08-08-2008, 01:05 AM
I had it done back in 2001. Back then they gave you a 2 drop regimen (anti-infection, anti-inflammitory), 4x for 10 days. Follow the regimen. I drove myself to my follow-up the next morning, no corrective lenses needed.
No signs of mine "unwinding"...whatever that means. My correction was for nearsightedness (I was 20/400 before surgery, 20/15 the day after), and astigmatism. I received the standard disclaimer that as I hit middle age, I would probably need some sort of correction for farsightedness, which is typically reading glasses. At the time I had my surgery they were working on another procedure to correct that, and I will research it further when my eyes tell me it is time.
My standard advice is still: If you are considering Lasik, go to the clinic in your town that fixes other clinics' eye issues, and typically the one that works with pro sports teams. If the doctor says you're a good candidate, proceed as you wish. If the doctor says that you're marginal or a bad candidate, you should look for another type of corrective option.
No signs of mine "unwinding"...whatever that means. My correction was for nearsightedness (I was 20/400 before surgery, 20/15 the day after), and astigmatism. I received the standard disclaimer that as I hit middle age, I would probably need some sort of correction for farsightedness, which is typically reading glasses. At the time I had my surgery they were working on another procedure to correct that, and I will research it further when my eyes tell me it is time.
My standard advice is still: If you are considering Lasik, go to the clinic in your town that fixes other clinics' eye issues, and typically the one that works with pro sports teams. If the doctor says you're a good candidate, proceed as you wish. If the doctor says that you're marginal or a bad candidate, you should look for another type of corrective option.