Is there anyone who has had lasik for a few years and isnt experiencing sight problems?Cami
well i would like to know because i am considering getting it for the airforce if i can.
Audrie
I had PRK laser correction surgery on my eyes back in 2006 and 2007. When I went in for my consult with the surgeon, he told me that my best option was to have PRK instead of LASIK due to my high astigmatism, and he was reluctant to do that, I suppose I was lucky to get it while in the Navy.So anyways, like I said, I had the surgery twice, after the first time my eyesight improved to 20/15 in my left eye and 20/70 in my right eye. The surgeon told me that he apparently under-treated my right eye, something about the time span from the laser hitting my eye after the solution he layered over my eye. What I gathered was he was playing it safe since after all, I had terrible vision.I went back six months later and had my right eye retreated, by the Navy of course, for free. Everything after that was great, my vision in my right eye improved to 20/20 and I am satisfied customer two years later.Bottom line is, you should weigh your options on both LASIK and PRK, the pros for LASIK is that it is a quicker recovery after surgery, but the cons are that it leaves permanent flaps in your corneas, which could become dislodged and "unflapped" with the right contact to the eye(s) which is dangerous. The pros for PRK is that there is no flap, it is the best surgery for astigmatism eyesight, and you get longer convalescent leave for it from the military (7 days).The cons are that it takes longer to recover from surgery and for you to have the optimal eyesight you desire (up to six months).I hope this answers your question.
Dannielle
Lasik surgery will disqualify you for military service.Military Medical Standards for Enlistment & CommissionEyes and VisionThe disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes are listed in parentheses following each standard. The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction (without an approved waiver) are an authenticated history of: Refractive Eye SurgeryThis includes (but is not limited to) a history of lamellar surgury, penetrating keratoplasty, LASEK, and LASIK.Radial Keratotomy and Astigmatic Keratotomy is disqualifying. LASEK and LASIK is disqualifying if any of the following conditions are present:(1) Pre-surgury refractive error in either eye exceeds + 8.00 to - 8.00 diopters. (2) At least 6 months recovery period has not occurred between last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and MEPS medical examination. (3) There have been complications, and/or medications or ophthalmic solutions are required.(4) Post-surgical refraction in each eye is not stable as demonstrated by (a) At least two separate refractions at least one month apart, the most recent of which demonstrates more than +/- 0.50 diopters difference for spherical vision and/or more than +/- 0.25 diopters for cylinder vision; and (b) At least 3 months recovery has not occurred between the last refractive surgery or augmenting procedure and one of the comparison refractions.
Antionette
All the reports I've read on LASIC eye surgery has been positive- even the light halos seen at night will usually go away after 3 or 4 months.Only reason why I don't have lasic is the cost- about 1000 per eye. I'm 50 years old, and its cheaper for me in the long run to wear eyeglasses.Good luck
Altha
........... two years ago I had one eye done.......my vision is excellet for distance but I still need glasses to read....................I think I paid about 3 grand for one eye.......the other eye I just take it out at night and put it in a glass with my teeth..... LOL just kidding
Hugo
ben, i hope they did lasik on the eye without the patch...
Eugena
well i haven't done that, bu my pal said it will take about 2 months for your vision to be normal again.
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