Students Molly Frank, Swathi Gaddam, Samyuktha Chowdary & Alissa Braden give a presentation on “Lasik Surgery” during their Global Technology class. (Group 1 Presentation)

went to the eye doc for a screening for lasik surgery. They keep urging me to get punctal plugs (plugs to keep your tears from draining out of your eyes to prevent "dry eyes"). Thing thing is that it costs an extra 0/eye for the plugs. Other option is using rewetting eye drops. vs 0. Is it better to get the plugs, or should I be cheap and use the re-wetting drops? Are there dangers by not doing the plugs? thanks for the help.

Cataract: What is Cataract? – In the Normal Eye, the lens is clear & transparent, -which focuses light on the retina -To produce sharp image & clear picture. Symptoms of Cataract? -Cataract is the clouding of this lens in the eye. -This results in blurring of vision. -Colors appears dull or faded -Poor night vision The only treatment currently available is Surgery Phacoemulsification: -Here the cataract is removed through a 2.8 mm incision -This procedure doesnt require any sutures. – And new foldable lens is implanted. -Healing and Visual Recovery is faster -Chances of wound infection are minimized -Surgery restores vision in a weeks time

If anyone had done this before in Boston, would you tell me where you had the surgery, what is the costs of it? and any comment or suggestion you would like share, I’ll appreicated.

Cataract surgery is a microscopic surgery usually performed under local anaesthesia. The cloudy lens is removed leaving its capsule behind, within which a permanent intraocular lens is implanted. The refractive power of the implanted lens is calculated so that there is a minimal need for post-operative spectacle prescription. However, glasses will be required for near work. After cataract surgery, one may return almost immediately to all but the most strenuous activities. Medication must be administered as per the instructions of the surgeon. Your surgeon will tell you when you may return to work. Conventional cataract surgery, which involves removal of the lens in one piece, results in an incision size of 10-12 mm and closure of this large incision with multiple stitches. This has been replaced with the modern technique of cataract removal [phacoemulsification].

Cataract surgery is a microscopic surgery usually performed under local anaesthesia. The cloudy lens is removed leaving its capsule behind, within which a permanent intraocular lens is implanted. The refractive power of the implanted lens is calculated so that there is a minimal need for post-operative spectacle prescription. However, glasses will be required for near work. After cataract surgery, one may return almost immediately to all but the most strenuous activities. Medication must be administered as per the instructions of the surgeon. Your surgeon will tell you when you may return to work. Conventional cataract surgery, which involves removal of the lens in one piece, results in an incision size of 10-12 mm and closure of this large incision with multiple stitches. This has been replaced with the modern technique of cataract removal [phacoemulsification].

What is the approximate cost of lasik eye vision correction surgery?

i’m seeing ads as low as 9. is this reputable, is there a difference in the type of lasik and reputation of centres? how can i research this online?
thanks!

www.lasereyesurgery.ie Our video shows a patient that has near sighted vision problems with his eyes. There are two types of proceesures. 1. LASIK – This is the most popular refractive laser eye surgery dublin procedure which means “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.” The main benifit of LASIK over other correction procedures is the lack of pain afterwards and the fast recovery time. Many clients go back to work on the same day of reatment. The instrument used during the operation is called a microkeratome which creates a very thin flap that is circular in shape in the cornea area of the eye.

how much does lasik eye surgery cost?

and if so what’s a ballpark estimate of how much that would cost

www.ladilaservision.com My name is Chandan Padiyar I am working in a private company as manager and finance account and my operation was done on 13th Oct 2009.

I can see fine things that are close to me, but from a distance everything is a blur. I hate wearing glasses or contacts. So i want to know what’s your experience with lasik. Details are apreciated. Like if it hurts, did it cost much, how much your vision improved, if you had any unwanted side effects, if your eyes itch, if you have to wear a patch or dark glasses… what you need to do to take care of your post-op eyes. If not yourself, if you know this things because someone told you, please share!
thanks!

Before: 18/20 Performed by Surgeon Mai Nguyen (22/01/2011) Cost: 0/eye CT Eye Hospital 135B Tran Binh Trong St, Precicnt 2, Dist 5, HCMC, VIETNAM Status: recovery well, achieved 24/20

My Rx is -12 and -10.75 (nearsightedness/ severe myopia) Yes, I have a stigmatism in both eyes. I’m 23 & have called around to all the Doctors but am hesitant to be screened because I’m scared I’ll be told I’m just not a candidate.

Lasik seems to run about 4000$ in my area.
IOL/ICL implants run about 9000-10000$ and also run the risk of needing additional lasik at a reduced cost of 700-1000$ an eye for adjustments.
I know what myopia is, I know how bad my Rx is, I know what each surgery entails… but I can’t find real life information from people that have been there.

I would prefer lasik but I think my Rx is too severe and that I wont have enough cornea to be able to remove as much as I need.

**anyone w/ severe myopia that has had either of these corrective procedures have any advice or stories to share?**