Doc said no to LASIK and I'm glad

Hi there,
Just wanted to share my experience with those considering LASIK. I went
for my final pre-LASIK exam where they verify all measurements a day
before surgery. I told my doc that I felt my eyes were a bit drier the
past few days and he did a Schermer (sp?) test and it came out to 1 (OK,
actually 0 but I think he was being generous). That put the breaks on
the whole thing. He did not encourage my going forward and frankly
strongly discouraged it. He did mentioned that "perhaps" I might
consider PRK in the future but not until he sees more tear production.
Considering I'm off all meds that would decrease production
(antihistamines) but might resume in the future, I think it's a lost
cause.

So just wanted to say that there are docs out there that are willing to
say no for the better of the patient.

Paula

P.S. Just an FY-'eye' (sorry), I can wear B&L's Purevision lenses for 10
or more hours and they feel good so I'll stick with those.

 

Eye'm glad you posted this.

 

I'm glad to hear of your experience. There is nothing better than a
doctor who understands the limitations of the surgery.

Glenn Hagele
Executive Director
USAEyes.org

"Consider and Choose With Confidence"

Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

http://www.USAEyes.org
http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org

I am not a doctor.