What is the "average" cost of lazer eye suregery?  Have you had it done?  Did insurace cover it? any detials?
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I had it done in 2003 for about $2400. Insurance did NOT cover it.\n\nHere's my bloggage from the time:\n\nhttp://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=stjnky&nextdate=4%2f6%2f2003+23%3a59%3a59.999\n\nI was 37 at the time. That's "gettin on up thar" in eyeball years, which means my prescription for nearsightedness had been stable for a good long time, which is a good thing in LASIKworld, but since I was approaching middle age, the warranty wouldn't be good for very long... meaning, LASIK may give you 20/20 vision *right now*, but your eyes are still likely to change as you get older and you *might* end up needing glasses again some day.\n\nI've been very happy with the results. The only downside is that, I guess since they are cutting through nerves in your cornea when they do this sort of thing, your eyes might end up being a little bit drier than they used to be (maybe you don't *feel* all the dust particles like you used to? I dunno.)\n\nOhyeah, and this year, at age 40, when I went for my eye exam, I was informed that my left eye is 20/20, but my right eye is 20/50.\n\nI still don't *need* glasses, but I find that it helps with night driving. The other interesting thing about LASIK and night vision is that, since your pupils get bigger in the dark, you're viewing things through more of the laser-scraped part of your cornea, so you're more likely to have slightly less-than-perfect vision at night. Have you ever heard about the "starbursts" some people report seeing around lights at night? It's probably due to that. I don't see starbursts, and the doc told me that's mostly a thing of the past as LASIK technology has improved over the years, but I do experience a bit of hard-to-describe distortion. It's not a *dealbreaker*, but the glasses *do* make it better.\n\n(Fun fact: note the monacle in the profile pic? That's for the 20/50 eye. :-)
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on the average about 90-99 dollars for the exam, prescription and trial pair...\n\nyour first estimate sounds right.. your normal eye doctor may be doing something extra or may be prescribing much more expensive lenses to charge more...\n\ngood luck
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Yes, I actually have one to share. Several years ago I went to LensCrafters to do my yearly checkup and get more lenses. For some reason I could not get the lens on and the doctor became really impatient with me. He tried to put it in but he kept poking my eye and for some odd reason it was like my body was revolting from his touch. I've never had this happen before. Well, he became very rude with me, I don't remember his exact words anymore, and if I saw him today I would not know him, but it was a horrible experience.\n\nLooking back I actually kind of feel sorry for him, because it was a no-win situation. I think if the shoe had of been on the other foot I would have been annoyed too, but I wouldn't of been rude to the customer (they are always right). The woman at the front desk had said he had been rude with other customers so I assume he probably was going through something personal.\n\nIt would be nice to know how your situation turns out though. Perhaps it is a growing trend at Lenscrafters.
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I had the LaserSheer light diode hair removal done. It didn't hurt, but it was rather expensive.
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My father had lasik surgery on both of his eyes (Cleveland clinic) and since then he has had perfect vision, would i recommend it?  Due to the fact that it is no longer that new of a technique it isn't as expensive as it used to be when lasik first came out.  If you have the money...my advice is to go for it!  ...It does not ruin the kidneys...if you want some factual advice talk to your Doctor or look it up on the Internet.
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just make sure to take any eye laser surgery's in the U.S. because its most trusted. no offense to any other country's, but for real. for your own health I would take it in the U.S..
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i do not know to which country you belong it costs around $100 in India. the doctors will decide depending on  the cornea and whether you have cataract or other diseases
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I just had Lasik surgery about 3 weeks ago. I see so clearly now. It's great!!!! They give you a valium about 30 minutes before the procedure and they put numbing drops in your eyes too. It doesn't hurt, but it's a little uncomfortable. I was more nervous than anything else, but all went well. The only part I didn't care for much was when the doctor put the speculum on my eyes to make my eyelids expand and also so I couldn't blink. That was probably the most "pain" I felt. After it was all done, my eyes were and still are very sensitive to light. They're also dry, so I have to use drops. They said it was "normal"\nTry Lasik Plus Vision Center. They have great prices(I paid just under 2400.00 for both eyes together) They have payment plans too.
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I had the new laser eye surgery done.  I love it.  I am 27.  It has been over a year.  My right eye is a little dry at times, but it is so much better than fooling with contacts or glasses.  I definetly recommend it.  Just like all surgeries, there are complications.  I was very scared that I may never see again, but it turned out fine.  I would never do it again, but I am very glad I got up the nerve to do it.
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Due to the advancement of the technology and better training for the doctors that preform the operation, the actual price of lasik is going down.  But I'd still look around and see if you notice a trend in price, ask for success rates, and be smart when you choose which is the best.  Also check the Better Business Bureau to see if they have any complaints.
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GO TO WALL-MART---I PAY ABOUT 120 $ FOR 6 MONTHS + eye exam,
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Lasik 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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My best friend got it done back in 1999, when it was still fairly new. He LOVED it, and said it was the best money he ever spent in his life. Till this day he has perfect vision and no problems.
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Keep in mind that these are your EYES you're talking about.  Yeah, you could go to the place that does Lasik and has a coin-op laundry in back because it's cheaper, but I wouldn't recommend it.  You're not looking for a "sale"-- you're looking for a pro.\n\nIt's a very odd procedure.  Strangely claustrophobic, I would say.  They do offer valium if you need it to calm your nerves if you need it.  I wasn't bothered by it, but it is a little surreal.\n\nBefore having it done yourself, go to a surgeon that has a type of fish-bowl operating room.  This way you can watch the procedure being done while standing in the lobby.  It helps calm your nerves a little.
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Sounds like you had lazer eye surgery. Yes,No?  If so go get some more ASAP. You need them to help with the healing process. Get some more.
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I work at a LASIK center, and have also had it done (a little over 2 years ago).\n\n1. No pain or discomfort. You may feel a little pressure on the eyes but nothing too bothersome.\n\n2. At our center, we offer patients 5-15 mg of Valium to help you relax and also help you sleep after the surgery.\n\n3. The valium helps you relax (like you've had about a drink or so) so your eyes shouldn't be moving too much. On top of that, you probably will be too worried to move them. Depending on what technology used (which laser - it may be a scanning or tracking laser) the laser may track any eye movements.\n\n4. After surgery, your vision may be blurry, you may be dilated for surgery as well. After a nap (a couple of hours, or maybe about 6 hours later) when you wake up, most people notice a difference and it just gets better the next day.\n\n5. Reading glasses are needed for those 40 or older after surgery. Those who are 40 have 2 options when considering LASIK. They can do full distance vision in both eyes, which they will need readers for anything within arm's length. The other option is monovision - one eye (most of the time, the dominant eye) and the other for reading. Which they will not need any readers, but with monovision one loses depth perception. \n\n6. At our office we recommend no eye makeup for 1 week after surgery. After that you can (I did) but the challenging part was not rubbing the eyes while taking it off. (No eye rubbing for 1 month after surgery).\n\n7. I did not have any complications with surgery. You may see halos, glaring and starbursts at night for the first week or two after but they will fade. Common side effects for some people are over or under correction (which they can do a retreatment to fix).\n\nGood luck! Don't worry too much. It's pretty easy (take the valium if your offered some it will definitely help!) You'll love your new vision afterwards, it's like a miracle!
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I had Custom Lasik at the TLC center in Johnson City, TN a couple of years ago this may - it was just under $5000 for both eyes,  and WELL worth it.  I love it!!!!!   I highly recommend the TLC centers... they took such great care of me!