Originally Posted by
Free Flyer
Anyone have any good or bad stories about Lasik/PRK that I should know about before I go through with this procedure? I'm going to be doing PRK and the doctor has done over 10,000 procedures without any mess ups so far, but I'd hate to be the 1st one to get screwed up.
Also, any advice on how long to take off from work/flying before going back without vision issues/pain from PRK procedure?
Thanks to all for any info.
Free Flyer, the surgery seems to be safe and effective in most cases, as you know.
If you ever think you're going to work overseas, though, be careful. Some countries, most notably Japan, look askance at such procedures. Now when I was (what I think is) your age, I would never have dreamed that I'd be working in Asia. Nevertheless, it happened. Just a thought ...
