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lasik: wearing glasses with extra steps? (piefed.social)

submitted 3 days ago by uuj8za@piefed.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I was considering getting lasik... but now I'm not sure. I have astigmatism (I think high), but my glasses prescription is relatively low. (I don't know the exact number, I've just been told I don't need a whole lot of correction.)

After talking to a doc (salesman?) about lasik (and researching online), I learned lasik mainly improves your distance vision. The doc said, I'll probably still need glasses for up-close work.

But. Don't we constantly do up close work? Read a message on my phone -> close up work. Read a menu -> close up work. Read a price tag -> close up work. Type on my computer -> close up work. Having to constantly put on and take off my glasses based on the task seems like a huge step backwards compared to today where I just have my glasses on all the time and don't think about them. (Or lose them.) I heard I could get some glasses that let me see far and close... and I could wear them all day...

So... what's the point of lasik in that case?

I've heard after lasik, my overall un-assisted vision would improve. I would only need minor corrective lenses. But. Why does major vs minor correction matter?

If I still need glasses (with minor correction), what's the point of lasik?

Am I missing something here?

Why do tons of people online seem extremely happy with their lasik experience?

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[–] AlabasterQueen76@discuss.online 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I am 60. And that is important because it changes what kind of surgery is available to you. I had Lasik surgery at the end of March. For me, because of my age, I had the full refractive lens exchange. That means they inserted a new lens into my eyeball after removing the original one. Prior to the surgery, I wore trifocals. That means I had correction for reading, for mid range and for driving. I now have 2020 vision. And I can read the little itty-bitty print at the bottom of the card. Oh yes, I also have/had an astigmatism.

From my discussions with the doctors, I believe if you are under 40 they recommend a simple Lasik surgery. And if you were over 40, they recommend the type of surgery I had. I believe the caution that the clinics give with regards to possibly needing some sort of glasses afterwards is standard.

For me, the surgery has changed almost every aspect of my life. I can wake up and see without searching for my glasses. I can go swimming without fear of touching someone inappropriately. I can work at a computer easily. I can watch TV and read simultaneously.

My advice is to go to a highly reputable clinic. This should not be a cheap surgery. If you are still on the fence, visit another clinic and get another opinion.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

You had Refractive Lens Exchange, where they don't slice the cornea. It's very expensive for no good reason.