Why I Don’t Get LASIK Eye Surgery | Q&A | Doctor Eye Health
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As you may know, I love connecting and answering your eye health questions every week. But I wanted to interact with you in a different way so I decided to make a video reading comments as well as answering your questions. Eye doctors can be tough to reach some times and I want to be more available for you. So connect in this video’s comment section and let’s chat!
One of the most popular questions I get is about lasik eye surgery and why I haven't gotten lasik. Also, I want to make q and a type videos regularly so please let me know if you like this video.
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About This Video:
It has been about time I complete a q&a video for my viewers. In this video I am reading your comments and going through questions and answers. I greatly appreciate your youtube comments and I hope you enjoy watching me reading comments. One of the biggest questions I get has to do with why I don’t get lasik eye surgery. Watch this video to learn why I haven't had lasik surgery.
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QOTD: Do you have any other eye health questions or topics you would like to have covered in my next Q and A video?
Ive always had 20/20 vision i was punched in the eye and now the vision in that eye is blurry what do you recommend?
@Doctor Eye Health Irregular surface of cornea after accident. Can surgery help.. Can anything? I’ve been told by optometrist that contact lenses are now his only options to restore vision adequately (and remove double vision at certain angles), which glasses can’t do.
I never considered surgery, never asked. But can it be considered?
@nictheartist 20/15 is better then 20/20. Ppl with 20/15 can see 15 feet away while ppl with 20/20 can see from 20 feet away.
@Eva C. why? It seems to soon to say now. I wish you the best of recovery
I did lasik 48 hours ago. I wish I had done PRK tho
ya i got a question, how may optometrists does it take to screw in a light bulb, 1 or 2? 1….or 2?
lol, too funnyi see the vision here lol
@Dominique Lavalle ??????
just one and the rest to die
lol
Do they get mad when you say go back to 1…. Okay now 2…… Ummmmmmm idk i guess 1
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Thanks
You’re the real mvp
Thanks
We need more people like u?
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I would love to see a video about night vision issues specifically related to astigmatisms! Really enjoyed this video!
clwade, Im pretty sure night vision problems is a vitamin A defiency Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin look into it. Grass fed butter, Liver and Cod liver oil all good sources of fat soluble vitamins
Eat beef liver 2 times a week
Yess
Hey thanks! Glad you liked it. I do plan on making a follow up video about antireflective coatings and the best to help with night vision.
I had SMILE laser eye surgery 7 months ago. I had “somewhat dry” eyes prior to surgery but the eye doctors said I was still a good candidate. I now suffer from blurry vision due to the poor tear quality caused by the surgery. I struggle to read small text and driving at night is dangerous. I regret getting it done big time! If you have even remotely dry eyes do not get laser eye surgery!!
@Just Kingz I now know that. The surgeon just wanted to do the surgery without the extra work. Appalling.
Sorry but how can I understand I do have a dry eyes problem pls anyone can guide me
I started having dry eyes 2 years ago and i just changed my mind.The doc was ready to operate on me and told me i was a perfect candidate.I did`nt believe him.
No way man , you just have to cure ur dry eyes before getting it done
Dry eyes are no joke. I had it while wearing contacts but now everything is back to normal.
I got the surgery when it was just out of experimental about 30 years ago, when it was still done with a scalpel and a steady hand. I am thankful every single day that I got it and have had practically perfect eyesight since then up until two years ago when age related problems have made me buy reading glasses.
30 years is great, especially for an earlier procedure method.
@Garden Larder that’s super cool that it worked. I still want lasik or the other one. Maybe.
@Jenny Rose I wasn’t really scared, I had trust in the eye surgeon. Yes, it was done wit a scalpel. I’ve never regretted it.
Was that scary? Done with a scalpel?
Love the Q&A Doc! The LASIK question was a great question and your answer was very insightful. It’s something I’ve pondered over the years myself but determined my lifestyle isn’t hindered enough by glasses and contacts to be worth the effort.
I think Lasik is a great option for many people. I try to at least bring up the option for people if they are a good candidate. But yes, it not for everyone.
Go to a reputable place for Lasik. Dont go to those places offering it for 300 bucks an eye. Where i went did in depth testing on my eyes, they offered 3 different types of procedures and based on your eyes they tell you whats best for you and why. I had SBK lasik and the next morning my vision was at 20/15, and it stayed there. They told me before i had the procedure that i would more than likely get to 20/15 due to having healthy eyes.
And be careful about using insurance to help you pay for the procedure. Sometimes insurance companies only pay for certain procedures despite the fact that that particular procedure may not be best for you. Thats another factor that can play in to how likely you are to not get optimal results. Where i went was cash only, and that was their reasoning, they refused to let insurance companies dictate procedures to patients.
Just be smart about doing it
Time plays a factor too
yeah better invest to a better service than regretting your whole life because you cheap out things
You should really only considering having lasik done by a corneal specialist as lasik is a cornea surgery. Sure there are non-cornea specialists who can do it but why would you chance it?
Cant love this comment enough!!!!!❤❤?????
I was 20/60 both eyes wanted get LASIK for years heard so many horror stories then I went to work for Ophthalmologist and saw how they did surgery and did iLasik and now I see 20/15 both eyes!! Best thing I ever did!! I think the key is to research your doctor really well don’t look for the best deal either it’s your eyes don’t use Groupon!!
My doctor performed over 40,000 LASIK surgeries with a 100% success rate. Of course that’s just my doctor and not speaking for all, but I agree that no one should go to a doctor who accepts groupons. My doctor was on the expensive side and you have to book 3 months in advance cause he’s that high in demand. You only have 2 eyes—spend the extra money for quality.
@Doctor Eye Health You are right, even the Groupon deals and large companies that run tons of ads like LasikPlus and TLC still have excellent board certified surgeons. My particular surgeon was the first Military surgeon to carry out a refractive surgery at Walter Reed Medical Center in DC. On top of that he has nearly 30 years of experience. He’s only done it over 10,000 times, I have total confidence in his ability regardless of where they are employed.
@Under Dawg interesting thanks
I had lasik when I was 42. 20/60 in one and 20/150 in the other. Lasted 5 years 20/20 and back to glasses. If your eye grows front to back distance wise after lasik you will be nearsighted again. 20% more sensitive to sunlight for good as well. If I could go back in time would have skipped it.
@Brianna Rivera I will check my options thanks
I love this Q&A optometry idea- so helpful!
GLad you like it! I hope to keep making these types of videos!
Hi, I’m a Belgian optometrist. I would love to see a video on interpreting different OCT images (optic nerve, cornea, macula, …) Optometrists in Belgium are not allowed to make any diagnose, but I think it’s important that we can recognize different pathologies so we can refer quickly if needed to an ophthalmologist! Love your channel!
Your best bet is to buy an oct atlas book. I think there’s one for free if you Google it.
Well you will love the education channel I am building specifically for eye doctors! Should be coming soon! I just had a good case today where I was able to use the OCT to rule out papilledema from ONH drusen in an 8 year old child. Pretty cool.
Can you please do a video about the actual rates of complications from LASIK sourced from the PROWL studies?
Thanks for pointing out so neatly, why LASIK may not be a good idea plus that CRT lenses / “night lenses” are a very good alternative. I have them myself since 4 weeks now and absolutely love it! 🙂
I would actually love a video on ortho-k! I never really understood the idea that much. If either way you are wearing lenses half of the time (during the day with conventional or during the night with orthok) then why go with ortho-k that potentially gets less clear as the day goes on? Our doctors actually dont fit ortho-k so my exposure is rather limited.
Id love to see just a vision fun fact video! For example, the fact that we all have a blind spot correlating to the location of the optic nerve. My patients love little fun facts that i give throughout the preliminary exam
Would love to see a video about the new trifocal IOL lenses available now in US. I need to get lense replacement for NA pre-Glaucoma. Very little info out there even though they’ve been in EU for awhile.
So, I have noticed that having my eyes dilated prior to the refraction test seems to make the test less accurate. Is this possible?
The PD is only given if you ask for it. The rationale for that is easy: “they” don’t want you to purchase eyeglasses online.
Great video – thank you! I would love a video explaining how your eye colour is determined from your parents and/or grandparents.
CraftingMyWorld there’s already other videos about that.
How do you know you got the perfect glasses? The eye exams are always fast. Can you post a video with this thank you
Thissssss is very accurate
Yess!!
You are correct. I don’t see 20/20 with contacts nor eye glasses