I know a few of you girls have had it done. I would like to make a consultation for next week but I want to make sure I go to a good place. Where did you ladies get it done and did you have any side effects? How long was the recovery? blah blah bla any info would be greatly appreciated.
As for recovery time, he saw perfectly the first day...then had a little bit of bluriness/double vision for about 4 days after (not severe, but just kind of blurry....he couldn't drive or anything). Within I would say 5 days after the procedure, he was all normal. Within a week or two, his vision was 20/20.
i had it done last november at laserone on park ave in manhattan. i couldnt have regular lasik so i had PRK. PRK they actally burn your cornea off and it repairs itself, lasik is where they slice your cornea..i was out of work for 4 days i totally recommend this place!
Posted by lwny427
FH got this done in October at Stahl in Garden City. He has perfect vision now. They were fantastic. He has nothing bad to say at all about them.
Also, they have a guarantee where if you have the procedure done and you do not have 20/20 within 1 year they will either repeat the procedure OR refund your money. The price of the procedure also includes follow-up appointments for 1 year.
Get it done. Seriously. I know several people that have had the laser surgery and all are thrilled with the results. Well worth the investment when you consider the cost of contacts and glasses over your lifetime.
Posted by lwny427
As for recovery time, he saw perfectly the first day...then had a little bit of bluriness/double vision for about 4 days after (not severe, but just kind of blurry....he couldn't drive or anything). Within I would say 5 days after the procedure, he was all normal. Within a week or two, his vision was 20/20.
I think the bluriness is completely normal. He was told to expect it. I would imagine that it happens in most cases. I don't know about all.
my dad had it done last year and he's very happy with it. The procedure itself went very quickly. I got to watch it close up on a tv screen. The recovery went pretty quick. He just had to wear clear lenses taped over his eyes when he slept for the first few week or so to make sure he didn't put any pressure on his eyes. And he had to use eye drops too. Otherwise he had great results!
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Posted by lwny427
FH got this done in October at Stahl in Garden City. He has perfect vision now. They were fantastic. He has nothing bad to say at all about them.
Also, they have a guarantee where if you have the procedure done and you do not have 20/20 within 1 year they will either repeat the procedure OR refund your money. The price of the procedure also includes follow-up appointments for 1 year.
Get it done. Seriously. I know several people that have had the laser surgery and all are thrilled with the results. Well worth the investment when you consider the cost of contacts and glasses over your lifetime.
I want to sooooo bad. I said after the wedding I would do it. Have you heard of anyone getting it done anywhere in the city? I was looking at TLC Vision Center. Im just afraid of where I go. Im worried something might go wrong.
Posted by fujamaga
Out of curiousity, how bad was your vision before the surgery?
I went to a consult at TLC Laser and they said since my vision was so bad they couldn't guarantee 20/20. (My vision is -9.00 in contacts).
I was like I'm not sure I want to risk surgery and still have to wear glasses/contacts afterwards.
Posted by Songstress
Posted by fujamaga
Out of curiousity, how bad was your vision before the surgery?
I went to a consult at TLC Laser and they said since my vision was so bad they couldn't guarantee 20/20. (My vision is -9.00 in contacts).
I was like I'm not sure I want to risk surgery and still have to wear glasses/contacts afterwards.
I was worried about that although mine is not as bad as yours. Its -5.75 and Ive worn contacts since I was 13. Im in my 20's now
Posted by snwb08
Posted by Songstress
Posted by fujamaga
Out of curiousity, how bad was your vision before the surgery?
I went to a consult at TLC Laser and they said since my vision was so bad they couldn't guarantee 20/20. (My vision is -9.00 in contacts).
I was like I'm not sure I want to risk surgery and still have to wear glasses/contacts afterwards.
I was worried about that although mine is not as bad as yours. Its -5.75 and Ive worn contacts since I was 13. Im in my 20's now
mine was -6 in one eye and -5.75 in the other and they said I was a prime candidate so you should definitely just go meet with them. they are definitely one of the more $$$ ones though.
Posted by Songstress
Posted by snwb08
Posted by Songstress
Posted by fujamaga
Out of curiousity, how bad was your vision before the surgery?
I went to a consult at TLC Laser and they said since my vision was so bad they couldn't guarantee 20/20. (My vision is -9.00 in contacts).
I was like I'm not sure I want to risk surgery and still have to wear glasses/contacts afterwards.
I was worried about that although mine is not as bad as yours. Its -5.75 and Ive worn contacts since I was 13. Im in my 20's now
mine was -6 in one eye and -5.75 in the other and they said I was a prime candidate so you should definitely just go meet with them. they are definitely one of the more $$$ ones though.
Cool! I dont mind about the money. This is one procedure Im not gonna try and get a deal for ....My eyes are too important
I have heard great things about both Stahl and TLC! My eye dr. recommended Stahl, I think.
I got mine done two years ago by Dr. Hufnagel at stahl Eye center in Garden City and I had NO problems whatsoever. I am sooo happy I did and it was worth every single penny.
It would be great if it were covered by my insurance. I have Empire PPO. I guess Ill inquire but I SERIOUSLY doubt it
