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actually, -6.5 in my right eye and -7.0 in my left. they used to tell me 20/400.

Froim my understanding of the system this means that what a nromal person can see at 20 feet, you can see at 400? If so then eagle.

wow that's pricey.


i'm so glad i have good vision. i mean i'm sure if i got an eye exam, i wouldn't be perfect and i have some trouble reading signs from far away but it's not anything that really impairs my daily routines or driving.

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Originally posted by Slylee wow that's pricey. i'm so glad i have good vision. i mean i'm sure if i got an eye exam, i wouldn't be perfect and i have some trouble reading signs from far away but it's not anything that really impairs my daily routines or driving.

tell your bum of a boyfriend to get a decent job instead of pulling my weeds lol.


Either that or charge dj eternal for lapdances via webcam. I can help you set up a paypal account for a small comission.

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Originally posted by Lunar Phase 7 Froim my understanding of the system this means that what a nromal person can see at 20 feet, you can see at 400? If so then eagle.

False. The measurement means exactly this:

What you see at 20 ft away (20/), someone with perfect vision can see 400 feet away (/400).

I am something like 20/800 or probably worse.

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Originally posted by iclone my vision's 20/400. am investigating insurance options this week and hope to have surgery by the end of the year. i'm just nervous because ugh...it's my SIGHT...but lol not like i have much now. to have to deal with contacts and glasses for the rest of my life?

The insurance options I have seen, unless they have changed in the last 2 years, are only a 15-20% discount. I haven't seen anything better. Let me know if yours is though. I would pay for that eye coverage on my own just to get it.

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Originally posted by iclone actually, -6.5 in my right eye and -7.0 in my left. they used to tell me 20/400.

My contacts are -8 in both eyes with a 130 and 170 (not sure which is r and l) astigmatism correction. Glasses are -9 in both. I have SHIT eye sight. Talk about blind.

CAMPIONS!!!

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel The insurance options I have seen, unless they have changed in the last 2 years, are only a 15-20% discount. I haven't seen anything better. Let me know if yours is though. I would pay for that eye coverage on my own just to get it.

i'll keep you posted. a glimmer of hope: my friend (former hilton employee) had 50% lasik coverage.

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel lol I already said this when I said:

Well I doubt most here know what that means in the first place. I had the procedure and I don't know that tool by name.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman Well I doubt most here know what that means in the first place. I had the procedure and I don't know that tool by name.

That is part of the research. Learn the proper terminology so that you can ask the proper questions without confusing the assistants and doctors. It always leads to a more informed patient.

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Originally posted by iclone i'll keep you posted. a glimmer of hope: my friend (former hilton employee) had 50% lasik coverage.

Holy fucking shit! That is ridiculously high! Please keep me posted. Thanks!

I got back from the surgery

Everything went very smoothly, they numbed my eyes, taped my eyelids down so that I couldn't blink, then they had me look at a blinking red light the entire time. they marked where my cornea flap needed to be lifted, and they lifted it up. I literally couldn't see shit except the distant red light and the silhouettes of the doctors. the laser lasted about 20 seconds, then the flap was put back on. Both eyes were very painless to do, and they used absolute state of the art equipment. It was very quick and easy. I took a cat nap while my mother went to a doctors appointment, and when I woke up, I could read street signs with no problem.

I have 4 different kinds of eye drops to take on a scheduled basis, by tomorrow my discomfort in the eyes should be gone, but I still need to take the drops.

The whole thing was about $4300, including the lifetime insurance on them. Hopefully by tomorrow I can reap the full benefits of it. At the moment, I'm wearing my sunglasses and about to crawl back in bed. Anyone who is considering LASIK should absolutely take the plunge, just take it from me. Absolutely incredible difference.

Get ready for a restless night. The first night sucked for me... Just use a bunch of those anti-itch eyedrops they gave you and you'll be back to normal tomorrow.

I have not had LASIK surgery, but several people close to me have and I'm seriously considering it. It would be absolutely idiotic to not get the lifetime warrantee. I don't know if the technology has changed enough in the last few years, but it used to be that the surgery was only good for a 10 year run, give or take. Around that 10 year mark, your vision may begin to falter. Having the lifetime warrantee allows you to have "touch up" procedures done at no cost.

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Originally posted by ziptnf The whole thing was about $4300, including the lifetime insurance on them.

Smart man. I can't stress how important this is. Although make sure it is a company that has a high likelihood of staying in business through this recession.

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Originally posted by Brian Scott I have not had LASIK surgery, but several people close to me have and I'm seriously considering it. It would be absolutely idiotic to not get the lifetime warrantee. I don't know if the technology has changed enough in the last few years, but it used to be that the surgery was only good for a 10 year run, give or take. Around that 10 year mark, your vision may begin to falter. Having the lifetime warrantee allows you to have "touch up" procedures done at no cost.

The same "life-span" still applies. It has nothing to do with technology, and everything to do with your body and getting old. It is just a matter of life. As they say, your mileage may vary. Fortunately, the technology has improved a good amount in the last 5 years, that these procedures are easy and "routine" in the industry.

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel That is part of the research. Learn the proper terminology so that you can ask the proper questions without confusing the assistants and doctors. It always leads to a more informed patient.

Damn son, get off your high horse already.

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Originally posted by ziptnf I got back from the surgery Everything went very smoothly, they numbed my eyes, taped my eyelids down so that I couldn't blink, then they had me look at a blinking red light the entire time. they marked where my cornea flap needed to be lifted, and they lifted it up. I literally couldn't see shit except the distant red light and the silhouettes of the doctors. the laser lasted about 20 seconds, then the flap was put back on. Both eyes were very painless to do, and they used absolute state of the art equipment. It was very quick and easy. I took a cat nap while my mother went to a doctors appointment, and when I woke up, I could read street signs with no problem. I have 4 different kinds of eye drops to take on a scheduled basis, by tomorrow my discomfort in the eyes should be gone, but I still need to take the drops. The whole thing was about $4300, including the lifetime insurance on them. Hopefully by tomorrow I can reap the full benefits of it. At the moment, I'm wearing my sunglasses and about to crawl back in bed. Anyone who is considering LASIK should absolutely take the plunge, just take it from me. Absolutely incredible difference.

Congrats! Welcome to the club.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman Damn son, get off your high horse already.

Yeah because being an informed patient and all is being high and mighty.

out of interest, who's providing the life time cover on this? the individual operator who may not be around in 10 years or your health insurance company?

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Originally posted by tubby out of interest, who's providing the life time cover on this? the individual operator who may not be around in 10 years or your health insurance company?

This touches on one of my previous responses about making sure the place will be in business after this recession. Unfortunately, it is only guaranteed by the operator. It is a risk you take sadly.

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Originally posted by gehzumteufel Yeah because being an informed patient and all is being high and mighty.

I'm not debating that specific issue numb-nuts, I'm debating your holier than thou attitude in general in this thread.

Just went for my follow up appointment, and my vision is now 20/20. Pretty incredible stuff. The only problem was that they noticed a small indentation where the eyedropper accidentally touched my eye. They make you wear these goofy goggles when you go to sleep at night, most uncomfortable, awkward things ever. Hard to fall asleep with those fucking things on.

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Originally posted by ziptnf Just went for my follow up appointment, and my vision is now 20/20. Pretty incredible stuff. The only problem was that they noticed a small indentation where the eyedropper accidentally touched my eye. They make you wear these goofy goggles when you go to sleep at night, most uncomfortable, awkward things ever. Hard to fall asleep with those fucking things on.

Yeah those things suck.

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Originally posted by miamitranceman Yeah those things suck.

For 4300 bucks, you would have thought they could design a pair of goggles that actually fit on your eyes, and cost maybe a tad more than 0.35 cents to make. Cheap sons of bitches.

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Originally posted by ziptnf Just went for my follow up appointment, and my vision is now 20/20. Pretty incredible stuff. The only problem was that they noticed a small indentation where the eyedropper accidentally touched my eye.

Does this affect the healing? Or did they say that won't have any repercussions?

Nah no problems, just keep putting in my drops and dont rub it

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