Laser or PPK Eye Surgery

[wantmoremass]

Hey Guys,

Just curious if anyone here has had or knows people that have had Laser or PRK Eye surgery. I'm thinking about doing it, as I only have one defective eye. It's about $1300 to get one eye done, and I've got $1000 to cover it through my work benefits. I've heard a couple horror stories (e.g. permanently seeing starts) but since it's only one eye I know the risk would be reduced too.

Thoughts/experiences?

[Jenseno9]

my uncle is getting PRK. Laser cuts your cornea. While i guess PRK just smoothes it out. PRK takes about 3-5 days to fully recover. Laser is about 1-3.

I dont know how much that helps but my uncle just didnt like the laser as much.

[956Vette]

I have been very happy with the lasic surgery I had. Unreal what I can see now...a total aphrodisiac almost

[king6]

PRK hurts like hell, and the recovery is a lot longer, and it takes longer to see results, but PRK is a better surgery. Less chance of complications, and usually you are over corrected so you have 20/15 which is nice. Plus you don't run the risk of having the flap opening up in an accident.

[PROTEINSHAKE]

I had lasik about 3yrs ago... I can honestly say it was one of te best things I ever did...