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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Ask/Tell > TELL me about LASIK!
 
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coffeeshopgoth
May 14, 2010

"Why must I always be waylaid by jackassery?"

LinuxGirl87 posted:

I've worn glasses for years and I'm pretty profoundly nearsighted (something like 20/200 uncorrected, although it corrects to something near 20/20). I tried to try contacts but I can't get used to touching my eyes. So, logically, the best thing to do is have lasers shot at them, right? :v:

My questions:
  • Has anyone here had laser eye surgery done?
  • Do they see as well as they did with glasses?
  • Does it hurt (before/during/after)?
  • I've been told it messes with your night driving, is that the case?
  • Does it make working with a computer more difficult? (Using contacts slows down your blink rate which can cause dryness when working at a computer, did this happen to anyone?)
  • Having done it, would you still choose to do it over again?
  • Is there anything bizarre (like your eyes falling out) that I should know about?

Mods, if this belongs in The Goon Doctor (or anywhere else for that matter) just let me know and I'll lock it.

I had laser eye surgery done about 2 years ago. Best f'n money I have ever spent. Took me from a power of -11.00 (left) and -10.25 (right) to perfect and better than perfect. It hasn't messed with my night vision a lot. I couldn't see poo poo before without glasses or it being, literally, 3 inches from my eyes, so I guess I can't really say. It has actually been more comfortable staring at a computer without my glasses. On the question regarding pain, Everyone I have known that does it was ok, but with mine being such a dramatic change and my body's lack of processing any type of pain killer, there were points it was not comfortable. I would definitely do it over again. I can't stress enough that you should spend as much money as you can on a good doctor. These are your eyes. You aren't getting another set. Shell out the cash. Mine was $6,000 for both eyes. Excellent doctor up in NYC (I call him Jesus as he was Jewish and laid his hands on my eyes, and lo, I could see again. Hallelujah!)

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