Just got *ZZZAAAAPPP*ed (LASIK) - Page 2 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

anonymity_sucks · 10-27-2004, 11:23 AM

I don't know how blind I am, but have been nearsighted for 18 years. If I had the money I'd do it, and worry about it later. 15 years of not having to wear glasses would be worth having to wear them again later on.

AngelicVampire · 10-27-2004, 01:42 PM

-6.75, mum was -7.5 and had it done, she has perfect vision now... it can be done down to around -8,5 depending on your type of eye (smaller cornea => greater -ve capable of being dealt with)... I want it done however this new stem cell thing sounds fun... might stick with my bottle tops (actually really thin) for a while... some chicks dig glasses right?

Redlemon · 10-27-2004, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelicVampire

however this new stem cell thing sounds fun

I haven't heard of that one, could you tell us more?

molloby · 10-27-2004, 11:44 PM

Out of interest, is astigmatism a conta-indication for Lasik?

gar1976 · 10-28-2004, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by molloby

Out of interest, is astigmatism a conta-indication for Lasik?

It's my understanding that a large astigmatism will not allow the surgery to be done, but I had a small amount and it still went fine.

Oh, BTW, am officially at 20/15 right now. Crap - this went better than I thought it might!

toverfie · 10-28-2004, 08:54 AM

I would love to have this done too but the cash and the risk.....too much If they mess you up - there are no take backs or refunds.....Does anyone know what the risks percentage is? How does it compare to other procedures.....I know general anesthesia is a risk by itself...is that as an example more dangerous than this surgery?

VitaminH · 10-28-2004, 11:06 AM

Egads I am a mere -3.75 and -1.00 and I have been wanting this when I graduate college for a good year or so. I don't envy those of you who are -7.00 and lower. Ick. I never thought that some people might not be able to get it either, hope I am a candidate, I hate not being able to see across my room when I wake up in the morning to read the clock.

byesman · 11-08-2004, 10:28 AM

I had mine done in May. I am 39, and wore glasses for 33 years. I was 20/1000 in my left eye, and 20/800 in my right eye. I am now 20/30 in each eye, and I absolutely love it. Mrs. Byesman made me have it done, and man oh man am I glad. I suggest anyone who needs it get it done. My procedure wasn't to bad, they gave me a Valium before the procedure, and I was so relaxed they could have done it a couple of times. To those fearful of it, go for the procedure. It's worth it!

ca_xtreme · 11-09-2004, 07:43 PM

i been thinking of doing it for quite a while now....i hate wearing glasses i so want to get rid of them ...... one thing kinda kept me back is i never knew how much it cost...
how much did it run you to get your procedure done?

itch vaccine · 11-10-2004, 06:55 AM

I heard that LASIK shouldn't be done because you eye will later curve again as the cells rebuild, and you will lose your almost-perfect eyesight ..

You will have to go again?

I don't know, someone clear my doubts.

meepa · 11-10-2004, 09:43 AM

I have very bad sight in one of my eyes, so I wanted to read this thread. I wanted to know about the details. But you see, I have a problem. I am VERY sensitive about eyes. Not only can nothing go near mine, but I get uncomfortable seeing shit goes near other peoples. If I see someone putting in a contact lense, my mind is screaming "OF FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOUR EYE!!!" Having that said, I got about a third of the way through the first page of posts when I felt like I was gonna hurl just from a few little details. I don't think I will ever be able to have this surgury unless they can either a) put me asleep while they do it or b) put me on some seriously hopped-up shit; i mean enough to get an elephant singing Cat Stevens.

10-28-2004, 11:06 AM	#47 (permalink)
VitaminH An embarrassment to myself and those around me... Location: Pants	Egads I am a mere -3.75 and -1.00 and I have been wanting this when I graduate college for a good year or so. I don't envy those of you who are -7.00 and lower. Ick. I never thought that some people might not be able to get it either, hope I am a candidate, I hate not being able to see across my room when I wake up in the morning to read the clock. __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte

11-08-2004, 10:28 AM	#48 (permalink)
byesman Crazy Location: Byesville	I had mine done in May. I am 39, and wore glasses for 33 years. I was 20/1000 in my left eye, and 20/800 in my right eye. I am now 20/30 in each eye, and I absolutely love it. Mrs. Byesman made me have it done, and man oh man am I glad. I suggest anyone who needs it get it done. My procedure wasn't to bad, they gave me a Valium before the procedure, and I was so relaxed they could have done it a couple of times. To those fearful of it, go for the procedure. It's worth it! __________________ If after I depart this vale you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner, and wink your eye at some homely girl. H.L. Mencken

11-09-2004, 07:43 PM	#49 (permalink)
ca_xtreme Upright	i been thinking of doing it for quite a while now....i hate wearing glasses i so want to get rid of them ...... one thing kinda kept me back is i never knew how much it cost... how much did it run you to get your procedure done? __________________ http://www.digitalblackhole.com

10-27-2004, 11:23 AM	#41 (permalink)
anonymity_sucks Upright Location: Knoxville Tn	I don't know how blind I am, but have been nearsighted for 18 years. If I had the money I'd do it, and worry about it later. 15 years of not having to wear glasses would be worth having to wear them again later on.

10-27-2004, 01:42 PM	#42 (permalink)
AngelicVampire Insane	-6.75, mum was -7.5 and had it done, she has perfect vision now... it can be done down to around -8,5 depending on your type of eye (smaller cornea => greater -ve capable of being dealt with)... I want it done however this new stem cell thing sounds fun... might stick with my bottle tops (actually really thin) for a while... some chicks dig glasses right?

10-27-2004, 11:44 PM	#44 (permalink)
molloby Tilted Location: Sydney, Australia	Out of interest, is astigmatism a conta-indication for Lasik?

10-28-2004, 08:54 AM	#46 (permalink)
toverfie Upright	I would love to have this done too but the cash and the risk.....too much If they mess you up - there are no take backs or refunds.....Does anyone know what the risks percentage is? How does it compare to other procedures.....I know general anesthesia is a risk by itself...is that as an example more dangerous than this surgery?

11-10-2004, 06:55 AM	#50 (permalink)
itch vaccine Psycho Location: on my spinning computer chair	I heard that LASIK shouldn't be done because you eye will later curve again as the cells rebuild, and you will lose your almost-perfect eyesight .. You will have to go again? I don't know, someone clear my doubts.

11-10-2004, 09:43 AM	#51 (permalink)
meepa Insane	I have very bad sight in one of my eyes, so I wanted to read this thread. I wanted to know about the details. But you see, I have a problem. I am VERY sensitive about eyes. Not only can nothing go near mine, but I get uncomfortable seeing shit goes near other peoples. If I see someone putting in a contact lense, my mind is screaming "OF FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOUR EYE!!!" Having that said, I got about a third of the way through the first page of posts when I felt like I was gonna hurl just from a few little details. I don't think I will ever be able to have this surgury unless they can either a) put me asleep while they do it or b) put me on some seriously hopped-up shit; i mean enough to get an elephant singing Cat Stevens.