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To Lasik or not - Critical Focus Part 2 ? Advice needed.

Patrick, thanks so much for taking the time to share that. You sound like me. My vision is about 20/550 with astigmatism. I couldn't imagine a water shoot...well maybe I could get prescription googles with wipers. I worked a week in Haiti in June and the glasses couldn't cut it (needed wipers then for the sweat/humidity). Had to get up 20 min early just to get the contacts in under limited light, electricity, and clean water/hands.

Yeah, Jeff, I'm with you on price not entering the picture. I'm usually looking for a deal, but in this case I'm certainly not. The doctor I found - if I use him - is the most expensive guy in Atlanta...by almost double.

Thanks again,
lael
 
LCamak said:
Yeah, Jeff, I'm with you on price not entering the picture. I'm usually looking for a deal, but in this case I'm certainly not. The doctor I found - if I use him - is the most expensive guy in Atlanta...by almost double.
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How much does he charge? I'm thinking about getting LASIK done in the fall.
 
Are you telling me that those "I'll do any eye for $29.95"* LASIK deals aren't worth the money???

Oh, man. It seemed like such a deal.

:-)

Stephen

* People over 50 may remember the root of this one.
 
The guy here in Atlanta, Dr. Jonathan Woolfson, is just over $4200 for both eyes (not each). Many doctors advertized here at $2000 for both.
 
I did LASIK about 6 years ago. Best decition of my life. A good doctor is key and I also think the laser used is very important. Some lasers use statistical comparisons of your eye to past results to get better settings. Also the finish of the transition zone on the edge of the proceedure can affect vision at night when the iris is wide open, something to ask about when researching. Many factors come into play. The laser I had at the time was called an Alegretto wave laser, which I chose after a great deal of research. I'm sure the technology has improved with better data models, laser speed, and edge finishing. Do your research, use the best technology and don't cut corners. See lasikdisaster.com for results of poor work and old technology.
 
Scott Snare said:
I Some lasers use statistical comparisons of your eye to past results to get better settings.
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Agreed, this seems to be key- and expect a few pre-op measuring appointments with the surgeon before you do the actual procedure. In addition to a measure immediately prior to the procedure. And, this was hard, no wearing contacts for a number of days prior to the laser. Maybe it was a week, I don't remember. I set mine up to happen when I was going to be in post for awhile.

Price- mine was about $4500, too. About twice the other guys. It's not something you want to skimp on, although I'm sure a lot of the cheap guys are good. For me, it was all about reputation and research, and price last.

I'm glad we're discussing this, guys. It seems like a lot of us have been through this.
 
Last summer marked the end of 28 years of glasses and contacts for me. It got to the point where my eyes couldn't stand my contacts and I couldn't stand wearing glasses. The DoP on the short I was working on (Max Fischer of the post above) told me to check into Lasic. As an editor, it frightened the hell out of me, but I went to the same doctor he did and he was right, it changed my life.

Word of advice, check out the doctors in your area and what their credentials are. Talk to anyone who has had lasic and specifically ask about any side affects they feel they have had. The risk of problems is lower now than it has ever been, but you need to be prepared for the worse that could happen. After surgery, do evertyhing they tell you to do in the post op care. The key to a successful surgery is the follow up.

Max told me he would have spent $20k had it been neccesary. I wouldn't have done that, but $10k, definitely.

Good luck
 
LCamak said:
The guy here in Atlanta, Dr. Jonathan Woolfson, is just over $4200 for both eyes (not each). Many doctors advertized here at $2000 for both.
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Actually, that price seems about right for Atlanta. My opthamologist charges around that, maybe a tad more since he's in Buckhead.
 
Experience counts, not price.
Don't confuse a doctor's charm with his ability.

Most of the work is done by the laser machine after the doctor dials in the coordinates.

You will be happy with your eyes, but they won't be perfect. You'll lose the close-up ability and many experience a loss
of contrast range and night vision.
 
I had LASIK in 1998 and I am still seeing 100%... it has been 13 years and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
 
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