Lasik before, cloudy vision, really bad
Posted By: Anna on 2007-04-04
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I have an appt to see about the eyes this week. I have had Lasik probably about 5 or 6 years ago for being nearsighted. Was told last year I had immature cataracts and the vision place asked me to return this year. Has anyone had Lasik and had to have it tweaked soon afterwards or had Lasik only to have the cataracts set in? Thank goodness I have a few hours after waking before work because if not, am sure would not be able to see the computer screen.
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Vision changes sm
This may be of help to someone and that's why I'm posting - no nasty replies, please! I was terribly worried about my vision as I was having a lot of blurring lately, especially driving at night. I found when I removed my glasses which are required, I could actually see better. Having been told years ago that I had an early cataract in my 40's, I was petrified of going back as I am (because of my profession) wary of surgery of any kind, although it is now a very simple procedure. At any rate, out of frustration, I went and found my vision had actually improved with age and the reason I had problems was because my old Rx was now too strong. Needless to say, I feel much relieved and looking forward to my new specs. He told me I would not have passed my driver's test had I tested with my old specs. Just thought the board needed some positive input for a change. So tired of bad news. So if you are having vision problems, don't be afraid to be checked out! So glad I finally did this and wish I had gone sooner. Sometimes we fail to take care of ourselves, we are so busy taking care of everyone else's medical problems.
Vision changes
That is terrific, and at 46 makes me want to go get checked again as I can see far away with my glasses but find that up close is not possible with them on. So, I taken them on and off, on and off, etc. Thanks.
I get this little vision of you
with a pitchfork on a shoulder whispering into a ear about those nasty christians! You are hilarious!
If he can play baseball with his vision...
he can play football with it. You need to see better for baseball.
Trust me, they don't have to be tough to play football. The first couple times they get hit, you can see how scared they are. Then the actually realize those pads really DO stop it from hurting...and some of our littlest ones turns into the most aggressive ones.
Football is hard work though, and the training is more difficult than the other sports. My husband coaches baseball, basketball and football for kids (12 and under). They do work a lot harder and they're pretty exhausted after football, but if it really is to the point where they are all throwing up and crying, you have bigger worries. You need a new program director!! I know that's not what you're asking about, but that's just not right for kids that young to be worked that hard. How can they possibly learn to love the sport from that?
Lasik was sent from the heavens for me..
because my vision without glasses was next to a seeing eye dog- 20/400 each eye, could not see much of anything but after Lasik the eyesight is about 20/30 in both. I had that done about 5 years ago and yes I do know people who have had it and resorted back to their glasses. I was an older patient when I had the surgery and knew going into it that if I wore glasses for reading prior that I would probably need to wear afterwards, made no difference- I was not vain, just got to where I could not see the big road signs with either glasses or contacts. Even if Lasik were to fail at this point at least I have had decent vision for several years now, unlike before since a small kid.
I had Lasik, probably around 2001
and 1 of the best things I had done. My vision before was 7 inches in front of my face, got to where glasses nor contacts were getting the job done. Really glad I did have it done- I too had sorta of a problem but finally got that straightened out and vision about 20/30.
Anyone who has had LASIK eye surgery
I'm thinking about having it done. I'm nearsighted, in my 30s and have worn glasses regularly since about 24 or 25. My eyesight isn't too bad without them. I generally wear contact lenses and I'm just getting tired of the routine/expense.
So, has anyone out there had LASIK eye surgery and what was your experience? Would you do it again? I'd really appreciate it if you would share the cost of the procedure. My insurance doesn't cover it.
I had LASIK 6 years ago when I was 42. I absolutely
love it, however have had my distance eye redone 2 times and have reached the limit on that. Having touch-ups are not uncommon, but they can only do so many. Also, I had astigmatism also, so I was told that it would not keep be out glasses or contacts forever, but 6 years later (even though the distance is starting to not be as sharp) I am still not in either. It was well worth the money for me.
Has anyone had LASIK eye surgery? If so, can you share your thoughts. Thanks
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Google Kathy Griffin and LASIK....sm
as I read it, Kathy Griffin had LASIK and lost 30% of her vision - go Google this - you'll find it - she had been on TV speaking about a couple of years ago........
best of luck!!
You're supposed to have an exam every year. Most vision insurance
plans pay for new lenses once a year and new frames every two years. I go every two years for both and exam and new glasses because usually my frames are out of wack with loose screws and the like by the then and I just get it all at once.
However, I don't know the rules for contact lenses as I've never liked them, but I do seem to recall with my sister that there is a yearly exam required especially if you are wearing those disposable ones.
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