I'm wondering if I'd be a candidate for laser eye surgery and if anyone else here has had laser eye treatment?
Regardless I would still need safety glasses, as squinting just doesn't cut it. Lol
John
I had laser surgery done in I think March or April this year. I previously had 20/20 vision with glasses but now have even better vision after the surgery (there are a few levels of 20/20).
No complaints at all mate. In Australia it cost me AUD$5200 (about USD$5000) but I'm sure you guys would get it cheaper than that.
It's only suited for people who are short sighted and you also have to get tested first as some people's corneas aren't thick enough for Lasik. I also got a 5 year warranty so that if I need further surgery in that time it is free.
I am absolutely happy as a pig in sh*t
I had mine done here...
http://www.aelc.com.au/lvc.htm
If you'd like to get yours done in Australia John I'll save you a bed and beer
Nothing to be afraid of. Surgery only takes about 10-15 minutes and in that time the laser is actually only running for about 5 seconds. For those interested a vapourised cornea smells like burnt hair
As soon as it's complete you leave the surgery like you're in thick fog and for about a week it feels like you've got dirt in your eyes. The instances of errors or complaints is very very small and less than 1%. I'm 36 y.o. and the surgeon has already told me that no matter what he does I may still need reading glasses in my early 40's. As a rule with younger people the surgery will be effective for around 8-10 years. I know numerous people that have had it done and all love it. Some have had it for over 7-8 years and still have excellent vision.