Anyone had laser surgery for your peepers?

[heykid41]

I'm 44 years old, and am finding that my arms simply refuse to cooperate and grow longer, so I'm thinking that laser surgery might be an idea. I am not able to wear progressive lenses (aka bi-focals) - they make me want to puke. If you have had someone go at you with a laser, I'd surely be interested in what your results were.
Scott

[TR6ump]

Had it two and a half years ago- best hing I ever did, BUT you refer to your arms not being long enough? I still have to wear reading glasses. Don't know about using LASIK for presbyopia.

[Richard_Siegel]

I'm 44 years old, and am finding that my arms simply refuse to cooperate and grow longer, ...
Scott

Scott,

TR6 is right, the need to move text farther away to focus is called presbyopia (translates to "elder eyes") which affects all of us at some point. However, presbyopia should have no effect on your umpiring and as TR6 points out the laser does not help that condition.

As a matter of fact, it is the opposite in many cases. I know some folks who were severely near-sighted who had the laser. They could ONLY focus on things more less than 15-20 inches away. They couldn't see even the largest text on the eye chart. These folks did NOT need reading glasses to read. Now that they have had the laser sergery, they can see great EXCEPT, now they need reading glasses to read.

The reason being is that the laser re-shapes the cornea to change the way eye focuses. The doctor will set the laser give you a focal range that allows you to see the most without glasses. What happens is that the doctor has to sacrifice your ability to focus close up in order to let you focus on the rest of the room. In effect you are trading on set of glasses for another.

However, in the case of an umpire this is a great deal. We don't want to wear those bottle bottom specs on the diamond.

RBS

[heykid41]

I actually have more difficulty with distance - it is just now that I am noticing that the reading thing. If I could correct the distance vision - I could always have reading glasses. Thanks for the advice...
Scott

[meblue]

I'm 44 years old, and am finding that my arms simply refuse to cooperate and grow longer, so I'm thinking that laser surgery might be an idea. I am not able to wear progressive lenses (aka bi-focals) - they make me want to puke. If you have had someone go at you with a laser, I'd surely be interested in what your results were.
Scott

I don't know what strides have been made in the last couple of years since I had LASIK but at the time (spring '01) I was told that after age 40 you'd probably would need reading glasses so I don't know if this is the right approach for you or not.

Having the procedure done however was one of the best things I could have done.

I thought I was doing ok, but the players keep telling me that I should go and have it done! :)

[briancurtin]

I actually have more difficulty with distance - it is just now that I am noticing that the reading thing. If I could correct the distance vision - I could always have reading glasses. Thanks for the advice...
Scott
dont buy into that "sacrifice distance for angle" theory, get on top of the play!

just kidding haha

[BC]

I had the surgery about two-three years ago and not a single problem.
My eye sight was horrible couldn't see beyond my hands when are was extended. Now I'm 20-15!

Only had to pay $50 for it as insurance covered it!!

[Bob Brown]

No, but I'd like to.

Bob

[BellevueUmp]

Any input on whether LASIK or PRK works for astigmatism? My vision seems to be declining and I'd like to get away from the hassle of contact lenses, especially since they seem to sometimes get dried out during a game (I do carry & use eyedrops when that happens). I'd mostly like to escape having to wear glasses for distant vision, so I'll 'take one for the team' with the reading glasses. :D

Thanks.

[ScottishUmp]

I had LASIK surgery in May 05. I think it's the best thing I have done and now I can certainly see further than I could before. Additionally I do not need to worry about dried up contact lenses out on the field in the middle of a game.
I approached the subject with some caution and apprehension but having had some tests I was given the all clear and the go-ahead for the 10 minute operation. I know that I will need reading glasses in future but at 34 I know I will not need them for another 20 years or so... Horay!

Not everyone is suitable for the operation - about 30% of people wanting the operation due to certain eye conditions cannot have it done. In my case the question asked was, "Why did I not do it sooner?"
Tom

[BT_Blue]

Any input on whether LASIK or PRK works for astigmatism? My vision seems to be declining and I'd like to get away from the hassle of contact lenses, especially since they seem to sometimes get dried out during a game (I do carry & use eyedrops when that happens). I'd mostly like to escape having to wear glasses for distant vision, so I'll 'take one for the team' with the reading glasses. :D

Thanks.

Im concidering the same thing. Im wanting to get away from the contact lenes cause I putting drops in my eyes when Im behind the plate. Would prefer that players only guess that Im blind, not know it.

On the other hand, I am only 26 and most people tell me either:
1) "your to young... you dont need it."
OR
2) "your perscription (-1.00 in the right and -1.50 in the left) isnt bad enough for it"

Im concidering just going through with it anyways since even without insurance its only $1000 for both eyes

[jlm1955]

Im concidering the same thing. Im wanting to get away from the contact lenes cause I putting drops in my eyes when Im behind the plate. Would prefer that players only guess that Im blind, not know it.

On the other hand, I am only 26 and most people tell me either:
1) "your to young... you dont need it."
OR
2) "your perscription (-1.00 in the right and -1.50 in the left) isnt bad enough for it"

Im concidering just going through with it anyways since even without insurance its only $1000 for both eyes

I had it about 5 years ago and I had very very thick glasses most of my life (-11 diopters). For me it was a miracle, I am probably about 20/25 (the best I was with glasses). I was also told that the loss of reading vision just comes with age.

The most important thing is go to a good doctor not a discount doctor. Also, I was told that folks with small correction were the best candidates (less than -3 diopters). The theory being the smaller the correction the less impact a small variation would have.

[NC-LLump]

My wife had the procedure done a year ago and has had nothing but problems since. Where she could once read a map without reading glasses, now she can't read anything without them. And her procedure actually gave her astigmatism in one eye. My take, no one is getting close to my eyes with a laser. Contacts work ok for me. 8)

[heykid41]

The doctor said I should only do one eye... that if I did both, I WOULD have to wear reading glasses. So I bit... went with the suggestion and on Saturday past, had one eye done. Sunday morning, I woke up to be able to see the digital clock on the stereo across the room. I went to my one eye doc today - vision is 20/25 (I have no idea what it was... suffice it to say, without the damn glasses... Mr McGoo at your service!)... and likely to improve... it is only 3 days post. I can see in the distance... I can read... it is the bomb. So now, I am 47... shoulda bloody well done it when I put up the first post!
It worked for me... I am impressed.

[bigblue2u]

Hi Scott:

I had lasik on my eyes in August. However, I had a monovision procedure. My right eye for distance and my left eye for reading. It has worked very well in that I can see clearly in the distance (eg the out of town scoreboard at baseball stadiums, etc.) and I can read the agate type in the sports section of the newspaper.

So far, everything is as advertised. The only drawback, at least for the moment, is that I lose focus from 18" to about five feet or so away from my eyes. This presents a bit of a problem in reading my computer screen which is behind the control board at our studios.

I will be going back for a 6 month checkup in Feb. and I have been told my left eye can be tweaked to eliminate the problem.

I strongly advise you remember that you get what you pay for. For doctors using state of the art equipment, and doctors who have done thousands of procedures, you should expect to pay around two grand per eye.

If you haven't done so already, check out the internet for info on lasik surgery. There is a wealth of information available.

But, l agree with everyone I have talked with who has had the procudure: I wish I had done it years ago.

Good luck!!

[archipelligo]

I had it 5 years ago, and would never go back to contacts, what with the dust, chemicals, daily cleaning, etc. My eye doc had been keeping me updated on the progress, from back when they actually did the cutting on the eyeball, and only did 1 eye at the time, in case of problems, and when he finally agreed that it had been perfected, with the laser, he gave me his approval. There is no reason now for anybody that passes the qualification tests to wait any longer. Go for it, you won't regret it.

[Baseball_has_taken_me]

I was a minus 9 (-9) in each aye before the surgery. Now I am 20/20 and I actually find that me perception has improved. I find I visualize the play with better depth.

I recommend Lasik to anyome who asks. BUT GO TO A SURGEON NOT A DISCOUNTER

[iwitness45]

LASIK was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I am a mother of a 3 year old and a 1 year old and that means a lot of waking up in the middle of the night. This translated to sleeping in my contacts so that I could see what I was doing when I had to check on my kids; after 20 years, it was starting to take a toll on the health of my eyes. Dr. Wiles well his a surgeon at LASIK-1 (http://www.my2020.com), is so informative and has such a calm demeanor; he put me at ease even though I was nervous about the procedure. He went through all of the steps involved in the treatment so that I knew exactly what to expect. I appreciate everything he has done to make my vision what it is today. I can now see 20/20 with no help.

[505ump]

50 year old. Did the monovision thing. adjusted the left eye for distance and left the right eye alone for reading. Took a week or so to get used to but after 2 years, i love it. I can wear regular sunglasses and no contact problems/dry eyes.
Like all others, not the time to find a bargin. Visit at least 3 different doctors, most will give free exams to see if you are a good candidate. Compare and go with your gut
Good luck!

[kenchie]

I'm 44 years old, and am finding that my arms simply refuse to cooperate and grow longer, so I'm thinking that laser surgery might be an idea. I am not able to wear progressive lenses (aka bi-focals) - they make me want to puke. If you have had someone go at you with a laser, I'd surely be interested in what your results were.
Scott

heya heykid41, how are you? Anyway we have the same story i was also frustrated in my eye condition reason for me to resign my previous job before. I suffered astigmatism and wear those oldie thick glasses for almost 20 years I didn’t expect that my vision will be better ( as 20/20) when a friend of mine recommend me the Lasik. I undergo Lasik surgery last year the result was terrific. Now im back in my job and I feel better than ever. Im pretty much sure that this site will help you understand more about Lasik www.my2020.com. Im hoping that im able to help you, God Bless you..

[BlueGus]

How old are you guys that are having the procedure? I've been thinking about it for a few years now. I'll be 52 this spring. My brother had it done and loves it....and his wife works at Lazik...yeah he received the employee discount. I understand that I'm a good candidate based on my astigmatisum and near-sightness.

[kenchie]

How old are you guys that are having the procedure? I've been thinking about it for a few years now. I'll be 52 this spring. My brother had it done and loves it....and his wife works at Lazik...yeah he received the employee discount. I understand that I'm a good candidate based on my astigmatisum and near-sightness.

hi there BlueGus im 37 years old now... but before you undergo Lasik you need first to have a Lasik exam to determine if youre really a good candidate. Just try to check the site www.my2020.com for more details. Godluck

[mariecon555]

LASIK-1 (http://www.my2020.com) was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I am a mother of a 3 year old and a 1 year old and that means a lot of waking up in the middle of the night. This translated to sleeping in my contacts so that I could see what I was doing when I had to check on my kids; after 20 years, it was starting to take a toll on the health of my eyes. Dr. Wiles is so informative and has such a calm demeanor; he put me at ease even though I was nervous about the procedure. He went through all of the steps involved in the treatment so that I knew exactly what to expect. I appreciate everything he has done to make my vision what it is today. I can now see 20/20 with no help."

[archipelligo]

Looks like MarieConn and Iwitness are the same person, or maybe its a long shot coincidence that they could come to an obscure website, and post the exact same thing 3 weeks apart.

[celio]

i notice it too....hahahahahahaha.....
well me?lasik?I went in on a Saturday (for my free consultation) and by the time everything was done, I knew this was the place that I wanted to get my Lasik done. After knowing that I had qualified for the procedure, they were truly excited for me. And wow, they couldn't have been more right! Thank you not only for my procedure, but also for taking care of me the way only Lasik-1 can take care of a patient.Dr. Wiles at Lasik-1 (http://www.my2020.com) is the best...

[gobama84]

i notice it too....hahahahahahaha.....
well me?lasik?I went in on a Saturday (for my free consultation) and by the time everything was done, I knew this was the place that I wanted to get my Lasik done. After knowing that I had qualified for the procedure, they were truly excited for me. And wow, they couldn't have been more right! Thank you not only for my procedure, but also for taking care of me the way only Lasik-1 can take care of a patient.Dr. Wiles at Lasik-1 (http://www.my2020.com) is the best...

Yeah and now it's you. How cute. Now get lost!!! :evil: