Lasik surgery?

[UrbanWolf]

Has anyone done those? Is a realistic cost about $2000 per eye? I just want to know before let a doc rob my bank. I've saved up almost an entire year for this.

[Rooskibar03]

Last time I looked into it, 2-2500 total was going rate from someone reputable. Never pulled the trigger, cuss myself every time I change contacts.

[Hound]

Last time I looked into it, 2-2500 total was going rate from someone reputable. Never pulled the trigger, cuss myself every time I change contacts.

This is what I would expect. I had it done for about $2600. Love it. Biggest thing I can recommend is that slow is better. They measured my eyes over 3-4 months. Then they took the average of all the readings. Your eyes actaully change shape for many different reasons like time of day, brightness, barometric pressure, if you just woke up, rubbing them, etc. If they just measure and cut... Not good. Take your time and pay for a good surgeon. Your eyes are not a good place to go cheap.

[Richard K]

I had it done 10 years ago and paid $3,000. Had my vision checked last month and I'm still 20/20. Best money I ever spent.

[Wulf202]

I had it done 10 years ago and paid $3,000. Had my vision checked last month and I'm still 20/20. Best money I ever spent.

This for me too

I had severe head trauma 3 years after and all that is bs. It heals alot quicker than they say

[UrbanWolf]

This for me too

I had severe head trauma 3 years after and all that is bs. It heals alot quicker than they say

So after 3 trauma post surgery nothing bad happened to your eyes?

[GilpinGuy]

I'm interested in the responses as well. I know a guy who went to Mexico for it in the late 90's and got it for about $500 total. I told him he was out of his mind (and still think he was) but he's still fine.

I'd spend the dough and get here in the US though. I thought I'd heard "specials" on the radio at Spivac (sp?) and others for $1K per eye though.

[Clint45]

You need to be a good candidate for Lasik if you want a good experience. If you have problems with dry eye, allergies, frequent vision changes, or severe astigmatism you might want to pass, as the side effects can be serious if you have eye issues other than poor vision. Even with a best case scenario, there is still a moderate risk of deteriorating night vision or corneal erosion. Be fully informed, do your research, and pick a surgeon with an excellent reputation, even if you need to wait a few months to get an appointment. Not all Lasik surgeons are equal.

[Danimal]

I got mine done in the military, well I got PRK in the military. It sucked, but it was the best thing that I ever did.

[The Rat]

I had PRK done a few years ago for $3600 total and it was the best money I ever spent. Went with these guys for it based on a recommendation from my optometrist: http://eyecenternoco.com/