Comments on: What are the chances of eye laser surgery going bad? http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/ Fri, 18 May 2012 00:19:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Rockin' Mel S http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Rockin' Mel S Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:29 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-747 I had it done after going to a lot of different places and reading a lot about the procedure. There is different versions of the same procedure as well different procedures and different technology out there. I choose TLC in Toronto. They were much, much more expensive than $400 CND per eye but their technology was more advanced and was the best fit for my needs. Strong prescription (-7 per eye), astigmatism, large pupils, one pupil that is slightly large than the other due to a sports injury, I had a lot going on with my eyes that made it far from routine. Anyhow, for me the end result was amazing, life changing. I'm so glad I did it. I'd strongly recommend it for anybody who's eyes are bad enough to warrant the slight risk and expense. But you really do need to research who does it. Specifically about risk - In the lobby of TLC offices they had a book with all the stats. Chances of this, chances of that and the numbers were all really good. Everyone possible bad occurrence had really insignificant risk. It was always numbers like 1 in 100,000, 1 in 55,000 etc. and I also recall that each possible pitfall had TLC rate of complications beside it and in every case it was 0. I had it done after going to a lot of different places and reading a lot about the procedure. There is different versions of the same procedure as well different procedures and different technology out there.

I choose TLC in Toronto. They were much, much more expensive than $400 CND per eye but their technology was more advanced and was the best fit for my needs. Strong prescription (-7 per eye), astigmatism, large pupils, one pupil that is slightly large than the other due to a sports injury, I had a lot going on with my eyes that made it far from routine.

Anyhow, for me the end result was amazing, life changing. I’m so glad I did it. I’d strongly recommend it for anybody who’s eyes are bad enough to warrant the slight risk and expense. But you really do need to research who does it.

Specifically about risk - In the lobby of TLC offices they had a book with all the stats. Chances of this, chances of that and the numbers were all really good. Everyone possible bad occurrence had really insignificant risk. It was always numbers like 1 in 100,000, 1 in 55,000 etc. and I also recall that each possible pitfall had TLC rate of complications beside it and in every case it was 0.

]]> By: BA6793 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-746 BA6793 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:53:58 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-746 The chances are low, but still there. Keep in mind that with Lasik surgery, the $400 per eye is a selling point, but it is often more than that, depending on various conditions including how bad his eyesight is. You can usually sign-up for a lifetime warranty that means he can go back if his eyesight deteriorates (they usually schedule yearly exams to keep the warranty valid) and they will correct anything needed. My fiance had it done and it went great for him, and his eyesight is really bad, plus now he is at a much lower risk of getting a detached retina from his eyesight worsening, as opposed to getting stronger glasses and contacts each year. The chances are low, but still there. Keep in mind that with Lasik surgery, the $400 per eye is a selling point, but it is often more than that, depending on various conditions including how bad his eyesight is. You can usually sign-up for a lifetime warranty that means he can go back if his eyesight deteriorates (they usually schedule yearly exams to keep the warranty valid) and they will correct anything needed. My fiance had it done and it went great for him, and his eyesight is really bad, plus now he is at a much lower risk of getting a detached retina from his eyesight worsening, as opposed to getting stronger glasses and contacts each year.

]]> By: stephen k http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-745 stephen k Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:58:06 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-745 I knew a person who had it done and it went bad. A lot depends on the person so there is no way to tell I knew a person who had it done and it went bad. A lot depends on the person so there is no way to tell

]]> By: sariere http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-744 sariere Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:11:25 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-744 Read up at this sight Read up at this sight

]]> By: BlueJuliet http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-743 BlueJuliet Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:18:21 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-743 Eyesight will change over time regardless of your age. Chance of vision being worse,and UNCORRECTABLE after laser surgery is 0.5%. If he wants to take that chance, age 25 is fine. Me, I opted out. Some info on the dangers of laser eye surgery: Eyesight will change over time regardless of your age. Chance of vision being worse,and UNCORRECTABLE after laser surgery is 0.5%.
If he wants to take that chance, age 25 is fine.
Me, I opted out.

Some info on the dangers of laser eye surgery:

]]> By: hi http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/comment-page-1/#comment-742 hi Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:15:57 +0000 http://www.eyeprocedure.com/blog/what-are-the-chances-of-eye-laser-surgery-going-bad/#comment-742 it's called lasik surgery, and it will probably go well. He should talk to his doctor about it first. it’s called lasik surgery, and it will probably go well. He should talk to his doctor about it first.

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