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After i have lasik surgery, i now have starburst when i see lights at night, more so in my left eye, then my right. My night vision is not as good as it used to be. I have the ghosting effect, double images when i am in the dark looking at something that is in the light. From the audience looking at a stage. I have a hard time reading now because of my left eye and the ghosting effect. Things in my left eye are bigger and blurrier than in my right eye. All of these side effects are there even though i technically have 20/20 vision now. I would have preferred to wear contacts for the rest of my life and be able to read than have 20/20 vison and not able to read.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
To this day i require eye drops several times a day - a possibility that was not impressed upon me prior to the surgery.
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Lasik surgery to both eyes. Procedure was to create "mono-vison" with left eye for distance vision, and right eye for near vision. Initial surgery failed as right eye healed with a focal distance of approx 8 inches instead of the desired 24 inches. After three months for the initial surgery to heal, a second procedure was performed to correct the right eye. This procedure also failed, as the right eye now had a focal distance, approx 30 inches. The surgery center suggested solution was to alter the left eye, which had headed properly following the first procedure. I declined, not wanting to risk my vision any further. The initial assessment was performed by a technician and an optometrist. I did not see the surgeon until just minutes before the procedure. To this day i require eye drops several times a day - a possibility that was not impressed upon me prior to the surgery. After 21 months, i gave up squinting in order to read and returned to glasses. I now wear tri-focals. I believe the decline of my near vision, which was fine before the surgery, was hastened by the surgery. I would not recommend this surgery to anyone.
Lasik surgery to both eyes. Procedure was to create "mono-vison" with left eye for distance vision, and right eye for near vision. Initial surgery failed as right eye healed with a focal distance of approx 8 inches instead of the desired 24 inches. After three months for the initial surgery to heal, a second procedure was performed to correct the right eye. This procedure also failed, as the right eye now had a focal distance, approx 30 inches. The surgery center suggested solution was to alter the left eye, which had headed properly following the first procedure. I declined, not wanting to risk my vision any further. The initial assessment was performed by a technician and an optometrist. I did not see the surgeon until just minutes before the procedure. To this day i require eye drops several times a day - a possibility that was not impressed upon me prior to the surgery. After 21 months, i gave up squinting in order to read and returned to glasses. I now wear tri-focals. I believe the decline of my near vision, which was fine before the surgery, was hastened by the surgery. I would not recommend this surgery to anyone.
I still have problems at night with lights - milder halos and starbursts.
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Approximately, ten years ago i had lasik surgery. After the surgery, i experienced halos and starbursts around lights at night and double vision at night such that headlights and street lights were double. This problem has improved over the years, but, i still have problems at night with lights - milder halos and starbursts. If i had a choice now, i would not have lasik surgery.
Approximately, ten years ago i had lasik surgery. After the surgery, i experienced halos and starbursts around lights at night and double vision at night such that headlights and street lights were double. This problem has improved over the years, but, i still have problems at night with lights - milder halos and starbursts. If i had a choice now, i would not have lasik surgery.
On-going problems include: dry eye problems and floaters which occurred as a result of the procedure.
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Had lasik with customvue on both eyes. Vision is now good, but sometimes unstable esp towards latter part of the day. On-going problems include: dry eye problems and floaters which occurred as a result of the procedure. The dry eye problem has been mostly taken care of by daily eye drops and punctal plugs.
Had lasik with customvue on both eyes. Vision is now good, but sometimes unstable esp towards latter part of the day. On-going problems include: dry eye problems and floaters which occurred as a result of the procedure. The dry eye problem has been mostly taken care of by daily eye drops and punctal plugs.
I have had starburts at night, severe and painful dry eye, and increased floaters.
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I had lasik surgery - ladarvision 4000, with intralase at eye institute. Since then, i have had starburts at night, severe and painful dry eye, and increased floaters.
I had lasik surgery - ladarvision 4000, with intralase at eye institute. Since then, i have had starburts at night, severe and painful dry eye, and increased floaters.
Subsequent to, and as a direct result, of this surgery the pt acquired chronic impaired night vision - starburst, glare, and halos.
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Pt had lasik surgery at facility by dr. In 1999, on his left eye. Subsequent to, and as a direct result, of this surgery the pt acquired chronic impaired night vision - starburst, glare, and halos. Additionally, he has dramatically reduced contrast sensitivity. This was confirmed on a contrast sensitivity test in 2000, where his left eye scored 50% but his right eye - unoperated - 100%. Because of the devastating negative outcome the patient decided against the planned lasik surgery on the right eye. The disparity in the visual acuity of his eyes resulted in a secondary condition of anisometropia and he is now dependent upon a contact lens in his unaltered right eye as his only means of balanced, corrected vision. As to a cause of the negative outcome it became clear to the patient after second and third medical opinions that his left pupil size was large and made him a poor candidate for lasik - 6mm ablation zone and patient has 8mm to 9mm pupils on low light. Facility incorrectly assessed his pupil size at 6mm in low light. The patient recalls that his screening by a technician at facility was done only using a card with varying sizes of black circles. He now has learned this to be the most primitive of techniques in assessing pupil size and there is also no standard for pupil measurement - whether devices or techniques - in the u. S. He is also dismayed that dr. Did not independently verify his pupil size at any point prior to surgery. There is apparently no surgical recourse for this outcome of poor night vision, anisometropia and loss of contrast sensitivity, none of which were disclosed in his consent form for the off label use of the summit laser for lasik. In 1999. Lasik surgery performed by dr. At facility, affiliated with another facility-. Dates of use: one day in 1999. Diagnosis or reason for use: correct lasik refractive eye surgery.
Pt had lasik surgery at facility by dr. In 1999, on his left eye. Subsequent to, and as a direct result, of this surgery the pt acquired chronic impaired night vision - starburst, glare, and halos. Additionally, he has dramatically reduced contrast sensitivity. This was confirmed on a contrast sensitivity test in 2000, where his left eye scored 50% but his right eye - unoperated - 100%. Because of the devastating negative outcome the patient decided against the planned lasik surgery on the right eye. The disparity in the visual acuity of his eyes resulted in a secondary condition of anisometropia and he is now dependent upon a contact lens in his unaltered right eye as his only means of balanced, corrected vision. As to a cause of the negative outcome it became clear to the patient after second and third medical opinions that his left pupil size was large and made him a poor candidate for lasik - 6mm ablation zone and patient has 8mm to 9mm pupils on low light. Facility incorrectly assessed his pupil size at 6mm in low light. The patient recalls that his screening by a technician at facility was done only using a card with varying sizes of black circles. He now has learned this to be the most primitive of techniques in assessing pupil size and there is also no standard for pupil measurement - whether devices or techniques - in the u. S. He is also dismayed that dr. Did not independently verify his pupil size at any point prior to surgery. There is apparently no surgical recourse for this outcome of poor night vision, anisometropia and loss of contrast sensitivity, none of which were disclosed in his consent form for the off label use of the summit laser for lasik. In 1999. Lasik surgery performed by dr. At facility, affiliated with another facility-. Dates of use: one day in 1999. Diagnosis or reason for use: correct lasik refractive eye surgery.
I still struggle with dry eyes today, over three years following the surgery. I have difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect of oncoming traffic lights.
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I had lasik surgery in late 2003 by a dr. It was traditional lasik using a b & l technolas laser. The outcome was not as i expected. I share the blame as i signed a document that i fully understood the risks of the surgery. I only did so after being assured, by the physician himself, that i was an excellent candidate and would love the results and that the possibility of complications were extremely small. I was never told about dry eyes, complications of night vision, possibility of ectasia, etc. Needless to say, i feel as though, i was swindled by a very good salesman. I was a -3 to begin with and regressed to a -1 following the surgery. I still struggle with dry eyes today, over three years following the surgery. I have difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect of oncoming traffic lights. I would urge the fda, to put some type of procedure in place that would let the general public know that some individuals wished they never had the surgery. Perhaps have them watch a mandatory dvd of people who have had bad experiences. I think this should be part of the sales pitch that the doctors make when trying to get patients to come to their establishment for the procedure. It's too easy to have the procedure, especially when something as vital as your eye sight is on the line.
I had lasik surgery in late 2003 by a dr. It was traditional lasik using a b & l technolas laser. The outcome was not as i expected. I share the blame as i signed a document that i fully understood the risks of the surgery. I only did so after being assured, by the physician himself, that i was an excellent candidate and would love the results and that the possibility of complications were extremely small. I was never told about dry eyes, complications of night vision, possibility of ectasia, etc. Needless to say, i feel as though, i was swindled by a very good salesman. I was a -3 to begin with and regressed to a -1 following the surgery. I still struggle with dry eyes today, over three years following the surgery. I have difficulty driving at night because of the halo effect of oncoming traffic lights. I would urge the fda, to put some type of procedure in place that would let the general public know that some individuals wished they never had the surgery. Perhaps have them watch a mandatory dvd of people who have had bad experiences. I think this should be part of the sales pitch that the doctors make when trying to get patients to come to their establishment for the procedure. It's too easy to have the procedure, especially when something as vital as your eye sight is on the line.
I have a hard time with the thought that i will have to live with these forever.
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I had custom intralase lasik in 2007. My vision in my left eye was 20/40 after surgery. I had an enhancement done in seven months later on my left eye. Several weeks after enhancement, i noticed floaters in both eyes but especially in my left eye. These have not improved in the 6 months or so after my enhancement. These floaters consume most of my waking thoughts. I have researched for hours to find out there is nothing that can be done about them. They have caused me enormous stress and depression. I have a hard time with the thought that i will have to live with these forever. When i had the surgery, there was never any mention of floaters in the papers that i signed. I realize i took a risk having surgery, but is it possible that a study could be done to determine if floaters are indeed caused by lasik? there are so many people that have floaters that are struggling to cope with this garbage in their eyes. I know it is not a life threatening condition but i know that quality of life is definitely diminished. Please take this seriously. I would go back to my glasses days in a heartbeat !
I had custom intralase lasik in 2007. My vision in my left eye was 20/40 after surgery. I had an enhancement done in seven months later on my left eye. Several weeks after enhancement, i noticed floaters in both eyes but especially in my left eye. These have not improved in the 6 months or so after my enhancement. These floaters consume most of my waking thoughts. I have researched for hours to find out there is nothing that can be done about them. They have caused me enormous stress and depression. I have a hard time with the thought that i will have to live with these forever. When i had the surgery, there was never any mention of floaters in the papers that i signed. I realize i took a risk having surgery, but is it possible that a study could be done to determine if floaters are indeed caused by lasik? there are so many people that have floaters that are struggling to cope with this garbage in their eyes. I know it is not a life threatening condition but i know that quality of life is definitely diminished. Please take this seriously. I would go back to my glasses days in a heartbeat !
After "all-laser" lasik with wavefront, i am experiencing vertically-stacked double images in both eyes
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After "all-laser" lasik with wavefront, i am experiencing vertically-stacked double images in both eyes due to astigmatism introduced by the surgery, see halos and flares at night, and i have a corrected vision level of 20/40.
After "all-laser" lasik with wavefront, i am experiencing vertically-stacked double images in both eyes due to astigmatism introduced by the surgery, see halos and flares at night, and i have a corrected vision level of 20/40.
The cause of the induced problems were very clear and obvious to those with even a casual understanding of the subject
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In 2003, i underwent bilateral lasik using the visx customvue platform following the screening by and recommendation of a dr of eye center. I was informed that i was an excellent candidate for the procedure and inquiries as to whether pupil size and/or size of correction were potential adverse considerations in the determination of my candidacy, such concerns were very cursorily and flippantly dismissed and the customvue technology was purported to eliminate the adverse consequences experienced by some, prior lasik procedures - with advertisements showing pictures of rep visual outcomes with and without customvue technology. The result of the procedure was the immediate inducement of visual smearing - far worse than anything ever seen in even the poor outcome representations that customvue was to render obsolete - upon expansion of pupils in indoor, dim lighting and nighttime settings, a directional smearing and loss of contrast sensitivity due to the cumulative effects of such smearing. In inquiries immediately following the surgery, dr alleged that the visual smearing - very precisely and accurately described by me - could potentially be the result of brain / optic nerve issues that would necessitate visiting a neuroophthalmologist that could potentially be extremely serious - and, of course, of no relation to lasik. I visited a neuroophthalmologist who concluded the results to be caused by lasik and that i had extremely dry-eyes. Dr would later cite psychological problems and the need to seek therapy-. The cause of the induced problems were very clear and obvious to those with even a casual understanding of the subject - and even the tiniest degree of honesty, integrity or compassion for human beings-: the ablations were systematically decentered superiorally which, when coupled with inadequacy of optic zone for size of pupils (note: pupils were noted at "16. 0mm" with lights off by pre-qualifying examiner - dr of another place- despite being extremely large even to the casual observer - registering at 8. 0mm by physicians in subsequent visitations; as such, qualifying/referring practitioner likely set the pupil size equal to the size of the treatment zone so as to conclude one to be a good candidate, not because it is actually the size of my pupils and amount of tissue removed, accounted for all of the visual problems experienced. This is very clearly evidenced by all topographies; this was not the product a biomechanical instability of the flap manifesting itself as an undesirable healing pattern but by an incorrect alignment as achieved by the laser platform and the practicing physician, which is supported by artemis scans and the immediacy of symptomatic descriptions. The flagrant lies following the procedure caused tremendous mental/psychological distress - i am not a complete idiot, so i had a sense that i was being lied to by first dr and assorted referring physicians concerning the cause and prognoses of the devastating and life-altering results - due to the fact that i soon realized i could not obtain the truth concerning my current condition from anyone in the industry - i visited many throughout the country - due to their interests in protecting their colleagues and their profession. What i encountered during my efforts to work with the medical community - the willingness to do and perpetuate harm at any cost for - albeit tremendous - personal gain; greed manifested by a desire to perpetuate a practice at any cost and any level of dishonesty and obfuscation in the midst of those literally crying for help or at least acknowledgement of problems induced if help was not possible - beyond any description - was something i will never forget. I obtained confirmation of the truth of what was done to me only upon traveling overseas - to london, england - a tremendously painful and difficult trip given the dry-eye and visual disruptions - apparently severing the code of silence on my travel across the pond. Perhaps even more importantly, the lies perpetuated by the lasik community during my inquiries immediately following the surgery very likely caused a further life-long devastating condition: dry-eye. First dr prescribed alphagan p approx 10 days post-op - without the disclosure of its potentially devastating dry-eye effects if applied to recently ablated eyes during a crucial time/window when corneal nerve regeneration is of utmost importance - due to the devastating visual effects - and election not to disclose the reason for the directional smearing and consequent ineffectiveness and inadvisability of pupil-constricting medication as a post-op, long-term solution given the cause-; he then prescribed c-pilocarpine due to lack of efficacy. Dr holzman then prescribed - within approx 2 months of the surgery - corneal gas permeable lenses; the practitioner to whom he referred me had no experience fitting such lenses in post-lasik cases. The pain of lens wear was truly excruciating. All of these courses of actions prescribed likely retarded corneal nerve regeneration during the time period in which such regeneration is crucial, resulting in the -extreme, irreversible- symptomatic onset of dry-eye pain, which progressively worsened to a constant and debilitating state.
In 2003, i underwent bilateral lasik using the visx customvue platform following the screening by and recommendation of a dr of eye center. I was informed that i was an excellent candidate for the procedure and inquiries as to whether pupil size and/or size of correction were potential adverse considerations in the determination of my candidacy, such concerns were very cursorily and flippantly dismissed and the customvue technology was purported to eliminate the adverse consequences experienced by some, prior lasik procedures - with advertisements showing pictures of rep visual outcomes with and without customvue technology. The result of the procedure was the immediate inducement of visual smearing - far worse than anything ever seen in even the poor outcome representations that customvue was to render obsolete - upon expansion of pupils in indoor, dim lighting and nighttime settings, a directional smearing and loss of contrast sensitivity due to the cumulative effects of such smearing. In inquiries immediately following the surgery, dr alleged that the visual smearing - very precisely and accurately described by me - could potentially be the result of brain / optic nerve issues that would necessitate visiting a neuroophthalmologist that could potentially be extremely serious - and, of course, of no relation to lasik. I visited a neuroophthalmologist who concluded the results to be caused by lasik and that i had extremely dry-eyes. Dr would later cite psychological problems and the need to seek therapy-. The cause of the induced problems were very clear and obvious to those with even a casual understanding of the subject - and even the tiniest degree of honesty, integrity or compassion for human beings-: the ablations were systematically decentered superiorally which, when coupled with inadequacy of optic zone for size of pupils (note: pupils were noted at "16. 0mm" with lights off by pre-qualifying examiner - dr of another place- despite being extremely large even to the casual observer - registering at 8. 0mm by physicians in subsequent visitations; as such, qualifying/referring practitioner likely set the pupil size equal to the size of the treatment zone so as to conclude one to be a good candidate, not because it is actually the size of my pupils and amount of tissue removed, accounted for all of the visual problems experienced. This is very clearly evidenced by all topographies; this was not the product a biomechanical instability of the flap manifesting itself as an undesirable healing pattern but by an incorrect alignment as achieved by the laser platform and the practicing physician, which is supported by artemis scans and the immediacy of symptomatic descriptions. The flagrant lies following the procedure caused tremendous mental/psychological distress - i am not a complete idiot, so i had a sense that i was being lied to by first dr and assorted referring physicians concerning the cause and prognoses of the devastating and life-altering results - due to the fact that i soon realized i could not obtain the truth concerning my current condition from anyone in the industry - i visited many throughout the country - due to their interests in protecting their colleagues and their profession. What i encountered during my efforts to work with the medical community - the willingness to do and perpetuate harm at any cost for - albeit tremendous - personal gain; greed manifested by a desire to perpetuate a practice at any cost and any level of dishonesty and obfuscation in the midst of those literally crying for help or at least acknowledgement of problems induced if help was not possible - beyond any description - was something i will never forget. I obtained confirmation of the truth of what was done to me only upon traveling overseas - to london, england - a tremendously painful and difficult trip given the dry-eye and visual disruptions - apparently severing the code of silence on my travel across the pond. Perhaps even more importantly, the lies perpetuated by the lasik community during my inquiries immediately following the surgery very likely caused a further life-long devastating condition: dry-eye. First dr prescribed alphagan p approx 10 days post-op - without the disclosure of its potentially devastating dry-eye effects if applied to recently ablated eyes during a crucial time/window when corneal nerve regeneration is of utmost importance - due to the devastating visual effects - and election not to disclose the reason for the directional smearing and consequent ineffectiveness and inadvisability of pupil-constricting medication as a post-op, long-term solution given the cause-; he then prescribed c-pilocarpine due to lack of efficacy. Dr holzman then prescribed - within approx 2 months of the surgery - corneal gas permeable lenses; the practitioner to whom he referred me had no experience fitting such lenses in post-lasik cases. The pain of lens wear was truly excruciating. All of these courses of actions prescribed likely retarded corneal nerve regeneration during the time period in which such regeneration is crucial, resulting in the -extreme, irreversible- symptomatic onset of dry-eye pain, which progressively worsened to a constant and debilitating state.
My vision has progressed to the point where my left eye is legally blind
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I had lasik surgery in 1998 and following, have post lasik ectasia in both eyes. My vision has progressed to the point where my left eye is legally blind, and i function using my right eye, which gives me 20/60 vision but with severe astigmatism, so i have constant disabling headaches. I also wear an eye patch on my left eye because my brain cannot process the images produced by the eyes at the same time - anisometropia - without getting even more severe, intolerable headaches. Because of the constant headaches and low vision, i cannot work or attend school and i do not qualify for disability. The surgery - performed, using a visx laser - has absolutely ruined my life. I am not a good candidate for a cornea transplant because i have extremely dry eye, also exacerbated by lasik surgery. This surgery has destroyed my life. Please contact me if you want further info.
I had lasik surgery in 1998 and following, have post lasik ectasia in both eyes. My vision has progressed to the point where my left eye is legally blind, and i function using my right eye, which gives me 20/60 vision but with severe astigmatism, so i have constant disabling headaches. I also wear an eye patch on my left eye because my brain cannot process the images produced by the eyes at the same time - anisometropia - without getting even more severe, intolerable headaches. Because of the constant headaches and low vision, i cannot work or attend school and i do not qualify for disability. The surgery - performed, using a visx laser - has absolutely ruined my life. I am not a good candidate for a cornea transplant because i have extremely dry eye, also exacerbated by lasik surgery. This surgery has destroyed my life. Please contact me if you want further info.
I have significant higher - order abberations, resulting in poor vision acuity and quality and double vision (daytime and night), and glare - especially at night.
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I received bilateral lasik surgery with the visx inc. Star excimer laser system and have had significant ongoing vision problems post-op. I had no surgical complications (flap problems, infection, etc). However, i have significant higher - order abberations, resulting in poor vision acuity and quality and double vision (daytime and night), and glare - especially at night. My best corrected vision with lens and/or spectacles is much poorer compared to pre-surgery.
I received bilateral lasik surgery with the visx inc. Star excimer laser system and have had significant ongoing vision problems post-op. I had no surgical complications (flap problems, infection, etc). However, i have significant higher - order abberations, resulting in poor vision acuity and quality and double vision (daytime and night), and glare - especially at night. My best corrected vision with lens and/or spectacles is much poorer compared to pre-surgery.
Resulting in a severe permanent scar in the field of vision.
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Surgeon cut a short flap during lasik procedure and did not abort procedure. Eye was lasered in only one half of intended area, and the underside of the flap was also lasered, resulting in a severe permanent scar in the field of vision.
Surgeon cut a short flap during lasik procedure and did not abort procedure. Eye was lasered in only one half of intended area, and the underside of the flap was also lasered, resulting in a severe permanent scar in the field of vision.
I now have a harder time seeing out of that eye at night because of the starbursting that was supposed to go away after i stopped using the medicated eyedrops.
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I need contacts for both eyes, but i had lasik on my right eye only due to my flexible spending account situation. I now have a harder time seeing out of that eye at night because of the starbursting that was supposed to go away after i stopped using the medicated eyedrops. The doctor told me it would be a day or two after i stopped using the eyedrops that my starbursting would go away. It has now been three weeks since surgery, and there is no improvement with the starbursting. My left eye still sees normally at night when i wear my contact. My right eye vision has been corrected, but i notice smaller starbursts during the day and big starbursts at night. I was planning to have the left eye done as well, but i don't want to do it until i know my right eye night vision improves. I might be part of the 5% who experience permanent starbursting after the surgery since the effect is taking longer to go away than the doctor expected. I have a true before and after comparison and i am not yet satisfied with the results.
I need contacts for both eyes, but i had lasik on my right eye only due to my flexible spending account situation. I now have a harder time seeing out of that eye at night because of the starbursting that was supposed to go away after i stopped using the medicated eyedrops. The doctor told me it would be a day or two after i stopped using the eyedrops that my starbursting would go away. It has now been three weeks since surgery, and there is no improvement with the starbursting. My left eye still sees normally at night when i wear my contact. My right eye vision has been corrected, but i notice smaller starbursts during the day and big starbursts at night. I was planning to have the left eye done as well, but i don't want to do it until i know my right eye night vision improves. I might be part of the 5% who experience permanent starbursting after the surgery since the effect is taking longer to go away than the doctor expected. I have a true before and after comparison and i am not yet satisfied with the results.
I have had three lasik surgeries to correct my vision. At no time did i ever achieve the "20/20" ideal
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I have had three lasik surgeries to correct my vision. At no time did i ever achieve the "20/20" ideal. My eyes keep regressing. After the first surgery, they poo-poo'd me and told me to use more eye drops. I thought this was absurd as i was not going to use eye drops every few mins just to see, and my eyes did not feel dry. Since the first, i have had bilateral lasik and a third in just one eye. Within one year of the final surgery, i was back in glasses to see. I was now in bifocals, which was not needed before. I heard the article on npr radio this morning. If this is the info you need, i will be happy to research my records for more detail.
I have had three lasik surgeries to correct my vision. At no time did i ever achieve the "20/20" ideal. My eyes keep regressing. After the first surgery, they poo-poo'd me and told me to use more eye drops. I thought this was absurd as i was not going to use eye drops every few mins just to see, and my eyes did not feel dry. Since the first, i have had bilateral lasik and a third in just one eye. Within one year of the final surgery, i was back in glasses to see. I was now in bifocals, which was not needed before. I heard the article on npr radio this morning. If this is the info you need, i will be happy to research my records for more detail.
My retina detached. I had to see a specialist for a scleral buckle
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Received lasik eye surgery on my right eye. Prior to my appointment i had many scans from the tlc ctr on my right eye. I had all the required pre-op appointments. The day of my surgery, the doctor put the ring around my eye. The device was off ctr and had to be adjusted and put back on. My eye ball swelled and i had a large red ring where the device was. The lasik was performed. Outcome was good. Two months later, i awoke to great pain in my right eye. Later that morning, i noticed that i was missing vision from the ctr of my eye up. I was like someone pulled a shade over half my eye. I went to the eye doctor for my follow up visit, and i mentioned this new development. My retina detached. I had to see a specialist for a scleral buckle. This reattached my retina. However, i no longer have 20/20 vision in my right eye. I was told they can reperform the lasik to recorrect my vision. After all that, i went through i do not think i will have it redone. I have since gone into a deep depression and now i am being treated for that. I still have to see the retinal specialist for check up. I have very poor night vision in my right eye. In the paper work, i signed for the surgery for lasik procedure it did say that there was a possibility of detached retina, however, i did not understand what that meant.
Received lasik eye surgery on my right eye. Prior to my appointment i had many scans from the tlc ctr on my right eye. I had all the required pre-op appointments. The day of my surgery, the doctor put the ring around my eye. The device was off ctr and had to be adjusted and put back on. My eye ball swelled and i had a large red ring where the device was. The lasik was performed. Outcome was good. Two months later, i awoke to great pain in my right eye. Later that morning, i noticed that i was missing vision from the ctr of my eye up. I was like someone pulled a shade over half my eye. I went to the eye doctor for my follow up visit, and i mentioned this new development. My retina detached. I had to see a specialist for a scleral buckle. This reattached my retina. However, i no longer have 20/20 vision in my right eye. I was told they can reperform the lasik to recorrect my vision. After all that, i went through i do not think i will have it redone. I have since gone into a deep depression and now i am being treated for that. I still have to see the retinal specialist for check up. I have very poor night vision in my right eye. In the paper work, i signed for the surgery for lasik procedure it did say that there was a possibility of detached retina, however, i did not understand what that meant.
Severe dry eyes and halo effect, uncomfortable at times with night vision/driving.
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I don't remember the exact date, but it was sometime in summer of 2000. I had lasik surgery and i'm semi-unhappy. Vision is not as good now as i had hoped it would remain, even though it was about 20/15 for some time after the surgery. Severe dry eyes and halo effect, uncomfortable at times with night vision/driving. Surgical results still better than contacts were for me, but overall wish i had stuck with glasses, i think. I continue to use restasis eye drops for dry eyes and experience much discomfort most mornings wear glasses to bring vision back up to 20/20. Must have 20/20 for my job.
I don't remember the exact date, but it was sometime in summer of 2000. I had lasik surgery and i'm semi-unhappy. Vision is not as good now as i had hoped it would remain, even though it was about 20/15 for some time after the surgery. Severe dry eyes and halo effect, uncomfortable at times with night vision/driving. Surgical results still better than contacts were for me, but overall wish i had stuck with glasses, i think. I continue to use restasis eye drops for dry eyes and experience much discomfort most mornings wear glasses to bring vision back up to 20/20. Must have 20/20 for my job.
So on top of having an extremely poor outcome, my other complaints are dry eye, and lots of junk in my vision, floaters and flashes.
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Re: lasik surgery - adverse outcome. I understand the fda is investigating lasik surgery and is soliciting feedback from consumers who have had poor outcomes. I am reporting an adverse result. Here's my story: had the procedure done in 1999. The procedure was a failure from day one. I never fully corrected my vision and has deteriorated ever since. Initially after the procedure, i got by without glasses or contacts, but it was a real struggle to see. I then had to very regrettably go back to contacts, but had to wear soft "toric" lenses which i had never had to wear before. I had some astigmatism pre-op but, the lasik made it even worse. In the past two yrs, i have become fully contact lens intolerant. They do not correct my vision, they actually horribly distort it. I have tried many different types, including "hybrid" lenses for post surgical patients. I must now wear glasses 100% to see. My corneas are severely distorted and i have a bulging thin spot at the bottom which precludes any further procedures. I am not correctable to 20/20 with glasses, so bottom line, lasik has been an absolute disaster for me. I have gone for multiple opinions and have been diagnosed as having lasik ectasia, keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, pmd, and "we don't know why it didn't work. " i was told that i should never have had the surgery looking at my pre-op topographies today, but i had gone for 3 evals before doing the surgery and no one had expressed any concerns or that i wasn't a "candidate. " so on top of having an extremely poor outcome, my other complaints are dry eye, and lots of junk in my vision, floaters and flashes. It has also been pretty devastating emotionally to hear all the glowing lasik stories, while i now have fewer corrective options than i did before the surgery, my bcva isn't event 20/20. There are also the time and personal expense issues of flying to see specialists, going to multiple appointments and the absurdly expensive treatments, intacs, c3r and special lenses that don't even work.
Re: lasik surgery - adverse outcome. I understand the fda is investigating lasik surgery and is soliciting feedback from consumers who have had poor outcomes. I am reporting an adverse result. Here's my story: had the procedure done in 1999. The procedure was a failure from day one. I never fully corrected my vision and has deteriorated ever since. Initially after the procedure, i got by without glasses or contacts, but it was a real struggle to see. I then had to very regrettably go back to contacts, but had to wear soft "toric" lenses which i had never had to wear before. I had some astigmatism pre-op but, the lasik made it even worse. In the past two yrs, i have become fully contact lens intolerant. They do not correct my vision, they actually horribly distort it. I have tried many different types, including "hybrid" lenses for post surgical patients. I must now wear glasses 100% to see. My corneas are severely distorted and i have a bulging thin spot at the bottom which precludes any further procedures. I am not correctable to 20/20 with glasses, so bottom line, lasik has been an absolute disaster for me. I have gone for multiple opinions and have been diagnosed as having lasik ectasia, keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, pmd, and "we don't know why it didn't work. " i was told that i should never have had the surgery looking at my pre-op topographies today, but i had gone for 3 evals before doing the surgery and no one had expressed any concerns or that i wasn't a "candidate. " so on top of having an extremely poor outcome, my other complaints are dry eye, and lots of junk in my vision, floaters and flashes. It has also been pretty devastating emotionally to hear all the glowing lasik stories, while i now have fewer corrective options than i did before the surgery, my bcva isn't event 20/20. There are also the time and personal expense issues of flying to see specialists, going to multiple appointments and the absurdly expensive treatments, intacs, c3r and special lenses that don't even work.
Unfortunately have redeveloped vision deficit and halo with difficulty with night vision especially while driving
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Underwent lasik procedure; unfortunately have redeveloped vision deficit and halo with difficulty with night vision especially while driving; now using contact lenses again but with less myopia than before.
Underwent lasik procedure; unfortunately have redeveloped vision deficit and halo with difficulty with night vision especially while driving; now using contact lenses again but with less myopia than before.
The light bursts out in lines in many directions. Seriously, i will not drive at night under those circumstances.
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I am glad to know fda is looking at lasik side effects. I feel i gained more from the surgery than i lost and i never filed a complaint with my doctor. I thought i was informed of all the risks, but i think things were not known at the time. While i had 20/20 vision for several years and the initial results were very dramatic, my eyesight has worsened over time. I began wearing slightly corrective glasses in 2002. Now i wear glasses most of the time. It isn't absolutely necessary in the daytime, but since my vision is not perfect, so it helps me, esp. With my weaker eye. It went back to being the weaker eye. More seriously is the fact that my night vision is seriously impaired. I cannot drive without my glasses at night. I do fine in the city where there is a lot of light at night. And, rarely found myself driving in darker places. But, i discovered a couple of years ago that i cannot drive in areas where it is darker and single lights serve the purpose of lighting. Single highway lamps or other cars headlights completely disperse and obstruct my vision. The light bursts out in lines in many directions. Seriously, i will not drive at night under those circumstances.
I am glad to know fda is looking at lasik side effects. I feel i gained more from the surgery than i lost and i never filed a complaint with my doctor. I thought i was informed of all the risks, but i think things were not known at the time. While i had 20/20 vision for several years and the initial results were very dramatic, my eyesight has worsened over time. I began wearing slightly corrective glasses in 2002. Now i wear glasses most of the time. It isn't absolutely necessary in the daytime, but since my vision is not perfect, so it helps me, esp. With my weaker eye. It went back to being the weaker eye. More seriously is the fact that my night vision is seriously impaired. I cannot drive without my glasses at night. I do fine in the city where there is a lot of light at night. And, rarely found myself driving in darker places. But, i discovered a couple of years ago that i cannot drive in areas where it is darker and single lights serve the purpose of lighting. Single highway lamps or other cars headlights completely disperse and obstruct my vision. The light bursts out in lines in many directions. Seriously, i will not drive at night under those circumstances.
I also need to wake up throughout the night to use the eyedrops; typically eight times per night.
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Following lasik surgery, my eyes no longer produce natural tears. To control the extreme dryness, use eyedrops throughout the day. I also need to wake up throughout the night to use the eyedrops; typically eight times per night. I use one large bottle of eyedrops per week. In the two years following the surgery, i also have experienced frequent headaches and frequent eye infections.
Following lasik surgery, my eyes no longer produce natural tears. To control the extreme dryness, use eyedrops throughout the day. I also need to wake up throughout the night to use the eyedrops; typically eight times per night. I use one large bottle of eyedrops per week. In the two years following the surgery, i also have experienced frequent headaches and frequent eye infections.
Two yrs later, i still experience dry eyes, need for nearly constant wear of closeup glasses for 1st 10 feet, and fuzzy night vision.
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I had lasik surgery and was promised 20/20 vision with no need for glasses. Two yrs later, i still experience dry eyes, need for nearly constant wear of closeup glasses for 1st 10 feet, and fuzzy night vision. I am a physician and waited to have the surgery and only let myself do it because, it was explained to me that all the kinks were worked out of the procedure. I am able to see distance without glasses, but if i was clearly explained the downsides which i experience i would have waited more yrs for further improvement in the procedure. Unfortunately, medicine in this country has become big, maybe biggest, business and doctors, medical industry, hospitals are not under any real self, government, or fda ethical, moral quality control, in my field of orthopedics millions of unnecessary mris, xrays, procedure, surgeries and labelin
I had lasik surgery and was promised 20/20 vision with no need for glasses. Two yrs later, i still experience dry eyes, need for nearly constant wear of closeup glasses for 1st 10 feet, and fuzzy night vision. I am a physician and waited to have the surgery and only let myself do it because, it was explained to me that all the kinks were worked out of the procedure. I am able to see distance without glasses, but if i was clearly explained the downsides which i experience i would have waited more yrs for further improvement in the procedure. Unfortunately, medicine in this country has become big, maybe biggest, business and doctors, medical industry, hospitals are not under any real self, government, or fda ethical, moral quality control, in my field of orthopedics millions of unnecessary mris, xrays, procedure, surgeries and labelin
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