Experience with Lasik?

[Gravy]

The EVO ICL is an Implantable Collamer Lens, a micro-thin lens implanted in the eye to correct common vision problems. Unlike other vision correction procedures like LASIK and PRK, the EVO ICl does not require the removal of any corneal tissue, so it’s ideal for patients with thin corneas. This implant works in harmony with the natural eye, provides UV protection and excellent night vision, and is totally removable and upgradable. Best of all, it provides sharp, clear vision, often without the need for glasses or contacts.


It's more expensive, but it's better for thin corneas and they can swap it if necessary.

 

[moab_cj5]

I'll say the recovery from PRK is HORRIBLE, But when your vision finally clears up after MANY weeks, it's amazing.

 

[Tebbsjeep]

^^^^ can confirm it was a miserable first 4 days with sand in my eyes, followed by another week of progressively better vision. Still worth it though.

 

[Vonski]

…Unlike other vision correction procedures like LASIK and PRK, the EVO ICl does not require the removal of any corneal tissue, so it’s ideal for patients with thin corneas.

I’ve been waiting for something like this since I’m in the thin cornea crowd. There was supposed to be an approval in the US for a lasik process that artificially added thickness to the cornea prior to lasering a new contour, but I’m not sure if that ever happened. Anyone know? I think they were calling it “lasik plus” or something?

 

[Cody]

I'm sure I chimed in earlier in this thread, but I had lasik in 2008 I think, and it was the best thing I ever did. I had some minor complications (an issued called PLK which is blood cells under the cornea flap), so the impacted eye took about a month to fully stabilize..was just a bit cloudy but didn't hurt or anything. Oher than the day of the procedure, the recovery was really no big deal. I REALLY liked the place that did mine, but they did go out of business in Utah. I technically have a warranty, but since the company isn't here any more, and I haven't been doing annual check ups, I'm sure I wouldn't qualify. I also didn't care for Hoopes when I did my consult there. Felt like they were herding cattle through there. My second choice was Dr Wapner at St Marks.

In hindsight, I probably would have done PRK. I know several people that have had it and they all say the same thing....recovery sucks. First week sucks, sucks to use eyedrops for 2-3 months, but once you're through that it's smooth sailing with a greatly reduced potential for issues like mine.

I'm getting to the reading glasses phase of my life. I've been meaning to try some on to see how they be. I haven't been to the eye doctor in a couple years so I honestly don't know where my vision stands, but I don't have any other noticeable issues reading street signs or other things from a reasonable distance, so I think I've held pretty steady.

 

[Bub]

I had PRK mono vision done a few years ago. glasses with a strong stigmatism most of my life. Best thing ever to not need glasses anymore.