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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 387007" data-attributes="member: 12257">In my experience, I've know 4 folks that have had Lasik, and all 4 were thrilled with the results.We have the advantage of having one of the pioneering clinics in this field in our area, though, and they've been doing Lasik since 1996, with the prestige of having THE &quot;top performing refractive surgeon in the U.S.&quot;I've looked into it, because of the success of the acquaintances, I've looked into it, but the cost is a little prohibitive (around $4000 US) when compared to advancing my NAS. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />&nbsp; I will say, though, that they are open about the potential for &quot;touch-ups&quot; as you advance in age, as everyone's eyes change as you get older, but most reputable places will offer follow-up visits/treatments/procedures in the package with the original procedure.&nbsp; They are also very up-front (here) about the potential for success and/or complications depending on your specific needs, and I've known them to turn away a couple of acquaintances who actually went in &quot;cash in hand&quot; because there would be &quot;no long term benefit&quot;.&nbsp; That in itself, these days, adds to the perceived comfort level, especially when the screening is offered for free.Not saying I'm for or against, but having considered the option myself for a few years, I figured I'd throw out some of the stuff I've contemplated...&nbsp; For now, I'm still satisfied with my contacts, but hate the &quot;swap&quot; to glasses in the evening, etc.&nbsp; I'm still digging into this option as well, but it's not THAT compelling for me.&nbsp; Especially since I just hit the age where &quot;near&quot; and &quot;far&quot; are starting to change a bit.&nbsp; LOLWHATEVER YOU DO, I'd feel safe in saying don't go for the lowest price!&nbsp; Research the clinics in your area!!!&nbsp; Or, since you're durn close anyway, look at Triad just a bit north of ya...&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 387007, member: 12257"] In my experience, I've know 4 folks that have had Lasik, and all 4 were thrilled with the results. We have the advantage of having one of the pioneering clinics in this field in our area, though, and they've been doing Lasik since 1996, with the prestige of having THE "top performing refractive surgeon in the U.S." I've looked into it, because of the success of the acquaintances, I've looked into it, but the cost is a little prohibitive (around $4000 US) when compared to advancing my NAS. ;) I will say, though, that they are open about the potential for "touch-ups" as you advance in age, as everyone's eyes change as you get older, but most reputable places will offer follow-up visits/treatments/procedures in the package with the original procedure. They are also very up-front (here) about the potential for success and/or complications depending on your specific needs, and I've known them to turn away a couple of acquaintances who actually went in "cash in hand" because there would be "no long term benefit". That in itself, these days, adds to the perceived comfort level, especially when the screening is offered for free. Not saying I'm for or against, but having considered the option myself for a few years, I figured I'd throw out some of the stuff I've contemplated... For now, I'm still satisfied with my contacts, but hate the "swap" to glasses in the evening, etc. I'm still digging into this option as well, but it's not THAT compelling for me. Especially since I just hit the age where "near" and "far" are starting to change a bit. LOL WHATEVER YOU DO, I'd feel safe in saying don't go for the lowest price! Research the clinics in your area!!! Or, since you're durn close anyway, look at Triad just a bit north of ya... :) [/QUOTE]

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