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kalina82 · 11-16-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

If you have good vision you wouldn't appreciate this but how awesome is it to actually SEE in the Shower!!! To actually wake up and look at the clock and see it!!! To not come in from the cold and have your glasses fog up!!!

Yup! Its the little thing everyone else takes for granted that you find amazing after the surgery. I was so happy to be able to see the clock from my bed without having to move over and hold it up to my face to read the time. LOL

Saleswman · 11-16-2007, 07:59 PM

Well.....I had been thinking of it for years...in fact did a consultation in the early 90's....but, could not afford it then........so this time....I set up another consultation on a Sat. I went in talked to the educator.....turned to hubby and said...."what do you think?" and he says...."sounds good to me, and yu have been wanting it for a long time....so go for it!!" So I did! I did not give myself much time to worry......since I had already thought about it for so long I knew it would only cause me more delay ......and they did it that day! But, I admit....I scrutinized every person that came and left the office to see if they looked in pain or not.....all of them were smiling..!!!!

So, I recommend that you go in for a consultation......get the cost.....and then make it work.....you will be so glad you didi!!!

And NO I do not sell Lasix services......

For My Coby · 11-16-2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by girlybella

Glad you are enjoying your new vision!! I actually just went my eye doctor and looked into this and found out that I am not a candidate because I have such a strong astigmatism and really bad perscription....I mean they said they could do it but my vision would still be pretty bad, uugh. My doctor did let me know that there is a new laser procedure coming out end of 2008 or sometime in 2009 that I WOULD be a candidate for so I am really looking forward to being able to participate. My Dad, Aunt, and numerous friends have all had the lasik and loved the results and are so happy that they had their eyes corrected...

Christina,
How "bad" is your vision? Everyone says they're blind, but I typically jealous of their prescription.

I've worn glasses since 3 years old and got soft contacts when they came out. So I'm afraid my eyesight might be too bad also. Is there a name of the soon-to-be-available surgery that I can look into?

kalina82 · 11-16-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

Christina,
How "bad" is your vision? Everyone says they're blind, but I typically jealous of their prescription.

I've worn glasses since 3 years old and got soft contacts when they came out. So I'm afraid my eyesight might be too bad also. Is there a name of the soon-to-be-available surgery that I can look into?

i know this wasn't directed to me but my prescription was a -6.75 in my left eye and -6.5 in my right, with a slight astigmatism. My surgery was more expensive them my friends or sisters who had it done at the same place because my eyes were so bad. Glasses since i was 5, contacts at 11 years old to stop the progression.

For My Coby · 11-16-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

i know this wasn't directed to me but my prescription was a -6.75 in my left eye and -6.5 in my right, with a slight astigmatism. My surgery was more expensive them my friends or sisters who had it done at the same place because my eyes were so bad. Glasses since i was 5, contacts at 11 years old to stop the progression.

Thanks. I'm actually about the same amount the other way. My doctor told me that I'm so far sighted that by the time things are clear to me, they're too far away to see.

kalina82 · 11-17-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

Thanks. I'm actually about the same amount the other way. My doctor told me that I'm so far sighted that by the time things are clear to me, they're too far away to see.

LOL exactly. i was so blind that to read without glasses or contacts i had to hold the book less then a foot from my face.

so if my eyes were as bad as yours i'd go to the consult and check it out. You can probably be done.

If anyone needs a recommended doctor in NYC let me know

sabsab00 · 11-17-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

LOL exactly. i was so blind that to read without glasses or contacts i had to hold the book less then a foot from my face.

so if my eyes were as bad as yours i'd go to the consult and check it out. You can probably be done.

If anyone needs a recommended doctor in NYC let me know

I do - I've been thinking about it for a while now...thanks

kalina82 · 11-17-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sabsab00

I do - I've been thinking about it for a while now...thanks

PMing you!

ocmommyof2 · 11-17-2007, 07:34 PM

I had the surgery 2 years ago and am so glad I did! My vision was terrible...8.50 and 8.75. Glasses since first grade and then hard contacts when they came out and then soft when they came out. I wasn't sure if they could fix my vision completely but it is still an amazing 20/25!! Can't complain! I would recommend it to anyone!

sammiz · 11-17-2007, 07:38 PM

I had my eye surgery a few years ago and have never regretted anything except for having waited so long.

My vision was so bad that I needed my glasses to find my glasses, LOL. Wore contacts for a few years and hated them.

I did/do have a problem with dry eyes and so my vision would get a bit worse as the day progressed and to drive at night, I wore glasses. It was funny in that if I took a nap, or at least closed my eyes for an hour or so...perfect vision once again!

I have since had the plugs put it my tear drain ducts and don't need the glasses at all.

If anyone is considering this, don't waste time. Go for it! You'll be thankful you did.

AVERYxo · 11-17-2007, 11:53 PM

my brother had this done, like i said before-he is only 20 years old..and his eyes were soo bad!! serisously HORRIBLE!! his vision was-9.5 before his initial surgery!!

poor thing..

Anyways-he had the first surgery done about 3 months ago-and i took him today for a touch up procedure(which they figured they would probably need to do, cuz his eyes were so bad) They basically did the same procedure just not as invasive(im guessing?)

He is SO SO happy he did it.. it sersiously changed his life(no more contacts everyday, glasses at night, not to mention being literally blind if he didnt have his glasses/contacts in) like the others said before..most definately DO IT, if you can!! ..and Christmas is coming up!!?-hehe.)

(oh yeah..i dont know if anyone ever watched Newlyweds-nick&jessica..when it was on MTV a couple years ago?? well anyways.. there is an episode where jessica gets her eyes lasered with her assistant casey, and they went to the same doctor my brother did-kinda random huh. haha. the guys office is soooo nice and so is everyone that works in there as well-

)

11-16-2007, 07:59 PM	#47
Saleswman Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,643	You know what I did Well.....I had been thinking of it for years...in fact did a consultation in the early 90's....but, could not afford it then........so this time....I set up another consultation on a Sat. I went in talked to the educator.....turned to hubby and said...."what do you think?" and he says...."sounds good to me, and yu have been wanting it for a long time....so go for it!!" So I did! I did not give myself much time to worry......since I had already thought about it for so long I knew it would only cause me more delay ......and they did it that day! But, I admit....I scrutinized every person that came and left the office to see if they looked in pain or not.....all of them were smiling..!!!! So, I recommend that you go in for a consultation......get the cost.....and then make it work.....you will be so glad you didi!!! And NO I do not sell Lasix services......

11-17-2007, 07:34 PM	#54
ocmommyof2 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 234	I had the surgery 2 years ago and am so glad I did! My vision was terrible...8.50 and 8.75. Glasses since first grade and then hard contacts when they came out and then soft when they came out. I wasn't sure if they could fix my vision completely but it is still an amazing 20/25!! Can't complain! I would recommend it to anyone! __________________ ocmommyof2 Love my Delilah , Joey , and Madison

11-17-2007, 11:53 PM	#56
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	my brother had this done, like i said before-he is only 20 years old..and his eyes were soo bad!! serisously HORRIBLE!! his vision was-9.5 before his initial surgery!! poor thing.. Anyways-he had the first surgery done about 3 months ago-and i took him today for a touch up procedure(which they figured they would probably need to do, cuz his eyes were so bad) They basically did the same procedure just not as invasive(im guessing?) He is SO SO happy he did it.. it sersiously changed his life(no more contacts everyday, glasses at night, not to mention being literally blind if he didnt have his glasses/contacts in) like the others said before..most definately DO IT, if you can!! ..and Christmas is coming up!!?-hehe.) (oh yeah..i dont know if anyone ever watched Newlyweds-nick&jessica..when it was on MTV a couple years ago?? well anyways.. there is an episode where jessica gets her eyes lasered with her assistant casey, and they went to the same doctor my brother did-kinda random huh. haha. the guys office is soooo nice and so is everyone that works in there as well-) __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

11-17-2007, 07:38 PM	#55
sammiz No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PORTERVILLE, CA Posts: 1,574	I had my eye surgery a few years ago and have never regretted anything except for having waited so long. My vision was so bad that I needed my glasses to find my glasses, LOL. Wore contacts for a few years and hated them. I did/do have a problem with dry eyes and so my vision would get a bit worse as the day progressed and to drive at night, I wore glasses. It was funny in that if I took a nap, or at least closed my eyes for an hour or so...perfect vision once again! I have since had the plugs put it my tear drain ducts and don't need the glasses at all. If anyone is considering this, don't waste time. Go for it! You'll be thankful you did.