Question:
I have been hearing tons of radio ads from local opthalmologists
about the new refractive laser called LASIK. Apparently, the
technology for these lasers has been greatly refined so it can now
correct severe near-sightedness to 20/20 vision. Amazing! I heard
the procedure takes less than 20 mintues and you are back to normal
in 2 days. I have had severe myopia
(-8.00 in both eyes) all my life and suffered with contacts & thick
glasses. I really want the LASIK procedure. Anyone have it done?
How much does it cost? Any side effects?
Answer:
I know the feeling. My eyesight is almost as bad.
Personally, I would wait awhile before I underwent the surgery. One of
my friends underwent laser RK. (I don't know what LASIK represents.) The
only side effects that he noted was
the tendency of halo effects to develop during the night. I think the
severity of it diminished with time. It is really tempting to undergo
such surgery. If you do plan to do it, find out what the outcomes have
been. If you choose to go ahead, find someone with substantial
experience with it.
