Lasik Surgery and Nursing

Nurses General Nursing

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I have a very high optical prescription (-9.00 in contacts). I am seriously considering Lasik surgery if I'm an eligible candidate. Although I realize there are many variables such as type of procedure, etc. I'd like to know if you had it done did it affect you in any negative ways such as dry eyes, etc. How much work did you have to miss? I have a few family members that had it done but they do not have jobs that require so much reading of fine print, etc. I know I'll still require "cheaters" for close up vision but I just want to be reassured that the outcomes are mostly positive. Thanks for your input!

Specializes in OB, ER.

Thanks for posting. I have been considering lasix but I'm kind of chicken. My vision isn't horrible but it would be nice not to have to deal with glasses. Can anyone give me a ball park of how much it costs? I know everyone is different and every doctor is different but just a guesstimate would be nice.

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Specializes in L&D, PP, Nursery.

My doc was going to charge $3,500 for both eyes.

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Specializes in M/S, SNU, Office, and Private Duty.

mine was arount 2800$ for lasik using the microkeritome and 3200 for the laser knife.

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