LASIK: Please answer if you've had it?

Question

I have a couple of questions for people that have had LASIK performed on them or on someone close to them:

1) How satisfied were you with the surgery?

2) Have you felt that your eyesight has deteriorated in ANY WAY. And if so, how?

Thanks! I'm trying to decide whether I want to have a surgery myself, so any input is much appreciated.

Answer 1

I have not had lasik, but as someone who knows the severe and unending pain of ocular surface disorders, I strongly urge you to read this story and ask yourself if it is what you want for the rest of your life- it may be a small risk in this severity, but it is a risk you step up and willingly take for a cosmetic procedure.

http://dryeyezone.com/talk/showthread.ph...

I will highlight some:

"I have extreme LASIK-induced dry eyes. I wear air-tight goggles in my house, in my car and outside. I avoid public places, and shy away from social gatherings. The moving air of shopping malls and grocery stores intensifies my constantly burning eyes. I am terribly sensitive to sunlight, even with tinted goggles. Dry eye pain and burning wake me in the middle of every single night. I can no longer read or watch TV for pleasure."

Answer 2

Yes, very good with that. Maybe nite vision are reduced.

Answer 3

I just had Lasik last week.  It was actually the new bladeless one where the laser creates the cornea flap.  It is very good so far.  I couldn't even see the big "E" on the doctor's office chart before and now, just a week after, I can see 20/20 without glasses or contacts.  It is so nice.  As for the reduced night vision  that was discussed, Lasik Plus has a procedure called Wavefront where if you have bad night vision (which they determine in a free exam for you) will fix your night vision problems.  I had this done and it has worked extremely well.  

I would definitely recommend Lasik Plus locations.  They do a free exam and tell you what would be best for you.  

As for the deteriorated vision, I hope not.  I don't know yet.  However, my mom had Lasik back in 1999 and she still needs no contacts or glasses.  Her boyfriend had it done in 2001 and he also still does not need any vision correction.  However, if you ever did, Lasik Plus has free enhancement procedures so it is really worth it.  

I would definitely check it out.  The exam is totally free.