I have been thinking about getting LASIK for some time. The only thing that has been preventing me from getting it done is the cost, and the inconvenience of actually having to leave my home and go to the doctor's office. Well, thanks to modern technology that's not a problem. Introducing LASIK@Home.
In reality, the only reason I haven't done it has more to do with the guarantee of better than 20/20 vision. If it's going to cost several thousand dollars, I'd like be at 20/15 (or 20/12.5). Apparently that has much to do with method of making the initial corneal flap cut. In the battle between blade and laser, the fricken laser wins.
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LASIK was the worst decision of my life. Since I had LASIK I have spent much of my spare time researching LASIK complications. The medical literature and FDA clinical trials report that chronic dry eyes and night vision impairment occur frequently after LASIK. The complication rate is actually quite high and varies depending on which study you read. Moreover, the LASIK flap only heals to 2% of the cornea's original tensile strength, and the biomechanical strength of the cornea is permanently reduced by about 50% after LASIK. LASIK patients face problems with glaucoma screening, future cataract surgery, and persistent decrease in corneal cells called keratocytes which are vital to the funtionality of the cornea. You can read more about LASIK risks and long-term complications on my website at www.lasikcomplications.com
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