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Laser Eye Surgery cost? Does it work?

Have any of you had laser eye surgery before? Did it actually help? I have troubles seeing things from a distance and have been wearing glasses for driving for years. I am getting a bit sick of it. How much did it cost when you got laser surgery? Im from canada so prices probably differ from any US people, but i am still curious. Thanks

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I ahve no idea about price, but isn't medical free in Canada?? Well i have a few people in my family who have had it done and they were very happy with results. It'll be fine. It's actually more common than people think.
With a little research, both promoters who think "LASIK is the best thing I ever did in my life," and detractors who feel that "LASIK ruined my life," can be found online. The question is "What can be done to stack the odds in one's favor?" As for price, here in the USA it can range from $499-$4,999 per eye. In general I recommend avoiding the "LASIK in a box" centers. As with most things in life you will generally get what you pay for: the more experienced surgeons with the more advanced technology will charge more for LASIK. These are your eyes, don't cheap out on your vision. It's one thing if you buy a cheap LCD TV and the pixels go bad - you can take it back and exchange it for a new one. But if you have a bad outcome with eye surgery you're stuck with that for life. Probably the most important decision someone who is considering LASIK must make is what surgeon to choose. Although I do not perform LASIK, I have created a document for my cataract patients to help them in choosing a surgeon. The article can be viewed by clicking this link: http://sgveye.com/en/resources/35-about-your-eyes/233-10-things-you-must-know-before-choosing-your-cataract-surgeon The advice in this document can be applied to choosing any surgeon in any specialty, not just cataract surgeons. Sincerely, David D. Richardson, M.D.  Medical Director San Gabriel Valley Eye Associates, Inc.   "LA and So Cal's Trusted Source of Eye Care" 207 S. Santa Anita Street, Suite P-25   San Gabriel, CA 91776  626.289.7856
Lasik eye surgery is rather safe if only you are a suitable candidate. As with any surgery, there is a definite risk incurred. You must be screened for suitability and examined by the doctor personally. Price range from RM 2,888 for both eyes to about RM 4 - 5,000 per eye.Don't let any saleman talk you into expensive package. If you are a suitable candidate, the risk maybe :- 1.)Dry eyes (temporary) 2.)Regression/ enhancement 3.)Infection (3-5/20,000 for the next 3 weeks) 4.)Flap/ complication of treatment (rare) 5.)Miscellaneous A suitable candidate for Lasik surgery, it depends on:- 1.)Your corneal thickness 2.)Your power 3.)Your age 4.)A centre with a doctor who is examining your eyes personally 5.)Torough explanation to suit your lifestyle Always insist on seeing the doctor performing the surgery for you. It is the due deligent of him or her to present the risk and benefit to you in detail personally. Dr. Yeoh Phee Liang Consultant Ophthalmologist www.advancevision.net.my