Follow-up (LASIK)

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#5254531 - 12/19/10 06:36 PM Follow-up (LASIK)
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	Had my eyes blasted last Thursday. My vision directly after the surgery was blurry, but better than it used to be. Blurry in the sense of having something in your eye... not blurry like bad vision. Then went to bed for a couple of hours and woke up seeing perfectly. No pain. Felt a little like I had a contact lens out of place... but it was very mild. I felt nothing by the end of the day. It has been 4 days since I did it and my vision is great. At night, I find light halos around headlights and street lamps... but nothing so bad that I'm thinking I made a mistake. I've also been told it gets a bit better. I definitely am used to glasses though... go to get in the shower and graps at my face thinking I have to take them off... or just simply thinking I have to adjust them when there's nothing on my face (I wore glasses for 21 years.) I can't wait for a super cold day when I can come inside from shoveling or something and not have my glasses fog up. This was a great experience and I'm so happy I no longer have restrictions on my driver's license $\:D$ _________________________
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#5254571 - 12/19/10 06:52 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
spd-dmn spd-dmn Post Master Registered: 11/24/04 Posts: 2271	did you go to several places at first to do an assessment? been thinking of doing some assessments myself my eyes are only -1.50 and -1.75 (maybe -2.00) so i dunno if its worth it
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#5254594 - 12/19/10 07:00 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: spd-dmn]
Jinx Jinx Poster Registered: 09/11/02 Posts: 201 Loc: toronto	so, can you actually hit a 3 now?
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#5254688 - 12/19/10 07:58 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: Jinx]
Choco 'Nuck Choco 'Nuck Proud Member of BLM Post Master Supreme Registered: 07/10/01 Posts: 17568 Loc: Somewhere out there	Curious to know why the procedure would produce halos in night vision
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#5254739 - 12/19/10 08:33 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	I was told I would experience some halo at night and that it was normal and would go away. An article I just found had this paragraph in it: "The vast majority of LASIK patients experience at least some temporary glare and halos during the immediate recovery. This can last for weeks and is due to corneal swelling and reorganization of the corneal architecture. Patients in the healing phase need to understand this is normal and different from the persistent variety of night vision problems." Again, the halo is very minor and not debilitating for me. _________________________
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#5254801 - 12/19/10 09:05 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19291 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	hmm glad to hear it's positive for you. how did they do the surgery? open the flap and zap and then close the flap? or something else? my gf really wants to get this done but afraid she'd get her eyes fucked up. where did you go? Lasik MD? _________________________ Who cares
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#5254873 - 12/19/10 09:39 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: c2k]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	TLC Laser Eye Centers at York Mills and Yonge. Got LASIK done, the one with the flap. No fuck ups for me. was -3.75 and -3.50 prior to surgery, and I'm officially 20/20. Love it $\:\)$ _________________________
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#5254878 - 12/19/10 09:42 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19291 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	holy shit. didnt you have astigmatism as well? _________________________ Who cares
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#5254894 - 12/19/10 09:54 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: c2k]
furball furball Post Master Sr Registered: 09/24/03 Posts: 9484 Loc: Toronto, ON	What happens to eyeballs with astigmatism? Does laser eye fix that shit? I'm -2.75 both eyes, with 1 eyeball at the 'first level' of warped-ness ... (astigmatism?)
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#5254923 - 12/19/10 10:10 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: furball]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	I had astigmatism of 4 diopters. But I still qualified for the surgery. As far as whether it's gone or not... I actually forgot to ask. I just know I'm 20/20 now, and wasn't before $\:\)$ When you have astigmatism, your eye balls aren't perfectly round, they are kind of parabolic. Severity of the parabolica is directly proportional to the number of diopters of one's astigmatism. _________________________
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#5255263 - 12/20/10 08:22 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
BroKe BroKe Post Master Sr Registered: 09/15/01 Posts: 3833 Loc: Markham, Ontario	how much did that run you if you dont mind me asking.
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#5255324 - 12/20/10 09:01 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: BroKe]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	I was originally quoted at $4790 but they said that health care got a discount. So I paid $4000. Manulife is taking two vision care cycles to pay for it... so that's $900. That means when I get my claim, I'll have only paid $3100 for the surgery... which includes the pre-op appointments, and all the post-op (which you go back the next day, 1 week, 6 months and 1 year after the surgery.) _________________________
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#5255594 - 12/20/10 10:53 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
JEFFOS JEFFOS Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/27/00 Posts: 29150 Loc: Toronto	The halos will always be worse than how they were from before surgery (mostly noticed night driving). No big deal though you won't notice it at all and they do get better. _________________________ -Jeff
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#5255662 - 12/20/10 11:07 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: JEFFOS]
c2k c2k Post Master Supreme Registered: 05/21/00 Posts: 19291 Loc: Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany	i'd like to see a pic of what people are referring to for halos. perhaps a reenactment? is this accurate?? http://lasikcomplications.com/halos.htm what about dry eyes? did they plug the tear ducts in your eyes? _________________________ Who cares
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#5255671 - 12/20/10 11:12 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: c2k]
JEFFOS JEFFOS Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/27/00 Posts: 29150 Loc: Toronto	When you look closely you see this in all the lights: lol. Look at a light in the dark and squint your eyes - see how it becomes sort of a "star"? It's that very very slightly. _________________________ -Jeff
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#5255714 - 12/20/10 11:33 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
robbbby robbbby master electrician Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/23/02 Posts: 15428 Loc: Canada	Originally Posted By: 355-Si When you have astigmatism, your eye balls aren't perfectly round, they are kind of parabolic. well duh, all asian eyes are like that. i kid, i kid.
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#5255802 - 12/20/10 11:56 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: robbbby]
Garest Garest Post Master Sr Registered: 03/15/01 Posts: 7628 Loc: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada	after a few months you'll notice your vision getting even better. i have one more pre op appt. in the new year then im getting mine blasted at YELC
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#5255811 - 12/20/10 11:58 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: Garest]
BroKe BroKe Post Master Sr Registered: 09/15/01 Posts: 3833 Loc: Markham, Ontario	shit. i want to get mine done. my eyes aren't that bad but i just hate contacts and getting tired of glasses. 4g's not that bad for something so life changing.
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#5256157 - 12/20/10 01:40 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
TYJelly TYJelly Post Master Registered: 08/02/07 Posts: 2160 Loc: Milton, ON	Just past my 10th year since getting my eyes zapped. Still a solid 20/20 and was -7.00 in both eyes prior (aka-blind as fuck).
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#5257289 - 12/20/10 09:10 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: TYJelly]
robbbby robbbby master electrician Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/23/02 Posts: 15428 Loc: Canada	isn't it true that not just anybody with bad vision can get it done? my buddy wears glasses, went for a consultation and they told him he couldn't get it done, his eyes weren't bad enough. he has to always wear glasses, even when doing sports. kind of shitty that his eyes weren't "bad enough".
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#5257421 - 12/20/10 09:57 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: robbbby]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	Yeah, some people's eyes are too bad and others are too good to be operated on. My halos are probably best matched as a happy medium between the top two pictures in the last picture in the link (and actually closer to the first than the second.) They don't plug your tear ducts. My eyes are a little dry but there's no discomfort or itching. I used two prescribed drops for the first 4 days and now I'm down to using one prescribed drop. In addition, I have some lubricating eye drops (Refresh Plus) that I use whenever I want, to keep the eyes moist... the moisture is what allows them to heal properly and fast. They just add to what your eyes are producing. _________________________
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#5257673 - 12/20/10 11:51 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
iamfob iamfob Post Master Supreme Registered: 09/06/02 Posts: 24697 Loc: Out There	so after the surgery, do you have to report to MTO that you no longer need to wear glasses and they will remove the restriction on the back of your license? _________________________ FTMFW!!!
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#5257681 - 12/20/10 11:55 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: iamfob]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	You got it _________________________
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#5258122 - 12/21/10 09:42 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
TYJelly TYJelly Post Master Registered: 08/02/07 Posts: 2160 Loc: Milton, ON	You have to go in and do an eye test to confirm it. At least that's what I had to do.
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#5258751 - 12/21/10 01:30 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: TYJelly]
iamfob iamfob Post Master Supreme Registered: 09/06/02 Posts: 24697 Loc: Out There	i don't think my insurance thru work will cover LASIK. It would be nice if they cover some of it $\:\($ _________________________ FTMFW!!!
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#5258806 - 12/21/10 01:47 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: iamfob]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	Check your work benefits outline _________________________
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#6099621 - 01/30/12 12:46 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 355-Si]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	bump for the visually impaired _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#6099651 - 01/30/12 12:53 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: phoenixrage]
I_Hate_Ricers I_Hate_Ricers Post Master Sr Registered: 04/03/01 Posts: 4658 Loc: Stouffville, Ontario	_________________________ www.ultimate-racing.com www.defcon-racing.com
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#6099673 - 01/30/12 12:58 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: I_Hate_Ricers]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	np _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#6099674 - 01/30/12 12:58 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: I_Hate_Ricers]
SW20_MR2 SW20_MR2 Post Master Sr Registered: 08/27/01 Posts: 5282 Loc: Markham, Ontario, Canada	I'm thinking about getting it done as well. _________________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo aka "The Myth"...does it really exist? 2006 Mazda3 Sport aka "Reality"...it really does exist...
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#6099714 - 01/30/12 01:05 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: SW20_MR2]
The Postman The Postman A-List Member also The Man Post Master Sr Registered: 02/13/02 Posts: 4974	Me too lol. I'm trying to see (pun) if my work and/or the wife's benefits will cover any of it. What's the going rate these days?
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#6099752 - 01/30/12 01:10 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: The Postman]
phoenixrage phoenixrage Post Master Supreme Registered: 01/15/08 Posts: 50785 Loc: People's Republic of Ontario	I can help you out... replaces battery in laser pointer _________________________ Don't question things, everything is good the way it is and no improvements or suggestions needed.
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#6099991 - 01/30/12 02:11 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: phoenixrage]
4Three 4Three Post Master Sr Registered: 12/21/00 Posts: 5365 Loc: Markham, ON, Canada	standard pricing seems to be about $5gs for both eyes. Yonge and Eggy for me. it was a weird experience. when they pull back that flap and everything's a blur ... ya, that was weird. _________________________ Fake right, cross-over, shoot lefty
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#6100122 - 01/30/12 02:51 PM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: 4Three]
Violent Spectre Violent Spectre Post Master Supreme Registered: 09/24/02 Posts: 12386 Loc: Niagara Falls, ON	I want to get this done so bad, but there is no way I can afford 5g's. Can't even afford 5bg's. My wife has optical coverage, but only $300....so that doesn't really help $\:\($
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#6101898 - 01/31/12 10:05 AM Re: Follow-up (LASIK) [Re: Violent Spectre]
355-Si 355-Si Post Master Sr Registered: 08/19/01 Posts: 4352 Loc: Toronto, Ontario	$4700 was the price quoted for me... discounted to $4000 for EMS... Then I used 2 vision cycles (4 years) of eye benefits worth $900 ($450/cycle) Total out of my own pocket: $3100. Total Air Miles on the $4000 = 266 $\:D$ And like 4Three said, pulling the flap over was like wtf. Everything went gray for me. _________________________
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