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Originally posted by Adeptus
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What are its bad effects? Can it lead to blindness by any chance?
The only way it can lead to blindness is if the procedure is screwed up very badly and even then you would only lose one eye. It is always done one eye at a time and you have to have correctable vision in both to be eligible.
It depends on the surgeon of course, doesnt it?
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Originally posted by Adeptus
The perfect outcome won't have any downsides. With less than perfect outcome it could correct your near-sightedness, but introduce halos, glare and similar issues. Some people lose the correction after several years (as methos mentioned) and either end up with glasses again or need to have it re-done.
That is what I dont like about it, it's like a cycle. And, two years is not that long (referring to menthos' post).
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Originally posted by Adeptus
You asked for opinions. I am not interested in the surgery at all, because contact lenses work very well for me. Acuvue now has two-week disposables that are approved for and safe to wear overnight. I don't bother with taking them out for shower either (in theory you are supposed to) and have had zero problems in 5 years. If you are now stuck with glasses, I would highly recommend trying contacts before you even think about surgery.
Yes, wearing contacts is a sensible solution indeed. I know alot of people who do wear contacts and are very relieved about it. Problem is, I am always wearing glasses and still my eyesight is getting worse as time passes.
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Originally posted by djdannyp
At the end of the day it's a personal choice. It's not something I need to consider, but my boss had it a few years ago and absolutely raves about it, said she's so glad she did it.
That is what exactly confuses me, some people are very happy about it and others highly discourage it.
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Originally posted by djdannyp
But for every success story you'll read there'll be ones where it didn't work out. Maybe try to find out the success rates of the particular surgeon who'd be doing the operation? But even then there's no guarantees
Good point for sure. But, at the end no guarantees as you have mentioned.
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Originally posted by Chancer
Basically, they cut a slice of your cornea, burn a precise area and then "glue" the cornea back. They won't sew anything.
After the surgery, you'll have to be careful, don't touch the eye, keep it clean, etc. After a few days it'll be OK.
If it's done correctly, and you have no complications, you'll have a perfect sight for long years.
If it's for long years then it is worthy in my opinion.
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Originally posted by Chancer
One of the major side-effects is that your eye might be very sensitive to light. So you might need sun glasses almost every time you go outside, or driving, etc. It's "mandatory" right after the procedure, but some people still need them after a long time, some just get used to them...
That's not good, from normal glasses to sun glasses. See what I mean by a cycle now.
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Originally posted by ShawnZ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXw4qqQqTrY
Unfortunately, "This video is not available in your country."
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Originally posted by Chrono
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Originally posted by Chancer
So you might need sun glasses
lol, that kinda defeats the purpose
agreed.
Last but not least, thank you all for your information and opinions.
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