Contact Lenses Vs. Lasik?!

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LASIK!

1. My brother got it done and he's doing good. (touchwood)
2. My cousin brother got it done and he had astigmatism on both eyes too; he got that cured and he's doing great too. (wish i could show you a pic of him)
3. I'm gonna get it done in another 4 months and i can not wait! :)
4. Lasik is a once in lifetime expenditure ... while for lenses, you'll have to keep spending. Think about that. :)

I use accuvue for astigmatism. If they were too small on the left eye didn't yoru optician try another fit? I'd suggest that you went to the optician and tried out test sets of lenses so you can see if there are any which suit you. New types come out all the time and it could be that they can find one which suits you. Getting an optician who is helpful adn prepared to work on it makes a vas difference. If your eyes are dry try drinking ennough water and using hot compresses and eyedrops.

LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A laser keratome (a laser device) is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middle-section of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced. There are other techniques and many new terms related to LASIK that you may hear about.

Average Cost - Varies by treatment
Procedure Length - Usually complete within 20 minutes
Anesthesia - Numbing eye drop
Recovery Period - Minimal. Back to work next day
Frequency of Treatment - Once. May vary by case.
Duration of Results - Permanent in most cases. Age will still affect vision over time.

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