Mono-LASIK, who's done it?

[gsganzer]

I'm scheduled for mono-LASIK this Friday. I have a very mild correction for distance in both eyes. They'll only be correcting my shooting eye for distance and leaving my other eye alone. (If I can't eventually adjust, they can correct the other eye at a later date). I'm somewhat concerned on how long it'll take my brain to adjust afterwards. I have a hunting trip scheduled in 6 weeks, and I'm hoping I can learn to live with it by then. I guess worst case, if I'm close to my departure date and I haven't adjusted, I can get a contact for the non-corrected eye so they match vision wise. Then I can continue trying to adjust after I return from my trip.

How long has it taken others to adjust? The Dr. seems to think there won't be a problem, but I'm interested on what others have experienced.

 

[forgeblast]

I had the no blade lasik done about 4 years ago. It took me a bit longer to recover from it due to the wood stove running in the middle of winter and it was so dry in the house that it took longer for my eyes to heal. Follow their treatment, drops when they say and you will be fine. I saw across the room within mins of getting it done. I had worn glasses for nearsightedness for almost 25 years.

 

[Gator6x4]

A couple of friends have had the surgery. Both now complain of light sensitivity. Both also wear dark sun shades now when exposed to bright sun light.

 

[polo1665]

A couple of friends have had the surgery. Both now complain of light sensitivity. Both also wear dark sun shades now when exposed to bright sun light.

+1 on the light sensitivity. I wear sunglasses even when cloudy outside.

I had both eyes done about 14 years ago. Pretty scary when they first cut, and amazing how fast the eye heals.

 

[dmccarty]

+1 on the light sensitivity. I wear sunglasses even when cloudy outside.

I had both eyes done about 14 years ago. Pretty scary when they first cut, and amazing how fast the eye heals.

Did you wear contacts before the surgery, and if so, did you have light issues with contacts?

My eyes always have been very sensitive to light but I don't burst into flame when the sun rises. :laughing::laughing::laughing: My contacts seem to make the light sensitivity worse and I can get sun burn on my eyes if I do not wear sun glasses.

Has your eyesight stayed the same since surgery? I figured why risk surgery if I have to still wear glasses/contacts either after the surgery or a few years afterwards.

Later,
Dan

 

[Dr_Zinj]

I wonder if those who are sensitive to light afterwards actually had the beginnings of cataracts when it was done?

 

[polo1665]

Did you wear contacts before the surgery, and if so, did you have light issues with contacts?

My eyes always have been very sensitive to light but I don't burst into flame when the sun rises. :laughing::laughing::laughing: My contacts seem to make the light sensitivity worse and I can get sun burn on my eyes if I do not wear sun glasses.

Has your eyesight stayed the same since surgery? I figured why risk surgery if I have to still wear glasses/contacts either after the surgery or a few years afterwards.

Later,
Dan

No contacts before surgery. I was mildly near sighted, my right eye being worse than the left. If I remember correctly, I only required 6 or 7 seconds of laser in each eye.

The sunglasses are more for glare than anything else. I find myself squinting quite a bit, and the sunglasses seem to be soothing.

My eyesight has mostly stayed the same (maybe a bit of degradation over the years), except of course for the close up vision. They said they can't treat for that normal age related stuff. Dr. said to go get some drug store reading glasses when that happens.

I have been very happy with it. I hated wearing glasses and would never even consider contacts.

 

[dmccarty]

No contacts before surgery. I was mildly near sighted, my right eye being worse than the left. If I remember correctly, I only required 6 or 7 seconds of laser in each eye.

The sunglasses are more for glare than anything else. I find myself squinting quite a bit, and the sunglasses seem to be soothing.

My eyesight has mostly stayed the same (maybe a bit of degradation over the years), except of course for the close up vision. They said they can't treat for that normal age related stuff. Dr. said to go get some drug store reading glasses when that happens.

I have been very happy with it. I hated wearing glasses and would never even consider contacts.

I hate wearing contacts and glasses too....

But I vision is so bad I have to wear contacts, and now reading glasses! :shocked::laughing::laughing::laughing: I get my reading glasses from the Dollar stores since they are cheaper than the drug stores.

I can't decide if I should get eye surgery or not. If they corrected eyes after surgery still required contacts or glasses what would be the point of the procedure? I have been trying to make an eye doc appointment for two weeks. Once I see him I guess I will have another conversation about surgery.

Thanks,
Dan

 

[forgeblast]

I could not read my alarm if I woke up in the middle of the night, had to wear glasses and contacts all the time. I do find myself wearing sunglasses a bit more, but nothing too bad.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

I had epi lasik done in '06...best money I ever spent and would not hesitate to do it again if needed.......I wore contacts, -6.5 with asigmatism, (about 20/300) in glasses since 2nd grade...i corrected to a bit better than 20/20 in one and 20/30 in the other... that coorection was purposely done for reading purposes...getting a bit fuzzy now and may go get a "touch up", age related, turn 50 in oct...******...but all in all I love it...

Rich

 

[Piston]

Why are you only doing one eye? I had LASIK done a few years ago, 6 weeks before departing on a 4k mile off road motorcycle trip, it's the best thing I've ever done. Aside from needing to use eye drops for a couple months after, and being more sensitive to light for close to a year, there have been no side effects and I can still see perfectly. I had an astigmatism before and although its better, I'm still not 100% at night, but better than I was.

I wouldn't want just one eye done.

 

[KubotainNH]

Interesting thread. I got glasses 35 years ago in 3rd grade for nearsightedness. Started wearing contacts in high school and wore them for 25years. The last couple years I've had a hard time reading with them on and they now annoy me to wear. Could be the environment I work in makes this worse. So the last year or so I have only been wearing glasses. I have to lift them up to read anything close and they are a pain when working on things like a car. I've been thinking about eye correction for awhile but it's a bit scary to me and of course it's costly. Maybe after I accumulate (if ever) some HSA money I'll get it done, for now that money is going to kids teeth. Ugh.

I never heard of epi-Lasik, how is that different?

 

[polo1665]

I hate wearing contacts and glasses too....

But I vision is so bad I have to wear contacts, and now reading glasses! :shocked::laughing::laughing::laughing: I get my reading glasses from the Dollar stores since they are cheaper than the drug stores.

I can't decide if I should get eye surgery or not. If they corrected eyes after surgery still required contacts or glasses what would be the point of the procedure? I have been trying to make an eye doc appointment for two weeks. Once I see him I guess I will have another conversation about surgery.

Thanks,
Dan

FWIW, it is really amazing what they can do surgery-wise for your eyesight. SWMBO has terrible eyesight (explains how she picked me). Doctors said they would have to replace the lenses to do any good. They told her if there was any ever sign of a cataract they could do the surgery and insurance would cover it. My mom had a lens replaced, says it's like a miracle.

When I had my Lasik done, I was very impressed with the thoroughness of the testing that was done before hand. They took every precaution, and checked my eyes three ways to Sunday before attempting to sign me up for the surgery.

Somebody asked why the OP wouldn't have both eyes done at once. Sometimes the patient doesn't have the choice, or perhaps the cost plays a factor. When I had mine done it was $1,500/eye.

No discount for having both done at the same time

 

[flamom]

How long has it taken others to adjust? The Dr. seems to think there won't be a problem, but I'm interested on what others have experienced.[/QUOTE]

I had Lasik surgery in 2008 and healed very quickly. I had to choose between driving at night or reading without corrective lenses (reading glasses), I chose night driving.

I do (okay, should) use eye lubricant daily and am more sensitive to light than before.

Overall, I am very happy with the surgery.

If this is a concern, could you re-schedule the surgery until after your hunting trip?

 

[CanuckPT]

Some of the best money I've ever spent! I did it about 10 years ago & perfect vision with no issues or regrets!

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[KubotainNH]

FWIW, it is really amazing what they can do surgery-wise for your eyesight. SWMBO has terrible eyesight (explains how she picked me). Doctors said they would have to replace the lenses to do any good. They told her if there was any ever sign of a cataract they could do the surgery and insurance would cover it. My mom had a lens replaced, says it's like a miracle.

Yep, my older sister had the lens thing done because of cataracts. She's very happy with the results. 1st time in 40++ years that she hasn't had to wear glasses. My mom just had one eye done and the other will be soon. I was wondering if Lasik would affect future surgeries of the lens type.

I think it would be great to be able to see the alarm clock....lol.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

Interesting thread. I got glasses 35 years ago in 3rd grade for nearsightedness. Started wearing contacts in high school and wore them for 25years. The last couple years I've had a hard time reading with them on and they now annoy me to wear. Could be the environment I work in makes this worse. So the last year or so I have only been wearing glasses. I have to lift them up to read anything close and they are a pain when working on things like a car. I've been thinking about eye correction for awhile but it's a bit scary to me and of course it's costly. Maybe after I accumulate (if ever) some HSA money I'll get it done, for now that money is going to kids teeth. Ugh.

I never heard of epi-Lasik, how is that different?

The way my doc explained LASIK procedure the doc shaves a 120 +\- micron flap, does the laser correction then puts the flap back over the correction, my doc told me the flap never truly heals well and can be dislodged...epi LASIK he explained the doc only shaves a 50 micron +\- and removes the flap permanently then makes the laser correction....no flap left to dislodge, more "eye" left for later correction if necessary...standard LASIK is MUCH less painful, epi had about a week recovery period...if you're considering a procedure have the doc explain both with associated pros and cons for each...I felt epi was the correct choice for me...again, never regretted my decision...hope that explanation was a bit clearer than mud...

Rich

 

[KubotainNH]

The way my doc explained LASIK procedure the doc shaves a 120 +\- micron flap, does the laser correction then puts the flap back over the correction, my doc told me the flap never truly heals well and can be dislodged...epi LASIK he explained the doc only shaves a 50 micron +\- and removes the flap permanently then makes the laser correction....no flap left to dislodge, more "eye" left for later correction if necessary...standard LASIK is MUCH less painful, epi had about a week recovery period...if you're considering a procedure have the doc explain both with associated pros and cons for each...I felt epi was the correct choice for me...again, never regretted my decision...hope that explanation was a bit clearer than mud...

Rich

Ah, I've read about Lasik and watched videos but don't recall hearing the "epi" version. Thanks for the info. Maybe I can swing it next year.

 

[aczlan]

Interesting thread. I've been at -8.00 in both eyes (no astigmatism) since 14ish. Will have to ask my eye doc next time I am in (has been a couple of years, so I am due).

Aaron Z

 

[phiferpharm]

I am on week three of post-cataract/astigmatism correction. Now I have 20/20 in my left eye and will have the other eye done on Thursday. My left eye was so bad, I couldn't read the big E on the eye chart. Other than looking pretty silly with only one lens in my glasses, it was the best 10 minutes I ever spent in Surgery. :thumbsup: