<p>is it worth it? </p>
<p>any experiences to share?</p>
<p>I am seriously considering lasik vision correction because I HATE wearing glasses, and can't put contacts in my eyes, cuz I'm a wuss! </p>
<p>The only worry I have is that I'll spend the money, get the surgery, and be wearing glasses by this time next year...is that common?</p>
<p>Yep. Happens most of the time. Will probably need glasses for closeup. They won't be strong, +1.25 to +1.50 di. Bifocals work OK if you need to have need for constant focal distance change. </p>
<p>Entirely worth it but your eyes need to be stabilized, generally in your 20's.</p>
<p>Yeah, you should definitely wait until you're older. Most doctors wouldn't do it for a kid.</p>
<p>how old are you? My doc wants it done on me once i'm 17 or 18. I don't think any younger would be allowed.</p>
<p>How much does Lasik usually cost?</p>
<p>You lose "distance"- not a big deal but you will might need glasses when you drive. I've been wearing glasses since I was 15 months old so I feel your pain. There's about a 5% complication rate. The other thing is make sure you go to a very quality place, because that's a huge reducer of complications/risks. It's something that needs to be thoroughly researched- not just the lasik but also the place where it's getting done and the qualifications of the person doing it.</p>
<p>yeah my optomitrist said i have to wait until i'm 20 or 21.</p>
<p>yeah and definetly go to a good-quality place as celebrian said. Even if it costs more than a cheap-bad-quality place. These are your eyes and i think, if you don't have enough money to go to a good quality place, you shouldnt have it done at all. uhghh i don't know what i'd do without vision..</p>
<p>If your eye sight is degenerating fast though, now might be the best time. If it gets too bad, lasik can't help. My mother's eye sight is so bad she is "legally blind", and she can't have lasik. However contacts still work for her.</p>
<p>yea your considered legally blind without your glasses if you cant see the top row on the eye chart.</p>
<p>lol...everyone knows its always "E"</p>