Comments on: My Experience With Lasik Eye Surgery - Thoughts About Laser Vision Correction - Is It Worth The Cost and Risks? http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/ Personal Finance Beyond Credit Cards and Balance Transfers Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:10:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: lulugal11 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-13536 lulugal11 Mon, 12 May 2008 19:36:08 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-13536 I had mine done in December 2007 and I am so happy I did it. I had bad eyes too, -7.5 in both eyes and 5 months later I am still amazed at being able to see. People who do not have bad eyes do not understand how it feels to go from the way we were to being able to see so they do not understand why we would risk having a laser shot into our eyes. I got perfect vision after the surgery and my dry eyes stopped after 3 months so I guess I was super lucky. I also did not get the halos or anything..but I would have lived with it just to get rid of the glasses and contacts. I had mine done in December 2007 and I am so happy I did it. I had bad eyes too, -7.5 in both eyes and 5 months later I am still amazed at being able to see.

People who do not have bad eyes do not understand how it feels to go from the way we were to being able to see so they do not understand why we would risk having a laser shot into our eyes.

I got perfect vision after the surgery and my dry eyes stopped after 3 months so I guess I was super lucky. I also did not get the halos or anything..but I would have lived with it just to get rid of the glasses and contacts.

]]> By: Barbara C. Phillips, NP http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-3593 Barbara C. Phillips, NP Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:07:36 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-3593 I will never remember the first few minutes after my procedure...going down the elevator and exiting into a large atrium. I looked up and would actually see the leaves on the tree! Lasik surgery was the BEST thing I ever did. Going on 5 years now...couldn't be happier. I will never remember the first few minutes after my procedure…going down the elevator and exiting into a large atrium. I looked up and would actually see the leaves on the tree!

Lasik surgery was the BEST thing I ever did. Going on 5 years now…couldn’t be happier.

]]> By: Helene Zemel http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-2970 Helene Zemel Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:44:41 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-2970 Very informative post about Lasik eye surgery. This is certainly a viable and safe alternative for people who want freedom from contact lenses and thick eyeglasses. Nice to see that you got such good results with your high myopia. Very informative post about Lasik eye surgery. This is certainly a viable and safe alternative for people who want freedom from contact lenses and thick eyeglasses. Nice to see that you got such good results with your high myopia.

]]> By: Deadline Approaching To Use Up Your Flexible Spending Account - Use It Or Lose It | Money Blue Book http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1443 Deadline Approaching To Use Up Your Flexible Spending Account - Use It Or Lose It | Money Blue Book Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:04:14 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1443 [...] the counter drugs like painkillers and allergy medicine, and even elective medical procedures like Lasik laser vision correction surgery. FSA’s also cover health care related costs like insurance co-pays, deductibles, and other [...] [...] the counter drugs like painkillers and allergy medicine, and even elective medical procedures like Lasik laser vision correction surgery. FSA’s also cover health care related costs like insurance co-pays, deductibles, and other [...]

]]> By: Raymond http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1269 Raymond Wed, 26 Dec 2007 23:18:01 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1269 Sounds good! Let me know how your Lasik procedure goes if you ultimately decide to undergo it. Keep in mind that everyone heals differently. I regressed only a little bit but my brother who recently underwent the procedure as well seems to have regressed a bit more than I did. Claiming the cost off your flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer is a great idea. Lots of people who are lucky enough to have one are also doing it as well. Good luck! Sounds good! Let me know how your Lasik procedure goes if you ultimately decide to undergo it. Keep in mind that everyone heals differently. I regressed only a little bit but my brother who recently underwent the procedure as well seems to have regressed a bit more than I did.

Claiming the cost off your flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer is a great idea. Lots of people who are lucky enough to have one are also doing it as well. Good luck!

]]> By: Free From Broke http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1259 Free From Broke Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:43:05 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1259 Thanks for your story! I've been contemplating Laser eye surgery for a bit now. Been wearing contacts for years but I'd love to do without them. I'll probably wait until next year so I can claim it on my flexible spending account. Thanks for your story! I’ve been contemplating Laser eye surgery for a bit now. Been wearing contacts for years but I’d love to do without them. I’ll probably wait until next year so I can claim it on my flexible spending account.

]]> By: Money, Finance and Fancy: The Carnival of Personal Finance #132, Whimsical Christmas Edition http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1200 Money, Finance and Fancy: The Carnival of Personal Finance #132, Whimsical Christmas Edition Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:54:41 +0000 http://www.moneybluebook.com/my-experience-with-lasik-eye-surgery-thoughts-about-laser-vision-correction-is-it-worth-the-cost-and-risks/#comment-1200 [...] My Experience With Lasik Eye Surgery - Thoughts About Laser Vision Correction - Is It Worth The Cost... @ Money Blue Book: This is a comprehensive review of Laser Vision Correction based on the experience of the author. Though it is but tangentially related to personal finance, I thought it was a strong post to include here as it may provide some valuable input about this procedure. ~ooOoo~ [...] [...] My Experience With Lasik Eye Surgery - Thoughts About Laser Vision Correction - Is It Worth The Cost… @ Money Blue Book: This is a comprehensive review of Laser Vision Correction based on the experience of the author. Though it is but tangentially related to personal finance, I thought it was a strong post to include here as it may provide some valuable input about this procedure. ~ooOoo~ [...]

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