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Old 09-18-2004, 06:13 PM   #1
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24 hours post Lasik Surgery- SUCCESS

I just had my Lasik yesterday and I am very pleased with the results. The key to Lasik is....do your research, get a reputable doctor, make sure you get a good pre-exam and know what makes a good candidate vs. a bad candidate. If you are not a good candidate, the opthamologist should refuse to perform the surgery. I chose the Bausch and Lomb Flying Spot Laser. Do your research online and read the FDA results before choosing your laser and doctor.

My surgery was not pain-free as described by virtually everyone who gets the surgery. I had quite a bit of discomfort from the device holding my eye open. But, the laser didn't hurt at all. The weird thing was the smell of the laser. Anyone notice that? I had a lot of discomfort yesterday, but sleep and vicadin took care of that.

I am amazed with the results today and could actually see my clock by my bed (what a weird thing! but anyone with bad eyes can relate). I could also see my face in the mirror! I am reading road signs, books, watching TV, and seeing 20/25 already. It should only improve!

It was a good decision, worth the money (don't feel guilty about spending the money and don't choose the "cheap place" in town), and I feel good about the result. Remember, the cost of your surgery will pay for itself in 5-7 years (factoring contacts, glasses, and solution). I hope you are a success story too! Just do your research!

 
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Old 09-20-2004, 10:08 PM   #2
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Re: 24 hours post Lasik Surgery- SUCCESS

WOW! that is wonderful! I would really like to get this done as well. My eyes are very bad. I am in the research phase now.

 
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Re: 24 hours post Lasik Surgery- SUCCESS

How bad was your eyesight before Lasik? I don't know if mine is bad enough to warrant laser surgery. I wear contacts which are just fine with me but not having to order boxes of contacts every 6 months would be nice.

 
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Re: 24 hours post Lasik Surgery- SUCCESS

my eyesight was -2.75, not too bad but bad enough. things are still going well. I am definitely happy I did it.

 
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Re: 24 hours post Lasik Surgery- SUCCESS

I'm just waiting until my eyes stop changing so that I can get laser surgery done. I would love the chance to go to the beach and be able to actually see where I put my towel!

My eyes are pretty bad. I'm a -4.75 (I think) in one eye and the other has an astigmatism and it as about -3 or pretty close to it. Hopefully I should not have to wait much longer
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