March 16th, 2005
The big news for today is that my better blinder half went in for a LASIK consultation. After doing some research, he selected these guys to do the work, which seems like a good choice since they’ve performed over 30,000 corrective surgeries. But wow, the price is steep…
Nearly five thousand dollars!
My stance has always been that he should get it done. Things that improve your quality of life are worth every penny. Once your basic needs are met, you might as well direct any remaining disposable income into investments that yield enduring rewards.
When my husband’s vision went south he gave up a lifelong dream of becoming a fighter pilot. You’re thinking, “Yeah, him and every other kid” – But believe me, he would have made it. He was on the fast track until his eyes turned blurry on him at the age of seventeen.
Now he’s deciding whether the benefits outweigh the costs and risks, but I’m pulling for him to do it… Even if it means dipping into the wedding ring fund, I can’t think of anything better than seeing his face when he wakes up, reaches for his glasses, and realizes …they’re gone!
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5 Comments
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Lewis Moten | March 16th, 2005 at 11:53 pm
I’ve heard that there have been experiments to actually improve eyesight to be better then 20/20 using these kinds of procedures.
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Bubblehead | March 17th, 2005 at 7:18 am
I have worn glasses since the 8th grade (about 18 years now) and even though I have tried contacts, I end up going back to glasses. I have considered the surgery as well, but I also like to climb mountains and I hear there are some issues with altitude that can cause it to have a very nasty effect.
Good luck to both of you, whatever you decide.
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Master Foley | March 17th, 2005 at 10:48 am
No doubt… I’m gonna look into it real soon.
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Neb | March 17th, 2005 at 8:56 pm
Man, as soon as I can afford it I am going to see if I’m a candidate. I am so fed up with wearing glasses! It will be so nice to go camping and open my eyes in the night and be able to see the stars…!
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Sub | March 19th, 2005 at 11:35 am
Don’t push too hard. LASIK is not perfect, and there is a risk your better half could come back blinder than when he left. Of five friends who have had LASIK surgery, two report that their night vision is now significantly worse than before, because they now have “halo effects” in their vision when their pupils are dialated. They have to wear glasses to drive at night, or to watch a movie.