) indicates from how far off the average person could see just as clearly.
For example, if someone must be within 20 feet of the chart to read what a person with normal vision could make out from 80 feet away, then the patient�s vision would be designated as 20/80.
(Since some individuals have better-than-average vision, it is also possible to have a larger numerator, for instance 30/20 vision, which would mean that the from 30 feet off the person could see just as well as people with normal vision see from 20 feet.)
Better than 20/20 vision means exactly that. His vision is better than that of the average shmoe. 20/15 vision here last time I had it checked (It's been a few). What I see at 20 ft, you have to scoot up to 15 feet to read.
Edited, Sun Apr 30 12:33:33 2006 by Mossholder
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My friend had hers done and although she now has 20/20 vision, lights look like stars.
Halo effects from lights are one of the most common side effects. Some people they go away, and others have to endure it as part of the price.
Mossholder wrote:
Better than 20/20 vision means exactly that. His vision is better than that of the average shmoe. 20/15 vision here last time I had it checked (It's been a few). What I see at 20 ft, you have to scoot up to 15 feet to read.
Smartarse!
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It is possible to have vision superior to 20/20
See? That proves you're right and I'm wrong!
Now who has the last laugh, ****?
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
Theres a sign near my house that says "20/20 vision or the second surgery is free!!!". I really don't think I'd be goin back for a second time if they fucked up the first time.
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