should i get laser eye surgery?!

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You sound like you have a tough time focusing and I absolutely understand if you have discomfort or head aches. If you are able to afford it, it is a wonderful remedy for your situation.

Since this is a matter of your vision, you shouldnt seek out discount clinics but go to a proper eye doctor. . Most professionals will also discuss any pros and cons with you and advise you on what is best for your given conditions.

Unfortunately laser surgery is pricey. Your doctor will be able to give you the current cost of surgeryAny insurance you may have normally don't cover laser surgery as it is not done in response to a medical condition. it is considered cosmetic.

Here are some of the things you should consider:
(LASIK surgery is a type of laser eye surgery)

Advantages of LASIK surgery
The LASIK technique takes less than 30 minutes to perform and is very effective

The technical advancements incorporated in the LASIK technique eliminates the clinically significant risks leading to visual impairment after a refractive surgery

Most surveys show that 92-98% of people who undergo the surgery are satisfied.with the results(1,2,3).

Disadvantages of LASIK surgery
The LASIK surgery, done on the most sensitive part of the eye and is not reversible

Even after a LASIK surgery, a person may require reading glasses during midlife.

The surgery is usually not covered by insurance policies

Additional surgery or ' enhancement' may be required to enjoy the best possible result of a LASIK.

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A report commissioned by AllAboutVision.com from a leading industry analyst was based on results of a survey of refractive surgeons conducted during the first quarter of 2010. Average LASIK costs were:

$2,150 for all laser-based vision correction procedures (including LASIK) in which a single price is quoted.
$1,580 for non-customized LASIK using a bladed instrument (microkeratome) and excimer lasers that are not guided by wavefront analysis.
$2,170 for wavefront-guided LASIK using a laser-created flap.

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In addition to that, having laser eye surgery isn't really an option in your case. It is still best to see an eye doctor for further analysis. I myself wear specs at this age of fifteen, and five years ago, I had been told that my condition would have been easily treated with correction glasses but it was later found out that it was most probably due to my epilepsy, had I needed to wear these glasses for all my life.

http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/eye-lasik-surgery-advantages.htm
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/cost.htm

You need to have a consultation with a surgeon to determine if you are a good candidate for the surgery or not. There are a lot of different factors that have to be considered.
I had my surgery about 4 years ago. The doctor didn't think it would correct my eyes all the way because I was 60 years old when I had the surgery - but not only did my distance vision correct completely but I don't have to wear reading glasses either! (Before I wore contacts, and then had to use reading glasses too.) Since the surgery my eyes have stayed corrected - although if I am doing a lot of reading I will occasionally have to use glasses, especially if the contrast isn't good or the lighting is dim.
My surgery cost $4000 - that was for both eyes. The doctor offered payments - and didn't charge me interest since I paid in full in one year. Pricey - but when I consider how great it is to not have to deal with contacts or glasses it is worth every dime.
By the way, there was absolutely no discomfort from the surgery - and I was seeing normally an hour after I left the doctor's office.