I want laser surgery any feedback if you've had one/ where did you get it? any warning befoire I risk my sight?  Thank you
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My husband had it done 2 years ago. I got it for him for his birthday. He tells me all the time it was the best thing her has ever done. Immediately he said everything was much sharper. The day of surgery the best thing to do is sleep after that you are good to go. Just be sure you wear sun glasses to protect your eyes and prevent them from needing to have it done again.
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Try Dr's Ruas & Coberly in south Tampa. If you prefer a female then ask to see Dr. Coberly. Although Ruas is very nice and in no way makes you feel uncomfortable. In fact, he is quite honest and not one to perform surgery on anybody unless he thinks they will benefit from it and or need it.
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dont know of a site, but i had one done and have been completely satisfied! so if you really want to do it, you're gonna have to talk to a doctor eventually, so go ahead and seek one near you.  i dont know where you are, but i used holly casey in shreveport, la...she is wonderful!  i'm 40 years old and mine look like i'm 20 years old...nice and perky
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I wore contact lenses for 31 1/2 years and tri-focal glasses for 10 years.  My vision was 20/1000!!!!! I had lasik surgery last September and found it to be a miracle!!!! My vision is 20/25 and I can read things I was not able to read since I was a small child!  There are NO aftereffects whatsoever.  This procedure does not last a lifetime, and will necessitate further procedures (depending on the original-blade or bladeless surgery) and maybe that is where the silliness of causing blindness in old age comes from.  I would SERIOUSLY consider a consultation.  They are usually free and will answer all of the questions YOU have.  In the long run, it is a small price to pay for sight!
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Dental and Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.\nThey arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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I had it in both hands and both at the same time, this was done in 83 at that time they cut my hands with a scalpel and recovery was real long, it took a year to lift weights again and certain, now days, it is a piece of cake, it is done by laser, and recovery is a very short period. Once it is done, no problems, all gone and you will sleep again and your hands feel normal. depending how bad your problem is will depend on the recovery period, you will  do things real soon, but hard work might have to wait a couple months. word of advice, get it done and over with, or it will get worse, that is why mine was so bad, and my recovery so long, I just let it go way too long. I wish they had the laser when I had it done. My friend had it done recently and she was doing allot in a few weeks. Once healed, you can do anything you want. Good Luck to you.
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the reason for your parents requiring reading glasses now which by the way is only for reading is their age.Ageing does cause these problems but other wise no other problems.It has a success rate of 99 percent and you have to be above 18 years of age and have constant eye power for the past 6 months.laser surgery is safe indeed and takes less than 20 sec per eye and is completely painless.My father is a eye specialist so for any queries feel free to contact me at solanki.mayank@rediff.com all the best
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Hi -- I had the Lasik surgery about 2 years ago -- My eyes were really bad and was almost refused to have it done -- My astigmatism was really bad -- I had to have the most painfull proceedure done and the one that takes the longest recovery -- Instead of cutting around the lense and flipping it over and trimming it down/slitting it they had to trim down my whole eye from top down -- The recovery took 3 months vs. 1 hour -- I couldn't see to walk or do anything for a week and the pain was really bad (but they screwed up on my meds and sent me home with no numbing pain drops for my eyes for 2 days) -- For the 1st few weeks I just knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life -- That had always been one of my biggest fears, loosing my sight, because my eyes had been so bad my whole life and I had worn glasses since 7 yrs old -- But after the 3 months it was incredible -- The surgery I had done was the most painful and the longest recovery but it's the best on the eyes -- And prefered if the person will do it -- My eye sight is great now, better than most who have the surgery because of the different proceedure -- No glasses at all and I love it (LOVE IT!!) It was worth it all -- There are no dashes or spectras because of slashes in the eyes -- I can rub my eyes and not fear the lense turning up because of the surgery -- It's great -- I suggest that you talk in detail to an Eye Dr. that you can trust, go get the workup done on the surgery and see what the Eye surgens have to say (you still can walk out up to the point you agree to go back and have the surgery) even after all the tests they will let you know your chances and help you make an informed decision and let you decide if you still want it before they take you back that day to do it -- As far as it being worth it, YES, it's worth it -- My mom's had it done too -- My experience was worse than hers but my vision is 100 X's better than hers too and again, it's soooooooo worth it -- Hope this helps and please feel free to contact me if you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help --\n--- Angel
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Why go for the cheapest? You only get one pair of eyes. Lasik is a real surgery not a manicure or a haircut. Ask friends or family for good surgeons. Look for someone that has done 1000's of surgeries. Look for someone that specializes in refractive surgery. Look for someone who has great results...but don't go for the cheapest available. Do you want "Walmart" eyes or "Nordstrom" eyes?
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Absolutely!  I just had it in Feb and it's the most amazing thing in the world to be able to see normally without glasses or contacts.  Do your research first and find a board certified surgeon - this is not the time to look for sale prices.  There is nothing to be scared of, it does not hurt at all and it's done in like 2 minutes per eye.  Good luck!
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Depends on what you mean by safe. I had it done and am no worse off, but it can cause the treated spot to become lighter (usually indicates the collagen is rebuilding) or even darker. This could be permanent. Different lasers and treatment administrators can mean different results, for better or worse. Make sure your provider has worked with your type of skin before, and even then, I would try a small spot (a sample treatment) to see if your skin will react negatively. \n\nOn the plus side, the laser did eliminate a cycle of hair growth.\n\nTips: \n\n1-Ask questions from the office like should you shave prior to treatment and do they use a cooling gel or spray.\n\n2-Wear clothing that covers the area, so you don't get a lot of looks when you leave. \n\n3-Take a pain killer before you go, preferrably at least 30 minutes before. It hurts. Imagine snapping a rubber band several times in one small area--or large area, if you mean legs or other.
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I work for a LASIK and cataract surgeon so I feel I can give you some advise.  \n\nThe majority of complications associated with LASIK surgery involve the process of making the flap on the cornea.  In LASIK there are two main methods for making the flap.  One is with a devise called a microkeratome, which is basically a blade that is used to cut a flap in the cornea. The other devise is a femtosecond laser called Intralase that is used to make a flap.\n\nIt is proven that the Intralase system greatly reduses the accuracy of making the flap and the chances of any significant complications with the surgery.\n\nSo the main thing that I would recommend is going with a doctor that uses Intralase rather then a microkeratome.  You should be able to find a doctor doing this in most major metropolitan areas.\n\nAnd also don't settle for the bargain basement LASIK centers.  In life, you get what you pay for.  And do you really want to buy a surgery that's on sale?\n\nWell good luck on your decision.  LASIK is definately not for everyone, but it is amazing for those that qualify for it!
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i had it done a few years ago at TLC. they have a website and they are the ones that did Tiger Woods eyes. It was not cheap but if you try to find cheap you get less quality. i chose quality over price. mine was four thousand dollars. they will set you up a payment plan. i was 20/200 in both eyes and now i am 20/25 and 20/30. no more glasses or contacts. with TLC if you ever need it done again if your eyes change it is free, so you are paying for a lifetime of eye care. it did not hurt at all. they give you Valium just to make you not nervous. i told them later i was scared so they gave me another Valium. i liked that so i told them again i was scared and i got another one. when i went into the room to get it done i was stoned. i do remember everything because you are awake. they had like two machines and you were in a reclining chair. they put some foam pillows beside your head so you will not move around. he tells you everything he is going to do and what is going to happen so you will know and not be worried. he told me this part...and it was the scariest part but i knew it was coming ....that when he did one of the steps i would not be able to see for a few seconds. he was right. the whole thing was less than five minutes and when he was through the nurse set me up and pointed to a clock on the other side of the room and asked me what time it was. i could see it perfectly. i would do it again without even thinking about it. it is like i bought a miracle. i have to put lubricating drops in my eyes in the mornings when i wake up and that is all....great vision
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Do do do be careful!!!\nOne friend had it and did fine.\nAnother is having 1-2 surgeries a month on both eyes to correct what they did to her with Lasik--she walks around with a squint. I'm afraid she may loose her vision because of this.
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HEy, I had the laser surgery august 2005 which is suppose to close the main veing and shrink the others to get rid of them Mine are like really bad well i had the surgery and they came back 2 weeks later and lookin even worse now well in Jan. My leg was hurting really bad i work in a nursing home so im on my feet all the time well any way i went to the ER and tehy did a ultra sound on my leg and told me i have a blood clot in my leg now I was suppose to go in the 29th of this month to have the veins completely removed but i lost my insurance so i had to cancel my surgery....i have pictures after my surgery if you would like to see them you can email me at puppyeyez2000_99@yahoo.com or any other questions i'll try to answer  and i forgot to add i'm only 23  years old
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No one knows for sure the long term effects of laser in the eye, the name is YAG, and I had that 2 years ago, I regret I eve did that, my vision is not the same it was before..☺
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Have you been to your Dr. and have him/her a look at it to see if it's cancerous or not? Also the Dr would be the best to ask about the laser surgery too. All the best and good luck to you.