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nov04libride
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Lasik eye surgery?

My job has a promotion that I can get 25% off Lasik surgery, so the cost would be $3000. I always thought about it, but was hesitant. Is this a good price? Has anyone had any complications? I already know I will not do it if I am not a candidate for Lasik and need the more invasive PRK...

Message edited 5/30/2006 4:05:35 PM.

Posted 5/30/06 4:05 PM
 
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

I would say that is pretty good price- but, I think it depends on where you are having it done. If it's a really good price, but the place itself doesn't have the experience or what not, well, obviously, it wouldn't be worth it.

I only personally know one person who has had problems - and it's been pretty bad. It's my boss and he had it done a couple of years ago and it's been nothing but a headache for him (literally -he always gets headaches from it now.) BUT, from what I understand, it was because they never should have done the surgery on him given some issues he had with his eye b/f hard. And now it has just made it awful. He still can't see right out of one eye even with glasses on. I don't know exactly what the problem was, but I think it had something to do with a weak muscle or something.

Anyone else I know who has had it has had great luck. Make sure the Dr. checks thoroughly that you are a candidate. My best friend wanted to get it soo bad, but after looking at her eyes, they told her b/c her cornea was too thin, they couldn't do it.

Good luck!Chat Icon

Posted 5/30/06 4:14 PM
 

peabody
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

You know my story....

Posted 5/30/06 4:48 PM
 

nov04libride
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

Posted by peabody

You know my story....



lol i know! that's why i am like ONLY LASIK!

Posted 5/30/06 4:52 PM
 

Diana1215
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

It depends on what doctors accept this. You def. want to go to the BEST of the BEST for this. I had an amazing doctor and the cost was $5500. Worth every penny!

Posted 5/30/06 4:54 PM
 

baghag
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

I would find out if hte Dr's you are considering will accept the discount. I would not go to a Dr I wasn't comfortable with to save 1k.

Then I'd find out which surgery you are eligible for and get a second opinion, just to be sure.

Good luck! Chat Icon

Posted 5/30/06 5:16 PM
 

nancygrace
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

most people i knoe paid 5000 and above. that is a great price

Posted 5/30/06 5:53 PM
 

Moehick
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

My DH had it done and is having one problem after another....he had it one a year ago and we are still having issues with the way his eye was treated

Posted 5/30/06 5:58 PM
 

nov04libride
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

Posted by Moehick

My DH had it done and is having one problem after another....he had it one a year ago and we are still having issues with the way his eye was treated



Really? Chat Icon What type of problems? Do you mind sharing where he had it done?

I would never compromise the safety of my eye for $$, but I where I work is affiliated with a major hospital where research has been done on eye treatments and Lasik developments...

Posted 5/30/06 5:59 PM
 

MURRAY-MM
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Re: Lasik eye surgery?

Hi..I'm new here-

I had lasik done back in december, and I had TERRIBLE vision before (I was -7 in one eye, and -6.5 in the other.). I am now 20/15 in both eyes, and the only problem I have is occasional dryness, which is expected.

For me, it was a great decision, but the doctor that did it on me was a family friend. As for the price, that sounds like a great price, but only if you trust the doctor as the above posters have mentioned

Posted 5/30/06 6:24 PM
 
 

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