and GO!

thx

5/3/2008 8:55:17 PM

unlike the recent headlines, ive had nothing but great thigns to say about TLC Vision

i got it done mid February and there were absolutely no problems...other than the day they sucked out my eye and cut it open, but they were just trying to help lol

5/3/2008 8:58:10 PM

awesome, the general consensus among all i've asked has been to go with TLC

5/3/2008 9:05:00 PM

tiger woods said it helped him see how big the holes were

5/3/2008 9:08:38 PM

i really want lasik

5/3/2008 9:16:03 PM

what are the going rates these days? ballpark.

5/3/2008 9:16:42 PM

^ that can depend on insurance too. who you have and what insurance is accepted by the doctor make a big difference obviously.

5/3/2008 9:17:48 PM

your eyesight

5/3/2008 9:17:52 PM

mine was 4k and i financed it myself but its no interest for 18 months and thats more than enough time for me to pay it off so 4k max

also that includes lifetime upgrades

5/3/2008 9:20:27 PM

lifetime upgrades = more surgeries?

5/3/2008 9:21:42 PM

i keep thinking of getting this, but with my luck i'll be one of those 0.001% cases that go blind

5/3/2008 9:27:30 PM

oooh yay

from mah vision insurance company's benefits site:

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"Plus, our members receive discounts at participating facilities as well as guaranteed “not to exceed” pricing. You won’t pay more than $1,500 per eye for PRK, $1,800 per eye for LASIK and $2,300 per eye for Custom LASIK."

that ain't bad

Quote :

"Talk to your VSP Laser VisionCare doctor. Laser centers in the VSP network offer enhancement procedures at no cost to you, if necessary. However, it is important for you to talk about your expectations with your VSP Laser VisionCare doctor before the surgery."

nice

5/3/2008 9:30:24 PM

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"lifetime upgrades = more surgeries?"

even eyes that have had LASIK still naturally degrade over the years, my eyes will be back to where they were before LASIK in another 20 years

5/3/2008 9:32:47 PM

sweet. i hear BCBS has decent (like 1/2 price or so) benefits at approved surgeons with the right plan.

5/3/2008 9:33:20 PM

also what procedures did you guys get done

PRK is the cheapest... i'm assuming there's a reason it's so cheap (i.e. it sucks)... right?

5/3/2008 9:35:27 PM

theduke's had PRK

think it's more painful and longer recovery, but doesn't compromise the eye integrity as much

stupid state employee health insurance isn't saying anything about lasik :/

5/3/2008 9:37:27 PM

i had the custom lasik with the laser blade, i was pretty much good to go the next day, just couldnt drive at night and had to wear shades

[Edited on May 3, 2008 at 9:40 PM. Reason : f]

5/3/2008 9:39:11 PM

PRK is just a longer recovery (slightly less advanced technology. more invasive). i don't know the specifics, but i've heard it doesn't compromise results.

[Edited on May 3, 2008 at 9:39 PM. Reason : ]

5/3/2008 9:39:22 PM

Quote :

"also that includes lifetime upgrades"

Get the rocket launchers installed with it?

5/3/2008 9:45:18 PM

also i can tell when it's going to rain.

well ok, i can tell when it's raining.

/MG

5/3/2008 9:46:30 PM

broke my ankle a while back... i can tell when it's going to rain.

5/3/2008 9:58:16 PM

You know, sometimes when you loose your eyesight Zeus gives you foresight into the future.

true story.

5/3/2008 9:59:39 PM