I am 23 and have been wearing contacts for about 7 years now. My contact lenses are -1.50 and -1.25. they arent too bad, but Im just sick of wearing them. How do you take care of your eyes after the surgery? How much does it cost? Is it worth it? Just trying to get a little insight into the procedure. Thanks for the help….
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I had PRK, another laser correction surgery, 6 weeks ago. So far so good! In my area, southeast US, the price “quotes” I got were from $3200 to $4200 for both eyes. This price will vary from area to area and by the technology used. I had a vision discount through my vision insurance and employer discount and ended up paying about $3400.
My correction was -8.25 and -7.75 and I had thinner corneas meaning that I had no choice other than to go with the most expensive technology that is out there…but I do not have any regrets!
Postop, you have eyedrops (antibiotic and anti-inflammatory for medicated, and artificial tears) that you have to take regularly. You cannot get any water into your eyes for at least a week, no swimming, yard work, or motorcycle riding for at least a week. It is real important to follow the postoperative instructions your surgeon gives you to the letter to prevent any complications like infections…and NO EYE RUBBING.
There is a 5% complication rate overall. In the clinic where I work, my corneal specialist has had “train wreck” patients, but most of those have been due to noncompliance of the postop instructions with a couple of them being problems because the surgeon didn’t know what he was doing, or the patient shouldn’t have had the surgery to begin with.
My suggestion: research your surgeon carefully. Once you pick one, take a list of questions to your consult (I wrote down about 20 to ask).
The link below, in the Treatment section, tells about how the procedure is done. The Indications section and Contraindications sections tell about who should and should not have laser correction surgery. The Complications section is just that, all the possible things that COULD go wrong.
Is it worth it? For me, yes, but I’ve had very strong prescriptions my entire life. There was never a point in my life where I didn’t have at LEAST a -6 correction. I know I’ll end up in reading glasses at some point, but that is nothing to me…just a fact of life that many who never needed glasses before, need them to read. Even the fact that my vision may change over time..at least I will never need those thick glasses again.
I personally am at a higher risk for OTHER eye problems that could take my vision…but not as a result of my surgery (family history of retinal problems and diabetes)…and my eyes are healthy today
I am not sure how much it costs, but my mom had it done, and she can see better then I can now. She had it done a couple years back, but she loves it. Make sure the person preforming the surgery is good, and ask if it will work on your eyes. It doesn’t work on some peoples eyes. My dad and my grandma were looking into it, but their eyes couldn’t take it. Good luck.
Lasik eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and Lasik surgery in India by a company called Indian Health Guru Consultants. The Price for dental and Lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.
Indian Health Guru Consultants is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, Lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.http://www.indianhealthguru.com
Hope this helps.
about $800 per eye works great.
You sound like a great candidate and a low risk for complications, given age and Rx alone. The average cost here in Fl , in my area, is around $3200 to $3500. This is for both eyes and for follow up care upt o one year. The recovery, barring complications (not common), is pain free, and usualyy requires some drops for about a week or less. Vision is good immediately following surgery.
LASIK eye surgery is generally considered to be a safe and effective method of treating near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism and millions of people undergo this procedure every year throughout the world.
No surgery is without risks or complications, however, and this must be understood and accepted before making the decision.
The most common side effects of LASIK eye surgery are dry eyes and glare. The incidence of these are debated between proponents and opponents of the surgery. The FDA considers the risks to be low enough to approve the technology required for LASIK (microkeratomes, excimer lasers, etc.)
Safety can be increased by selecting a skilled surgeon using the best technology. Studies show that experience is one of the most important factors in selecting a surgeon.
LASIK prices differ widely from one provider to another and depend on many factors. The only universal standard is that LASIK and other refractive surgery prices are quoted per eye (as we do in this article).
Remember that one LASIK procedure equals only one eye even if both eyes are corrected on the same day. So the price quoted for a procedure doubles if you intend to have both eyes corrected. LASIK surgeons also might add extra charges for new technologies, including wavefront analysis for extra precise corrections (custom wavefront LASIK).
A leading industry analyst in 2007 said only 6.9% of conventional LASIK procedures cost less than $1,000 per eye. These procedures are performed with the less expensive options of bladed microkeratomes and conventional excimer lasers, not guided by wavefront analysis. Most customized wavefront procedures that also use laser-created flaps (IntraLase) cost from $1,000 to $2,500 per eye (see charts below)
LASIK prices, after rising for several years, seemed to stabilize in 2006 and 2007. Industry sources report that the average LASIK price in late 2006 was about $1,950. In 2007, LASIK and laser-based procedures charged at a single price (no extra charges added on for new technologies) cost an average $2,099 (see charts below).
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