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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.
I had LASIK back in 2003 and it went very well. I've been happy with the results.
However, I have a coleague who is NOT happy and hasn't been since he had it done.
His night vision is bad. Lots of halos, "streaks", etc.
Good enough to drive but not good enough to be happy about it.
I got my medical cert. very quickly. Your surgeon will fill out the doc. you need to take to your AME (if there're no complications).
Here's my recommendation:
Forget about the type of laser, the brand, the specific method, etc. and focus on the doctor.
He/she makes all the difference. The wrong doctor will ruin your life. Guaranteed. Get lots of references. No such thing as too many.
Yes, you always run some risk with any surgery but some guys are just incompetent and some are just hustlers. Don't let the "M.D." fool you.
If you're in the Boston area I can recommend someone for you.
Good luck.