> Wow, I didn't expect to see a lot of backlash and fighting. I guess
> LASIK is a pretty controversial topic. Well, okay, to clarify things,
> I did see Ella at PVI for an evaluation and they have rated my vision
> as being -1.75 in the right eye, and -.75 in the left. I was told that
> I would only need the right eye done, since my left eye is not so bad
> and it would deter reading problems as I got older, i.e. gives me
> inherent monovision.
> I've known three people that have had the procedure done, and all three
> have had excellent results and are really satisfied with it. I guess
> my vision isn't so bad that I could just wear glasses again, but the
> problem is that I surf and having slightly blurred vision in the waves
> all the time is starting to get a bit annoying. I would love to see
> crystal clear water for all its worth.
> PVI seems to be the best bet, but, I'm kinda turned off by some recent
> events. I was originally quoted with $3 grand for one eye, which was a
> reduction based on my VSP vision plan. I got a call today from the
> coordinator there saying that there is an optometrist that wants to
> watch the procedure done next week, and that if I opted for this
> situation, that I would receive a discount of $500. It smells somewhat
> fishy, as i'm sure she makes $$$ commission for every procedure done.
> I was also originally quoted from this lady that the procedure would
> cost in the neighborhood of $2500-3500 per eye, depending on the
> circumstances. I figure with my right eye having really good corneal
> thickness, mild myopia, and no other health problems, that I would be
> in the low range of the original stated figures, namely, $2500. Now
> i'm getting a call that sounds like, "Act now or it'll be TOO late"
> pitch. Hmmmm... I was seriously considering having the surgery, but
> I'm turned off now by the weird sales pitch here.
> Anyhow, much thanks for all of the feedback. It's been truly
> appreciated. I think i'll stick with glasses for awhile.

> PVI seems to be the best bet, but, I'm kinda turned off by some recent
> events. I was originally quoted with $3 grand for one eye, which was a
> reduction based on my VSP vision plan. I got a call today from the
> coordinator there saying that there is an optometrist that wants to
> watch the procedure done next week, and that if I opted for this
> situation, that I would receive a discount of $500. It smells somewhat
> fishy, as i'm sure she makes $$$ commission for every procedure done.
> I was also originally quoted from this lady that the procedure would
> cost in the neighborhood of $2500-3500 per eye, depending on the
> circumstances. I figure with my right eye having really good corneal
> thickness, mild myopia, and no other health problems, that I would be
> in the low range of the original stated figures, namely, $2500. Now
> i'm getting a call that sounds like, "Act now or it'll be TOO late"
> pitch. Hmmmm... I was seriously considering having the surgery, but
> I'm turned off now by the weird sales pitch here.

> Hello folks,
> I'm 32 years old, and have been considering LASIK for some time now.
> My vision isn't that bad, about 140/20 in the worst eye, but it's
> pretty annoying to see blurriness in dim lighting all the time. I'm
> doing some due dilligence, and have found some really cheap, and really
> expensive eye surgeons that perform LASIK in the Bay Area. Does anyone
> have any recommendations for me? I would like to consider more
> options.
> Aloha

> When I got my lasik evaluation a while back, my pupils were never
> measured, the testing was incomplete. The technician just said your
> good to go for lasik. Of course I knew about the risks back then and I
> used the info I learned to do further research. No lasik for me, way
> too risky. I have nothing against lasik surgeons if they inform
> everyone of ALL THE RISKS! I am not against lasik as long as the person
> is completely informed, is told of all the risks and researches
> everything there is and reads all the bad lasik stories and admits
> theres a real risk. I know most people end with a good outcome, thats
> how surgeons make money. However some people are not good candidates or
> too picky to be happy. Linda, what kind of risks were you informed
> about? This is not a bash. Have a nice day!

> Ace, I hope you never have to put your complete trust in a doctor if
> your opinion of them is so low. In your response, you are making the
> assumption that ALL lasik surgeons are in it for the money or do you
> mean just his surgeon? Wake up Ace, doctors are hardly going to make
> money if they routinely butcher people's eyes. How long do you think
> they would remain in practice once word started to spread? I cannot
> believe I am even reading this garbage.
> Linda

> Linda wrote:
> > Perhaps he should let his surgeon decide whether he is a candidate!
> > Despite what you think Ace, most surgeons are not going to recommend
> > Lasik to an unsuitable candidate. I have never heard anyone on this NG
> > recommending that everyone have Lasik. However, if someone had Lasik
> > surgery based only on an opinion expressed on this NG, they definitely
> > need help of the psychiatric kind!
> > Linda
> Right. Like the surgeon has his best interest? Money is what matters to
> him and unless he was a VERY poor candidate, the surgeon will consider
> him the "perfect" candidate. Why did he even post asking others if he
> already made his mind to get lasik? I dont think hes informed of the
> risks, most people arent and tons of people who have posted here with
> bad lasik results said they didnt know it could happen! I guess ill be
> wishing him luck and my condolences!(just in case)

> Perhaps he should let his surgeon decide whether he is a candidate!
> Despite what you think Ace, most surgeons are not going to recommend
> Lasik to an unsuitable candidate. I have never heard anyone on this NG
> recommending that everyone have Lasik. However, if someone had Lasik
> surgery based only on an opinion expressed on this NG, they definitely
> need help of the psychiatric kind!
> Linda

> serebel wrote:
> > Ace wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > > Ignore him, hes the rude one and calls people names. He contributes
> > > nothing while I made a nice long post that raises some valad points.
> > > > Doesn't matter whether you make long posts, your points do not make
> > sense.
> > BTW, what's a "valad" point ?
> How do we know hes a candidate for lasik or if hes serious about lasik?
> Or if lasik is in his best interest? You tell everyone to get lasik,
> how would you feel if someone ruins his eyes because of what you said?