Have you had Lasik eye surgery?

I had mine done 3 years ago and it was the BEST thing I've ever done. I had worn glasses since I was 4 or 5 and told myself whenever I could afford to have LASIK done I would. Just like with any surgery, you need to do your research and find a good doctor and remember you get what you pay for. A good deal isn't always a good deal if the doctor isn't worth a dime. My LASIK came to a total of $3500 I think it was, that was for both eyes. I haven't had any problems or issues and would do it again in a heart beat.

I have not done it but a close friend of mine did hers last year. She is 37 years old. After surgery, She has a prefect eyesight but only on her left eyes. The right eye is not as clear and she attributes it to her being unable to concentrate on looking at a red light dot that her surgeon asked her to during the surgery. She didn't experience any pain though. Overall the lasik surgery is a success and she need not wear any spectacles or contact lens now.

While I haven't had the Lasik surgery, my boyfriend just had it three and a half weeks ago. He said only the first day was a little rough with the eyes being itchy, but he was back to driving the next day. He had to put a couple of different kinds of drops in his eyes a couple of times a day. One was an antibiotic, and one was to keep the membranes moist. He's had no problems what-so-ever with it and it totally pleased with the way it all went and that he had it done. He does need reading glasses for anything up close, but unless you're in the over 55 club, you probably won't need those. If I may reply on what post #1 said...I believe this is because Desertbird's dad was older. I have another friend (45) who had his done 5 years ago and is still very pleased with how it went. Maybe Desertbird's dad has other problems why it didn't work...some people have macular degeneration, or are borderline diabetic, or something of that sort. Of all the people I personally know who've had Lasik I haven't heard of any one of them having problems. Be sure and talk it all over with the Doctor about your concerns, if you're a good candidate for this proceedure, and how it may relate to your own current medical needs or problems (medicines, etc.)

I had Lasik seven years ago. It was painful the day it was done, but by the next day the pain was gone. It was definetly one of the best things I have ever done. And worth every penny. My eyes were extremely bad. The next day I was able to see 20/20. It was the best I had ever been able to see in my life. I would recommend it to anyone. Just make sure you have it done by someone who is qualified and has been doing it for awhile.

My dad had it done about a year or two ago and he says that it was the worst thing he'd ever done. It was fine for a short while then his eyesight became worse than before.