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2010-02-17 1:00 PM

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Subject: Vision correction surgery recommendations
Has anyone here recently had Lasik or ICL or PRK or whatever? I've had a 2 consultations (Barnett, Dulaney, Perkins and then Schwartz) and they gave my wildly differing opinions. I'm looking for a third option. Does anyone out there have a surgeon they can recommend?

 


2010-02-17 1:58 PM
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I went with Lasik Plus because they give a lifetime waranty.  They are on ray and the 101.

My wife had ICL with Barnett, Perkins...  It is a little better than Lasik in general, but a lot better if your eyes are too far gone for lasik like hers were.

2010-02-17 3:40 PM
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It realy depends on your problem.  My wife's eyes were too far gone for lasik so she went with ICL's and has never been happier.  That being said I have to give a disclaimer that the eye surgeon for Barnett Dalaney that does the ICL's is a personal friend.  In my opinion the ICL route is nice becuase nothing is permanent.  They can take out the ICL's if they ever need to.  What I don't like about lasik is they are removing part of the eye. 

Good luck, you spoke with two great places.  Not sure what else to tell you. 
2010-02-17 3:53 PM
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Slidell4life - 2010-02-17 12:00 PM Has anyone here recently had Lasik or ICL or PRK or whatever? I've had a 2 consultations (Barnett, Dulaney, Perkins and then Schwartz) and they gave my wildly differing opinions. I'm looking for a third option. Does anyone out there have a surgeon they can recommend?

 


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2010-02-17 3:54 PM
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vitus575 - 2010-02-17 1:40 PM It realy depends on your problem.  My wife's eyes were too far gone for lasik so she went with ICL's and has never been happier.  That being said I have to give a disclaimer that the eye surgeon for Barnett Dalaney that does the ICL's is a personal friend.  In my opinion the ICL route is nice becuase nothing is permanent.  They can take out the ICL's if they ever need to.  What I don't like about lasik is they are removing part of the eye. 

Good luck, you spoke with two great places.  Not sure what else to tell you. 


Thanks for this feedback. I am skeptical of the Dr at BDP because he pushed ICL so hard. They have ICL posters all over that place. They made me watch 2 videos on ICL before I even saw the Dr. Then he told me I had some corneal condition that made LASIK impossible and ICL was my best option. At the second opinion (Schwartz) they didn't say anything about a corneal condition, and he told me I'm a good candidate for LASIK. This is my vision, my eyes, and I feel like these guys are acting like car salesmen. That's why I'd like to a 3rd opinion. 
2010-02-17 3:55 PM
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elliot85 - 2010-02-17 1:53 PM
Slidell4life - 2010-02-17 12:00 PM Has anyone here recently had Lasik or ICL or PRK or whatever? I've had a 2 consultations (Barnett, Dulaney, Perkins and then Schwartz) and they gave my wildly differing opinions. I'm looking for a third option. Does anyone out there have a surgeon they can recommend?

 


Dr. Chow. Leslie Chow. He hates Godzilla though.


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...also, classic. 


2010-02-17 5:20 PM
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This is where my wife and I had our eyes done in the last two years.  Best decision I ever made, just wish I could have done it sooner.

http://www.lasikvisioninstitute.com/
2010-02-17 9:53 PM
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Its your eyes you only have one set.  I have terrible vision, no option for me yet.  Make sure you are seen by an Ophthalmologist not an Optometrist.  I would get your chart from the Dr. that said you had a corneal condition and see a corneal specialist.  I just moved here so not sure on who to see and Im sure you have seen good docs so far.  But if I would look into it more, like I said you only get one set of eyes.  If you need a recommendation for a corneal specialist I could probably get you one.  Good luck with everything and its awesome that you wont have to wear contacts or glasses sometime in the near future!

2010-02-17 10:06 PM
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I had Lasik in 2005 at Schwartz. Paid a little more because I was extremely nearsighted. I had a consultation with Barnett but went with Schwartz...I thought if Amare can have it done there, so could I, LOL..Seriously, I had 2 friends who had used Schwartz and were pleased. I really don't have a reference for you, just thought I'd chime in. Good luck, I will say it's the best money I every spent.

2010-02-17 11:00 PM
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I just bought a $12 pair of magnifying glasses at Walgreens last week. I went with the 1.00 magnification and am very happy with them. What I liked most about going to Walgreens is that I could get my printer ink refilled as well!

Get these:
 
2010-02-18 1:21 PM
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cordova61 - 2010-02-17 9:00 PM I just bought a $12 pair of magnifying glasses at Walgreens last week. I went with the 1.00 magnification and am very happy with them. What I liked most about going to Walgreens is that I could get my printer ink refilled as well!

Get these:
 

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2010-02-18 2:00 PM
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The process is exactly like the used carsales routine that was the only downside to getting our eyes done.  And yes Barnett, Perkins... were probably the most car dealer esque, but they are the best (if not only) place for ICL and my wife asked for a discount at her "consult" and they gave her a few hundred off (after checking with the sales manager just like the car gus) so you can hagle with them.  Very different from the usual doctor's office exchange.

2010-03-05 8:30 PM
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i too went with lasikplus (frank llyod wright & scottsdale rd). they were extremely friendly, answer all your questions and allow you to view the surgeries being done. 20 minutes in and out. over a year later i still wake up excited that i don't have to fuss with contacts or glasses anymore; plus swimming is so much simpler now that i don't have to worry about my contacts slipping out! check out reviews of places online, but as the poster stated above, lasikplus has a lifetime guarantee which is really self-assuring. i also didn't have the greatest of credit and they have in-house zero percent financing available, options were to have the repayment come out of your checking account monthly, bi-weekly or weekly. go with your gut, if any of those places make you feel like you should be buying a car, then you should probably go somewhere else..
2010-03-06 2:02 PM
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Is anyone here who has had either procedure done over 45? I've heard the older you get the more complicated it is. I know I will need reading glasses soon but it would be nice not to wear contacts or glasses for everything else.
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2016-12-10 7:44 PM
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Hey all,

I think there's a lot of truth about Lasik tests in the article. I was a bit nervous before I had my procedure but I never "looked" back afterwards. The team at www.lasereyesurgerynow.com are really knowledgeable and friendly. For Lasik eye surgery it's best to really get to know the doctors.


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This is how sad the Az forum has become.....a response to an almost 7yr old thread!

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