PRK and Lasik eye surgery
#13
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Joined APC: Mar 2010
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I also have been looking into lasik (had an evaluation today) and have never heard of that. What can be done is correct one eye for distance and one for reading just like the monovision contacts: a real no-no for flying.
#15
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Joined APC: Sep 2008
Position: The Far Side
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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.
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.
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 ...
#16
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Joined APC: Jan 2013
Position: A320 F/O
Posts: 22
This thread is old, and I'm only posting to get my five posts required for membership. I had LASIK nearly 14 years ago, and I still see 20/20. Best money spent ever. The procedure is not fun, though it is painless. The risks are real, but manageable.
#18
I got PRK which is more recommended for military, police, and pilots, due to the stronger re-healing of the eye. LASIK is "approved" for military pilots but unofficially they advocate PRK. Same doctor, same laser, same machine. Wavefront Guided PRK. Do some google research.
However for Joe Blow who works in a cubicle 9-5 or a tranquillo job, LASIK is fine. Just remember that the flap never reheals to original strength. This is one reason that 10 years later, most LASIK patients need a "touch up" surgery. This is rare in PRK patients.
Either surgery, pay for Wavefront Guided surgery.
My vision is 20/10 both eyes. Good Luck
However for Joe Blow who works in a cubicle 9-5 or a tranquillo job, LASIK is fine. Just remember that the flap never reheals to original strength. This is one reason that 10 years later, most LASIK patients need a "touch up" surgery. This is rare in PRK patients.
Either surgery, pay for Wavefront Guided surgery.
My vision is 20/10 both eyes. Good Luck
#20
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Joined APC: Dec 2012
Position: King Air 350 Captain
Posts: 14
I had PRK done in 2009 (by the military). 20/15 in both eyes and no astigmatism. I love it - it's awesome! I get some occasional dryness and have to put a couple of drops in at night.
The first few days after surgery were uncomfortable and it took about six weeks for my eyes to heal and vision to stabilize.
The first few days after surgery were uncomfortable and it took about six weeks for my eyes to heal and vision to stabilize.
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