Laser eye surgery...

BlKvNm · 08-27-2003, 07:23 AM

I'm curious if anyone has had this surgery...the technical term is Corneal Refractive Surgery. I have an appointment scheduled in September to see if I am a 'good candidate' then, if all goes well, I will have the surgery done in October....for free of course...

I am very much looking forward to waking up and being able to see...

peace and hair grease

Mick

JohnS · 08-27-2003, 07:27 AM

I have not had it done, but I know quite a few people that have. Every one of them swears by it now that it is all done.

VIC · 08-27-2003, 08:58 AM

Is this known as Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery?

I have not had this type of surgery but I have had eye surgery known as Phacoemulsification ("phaco").

This is a lens replacement surgery done in conjunction with the removal of cataracts. A small incision is placed in the cornea and a laser is used to breakup the lens. This lens tissue is then sucked out and an artificial lens is implanted. So now I have "implants"...

I can see perfect and no more glasses/contacts

In LASIK the cornea is cut and laid back and the laser is used to remove tissue behind the cornea. Then the cornea is laid back over the eye.

Either way....it is not as bad as it sounds. Outpatient surgery.

If you wear contacts I am sure they have told you not to wear them for a certain time period before you are examined.

Of course they will scare the hell out of you by going over all the risks.

Good luck....and I hope you qualify. Contacts are a PITA!!

BlKvNm · 08-27-2003, 09:42 AM

This isn't what you've had done Vic but they DO cut up the eye...just no lens replacement will take place. And you're correct, I am to wear my glasses for 30 days...

15 seconds per eye! Gotta love it.

SVOChic · 08-27-2003, 11:38 AM

I would love to have that done. Maybe next year. How, may I ask, are you getting it done for free?

BlKvNm · 08-27-2003, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by SVOChic
How, may I ask, are you getting it done for free?

Go team Air Force!

For non military folks that wanna do this...I am told the surgery is down to 1k per eye...use to be extremely expensive....

RaceRat · 08-27-2003, 12:35 PM

Hey Mick...Todd had it done about a year and a half ago. Went great...he has better than 20/20 vision in both eyes now.

BlKvNm · 08-27-2003, 01:20 PM

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Originally posted by RaceRat
he has better than 20/20 vision in both eyes now.

That's awesome, my co-worker had the same results...better than 20/20.

Nighthawk · 08-27-2003, 04:23 PM

i'm going to eventually...once my eyes stop getting worse

Scottyboy · 08-27-2003, 04:35 PM

Do they use a laser or a razor blade?

Poor Todd · 08-27-2003, 05:02 PM

:2thumbup:
Mick,
It was very quick and easy. Kinda like getting your uniforms in basic...hurry up and wait, in line. There was about 25 of us in different stages of being prepped for he surgery. First day felt like someone put jalapenos (sp?) in my eyes. After that, the next day, I was seeing better and feeling better.
Of course being the hard headed person I am, I was driving the day after the surgery, probably not the best thing to do. It was frustrating at first...bad sight due to the healing but after that my vision got better than ever before. Now, no more contacts in the morning and riding in the 'vert is much, much better.

Todd

ps Scott: they use a laser at Wilford...on top of the eye.

Scottyboy · 08-27-2003, 05:47 PM

Same military, but two different worlds. I would NEVER let an army doc near my eyes! I would like to get this surgery done too someday, but im still waiting for it to be 99%+ successful.
Then i can wear cool sunglasses just like Todd.

**12second5.0** · 08-27-2003, 05:52 PM

I plan on getting mine done before Christmas this year.:2thumbup:

GT4HeR · 08-27-2003, 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by scottyboy
Same military, but two different worlds. I would NEVER let an army doc near my eyes!

Jason10mm is an army doc :P but I don't think he does eyes.

**bandit** · 08-27-2003, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GT4HeR
Jason10mm is an army doc :P but I don't think he does eyes.

jason's a boob man :2thumbup:

BlKvNm · 08-28-2003, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the info Todd!

And Jason 'wishes' he was a boob man....

08-27-2003, 07:23 AM	#1
BlKvNm Long live the Boys! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At the Y Posts: 5,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Laser eye surgery... I'm curious if anyone has had this surgery...the technical term is Corneal Refractive Surgery. I have an appointment scheduled in September to see if I am a 'good candidate' then, if all goes well, I will have the surgery done in October....for free of course... I am very much looking forward to waking up and being able to see... peace and hair grease Mick

08-27-2003, 11:38 AM	#5
SVOChic My gangsta ride. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Definately gangsta ass..flat black..no cataracts. All business and mad as hell! Posts: 1,257 Trader Rating: (0)	I would love to have that done. Maybe next year. How, may I ask, are you getting it done for free? __________________ ~Shannon~ Group Manager / Community Admin., Girls can tooÂ® MySpace "Well behaved women seldom make history."

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RaceRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 886 Trader Rating: (2)	Hey Mick...Todd had it done about a year and a half ago. Went great...he has better than 20/20 vision in both eyes now. __________________ 03 Sonic Blue Cobra Vert Build #11 - 11.13@125.94 (1.63 60ft, 4015lbs, 17" DR's) Link to Pics & Mods 04 Sonic Blue Lightning 12.9@106 on stock Good Years

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08-27-2003, 07:27 AM	#2
JohnS Coupe Dude Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Leander, Tx (near Austin) Posts: 644 Trader Rating: (0)	I have not had it done, but I know quite a few people that have. Every one of them swears by it now that it is all done.

08-27-2003, 08:58 AM	#3
VIC The "Senior" Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Home of the '99, '03, '05, & '07 NBA Champion Spurs Posts: 2,010 Trader Rating: (0)	Is this known as Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery? I have not had this type of surgery but I have had eye surgery known as Phacoemulsification ("phaco"). This is a lens replacement surgery done in conjunction with the removal of cataracts. A small incision is placed in the cornea and a laser is used to breakup the lens. This lens tissue is then sucked out and an artificial lens is implanted. So now I have "implants"... I can see perfect and no more glasses/contacts In LASIK the cornea is cut and laid back and the laser is used to remove tissue behind the cornea. Then the cornea is laid back over the eye. Either way....it is not as bad as it sounds. Outpatient surgery. If you wear contacts I am sure they have told you not to wear them for a certain time period before you are examined. Of course they will scare the hell out of you by going over all the risks. Good luck....and I hope you qualify. Contacts are a PITA!!

08-27-2003, 09:42 AM	#4
BlKvNm Long live the Boys! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At the Y Posts: 5,071 Trader Rating: (0)	This isn't what you've had done Vic but they DO cut up the eye...just no lens replacement will take place. And you're correct, I am to wear my glasses for 30 days... 15 seconds per eye! Gotta love it.

08-27-2003, 04:35 PM	#10
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Do they use a laser or a razor blade?

08-27-2003, 05:02 PM	#11
Poor Todd NoObie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Under the car!! Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0)	:2thumbup: Mick, It was very quick and easy. Kinda like getting your uniforms in basic...hurry up and wait, in line. There was about 25 of us in different stages of being prepped for he surgery. First day felt like someone put jalapenos (sp?) in my eyes. After that, the next day, I was seeing better and feeling better. Of course being the hard headed person I am, I was driving the day after the surgery, probably not the best thing to do. It was frustrating at first...bad sight due to the healing but after that my vision got better than ever before. Now, no more contacts in the morning and riding in the 'vert is much, much better. Todd ps Scott: they use a laser at Wilford...on top of the eye.

08-27-2003, 05:47 PM	#12
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Same military, but two different worlds. I would NEVER let an army doc near my eyes! I would like to get this surgery done too someday, but im still waiting for it to be 99%+ successful. Then i can wear cool sunglasses just like Todd.

08-27-2003, 05:52 PM	#13
12second5.0 Nazi Mod Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marion,Texas Posts: 8,924 Trader Rating: (0)	I plan on getting mine done before Christmas this year.:2thumbup:

08-28-2003, 07:52 AM	#16
BlKvNm Long live the Boys! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: At the Y Posts: 5,071 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the info Todd! And Jason 'wishes' he was a boob man....