LASIK Success/ OT

[Craig_Slocum]

My LASIK surgery on Thursday, was a success. I went to the doctor this morning for a follow up, he said I have 20/20 vision. I am so happy, nice to get rid of my glasses after 21 years! A couple of things during the procedure were painful, but it didn't last long. They gave me a brochure that offers a "Buy One Pair, Get A Second Pair FREE!" for some cool Tortoise Frame sunglasses. Craig Slocum wore Tortoise Frame sunglasses, so I've just got to have some! I ordered mine with Rose lens, the second pair with Gray lens. They have advanced UV Protection, Polarized lenses, and attractive styling. I'm feeling great, haven't even needed my pain medication. I was given a video of the whole procedure.  

[ProfStokes]

Congratulations, Cheryl!  That's wonderful news!

ProfStokes

[kuanyin]

So you can read without glasses now? I know that sounds like a stupid question, but what made me discount lasik was that I read they couldn't guarantee that you wouldn't still need reading glasses. Since that is all I need glasses FOR, it seemed like too much a gamble. Oh well, no insurance right now, anyway.

[Craig_Slocum]

I was near sighted, needed glasses to see distance. No, I don't need glasses for reading. LASIK does not treat "presbyopia" which occurs to most people above the age of 40 and requires them to wear reading glasses. Insurance does not cover LASIK, and you have to pay up front. Mine was quite expensive. I got the best doctor in the area. He came highly recommended, and has been featured on the local news a few times. He will not perform the surgery if there is even the slightest thing wrong. My eyes were checked by him a number of times, and everybody on the team, before I qualified. I went through a lot before I became a candidate. It took nine months.  

[Cassandra]

This is just great news Cheryl!  Congratulations!!
I could imagine what a relief this if for you after needing glasses for 21 years!!  Way to go!!!

[Miss_Winthrop]

Glad all went well with the surgery.  How nice not to have to wear glasses!  I too have to wear glasses now that I'm over 40 just for reading and believe me, it's a pain..put them on..take them off...geesh.

[Carol]

Congratulations, Cheryl! I'm glad that you won't have to wear those damn glasses or contacts anymore.

[Josette]

Glad to hear it went well.  I've also read that the gains aren't always lasting, so I hope yours are!!

[Birdie]

Congratulations on the success of the treatment.  I am envious.  I thought about having it done but my eye doctor did not recomment it for me.  Both of my eyes have bad stignatism.  It would take several surgurgies and would not have the success you have.  Enjoy your perfect vision.

Birdie--I am from the dark ages I still wear hard contact lens.

[Craig_Slocum]

I am from the dark ages I still wear hard contact lens.

When I first started wearing contact lenses 7 years ago, I wore the hard ones. They bothered my eyes so much. I also remember the lenses being very small. Every time I lost one of them it cost $100 to replace it. I think I lost about 5 of them. I switched to soft lenses, and they kept tearing, had to keep replacing those too. When I wore disposable lenses, I didn't remove them at night. My eyes got infected. Unless one is diligent with the daily routine of cleaning, putting in and taking out contacts, they are not a good idea.