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Old 02-24-2012, 03:14 PM
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PRK is scheduled in April. I will keep you posted.
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Old 02-25-2012, 01:08 AM
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There is a new type of LASIK out there that may not yet be FDA approved. It is multi-focal lasik. This corrects both near and far sighted problems. This is new. Check it out.
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Old 04-27-2012, 12:01 PM
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There is a new type of LASIK out there that may not yet be FDA approved. It is multi-focal lasik. This corrects both near and far sighted problems. This is new. Check it out.
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.
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Old 02-03-2013, 04:34 AM
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The AF offers Lasik to its pilots. I know because a friend of mine is the AF MD who does it, and there's about a 6 month waiting list.
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Free Flyer View Post
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 ...
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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.
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Old 02-24-2013, 02:59 AM
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LASIK is the one of the best things I've done, EVER. 20\15 Vision.

Only minor downside has been the dryness....constant eye drops. Well worth it. Paid about 3,500 bucks.
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Old 02-24-2013, 08:16 AM
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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
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I did the PRK and 1 year later I'm holding strong at 20/15. Best $ I have ever spent.
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Old 02-24-2013, 07:33 PM
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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.
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