And no more fogging glasses in the winter or when you're snowboarding!!! It's awesome! p.s. How'd it go?
True, PRK is older, but it has been making a comeback recently as they learn more about the long-term effects of both procedures. Most complications from LASIK are related to the flap (reattachment during surgery, dislodging/peeling in later years), and PRK eliminates this risk because no flap is created. However, flap complications are tiny (1%), and because both procedures are SO safe, the determining factor for most people is quick recovery time, which is why LASIK is still so popular.
So I thought I would do a little update. The surgery went well, I highly reccomend it. I went in for a checkup the next day and I had 15/20 vision already and they said it would probably get better over a few weeks, even months. I have some slight problems seeing at night, but thats expected so soon after surgery. A+++
I had it done 4 years ago and it was great at the time. Now my eyes are back to the way they were brfore i got them. Back in glasses.
I had some night glare/haloing for a couple 2-3 weeks after the procedure driving at night along with some sensitivity to headlights. Having window tint really helped me out with that. It goes away eventually. Now the only thing I have that I didn't prior to surgery is some MINOR eye dryness that I didn't have before. They're just a little easier to dry out it seems, but nothing some blinking/rare occasional lubricating (I know there will be someone who will take that and run...) drop can't cure. -Steve
I had mine done at Lasik Plus in Edina by Dr. Micheal Ritchie. I had the PRK done. It is a more painful and slow recovery, but it is definitely worth it if you can't have the regular lasik done. Just make sure you take the Valium pill they offer you before the procedure. It REALLY helps take the nervousness off of it. I am very nervous about things around my eyes. That's why I never had contacts. It was so simple. Your on and off of the table in a few minutes. It takes them longer to get you set up than it does to do the procedure! I have absolutely no regrets! They say that the later in your life that you get it done, the sooner you will need reading glasses. But they are talking over 40 years old as being the later in life. If you are yooung and youor eyes are still changing, wait to get it done until it's set for a few years at least. I had glasses for 24 years so I understand wanting to get out of them as quick as possible. They have a little form to fill out beforehand that they ask you "what's the first thing you're gonna do after the surgery." I put "Buy new sunglasses!" Erik D
