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Big L · 10-29-2007, 10:58 AM

I understand that this is not gun related. However, everyone on here is always helpful and i need some advice. What do you guys think about Lasik Plus? I am getting my eyes fixed there next month. Do you think that they are a quality operation?

Tdah · 10-29-2007, 11:48 AM

i don't know anything about that particular place. sorry. i am actually having my consult tomorrow to see if i'm eligible by a well-known ophthalmologist at the hospital i work at. i've been putting it off for a while now - i'll freely admit i'm scared to do it - and i'm a physician.

bkelm18 · 10-29-2007, 11:53 AM

Is that the one where they cut your eye? I can never remember which is which. If I ever go for corrective surgery on my eyes, there's no way in hell I'm gonna let them cut my eye. I won't even wear contacts I'm that protective of my eyes, haha. I just don't like the idea of something being on my eye for extended periods of time.

Tdah · 10-29-2007, 12:07 PM

Lasik is where they use a laser to shave off a portion of the cornea. Radial keratotomy (i think that's the one you mean) is where they make a bunch of slits in the cornea to change its shape. it's not used nearly so much now.

bkelm18 · 10-29-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdah

Lasik is where they use a laser to shave off a portion of the cornea. Radial keratotomy (i think that's the one you mean) is where they make a bunch of slits in the cornea to change its shape. it's not used nearly so much now.

Hmmm ok. I thought there was one that was still in use where they cut a flap in your cornea. Lasik doesn't sound too bad.

Big L · 10-29-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdah

i don't know anything about that particular place. sorry. i am actually having my consult tomorrow to see if i'm eligible by a well-known ophthalmologist at the hospital i work at. i've been putting it off for a while now - i'll freely admit i'm scared to do it - and i'm a physician.

Haha, i go in on the 17th and the closer that it get the more i am thinking about it. And i will admit that i am scared.

grahamstein · 10-29-2007, 12:36 PM

Lasik is the kind where they cut a flap of the cornea open and use a laser to change the shape of the tissue underneath. You are kept awake for the duration.

Big L · 10-29-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grahamstein

Lasik is the kind where they cut a flap of the cornea open and use a laser to change the shape of the tissue underneath. You are kept awake for the duration.

Thanks for reminding me

Tdah · 10-29-2007, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bkelm18

Hmmm ok. I thought there was one that was still in use where they cut a flap in your cornea. Lasik doesn't sound too bad.

ah, sorry. like Grahamstein said, they do cut a slit in the cornea. they then vaporize thin layers on the underside with the laser.

**XDONBOARD** · 10-29-2007, 01:13 PM

The only scary part is when your vision goes completely black.... Oh and the smell of burning flesh! The result is worth it.......

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10-29-2007, 10:58 AM	#1
Big L XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 51	Lasik Surgery I understand that this is not gun related. However, everyone on here is always helpful and i need some advice. What do you guys think about Lasik Plus? I am getting my eyes fixed there next month. Do you think that they are a quality operation?

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bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,091	Is that the one where they cut your eye? I can never remember which is which. If I ever go for corrective surgery on my eyes, there's no way in hell I'm gonna let them cut my eye. I won't even wear contacts I'm that protective of my eyes, haha. I just don't like the idea of something being on my eye for extended periods of time. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

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10-29-2007, 11:48 AM	#2
Tdah XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 295	i don't know anything about that particular place. sorry. i am actually having my consult tomorrow to see if i'm eligible by a well-known ophthalmologist at the hospital i work at. i've been putting it off for a while now - i'll freely admit i'm scared to do it - and i'm a physician.

10-29-2007, 12:07 PM	#4
Tdah XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 295	Lasik is where they use a laser to shave off a portion of the cornea. Radial keratotomy (i think that's the one you mean) is where they make a bunch of slits in the cornea to change its shape. it's not used nearly so much now.