health Lasik Surgery

[alpha quadrant]

have asked my optometrist why she doesnt go for lasik surgery. sagot niya - not yet proven. she prefer to wear eyeglass. mataas ang nearsighted nya - 700. can any eyeglass wearing optometrist mtc member convince me to undergo lasik surgery? am still having doubts.

Edited June 1, 2007 by alpha quadrant

[sunking]

@anduril64

 

Where did you get your Supralase procedure done? Here in the Philippines? How was post-op healing in the first few days?

 

@alpha quadrant

 

Why are you thinking of getting LASIK? What are YOUR doubts about it? I have -2.00 myopia and I could get it for free from some doctor friends. However, I am not thoroughly inconvenienced by my contact lenses so I don't see the need to call in the favor.

[fritz_dls]

guys pa pm naman po how much it would cost to undergo the surgery. am going back home this july and am planning to have one.

 

thanks,

[profX]

helo doc's , just like to know is it true that not all person are candidates for laser correction . if a candidates have cobwebs or lens replacements , is it possible to get a laser correction for added power , for those super small character printed on small eyedrops or warranty sicker printed inside those cellfones ?

[destron]

My sisters getting her eyes done next week. She says P30+ thou (50% off) ang Lasik surgery sa Fatima Hospital. Are there any other cheaper treatments that any can recommend? Any feedbacks will be appreciated.

[alpha quadrant]

P30,000 for both eyes? its cheap.

try visit www.eye.com.ph

[robrey]

P30,000 for both eyes? its cheap.

try visit www.eye.com.ph

Sure ba na P30K for both eyes. Mukha yatang masyadong mura. Baka naman professional fee lang yon wala pa yung gamit ng instruments?

[zaqtivi]

yup. mura nga 'to. balita ko nasa 70k pataas ang mga ganitong klaseng surgery. sa tingin ko may side effects din. may nabasa din ako article sa time magazine na hindi safe ung ganitong surgery. but who knows maybe in the future maperpekto na ung ganitong klase ng surgery. wala nang cases na nabubulag after etc.

 

i'm still hopeful.

 

Sure ba na P30K for both eyes. Mukha yatang masyadong mura. Baka naman professional fee lang yon wala pa yung gamit ng instruments?

[Smooth T]

helo doc's , just like to know is it true that not all person are candidates for laser correction . if a candidates have cobwebs or lens replacements , is it possible to get a laser correction for added power , for those super small character printed on small eyedrops or warranty sicker printed inside those cellfones ?

The goal of the surgery is to give patient 20/20 best corrected vision. With 20/20, then it is possible to see those small characters. You just have to squint or to move closer.

 

Overcorrection of the myopia will just cause the opposite problem in the patient.

 

My sisters getting her eyes done next week. She says P30+ thou (50% off) ang Lasik surgery sa Fatima Hospital. Are there any other cheaper treatments that any can recommend? Any feedbacks will be appreciated.

yup. mura nga 'to. balita ko nasa 70k pataas ang mga ganitong klaseng surgery. sa tingin ko may side effects din. may nabasa din ako article sa time magazine na hindi safe ung ganitong surgery. but who knows maybe in the future maperpekto na ung ganitong klase ng surgery. wala nang cases na nabubulag after etc.

 

i'm still hopeful.

I agree that 30k is very cheap. While its possible that that price is already all-inclusive, I believe the average going rate is around 55-70k and upwards.

 

Personally, I believe that LASIK, done properly, is quite safe. It's true that since its a relatively new procedure, there are very few long term studies that can show its long term effects, but so far, its all been quite positive.

Edited October 13, 2007 by Smooth T

[mc_darklight]

i know it's 30K per eye...

[boomouse]

The goal of the surgery is to give patient 20/20 best corrected vision. With 20/20, then it is possible to see those small characters. You just have to squint or to move closer.

 

Overcorrection of the myopia will just cause the opposite problem in the patient.

 

 

I agree that 30k is very cheap. While its possible that that price is already all-inclusive, I believe the average going rate is around 55-70k and upwards.

 

Personally, I believe that LASIK, done properly, is quite safe. It's true that since its a relatively new procedure, there are very few long term studies that can show its long term effects, but so far, its all been quite positive.

 

Do you think lasik is advisable for me with these measurements:

 

Sph: -1.25/R -1.25/L

Cyl: -1/R -1/L

Axis: 180/R 180/L

Add: 2.25/R 2.25/L

MPD: 0/R 0/L

[eyedoc2020]

Do you think lasik is advisable for me with these measurements:

 

Sph: -1.25/R -1.25/L

Cyl: -1/R -1/L

Axis: 180/R 180/L

Add: 2.25/R 2.25/L

MPD: 0/R 0/L

 

LASIK can easily remove your nearsightedness, provided you pass the initial screening. But the need for reading glasses remains unless you opt for and can tolerate "monovision" (one eye sees clearly for far, the other eye for near).

[boomouse]

LASIK can easily remove your nearsightedness, provided you pass the initial screening. But the need for reading glasses remains unless you opt for and can tolerate "monovision" (one eye sees clearly for far, the other eye for near).

 

This sounds like a good idea. I have tried monovision with contact lenses and it worked for me but I could not tolerate contacts for too long. I will also need a consult in conjuction with some planned corrective surgery on my eyelids. I have noticed that my vision improves if I pull them up somewhat and make them less 'droopy'.

 

Please PM me your clinic address, phone number, and clinic hours. I am in Quezon City and would appreciate someplace near but I really don't mind going anywhere to consult an eye doctor who knows and understands what kind of eye candy I like best.

[brentley]

This sounds like a good idea. I have tried monovision with contact lenses and it worked for me but I could not tolerate contacts for too long. I will also need a consult in conjuction with some planned corrective surgery on my eyelids. I have noticed that my vision improves if I pull them up somewhat and make them less 'droopy'.

 

Please PM me your clinic address, phone number, and clinic hours. I am in Quezon City and would appreciate someplace near but I really don't mind going anywhere to consult an eye doctor who knows and understands what kind of eye candy I like best.

Try QC Eye Center just beside Mahalikaya Health complex

[betloger]

i had my eyes lasered like 10years ago and it costs only 30k for both my eyes then. the doc said that the process doesn't guarantee that one would have a 20/20 vision. i have 20/40 now.