LASIK: To See or Not To See, That is the Question
By: Ginger | September 19, 2008 | Category: Health
I walked into my condo and threw down a bunch of gear on the sofa. I informed my husband that I had signed up for scuba diving classes. Off I went to practice buddy breathing, buoyancy, and taking dive gear off and on under water. I passed the written test and waited in anticipation for my trip to Mexico to do my certification dives.
It dawned on me that I wouldn’t be able to see very well without my glasses. Being able to see things swimming towards me while diving seemed really important. Even though my mask did allow for replacement corrective lenses, I decided to get LASIK instead.
When I was researching LASIK, I read a couple of publications we had here in the office. “LASIK Laser Eye Surgery” and “Laser Eye Surgery: Is It Worth Looking Into?” were very helpful.
You can also visit FDA’s LASIK website. It explains the LASIK procedure, risks involved, and what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. MedlinePlus Laser Eye Surgery has a multimedia and tools section with pictures, photographs and tutorials. The Eye Surgery Education Council Cost section mentions the price of the initial procedure, the cost of an enhancement procedure, and insurance considerations.
It is very important to do your homework when selecting a surgeon to do the procedure. Here is a list of questions to ask the doctor. Finding the best doctor is important, so don’t be afraid to ask these tough questions.
As for me, my eye surgery went without a hitch. I did experience dry eyes for a little while, but my eyes were totally healed for my first dive trip. That was 8 years ago. These LASIK-repaired eyes have seen all kinds of awesome underwater stuff in all kinds of interesting places. For me, the surgery was worth it.
How about the rest of you? Any LASIK stories to share… the good, the bad, or the ugly?
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