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Eye see what you did there. Nice pun Praziquantel Send a noteboard - 24/06/2011 10:58:40 PM
And the receptionist is wearing glasses. Somehow I don't think this is good pr.

:D
I am not sure how I feel about laser treatment, and have decided not to explore my feelings on the subject either.

Why not?
So instead, I'm posting a survey!

1. Do you wear glasses or contacts?

Eyeglasses
Should you?

Yeah
2. How bad/good is your eye sight?

Ahh man it's turrible. Like -10 in both eyes
3. Would you ever consider getting your eyes lasered?

Yeah I've considered it and talked with my doctor a few times. He said I would probably be a candidate for it, but my vision was still changing so we decided to keep waiting. It hasn't changed in a few years now, but I no longer feel like I need to have it done right now.
4. Have you had laser surgery? Are you happy with it?

5. Would you be able to survive without glasses or contacts?

Surprisingly, yes.
6. If you would get laser surgery, what would your reasons be?

It's a matter of convenience and appearance for me (and much more the convenience part; at this point, I think my glasses give me an appearance of 'wisdom' that I think benefits me at my stage in life).
One of my main reasons for getting surgery is that my eye sight is rather poor. If I ever get into an emergency situation without my glasses or contacts, I'm unlikely to be doing well.

How bad is it? I've had to go a couple days without glasses (because they broke) and my eyesight is terrible. However, I survived. I was even able to drive on the freeway (a very familiar route and under well-lit conditions). I could even read if I held the material close, but it would eventually give me a headache. I was obviously glad to get my glasses back so I could do more complex activities, but I was able to manage for a couple days. This is one of the reasons why I personally am in no rush to have surgery for vision corrective.
How do you believe losing your glasses for 2-3 days would affect you?
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So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Helene - 24/06/2011 11:22:11 AM 1208 Views
Oooo awesome! LadyLorraine - 24/06/2011 11:50:59 AM 874 Views
My eyes are sedated and my pupils fully dilated. Helene - 24/06/2011 11:59:03 AM 857 Views
ahhhh I see. Fair enough! *NM* LadyLorraine - 24/06/2011 12:29:57 PM 415 Views
Well, sadly, I can only get the most painful procedure Helene - 24/06/2011 06:11:29 PM 779 Views
No, I'm nearsighted. I may have written down the 'scrip wrong though LadyLorraine - 25/06/2011 02:26:05 AM 997 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery snoopcester - 24/06/2011 11:52:14 AM 943 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Helene - 24/06/2011 06:17:05 PM 785 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Camilla - 24/06/2011 12:07:25 PM 958 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Kaldric - 24/06/2011 02:05:58 PM 801 Views
*shudder* *NM* Camilla - 24/06/2011 02:07:15 PM 391 Views
No kidding. Kaldric - 24/06/2011 02:11:14 PM 821 Views
That's creepy aria - 24/06/2011 02:14:26 PM 791 Views
Hmm. Kaldric - 24/06/2011 02:48:03 PM 823 Views
Re: Hmm. aria - 24/06/2011 09:27:09 PM 825 Views
Re: Hmm. Praziquantel - 25/06/2011 12:11:22 AM 794 Views
Are you sure the person didn't have cataract surgery? everynametaken - 26/06/2011 07:04:16 AM 774 Views
Nobody mentioned a needle... Helene - 24/06/2011 06:32:38 PM 693 Views
No needle. I've never heard of that. *NM* everynametaken - 26/06/2011 07:02:24 AM 383 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Helene - 24/06/2011 06:29:50 PM 884 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Camilla - 24/06/2011 09:18:20 PM 863 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery ironclad - 24/06/2011 12:21:53 PM 770 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Helene - 24/06/2011 06:41:08 PM 868 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery ironclad - 24/06/2011 06:55:25 PM 774 Views
OOoh. jh - 24/06/2011 12:57:06 PM 855 Views
that cheaper bit you mentioned is what I'm hoping for LadyLorraine - 24/06/2011 01:07:54 PM 714 Views
I meant it as it will be cheaper in the long run... jh - 24/06/2011 01:09:54 PM 724 Views
Laser surgery was the best thing I ever did! aria - 24/06/2011 01:43:47 PM 872 Views
Oh I always thought they don't recommend getting it done in such a young age *NM* ironclad - 24/06/2011 05:32:51 PM 404 Views
Re: Oh I always thought they don't recommend getting it done in such a young age aria - 24/06/2011 09:29:53 PM 720 Views
This is something I need to look into. Kaldric - 24/06/2011 02:01:01 PM 759 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Macharius - 24/06/2011 02:04:14 PM 808 Views
I could have answered this better about a year ago random thoughts - 24/06/2011 02:11:31 PM 966 Views
I want that. nossy - 24/06/2011 02:13:50 PM 900 Views
*is jeleous* *NM* Jeordam - 24/06/2011 03:55:02 PM 358 Views
my friend is going to get this done... temeraire - 24/06/2011 04:29:52 PM 760 Views
Got it done a few years back Mark - 24/06/2011 06:06:45 PM 970 Views
Re: Got it done a few years back everynametaken - 26/06/2011 07:13:15 AM 1001 Views
Ansermawers. Nate - 24/06/2011 06:52:08 PM 815 Views
Good points Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 11:35:05 PM 1030 Views
Nifty. Nate - 25/06/2011 06:51:40 AM 930 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery ßelals Girl - 24/06/2011 07:16:26 PM 882 Views
My results Helene - 24/06/2011 07:31:15 PM 666 Views
I've read it destroys your night vision. Do you need to drive at night? *NM* Aeryn - 24/06/2011 08:53:36 PM 370 Views
It can impact it (create halos), but not necessarily destroy it... Helene - 24/06/2011 09:05:42 PM 745 Views
I drive at night, but I do have a little trouble with halos... aria - 24/06/2011 09:33:28 PM 910 Views
To be fair, I've had that same problem with contacts. Joel - 24/06/2011 09:45:34 PM 835 Views
Re: I drive at night, but I do have a little trouble with halos... everynametaken - 26/06/2011 07:20:49 AM 803 Views
I'm glad I'm not the only one who notices that... aria - 27/06/2011 05:02:14 PM 1157 Views
My night vision is slightly different. everynametaken - 26/06/2011 07:17:47 AM 794 Views
This is my weak point Helene - 26/06/2011 07:38:25 AM 713 Views
Re: This is my weak point everynametaken - 27/06/2011 03:19:39 AM 1100 Views
Re: So I'm getting my eyes checked today to see if eye can get laser surgery Joel - 24/06/2011 09:40:30 PM 825 Views
Eye see what you did there. Nice pun Praziquantel - 24/06/2011 10:58:40 PM 805 Views
I'm just going to skip current technology solutions and wait for Geordi LaForge visors. TaskmasterJack - 25/06/2011 01:47:06 AM 918 Views
I've considered it Floffe - 25/06/2011 09:30:16 AM 862 Views
<Groans> I hope that pun was deliberate... Tim - 25/06/2011 07:38:28 PM 769 Views
I had laser eye surgery last October. Steel - 25/06/2011 07:40:38 PM 693 Views
Had it last year. everynametaken - 26/06/2011 06:58:26 AM 957 Views
Answers Maria - 26/06/2011 05:04:57 PM 977 Views
My Dad had it done, Monique - 26/06/2011 06:05:08 PM 950 Views
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