LASIK@Home

[The_Blur]

For those of you who believe that LASIK is too expensive, just order this kit! LASIK@Home is designed for those who want laser eye surgery on a budget.

Discuss.

[CamaroSpike23]

[Number 3]

Soooooo let's see, Spike says you are Permabanned, and gives you a serious wagging finger. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Oh wait I do want low cost LASIK.

DOHHHHH!!!!!!!!

[lordfriday2]

HAHAHA! wow... 4 easy steps...

[FenwickHockey65]

Hmm.

I have -6.00/-6.25 vision.

Not that desperate.

[The_Blur]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Hmm.

I have -6.00/-6.25 vision.

Not that desperate.

Mine's not nearly that bad, but I'm getting LASIK on Friday. If I never post again, it's because I can't see my keyboard due to laser blindness.

I have to say that this home treatment costs $2,700.01 less, though. :seesaw:

[manimsoblack]

Really it's that expensive? It has a place a couple hours away that my aunt and sis both went to the chargers 200-600 per eye.

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by The_Blur

Mine's not nearly that bad, but I'm getting LASIK on Friday. If I never post again, it's because I can't see my keyboard due to laser blindness.

I have to say that this home treatment costs $2,700.01 less, though. :seesaw:

I have a friend who is blind in one eye because of Lasik.. Just remember there is a major risk, even if it is low.. He did the surgery because he wanted to be able to hit Golf Balls better just as Tiger Woods had the surgery..

[GothamCamaro]

I did Lasik 4 years ago, best thing I ever did. Still can see great, I don't miss contacts burning my eyes in dry areas or when my allergies were going off.

Lasik rocks.

[Supermans]

Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

I did Lasik 4 years ago, best thing I ever did. Still can see great, I don't miss contacts burning my eyes in dry areas or when my allergies were going off.

Lasik rocks.

Lasik works great for lots of people, however my friend did a lot of research, found a reliable Dr., and felt comfortable with the percentage of failure with the surgery the Dr. he chose had. Now he is blind in one eye and his remaining eye is very sensitive to bright lights which means it is almost impossible for him to drive at night since he lost his depth perception too.. He no longer plays golf which was the main reason he got the Lasik done. It ruined his life as he knew it.. Just giving out that warning..

If the surgery is successful The Blur, you will have to change your name to The Clear

[Ject]

I need to get it done on my eyes... im sick and tired of wearing glasses... but I fear for the unluckiness I have.... that I'll be one of those that it fails on.

[soverydeb]

me too... I'm a total eye phobic person!!

[camaro5]

idk

[Supermans]

http://www.lasikcomplications.com/TopTenReasons.htm

1. LASIK causes dry eye
Dry eye is the most common complication of LASIK. Corneal nerves that are responsible for tear production are severed when the flap is cut. Medical studies have shown that these severed nerves never return to normal densities and patterns. Symptoms of dry eye include pain, burning, foreign body sensation, and eyelid sticking to the eyeball. The FDA website warns that LASIK-induced dry eye may be permanent. Approximately 20% of patients in FDA clinical trials experienced "worse" or "significantly worse" dry eyes at six months after LASIK.(1)

2. LASIK results in loss of visual quality
LASIK patients have more difficulty seeing detail in dim light (loss of contrast sensitivity) and experience an increase in visual distortion at night (multiple images, halos, and starbursts). A published review of data for FDA-approved lasers found that six months after LASIK, 17.5 percent of patients report halos, 19.7 percent report glare (starbursts), 19.3 percent report night-driving problems and 21 percent complain of eye dryness.(1) The FDA website warns that patients with large pupils may suffer from debilitating visual symptoms at night.

3. The cornea is incapable of complete healing after LASIK
The flap never heals. Researchers found that the tensile strength of the LASIK flap is only 2.4% of normal cornea.(2) LASIK flaps can be surgically lifted or accidentally dislodged for the remainder of a patient’s life. The FDA website warns that patients who participate in contact sports are not good candidates for LASIK.

LASIK permanently weakens the cornea. Collagen bands of the cornea provide its form and strength. LASIK severs these collagen bands and thins the cornea.(3) The thinner, weaker post-LASIK cornea is more susceptible to forward bulging due to normal intraocular pressure, which may progress to a condition known as keratectasia and corneal failure, requiring corneal transplant.

4. There are long-term negative consequences of LASIK
LASIK affects the accuracy of intraocular pressure measurements,(4) exposing patients to risk of vision loss from undiagnosed glaucoma.

Like the general population, LASIK patients will develop cataracts. Calculation of intraocular lens power for cataract surgery is inaccurate after LASIK.(5) This may result in poor vision following cataract surgery and exposes patients to increased risk of repeat surgeries. Ironically, steroid drops routinely prescribed after LASIK may hasten the onset of cataracts.

Research demonstrates persistent decrease in corneal keratocyte density after LASIK.(6) These cells are vital to the function of the cornea. Ophthalmologists have speculated that this loss might lead to delayed post-LASIK ectasia.

5. Bilateral simultaneous LASIK is not in patients’ best interest
In a 2003 survey of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) members,(7) 91% of surgeons who responded did not offer patients the choice of having one eye done at a time. Performing LASIK on both eyes in the same day places patients at risk of vision loss in both eyes, and denies patients informed consent for the second eye. The FDA website warns that having LASIK on both eyes at the same time is riskier than having two separate surgeries.

6. Serious complications of LASIK may emerge later
The medical literature contains numerous reports of late onset LASIK complications such as loss of the cornea due to biomechanical instability, inflammation resulting in corneal haze, flap dislocation, and retinal detachment.(8) A LASIK flap creates a permanent portal in the cornea for microorganisms to penetrate, exposing patients to lifelong increased risk of sight-threatening corneal infection.(9) Complications may emerge weeks, months, or years after seemingly successful LASIK.

7. LASIK results in loss of near vision
Nearsighted patients who do not have LASIK retain the ability to see up close naturally after the age of 40 simply by removing their glasses. LASIK patients over the age of 40 may discover they have traded one pair of glasses for another.

8. The true rate of LASIK complications is unknown
There is no clearinghouse for reporting of LASIK complications. Moreover, there is no consensus among LASIK surgeons on the definition of a complication. The FDA allowed laser manufacturers to hide complications reported by LASIK patients in clinical trials by classifying dry eyes and night vision impairment as "symptoms" instead of complications.(1)

9. Rehabilitation options after LASIK are limited
LASIK is irreversible, and treatment options for complications are extremely limited. Hard contact lenses may provide visual improvement if the patient can obtain a good fit and tolerate lenses. The post-LASIK contact lens fitting process can be time consuming, costly and ultimately unsuccessful. Many patients eventually give up on hard contacts and struggle to function with impaired vision. In extreme cases, a corneal transplant is the last resort and does not always result in improved vision.

10. Safer alternatives to LASIK exist
Some leading surgeons have already abandoned LASIK for surface treatments, such as PRK, which do not involve cutting a corneal flap. It is important to remember that LASIK is elective surgery. There is no sound medical reason to risk vision loss from unnecessary surgery. Glasses and contact lenses are the safest alternatives.