Aging makes you more nearsighted allegedly. Maybe if she lives long enough it will cancel out.
I am deeply distrustful of this operation. I am afraid we will wake up one day and have a slew of dang near blind people to deal with.
But I know a lot of people who swear by it.
I will keep my glasses, but that is because I don’t like anyone messing with my eyes.
I am sure there will be a lot of folk to hop on and give you thumbs up.
As with all important things in life, it is a risk/reward where only you can evaluate the calculated result.
My wife and I both had LASIK about 5 years ago and it was one of the best things we ever did! No regrets! In fact, it was like a miracle going from needing contacts and glasses to being able to see!
The only side effects are dry eyes and sometimes night sensitivity to headlights but the effects are very minor.
This guy is the best of the best:
David M. Schneider M.D.
http://www.midwesteyecenter.com/lasik-surgeon-cincinnati-ohio/lasik-eye-surgeon-cincinnati-ohio.html
I just had it although I already am into biofocals. Done at the end of March and I love being free of glasses. I do need reading glasses but these are purchased at the drugstore and I figure in about four years, the LASIK will have equaled the cost of new glasses.
I would like to add to your question and I hope you get responses. What can be done for the need for reading glasses? Is that the same as farsightedness? Maybe it’s the same question as your wife’s. I think the last time I went to the eye doctor they said that Lasic wasn’t for that problem yet.
My eyesight was corrected from 450/20 to 15/20.
Pick a surgeon who has done quite a few, at least 500 or more. I had it done about 8 years ago. I was a -11 diopters of near sightness. For several years I had 20/20
without glasses. I am now -1 in one eye and -2 in the other. Best thing (expect for getting married and becoming a dad) I did for myself. I need to wear glasses while driving at night, but my vision is much improved.
I, unfortunately, cannot have the procedure. My cornea is too thin.
Had it and really really love it. Don’t go bargain shopping and research the doctors. In my area the ones who do the most advertising have the worst record.
My only change would be to get the ‘lifetime corrections’, as my eyes are changing a little and I’ll probably need it again.
There must be absolutely no signs of Cataract Symptoms. If there is any reputable physician would not perform Lasik surgery. Also, if your wife is scheduled for surgery make absolutely certain she is the 1st of the day, definitely not scheduled for after lunch. The biggest issue is post surgery infection. If you let a surgeon go out to lunch, go to the bathroom, etc, the risk of infection increases exponentially. Good luck. In a year or 2 I will be having cataract surgery because Lasik is not an option for me.
I don't think these people are selling glasses either.
Never, ever use an eye doctor that accepts coupons.
My opthamologist said that they are starting to suspect that Lasix interferes with later cataract surgery.
I’d research that.
I haven’t had it done, but the 4 or 5 people that I have known that did have it, all are wearing glasses again. I will keep my glasses till they pry them off my cold dead face.
I recommend Dr. Antonio Méndez He’s been doing LASIK longer than any US surgeon. He treated Stevie Nicks if that means anything to you.
Had mind done years and years (maybe decades?) ago. Totally satisfied, although with age I now need bifocals.
Clinica de Oftalmología
Tijuana
Paseo de los Héroes #9365
C.P. 22320 Mexico
Tel: (6) 684.9537
Fax: (6) 684.9538
US phone (619) 421-2348 (San Diego)
Your eyes change throughout your life. Most people experience presbyopia, hardening of the lens of the eye. The eye itself changes shape. If you get Lasik at, say 20, you may not need glasses for 10 years. But, you’ll still probably need them. When you get it and you already have both distance and close up issues, your eyes will be focused at one or the other; your choice. But you’ll still need glasses for the other focal point; close or far. (I have a friend with one eye focused close and one far out and she has no depth perception. It also took some adjustment.)
I decided not to get it done because I can take my glasses off and read and that’s important. My doctor simulated the far focus with contacts and it meant I needed glasses for anything closer than 10 feet and reading was impossible even with the reading lenses. I believe people who get this done are trading one set of problems for another and I chose to stay with my current ones.
Lots of people are happy with the way their eyes are now, but might not be 10 or 20 years from now and there’s no going back.
I would recommend PRK over LASIK, mainly because LASIK involves a corneal flap. There is real concern that the flap never really “heals”, risking flap disruption years down the road. The flap interface may also be responsible for the night vision issues. The Army uses primarily PRK for these reasons. There is more pain after PRK, but it is short-lived and manageable, especially with the “bandage” contacts that are used. I had PRK over a year ago and am very satisfied.
I went to a very well-known doc in the Metroplex. I had it done 8-9 years ago. I haven’t been able to see well since then. I had an adjustment (more lasik) by the same doc, but it made my vision worse. I was very nearsighted with astigmatism. He didn’t correct for the astigmatism and now my vision CANNOT be corrected with any kind of lens. I’m the only person I have every know who didn’t appreciate the outcome.
I’m hedging my bets and wearing soft contacts. More expensive in the long run, but no ill effects so far. They might be cheaper if you don’t have astigmatism.