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Ask HN: Have you had or know anyone who has had Lasik surgery?

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I wear glasses and have pretty bad eye sight (-8). I am considering Lasik surgery (in NYC). My research indicates that the procedure is pretty solid but everytime I read about isolated cases that did not work out, it freaks me out. Also the pricing seems to be all over the place - from $399 to $3000 per eye - which also gives me pause. A mature procedure should not have such variations in pricing right? So would appreciate any feedback on this.

1. What has been your experience with lasik?

2. How much did you pay for it?

3. Any doctor recommendations in NYC?

TIA

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I had received Excimer Laser surgery in Istanbul about 3 years ago. It was a private hospital and most of the people who went there were european (German & British mostly). I paid about €1000 for both eyes and the surgery took about 5 mins per eye. There was lots of itching and tears after the surgery for 1 day but no pain.

I don't know the rates in US but that hospital is famous for Medical Tourism (good service, low rates) maybe you can check it out: http://www.lasikinturkey.com/en/index.asp

Btw my eyes are okay now, still have perfect sight.

I had it done in 1997 and paid $2500 per eye. It was rather uncomfortable to have done, but that only lasted for a few minutes. The next day I had 20/15 vision.

It has completely changed my life (for the better). I don't have any after-effects (that I know about). I can read, see far away, drive at night, and have written software for a living for the past 13 years.

Don't forget that most people who have a great experience don't write about it on the Internet, only the people with bad experiences do. That means that there's a selection bias on the stories that you read online.

I had LASIK done about 3 years ago (was 28 or so at the time) and it was the best thing I ever did.

I didn't have terrible eye sight but had trouble seeing stuff in the distance, especially at night. Was supposed to wear glasses and contacts but rarely did.

I paid $4500 for the procedure, at a very nice and highly reputable place.

Was done in New Mexico, not NY though so no recco's here.

Get it though, you'll love it.

I should add that I slept for 24 hours (they give you pills) then flew to Vegas the day after and partied hard for 3 days straight.

Just add drops, but no pain and not much discomfort at all.

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