Laser Eye Surgery?
07-13-2011 | 05:33 AM
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From: Scatterbrainia
I'm a little leery about high volume assembly-line surgery b/c of the tendency of one-size-fit-all approach. Not all high volume centers are like that though but I have heard bad stories within ophtho meetings. However, this is very rare and most high-volume places are good. If they're bad, they'd be sued out of existence.
For most folks, the mass production approach is fine but for those with special needs, they do better with customized approach. The catch is how to detect those with special needs. the only way is to see the personalized physician. If not, you are somewhat taking a (very small) chance.
For most folks, the mass production approach is fine but for those with special needs, they do better with customized approach. The catch is how to detect those with special needs. the only way is to see the personalized physician. If not, you are somewhat taking a (very small) chance.
Thanks a bunch.
Mind if I ask why not? Have you heard/seen too many horror stories? Or are there risks that the rest of us don't know about?
07-15-2011 | 04:50 AM
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Had it done *edit* just looked back, it was 6 years ago, and I can tell you it was the best money I've ever spent.
-cost: $4500 (I paid alot, but I knew he was good. I would rather pay more than take the risk)
-the surgery itself is strange, but I felt zero pain through out the process and afterwards. It's just weird seeing and being alert for the entire thing but feeling no pain.
-I went from damn near blind, to 20/20, now my vision is starting to deteriorate slightly.
-some haloing at night but it's not too bad (had the halos even before the surgery)
-I have zero regrets and will get it re done when the time comes (my entire families vision suck and mine will continue to get worse... I figure I have another 10 years or so before I will need to get it re done)
-cost: $4500 (I paid alot, but I knew he was good. I would rather pay more than take the risk)
-the surgery itself is strange, but I felt zero pain through out the process and afterwards. It's just weird seeing and being alert for the entire thing but feeling no pain.
-I went from damn near blind, to 20/20, now my vision is starting to deteriorate slightly.
-some haloing at night but it's not too bad (had the halos even before the surgery)
-I have zero regrets and will get it re done when the time comes (my entire families vision suck and mine will continue to get worse... I figure I have another 10 years or so before I will need to get it re done)
07-19-2011 | 05:38 PM
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2020, I actually went to 2 consultations for Lasik last week in the CA Bay Area. I know you live up here. Any feedback you can give me about Dr. William Ellis at Ellis Eye and Dr. Christian Kim at Marin Eyes? Feel free to PM me if you don't want your opinion to be in public. Thanks.
Sorry to thread jack DB8.
Sorry to thread jack DB8.
07-19-2011 | 08:00 PM
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I had a PRK surgery last April. I have been 20/20 for the last 15+ months. Best decision of my life. I chose to go with the PRK surgery since the military only does PRK surgery and it seems more natural. Not sure if that makes sense. Either route, eye surgery is a decision you will not regret.
07-19-2011 | 08:11 PM
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sorry db8. was busy and forgot about this thread.
most eye surgeons don't have LASIK on their own eyes for one or more of the following reasons
-most of us are in middle-age and we'll need glasses anyway (reading glasses) with or without lasik.
-there is a very small risk of complication which means that your surgical career is over.
-most eye surgeons aren't refractive surgeons so there's no financial incentive to do it. Also, we are trained to be conservative.
-having said all that, the trend is to go to refractive surgery so many ophtho's will go that way than currently. I will probably be doing refractive procedures in a few years (unless things change).
s2khac,
don't know about those surgeons (doesn't mean that they're bad. They are likely very good. I just don't know them). However, if I decide to have my eyes done, there's a guy I would go to in this area: Edward Manche at stanford.
most eye surgeons don't have LASIK on their own eyes for one or more of the following reasons
-most of us are in middle-age and we'll need glasses anyway (reading glasses) with or without lasik.
-there is a very small risk of complication which means that your surgical career is over.
-most eye surgeons aren't refractive surgeons so there's no financial incentive to do it. Also, we are trained to be conservative.
-having said all that, the trend is to go to refractive surgery so many ophtho's will go that way than currently. I will probably be doing refractive procedures in a few years (unless things change).
s2khac,
don't know about those surgeons (doesn't mean that they're bad. They are likely very good. I just don't know them). However, if I decide to have my eyes done, there's a guy I would go to in this area: Edward Manche at stanford.
07-20-2011 | 01:44 AM
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S2020, thanks for the reply and recommend. I looked up Dr. Edward Manche. Seems like a great dr. Great reviews everywhere. However, location is far and opposite direction of where I want to go. But then again, it's probably the one of the best facilities and doctors in the area. Decision, decision, decision. Any doctor in the North Bay that you'd recommend? Preferably in Marin. Thanks again. 
07-21-2011 | 08:15 AM
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From: Doh!!
my fellow ophtho recommended Dr. Daniel Goodman in SF. I heard he's good but I have not personally seen him work or met him. good luck.
http://www.goodmaneyecenter.com
http://www.goodmaneyecenter.com
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