All About Laser Eye Surgery

I am considering this process. Do you recommend using it to correct vision? What were some side effects, if any, you experienced?

I am very very very short-sighted and it always gets worse everytime I see the optician. I’ve heard mixed things about eye laser surgery; do the pros outweigh the cons or what?

Im 13 and ive recently seen a advert for laser eye surgery. I have the money needed (£900) and i was wondering wether im old enough for it and what it includes – even if im not old enough what will it include when i am older?
My eyesite is dreadfull and i cant see at all with out glasses and its really hard when i go to swim club, because my optician said not to get Contacts as my eyesite might change again and it would be a waste, please answer
NicolahX

And I’d like to know how much it is and how old you have to be =) thanks

This is what can go wrong if you do not have your eyes tested regularly.

what has your experience with laser eye surgery been like?
how do you know what place you should take your eyes to?
how much did your surgery cost?
did you feel any pain?
what was the recovery process like?
how is your eyesight now after having surgery?
do you feel it was worth it, and would you recommend laser eye surgery to anyone else?

I’ve got a few questions about laser eye surgery. Can a 13-year old get it? Is is safe, and how often does something go wrong? Can you feel it?
Thanks in advance!

non prescription and if I am how long after surgery would I have to wait?

It all depends if you are long or short sighted, if you are short sighted its an easy procedure as it takes cells from the front of the eye to make it flatter and doesn’t involve surgery, for long sighted it involves cutting a flap in your cornea and lasering behind the eye. I am long sighted and had it done to one eye a few years ago, it didnt work and my eye has regressed back to what it was, i have also been left with slight blurring in my vision in that eye, hence I never got the other one done.
I have a friend who has had the same procedure done and it worked brilliantly for him so its the chance you take. I would say its the most painful thing I have ever had done, so if you are long sighted think carefully before you have it done.

I have trifocal vision, an astigmatism, am nearsighted, 55 yrs. old, and fed up with glasses.
I talked with someone who said it’s not guaranteed I’ll have normal vision after the procedure, and still might have to wear glasses of some sort. Only for reading I could deal with but not glasses I’d have to wear all the time. It would defeat the purpose.
I will research this more, yet hoped for input from someone who’s had laser surgery with vision simular or the same as (trifocal) mine. From the horses mouth so to speak. Are there any optometrists who might be online who can advise? Knowledgeable or experienced answers please.
Thanks!!!