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My wife had Lasik done about 10 years ago, and she can still see 20-20 without other correction. She was extremely nearsighted and it was getting worse. It was to the point where she was going to have to wear contact lenses and glasses at the same time. We were amazed how quickly the surgery was performed and how quickly she could see well. She could read a clock across the room from the operating table. There was very little pain from the surgery and the only problems she ever had was dry eyes, which might be caused by some of her other medical problems. When my wife had the surgery, it was fairly new and very specialized. Insurance didn't pay a thing, as they considered it to be "cosmetic", and as I remember it cost between $5000 and $6000. But my wife has been delighted with it and thinks it was worth much more than we paid for it. One of our daughters had Lasik and it worked OK for her, although they had to touch up one eye with a second procedure. But my wife's brother had a terrible time with his Lasik, actually going blind in one eye for awhile, and wondering if it was going to force him to retire. He definitely would not do it again, but I wonder if he might have not chosen the best eye surgeon. He didn't pay very much for his multiple procedures. Personally, I have worn glasses almost all my life, and my distance vision has pretty much stayed the same, while my close vision has gone to pot. I have to have my trifocals! And considering how many times glasses have protected my eyes from something falling into them, I think they are the right thing for me. I tried contacts when I was a kid and they nearly drove me crazy. Glasses are just too easy, practical and cheap for me to choose anything else. Good luck with your decision.
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