What are the advantages and disadvantages of eye laser? How much will it cost me for having this procedure? Does it hurt?
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Most laser refractive surgery is recommended with people of 6.00 or less.  So, this makes you on the edge.  Lasik and other refractive surgeries or PRK or corneal rings are very safe. The best thing you can do if you are thinking about laser surgery is to really research the doctors in your area.  Stay away from the people who claim it's so easy they can do it over your lunch break.  There are some risks as with any surgery. Most practices have someone in charge of marketing and would be happy to either set you up with a free consultation with their corneal specialist or send you more information than you could ever dream of.\n\nAs far as cost, my practice charges just under $1,300 per eye. Pain is minimal and I have mostly heard it described as annoying achiness.  There will be eye drops for a while afterwards, make sure you are okay with that.\n\nAlso keep in mind that not everyone is a good candidate for surgery.  There are several tests required in determining whether you can have surgery. You have to have enough eye tissue, no dryness, etc.
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Get laser eye surgery so you don't have to wear glasses or contacts
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The price varies depending on what part of the country you are in. There are many dos and don'ts after surgery. Check with your local Ophthalmologist to get a complete list.
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I would thoroughly investigate this online. They offer reviews from many people that have had the procedure done~good and bad reviews.\n\nPersonally,I have only heard positive feedback on lasik surgery,but not enough people to draw a conclusion from. I think that the benefits far out-way the consequences of the 'what-ifs'.\n\ngood luck to you.
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A laser light as you described is not going to cause eye damage by looking at it as most are lead to believe. That is also true about having a laser pointer being pointed into one's eye. You eyes will become injured more so if you look at the sun.\n\nIf you have nothing better to do but to look at the bottom of your mouse, then you have other problems... ;=)
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Good question. Probably not good for you.\n\nI had a groth on my eye for several years that I wouldn't let the doctor surgically remove. Then I got my first computer with a huge Trinitron monitor...Funny thing happened: After 2 months the groth was totally gone. I suspect the radiation from the monitor killed it....That was a GOOD side effect.\n\nBut now I use an LCD monitor, cuz if a regular monitor can do that to the groth I had....Then I'm sure it can do harm as well.
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My laser eye surgery did not hurt at all. My daughter and I had it done at the same time. I have worn glasses since I was 9 years old and I was SOOOOOO excited to get up the day after surgery, look across the street, and be able to read the house numbers! I only wish I had been able to do it sooner. The farsightedness that occurs in middle age cannot be corrected by Lasik so I have to wear glasses for reading but not for distance. For a few months afterward, I used to see "halos" and double lights at night, but that's disappeared now. If you follow all the aftercare advise on eye drops, sunglasses, etc, you should be fine! I have never regretted having the surgery! Good luck!
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Wear glasses or have laser surgery.
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We do a very complete exam. Not a little quick doc-in-the-box exam. And we charge $65 dilation and all. Yo can get cheap glasses for around $70. Frames are actually much better after you get past the $120 range. Lenses can range from $59 to around $600 for all the bells and whistles.\n\nCan you be more specific?
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It's actually not a "laser", but it is a special light.  It takes anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half with only 1 visit necessary.  The length of time the results last depends on your own personal habbits.  If you do a lot of things to stain your teeth (smoking, drinking coffee tea cola red wine, eating a lot of red sauces and dark foods) the results will not last as long, but can last several years without touch-ups.  The price is anywhere from $400-600 depending on what part of the country you live in.
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The actual surgery doesn't hurt at all.  It may feel like you have a piece of sand in your eye for a couple of days afterwards.
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Dental implant 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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You cannot pysically damage your eyes by doing this, but you eyes will feel tired.\n\nHere's a few eye myths, ironically with your question on the top of the list...\nhttp://www.midwesteyecare.com/SubSection/index.php?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=154&ParentID=61
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i think there are different questions for your regular optometrist versus the doctor who will actually perform your LASIK surgery. i believe it's your optometrist who would be the best person to determine if you'd be a good candidate for LASIK surgery.\n\nfor your optometrist:\n- what makes me a good/bad candidate for LASIK?\n- what center would you refer me to and why?\n- what problems have your other LASIK patients reported after the operation and what did you do about it? did/were you able to apply learnings to another patient pre-LASIK?\n- how much will my insurance cover?\n\nfor your LASIK surgeon:\n- what's the procedure?\n- how many of these have you done?\n- can i get a referral list or testamonials?\n- what other centers have you performed LASIK at?\n- what's the pre and post surgery experience/procedures?\n- can i get a valium pre-surgery?\n- can i get a video of the procedure?\n- is the follow up with you or my optometrist?\n- is there any sort of warranty? terms?\n\nmy optometrist who i had been seeing for 6+ year suggested i was a good candidate because my vision had been largely stable for that duration. also, given my age at the time (29), it would be some time before my 40s when she expected my vision to worsen. she'd always mentioned how dry my eyes were with my contact use so she suggested a temporaty lacrimedic implant. these are self-dissolving plugs that she placed in 2 of the 4 tear ducts in each eye. this would keep my natural tears in my eyes longer. she commented how some of the negative post-LASIK symptoms (dry/tired eyes and blurry/double vision) can be attributed to dry eyes.\n\nmy sugrgeon was really good. hit me with a valium before. let me leave with a video. explained everything as we went along. even called me at home later to see how i was doing. my optometrist watched the dryness in my eyes closely. when she noticed increased dryness in my eyes after the temporary lacrimedics dissolved, she suggested permanent ones. not a problem since.
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Okay... Pros and cons coming up!\n\nContacts allow a huge amount of freedom in your lifestyle - but you may need to play around with the different types e.g. one day lenses, 2wk replaceables, one month replaceables...  You will need to consult your opthamologist as to what will be best for your eyes.  \n\nNow...The longer your lenses last before they need replacing, the thicker the material used.  My eyes are very sensitive and I can only wear the one day lenses as the other ones are all too thick, so you may need to try a couple of types before settling on one choice.  Your opthamologist should be able to provide you with "testers" - one set (or strip for one dayers) of lenses in your prescription to try so you can see how your eyes react to them.\n\nIt will also depend on whether or not you have astigmatism in your eyes - this will make your lenses more expensive, especially if you get one day lenses.\n\nAlso remember that it takes time to get used to contact lenses - you're generally encouraged to wear them for only a few hours at a time when you first start out and slowly build up to wearing them full time.  It also takes a bit of time to get used to the feeling of poking yourself in the eye!  It's very easy once you get used to it, but it does take a little time to learn not to flinch or blink!\n\nHowever, the downside of contact lenses is that they can stop your eyes from breathing - especially if you get ones that you can sleep in.  It's very tempting to leave them in all day - and more often as not, most people do! - which can restrict the oxygen to your eyes and can cause problems.  However, I believe that the main problem is caused by the lenses that last for 30 days and can be slept in.  Soft lenses can also split on rare occasions - I've found it's more common in thin lenses.  But there is either a flaw in the lense to begin with, or you've rubbed your eyes REALLY hard!  They can some times pop out if you rub your eyes and cause your lense to slip out of place.\n\nAs for glasses... They allow a LOT more oxygen to go to your eyes, they are lot easier to care for than contact lenses. \n\nThe main downside is that you don't have as greater freedom of lifestyle - you can't wear sunglasses unless you're lucky enough to get a pair that has a clip on sunglass attachment, or get prescription sunglasses made or get those ugly sunglasses that go over the top of your regular glasses.  You also can't go swimming and see clearly, and sports are a little riskier if you get hit in the face!  \n\nGlasses need constant re-adjusting to keep them fitting to your face, but you can get bifocal lenses if you need glasses for both general sight as well as reading, where as with contact lenses, you'd need reading glasses as well.\n\nFor me, contact lenses are the best option as I work in catering and my glasses would be constantly covered in grease, dust and sweat - which wouldn't be very nice.  So, despite my sensitive eyes, I'm still better off with contact lenses.\n\nDepending on how old you are, it may be worthwile to investigate laser surgery.  From what I've found, it costs about $7000 (depending on your eyes personally) and gives you results pretty much instantly!  \n\nIt sounds expensive, but when you consider that contact lenses cost in hundreds of dollars (depending on the type you get) for a six month supply and that glasses can cost several hundred dollars for the frames alone and then still more to get your lenses cut and put in (and that's not including any tints or special coatings you may want!), $7000 works out to be pretty good in the long run!\n\nHowever, most doctors won't take anyone under about 23 years old. You need to have a long period of stable eyesight (however poor it may be!) for them to agree to your surgery and in most people, it seems settle down by then as the body has stopped growing etc.\n\nDepending on the condition of your eyes,
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The new machines account for subtle movements while the operation is being performed, so it's safer than before. I've heard that during the first few weeks you have have some side effects like halos around lights during the night, but they go away. \n\nI would have done it, but my retina is too thin, and it would be too dangerous.
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I dont't think getting a laser treatment that young is a good idea. Also there are side effects think how important it is first and if its worth it. talk to a dermatologist for more info.