Would you get Lasik, knowing there could be complications?

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I got Lasik in 2020, and my vision has regressed a lot since I have to work on computers and also I’m always on my phone. My eyes tend to be more dry also, so when I put drops in my Lasik vision works again.

Guy__ · Accepted Answer

I had -1.75 myopia in both eyes, and a lot of astigmatism in early 2017.
Soon I discovered endmyopia.org and in like 6 months I got 20/20 vision. It's simple science.
Your eyeballs elongate and shrink to adjust focal distance. When the eye is elongated from constant close-up defocus, the surface changes shape and you get astigmatism. Which also goes away when your eyes shrink to their natural shape.

Stimulate it to focus a little further in ways such as holding your phone just an inch further than you're used to... little by little the eye will adapt to long distance vision, and shrink in length.

It's been tested by scientists even on animals and published.

That website has changed a lot since, I'm not sure whether the information is free anymore. I remember the founder Jake Steiner had a YouTube channel which was helpful.

EmbraceThePain · Accepted Answer

Yeah, I’ve been thinking about laser eye surgery for awhile. I think there’s always possible complications, but laser eye surgery has a very high success rate and people don’t seem to express a lot of issues afterwards. Naturally, as we get older our eyesight may slowly decline so laser eye surgery or not, you will see a decline in your eyesight as you get older. Also, the things that can naturally dry out your eyes or hurt them without having had any laser eye surgery, may still do so despite having had laser eye surgery.

Smoke-n-Growls · Accepted Answer

I got the 3rd generation version of Lasik, called SMILE (SMall Incision Lenticular Extraction).

It's less risky than Lasik, has a 24h recovery time, and still leaves enough material for follow up procedures.

I wore glasses from 9-26 years old. Couldn't use contacts due to a heavy astigmatism.

My vision's been 20/20 since, but I am going to go back for touch ups. I knew that was likely going in, and another $1-3k to stay glasses free for a while longer?

Worth it for me.

My night vision is not the best, I will say that. But it is getting better. I highly recommend avoiding night driving if possible.

SoftCliff · Accepted Answer

I didn't watch the videos, but they look pretty scary, like that picture too.

I'm not an expert on the subject, so I can't comment. I've been wearing glasses since I was little, however they don't bother me, I got used to them and they suit my face. I'm a bit scared to have that procedure, it's not like l fillers that you can dissolve them, if you don't like them, our eyes are valuable

Anonymous · Answer

My friend has cataracts and bad eyes but now they can see their own eye in the mirror for the first time after using 'Can-C' eye drops. They noticed improvements after just a few uses but usually it takes a few months. There are plenty of studies showing evidence of this too. It can get rid of cataracts as well. Surgery isn't the only option, it's just the most profitable...

bubblegunnn · Answer

I would love to but its scary 😰 Gotta stick w my glasses forever then

Imsmurter1 · Answer

Yes I got LASIK in 2012 and it was scary but now I can see without glasses. It was worth it. Now I'm going to get a hair transplant which is another scary surgery. But it will give me a full head of hair.

All surgeries have complications but they can completely change your life. It's always a personal choice and requires bravery but has high reward if successful.

Apple1996 · Answer

If I needed glasses then yeah I'd do it. My husband had it done a few months back and everything is good for him. Like you said tho the dryness is bad but that's about it.

TomMillion · Answer

As a trauma surgeon for decades, I can assure you the photo posted with the topic will assuredly lead to complications. Redoing what some Pakistani cowboy who was cocky, poorly trained, or in a hurry, has complicated my life immeasurably. On the other hand, I do my own teeth. Tip: Make sure it's numb; practice tasks in a mirror until it's second nature.

exitseven · Answer

Nope, I have seen what it is. They use a laser to burn the lens of the eye to change it's shape. /what could go wrong?

JustinTheGreat · Answer

I’ve always wanted to get it. But not only is it very expensive but the procedure kinda terrifies me lol

MTC29 · Answer

Many years ago, when I had dreams of being a Naval aviator and a fighter pilot, I would have done it. Not now.

Fuentes · Answer

I have a lot of family members and friends who got PRK and Lasik and have had no issues at all. Then again they all got it done at the top places with good eye Dr's lol

Danny_dan92 · Answer

My brother got it at 18 and he is now 33 and hasn’t needed glasses since

Anonymous · Answer

I already have. I could not be happier. My vision is clear.

moonpie89 · Answer

No.. my optometrist straight up told me not to

shortster · Answer

Nope, there is no way I could get lasik unless they put me to sleep.

DevinAM · Answer

I don't have a need to but if my vision was worse than it is, I still wouldn't.

Paige90 · Answer

I have done it twice and would do it again.

NathanDavis · Answer

sure... fry my eggs

WhitneySnow · Answer

No. I’m happy wearing glasses.

Shyfemguy · Answer

No, i love wearing my nerdy glasses

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Their can be complications with any surgery

Amur8711 · Answer

I got lasik, been very happy with it

Anonymous · Answer

I want to and I wish I can afford it :(

enocheli · Answer

never

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