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How to get corrective eye surgery by Janette Lauzon

"It was the best thing I have ever done! Quick and easy...a little expensive, but well worth it!"

How I did it: My vision was about 20/450. I could only see 6 inches in front of my face. That means without glasses I couldn't see the alarm clock, the floor, nor could I put on makeup unless I had my contacts in. Yes, the mirror is only 6 inches away, but my image was 12 inches away and I couldn't see it. LOL.

I sent an email to the local eye doctor that was advertising Lasik and asked him how expensive it was. They happened to be having a special of only $700 per eye. I made an appointment and went in for what turned out to be a very thorough eye exam. Luckily I was a good candidate for Lasik and I scheduled it for the next month (which was the next time they were doing the surgery).

I went in and was called back. I was SCARED TO DEATH!!! Giggling and behaving foolishly because I was so scared. They took my glasses and laid me down on a table. She covered one eye and put the numbing drops in the other. Then she moved a big black machine over my face. All I could see was a slightly blurry red dot. She told me to watch it. I heard clicking and felt a slight pressure...like someone pressing lightly on your eyelid. The red dot got REALLY blurry, then clear. It was over. It took all of 6 seconds. She did the other eye and then gave me goggles to wear the rest of the day and to sleep in for the next two weeks. I went home and slept the rest of the day.

The next day I could SEE!!! I could honestly see!!! My vision fluctuated slightly over the next two weeks and then stablized. I can now see 20/25. I LOVE IT!!

I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. It is the best decision I ever made.

Lessons & tips: Don't be as scared as I was. It honestly doesn't hurt!!!! They numb your eyes so well that you feel nothing. WEAR YOUR GOGGLES! If you rub your eyes in the night, you could ruin them. Also, for you women, you cannot wear makeup for two weeks until your eyes heal. They are more worried about powder than anything else. It can get in the grove of the incision when it is trying to heal.

Resources: www.lasikeyesurgery.com
www.carecredit.com (this is how I paid for it)


 

Mar 10, 02:51PM PDT | 6 comments | 2 cheers



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cmcdevitt

It took me
3 months
It made me
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How I did it: I decided in March to get it done.  I got a reference to a surgeon from a friend I knew who had it done, he was happy with their work 2 years later, so I decided on them.  I scheduled a preliminary visit in April, I saw my normal eye doctor next to verify exactly how much they'd need to correct my prescription, and then I scheduled surgery over Memorial day weekend.  I went in Friday at 10am.  24 hours later I could se… Read how I did it…

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amzndncr is taking on the world!

It took me
3 months
It made me
better than 20/20

How I did it: I went to my normal eye appointment, and then I asked my doctor about it.  He has been my doctor for 10 years so I trusted his referral.  Two weeks later I went for my initial consultation, where my eyes were measured and I received more info.  I set a date a month from there to get the procedure done and that was that! Read how I did it…

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    Minerva01

    get corrective eye surgery 1 month ago

    The doc said my eyes are suitable for Lasik and I could get both of them done in one day. Scheduled my appointment for 2 weeks later and nervously waiting for it. But this is something I will definitely want to do for myself.

    Jun 07, 08:00AM PDT | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 1 month ago

    I have my surgery tomorrow, about to find out whether i’m approved for the financing or if I have to put it on my credit card.

    UGH.

    May 21, 06:09AM PDT | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    1 Week Later 2 months ago

    I may have to put off the surgery for 1 week because of the hold up with the house closing. Either way my eyes should be fixed on 5/15 or 5/22

    May 06, 12:39PM PDT | 0 comments


    panzerkunst is published!

    Untitled 2 months ago

    Sent off for info on Lasik. Now they’re spamming me, but maybe I’ll make an appointment.

    Apr 22, 07:55PM PDT | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 2 months ago

    My eye surgery is now scheduled for mid-may. I should be fully healed by June 1.

    Apr 21, 08:42AM PDT | 0 comments


    FoOLiShxLaDy is determined!

    Eeek. 3 months ago

    I KNOW I should get this done, my eye sight keeps getting worse but honestly, the thought of eye surgery makes me all jrw8ur983u89u!! You know? Haha. Considering I dont have eye insurance anymore, I have some time to build up the courage to get this done.

    Apr 09, 04:30PM PDT | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 3 months ago

    I’ve scheduled a Dilated Fundus and Cycloplegic Refraction exam on April 29th.

    Apr 09, 11:21AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 3 months ago

    I had the consultation last night. It’s going to cost about $4300 if I get the surgery before the End of May, after May it’s $5300. Talk about high pressure sales. You don’t want the ‘dollar menu’ when it comes to someone cutting your eye with a laser, but we’re talking serious coin here.

    Still, they have a 24 month 0% Financing Same as Cash available. That’s less than $200 a month, I can manage that.

    Now I’ve just got to make an appointment with my eye doctor to get the pre-screening visit out of the way.

    Apr 08, 06:11AM PDT | 0 comments


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 3 months ago

    I’ve Got the consultation on Tuesday, but apparently, even if I’m a candidate I can’t get the surgery until after we close on the house. Apparently a large purchase or ‘credit finance’ before the closing could jeopardize the entire mortgage.

    So it’s a consult on the 7th, maybe I can do the pre-surgery exam during April, but i’m going to have to wait until May or later to get the actual surgery.

    Apr 05, 04:40PM PDT | 1 cheer | 1 comment


    cmcdevitt

    Untitled 3 months ago

    Totally forgot to ask my boss if I could leave an hour early for the appointment. The doctor is only an hour away, but rush hour on a tuesday, I’d rather get there with time to spare and just wait around than be stuck in traffic and missing my appointment.

    Apr 03, 08:20AM PDT | 0 comments


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