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65% said worth it (15 reviews)       35% said not worth it (8 reviews)
Cost of Lasik: $2,850 (average of 23 reviews)

Lasik description:  Lasik is a form of laser eye surgery surgery that offers vision correction for near-sightedness, often producing near 20/20 vision.

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10 people found this Lasik review helpful:

Supralase....

I love my results of tis surgery.  I wish I would have done it sooner.  This was an all laser procedure. I had it done on Friday May 2nd and went back to work that Tuesday. There was no pain at all.  I have never used so many eye drops in my life (required medication for recovery)...lol.  I... Full Lasik review

Published May 28, 2008 by KC_in_VA

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12 people found this Lasik review helpful:

Dissapointed

The procedure itself was not that bad. About 1 hour after, I couldn't even open my eyes and they were tearing profusely. I kept trying over and over again to sleep it off, but I kept waking up because of the pain. The next day was already much better. I could pretty much see perfectly. I just needed to use... Full Lasik review

Published Sep 1, 2007
Save your money! ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Cherokeerose   Niagara Falls, Canada  Sep 5, 2008  Cost: $4,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had Lasik surgery done in Canada in November 2003.  I wish I had saved the money.  I started out thinking it would cost $390.00 per... more

Love it, love it, love it ~ Lasik was worth it
Satisfiedcustomer17602   Lancaster, PA  Sep 2, 2008  Cost: $3,200  Pain: Painfree
I had a lasik surgery done three years ago. Very fast, ABSOLUTELY painless. Have had 20/20 ever since. I don't think it fixes astigmatism, so the... more

Warning - be careful of your expectations ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Swilly6   Missouri  Jul 26, 2008  Cost: $4,000  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had bladeless-Lasik a few months ago. Know before you do this that the doctor will consider your surgery a success if one eye ends up 20/15 and... more

Strongly recommended - consider going with monovision ~ Lasik was worth it
Encubed1   Quincy, MA, USA  Jul 15, 2008  Cost: $2,000  Pain: Painfree
I only had one eye done so I could both read and see long distance without glasses. Dr Lacey thought that I might have trouble adjusting to the... more

Its really worth it, but get a great doctor ~ Lasik was worth it
Barbara4011   Fort Lauderdale Florida  Jun 29, 2008  Cost: $4,500  Pain: Painfree
I went to a eye transplant cornea dr who was excellent. Surgery went really well, and by that evening I was seeing 20/20. Not swollen or red eyes... more

Lasik is the best thing ever ~ Lasik was worth it
204Corena   Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  Jun 21, 2008  Cost: $4,600  Pain: Painfree
It was great It didnt hurt, not even a little. At first he put a suction cup on my eye to keep it open and then I heard click click that was the... more

Get it! customvue lasik changed my life!!! ~ Lasik was worth it
Mariahcarey-2008   Alabama  Jun 16, 2008  Cost: $3,650  Pain: Painfree
I loved this procedure. At first it felt a little weird.Right after the procedure. I could read the clock. My vision changed and, I received 20/15... more

It was better before ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Brazil   Recife, Brazil  Jun 13, 2008  Cost: $920  Pain: Severe
My eyes were -5,25 and -5,75 before the lasik procedure, in 2004, but I could read without glasses. After the surgery they became like +6,00. I... more

Not worth it ~ Lasik was NOT worth it
Lil_bina_bean   Roseville, CA  Jun 8, 2008  Cost: $3,500  Pain: Uncomfortable
I had lasik done when i was 19 so it would be easier. I now have halos around all lights, making night driving extremely difficult. My eyes are... more

Easy and great results ~ Lasik was worth it
Dhoffman   California  Jun 5, 2008  Cost: $2,500  Pain: Painfree
I had a great improvement!  I used to not be able to see the E at the top of the chart but afterwards I was 20/15.  Advice:  make... more

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