Anybody got LASIK?

DIGItonium · 10-14-2009, 09:16 AM

I'm almost 28 and I've decided to get LASIK. My consultation is in a couple of weeks. The greatest concern is the flap that can dislocate easily even years after surgery. I play volleyball, so there is a risk the ball can smash my face and impact my eyes.

However, I'm tired of wearing contacts and glasses because it hinders my depth perception and field of view. Plus, my contacts dry easily so everything gets "cloudy" when I look up and prepare for a spike.

[nervous]

TX_370 · 10-14-2009, 09:20 AM

I have never done it persoanlly, but one of my better friends had it done (about 6 months ago) and has had zero regrets / complaints.

cptspeed · 10-14-2009, 09:33 AM

had it done about 5 yrs ago. Well worth it. My wife had it done too. No more lens's,yeah!!!!

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 09:47 AM

Have you looked into getting PRK instead? It depends on your personal issues with your eyes which one is better. I am planning on getting laser surgery myself cause I am tired of wearing Glasses and contacts are too much of a hassle to me to even bother with...

I just wish the AF would cover it so I don't have to out of pocket. It ain't cheap

Lloydy · 10-14-2009, 10:46 AM

Had it done last year and haven't looked back since. Well worth the expense

rednek01 · 10-14-2009, 10:51 AM

I would love to be able to do this but its not in the funds right now, however I have heard of one horror story where they had to redo the guys eyes twice and they can only do the surgery like 3 or 4 times total before they start damaging the eye instead of fixing it which is kind of scary, but I am sure it is a rogue case and not the norm.

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rednek01

I would love to be able to do this but its not in the funds right now, however I have heard of one horror story where they had to redo the guys eyes twice and they can only do the surgery like 3 or 4 times total before they start damaging the eye instead of fixing it which is kind of scary, but I am sure it is a rogue case and not the norm.

Yeah I'm pretty sure that there is a 99.5% successful improovement rate I believe?

NewYorkJon34 · 10-14-2009, 11:56 AM

The doctor I get my contacts from said something about to get LASIK, your eyes can't change for a year. Any truth to that?

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 12:08 PM

You shouldnt get the surgery before your 18-21 because your eyes are still continuing to grow. They don't reccomend people getting it because if you get it, and your eyes keep growing, it may cause a tear in the muscle of your eye, or it will still need external remedies...

2theextreme · 10-14-2009, 12:10 PM

I had it done back in 2002.....havent seen an eye doctor since and havent had any issues. I was told as time goes by I will eventually need adjustments and reading glasses but no prescription glasses. Hopefully thats true.

NewYorkJon34 · 10-14-2009, 12:12 PM

I turned 21 in April

I guess I'll have to stick with contacts alil while longer.

XwChriswX · 10-14-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I had it done back in 2002.....havent seen an eye doctor since and havent had any issues. I was told as time goes by I will eventually need adjustments and reading glasses but no prescription glasses. Hopefully thats true.

Yeah they told me that eventually your vision will naturally deteriorate just like if you'd never had it done. But I don't mind reading glasses with a small perscription if I'm reading. But if I'm that old I won't care at that point lol.

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

I turned 21 in April

I guess I'll have to stick with contacts alil while longer.

If your doctor feels your good to go thats all you need. Its when you have like Teenagers who don't wanna wear glasses in their prom pics and so on you gotta worry about it...

edeeZee · 10-14-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I'm almost 28 and I've decided to get LASIK. My consultation is in a couple of weeks. The greatest concern is the flap that can dislocate easily even years after surgery. I play volleyball, so there is a risk the ball can smash my face and impact my eyes.

[nervous]

Got it done in '98, Lasik specifically. No regrets. I remember they say you got to be careful with the flap issue. You can't swim (open your eyes underwater) or anything that requires that your eyeballs get some 'extreme' exposure. After about 1 year your flap should heal or "glue" itself back on.

I'm real happy with it, but wish it'd last for the rest of my life. They said in your 40's and older, it'll deteriorate gradually...That's life. But I haven't experienced any worsening thus far.

Oh yeah, there is an age frame of when you can get this operation done I hope you know?

schrute · 10-14-2009, 12:35 PM

I had it done a year and a half ago.

Life without lenses has been amazing. I do wear sunglasses, goggles or clear lens glasses when doing activities that call for it (riding motorcyles, atv's, etc).

dainedazz · 10-14-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

Oh yeah, there is an age frame of when you can get this operation done I hope you know?

i'm 21 and i wear contacts. i've been thinking about doing this but i still need a lot of info. about it. whats the age frame you need to be in to get this operation done?

10-14-2009, 09:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Anybody got LASIK? I'm almost 28 and I've decided to get LASIK. My consultation is in a couple of weeks. The greatest concern is the flap that can dislocate easily even years after surgery. I play volleyball, so there is a risk the ball can smash my face and impact my eyes. However, I'm tired of wearing contacts and glasses because it hinders my depth perception and field of view. Plus, my contacts dry easily so everything gets "cloudy" when I look up and prepare for a spike. [nervous] __________________

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TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 28	I have never done it persoanlly, but one of my better friends had it done (about 6 months ago) and has had zero regrets / complaints. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	Have you looked into getting PRK instead? It depends on your personal issues with your eyes which one is better. I am planning on getting laser surgery myself cause I am tired of wearing Glasses and contacts are too much of a hassle to me to even bother with... I just wish the AF would cover it so I don't have to out of pocket. It ain't cheap __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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rednek01 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 352 Drives: Mustang GT Rep Power: 237	I would love to be able to do this but its not in the funds right now, however I have heard of one horror story where they had to redo the guys eyes twice and they can only do the surgery like 3 or 4 times total before they start damaging the eye instead of fixing it which is kind of scary, but I am sure it is a rogue case and not the norm. __________________ Project オレンジ 2009 (FUGLY) Grabber Orange Mustang GT // SLP loudmouth axle back // JLT intake // BamaChips Tunes // ... TheDreamer's personal mechanic

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XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	You shouldnt get the surgery before your 18-21 because your eyes are still continuing to grow. They don't reccomend people getting it because if you get it, and your eyes keep growing, it may cause a tear in the muscle of your eye, or it will still need external remedies... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

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cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	had it done about 5 yrs ago. Well worth it. My wife had it done too. No more lens's,yeah!!!!

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Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	Had it done last year and haven't looked back since. Well worth the expense

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	The doctor I get my contacts from said something about to get LASIK, your eyes can't change for a year. Any truth to that?

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I had it done back in 2002.....havent seen an eye doctor since and havent had any issues. I was told as time goes by I will eventually need adjustments and reading glasses but no prescription glasses. Hopefully thats true. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	I turned 21 in April I guess I'll have to stick with contacts alil while longer.

10-14-2009, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 16	I had it done a year and a half ago. Life without lenses has been amazing. I do wear sunglasses, goggles or clear lens glasses when doing activities that call for it (riding motorcyles, atv's, etc). __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails