Will I ever get used to mono vision Lasik surgery?
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To adjust to monovision LASIK, some people take 3 weeks up to about 6 weeks. It all varies from person to person. At the LASIK center I work at, we  recommend doing a contact lens trial of monovision (for at least 3 weeks) prior to doing the surgery to see if it is something patient's can adjust to. \n\nAs for your driving, DMV requires at least 20/40 vision or better in one eye to drive without any corrective lenses. Some patients who do monovision, may need or want a pair of glasses for driving - to help for full distance - one lens would be plano and the other to compensate the reading eye for full distance. \n\nIf you don't get use to it (experiencing headaches, dizziness) you can always have it adjusted to full distance, but you would need readers for anything within about arm's length. Dr's usually prefer to wait 3 months from the original surgery to do anything to the eye again and depending on where you went, there may be a charge to do that.
579507
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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I wouldn't say that is painful. I haven't undergone such procedure, but some friends did and the expectation of the pain is normal psychological reaction, as every invasive method ( or non-invasive) is perceived as acutely by us. I would say that the risks in laser eye surgery, compared to many other ways of treatment as a whole and types of manipulations is relatively low and you shouldn't be scared.\nHope that is of help.\nHave a nice time!
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I've had this done, and astigmatism fixed at the same time - ten years ago, though. Hurt a bit after the anaesthetic wore off, but the worst part was the smell of burning during the procedure!\n\nGreat vision for several years, but now need reading glasses. Some minor hazing around bright lights in the dark.\n\nIt worked for me but I'd never 'recommend' it to anyone else because experiences vary so widely - just a decision you have to take for yourself. I'm happy with the results... I can ski or swim and still see people!
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Surgery takes about 30 seconds.  Afterwards your eyes will age/weaken as they naturally would.  I had it 7 yrs ago still 20/15 - better than perfect!  Of course there is a miniscule chance they will screw it up and you'll go blind.  My vision was pretty bad and I hated glasses and was sick of contacts and the risk was worth it to me.  It is the best medical thing I have ever had done.
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No!...As a middle age man who has had three surgeries in one eye I can sympathize with the discomfort.  I recently consulted with a leading retina specialist for his opinion.\n\nThe only solution if it affects your day to day ability to concentrate and read is two have surgery.\n\nI am very close to going through the surgery which will be a real task as the orgiginal surgery (scaleral buckle surgery) was a bitch and the recovery is 2 to 3 months.
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First and foremost: DO YOUR RESEARCH ON DOCTORS PERFORMING IT IN YOUR AREA.  Talk to people who have had it done. It is considered a relatively simple procedure with great success.  Of course, like with every surgery there can always be some risk.  This one is pretty low.  They have it pretty much mastered now.  20/20 for 5 years after my Lasik!  I have ZERO regrets!
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I have had the custom Lasik surgery and it went very well. My eyesight was extremely bad, I started wearing glasses in the 4th grade. I had the surgery over 1 year ago and now don't need contacts or glasses at all. \n\nI had only minor discomfort the first day and no pain whatsoever and the actual procedure takes almost no time at all. I wish that I had had it done years sooner instead of waiting.
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I have had this done and you have to be ready for a comprimise. (depending on your age)\n\nI love being able to see at a distance with out glasses.  I can now wear regular sunglasses as well.  \nBut since I am 42 I have to use reading glasses now.  Where as before the surgery I did not.\n\nAll in all it is absolutely worth it "in my case" as having to wear reading glass' on occaision is much better than regular glass' all of the time.\n\nThe procedure is quick relativily painless, I would say discomfort but not pain.\nFor the 24 hours after it feels like you have spent a day at the beach where your eyes feel really tired from to much sun.\n\nI was able to see fairly clear right after he was done and the next day it was amazing !!!\n\nAlthough 1500 lbs is a bit high, I think that would be about $2600 American per eye.  \n\nBut if that is the going rate in UK then you have to pay it...
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You'll need to wear your glasses (leave your contacts out) for two weeks prior to surgery (that's the FDA recommended waiting time for soft contact wearers -- it's longer for people with hard contacts of toric or RPG lenses).  This is necessary because your contact lenses change the shape of your eye; you want your eyes to get back to normal before they start up that laser, otherwise they'd be doing surgery on a surface that's still changing!\n\nAs for getting the eyes done together or at different times...\n\nThese days, most people who have Lasik get both eyes done at once.  If you have them done separately, you'll find that it isn't at all like when you take one lens out right now.  As soon as the surgery is over, you'll start seeing an improvement, so the vision in your "corrected" eye and the vision in the other eye (with the contact lens) are going to be a lot closer than you think. \n\nI got mine done 1 month apart because I was having PRK (which has a longer healing time) and they wanted to make sure that Eye #1 was responding well before doing Eye #2.  For two weeks before the second surgery, I had to wear my glasses, so I just popped one lens out of the frame.  It looked a little goofy but it was well worth it knowing I'd never have to wear those glasses or lenses again! \n\nOther than that, there's not much prep involved until you get to the doctor's office and they give you some drops and maybe some medication.\n\nAfterwards, there can be side effects, some more likely than others.  Glare and halos are most common.  It's also possible that your vision may not become "perfect" afterwards, and you have to accept that possibility.  Mine isn't perfect, probably because my eyes were so horrible to begin with (-9) -- but I still consider this surgery the best thing I could ever have done for myself and my health!  Do I get halos?  Yes, at night, and I still say it's worth it!  Pick a doctor who has a great reputation.  Don't be afraid to google him or her to look into his credentials.
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You will eventually get used to them. I have had them for about 10 years now. You will be able to tell the difference in your eyesight as to whether you have them in or not. And you will be able to look at your eye and tell if they're in there.
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If you wear contact lenses, you should stop using it at least one week before the intended surgery. The reason is that contact lenses make the shape of your eyes change and thus it will not make the laser beam get to the right point.\nI myself used to wear glasses so that was not a problem for me.\n\nHowever, I would strongly recommend you and your friend to read this website carefully before making a decision. You have only one pair of eyes, and therefore should not risk your most precious things. I have had lasik surgery myself, and if I were given a choice , I would never have it again. Please do not believe in those who can benefit from your surgery. What they aim at is money, and not your health. I think there is a new technique that helps shape your eyes and thus reduces your myopia without involving any operations at all.\n\nUseful website:\n\nhttp://www.lasikdisaster.com/
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well i had a -4.25 in one eye and a -3.5 in the other and i had BAD vision, so you must be blind as a bat. Go get lasik surgery, i did. Best thing ever.
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If you've had it for a long time, the only way to go is laser surgery.  If it's a recent problem, maybe review your habits and it *might* get better.
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depends on your age for instance apart from the feasibilty of the eye and co-existing conditions like astigmatism, if youre over 21 then you might consider LASIK suregery to get rid of specs totally, however! be warned that after few years (4-5) a slight error in refraction may develop again. Youre better off consulting your eye care physician.
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Wear glasses or have laser surgery.
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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.