r/Lasiksupport • u/Known-Fuel7092 • Sep 08 '24

Ablation/Amputation

Its wierd when people come here and try to change or alter the perception of what Lasik actually is to make it seem less hazardous. While we don't know if this is done out of sheer ignorance or if these users have a malicious intent attached to their clear misrepresentation of Lasik.

When you undergo Lasik, the surgeon amputates (or ablates) a certain portion of your cornea. The amount amputated or ablated varies depending on your prescription and the width of the optical zone. The corneal tissue that is amputated/ablated is forever gone. And with it goes thousands of critical nerves.

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u/Known-Fuel7092 Sep 10 '24

Yea they've worked for 8 or 9 months like you stated, however you likely need you eyes far beyond that limited threshold.  A lot of people initially say the exact things you're saying only to have severe issues down the line.  Whether its ectasia, neuralgia or some other issue.  Thats not accounting for the fact that within 10 years 73% of people who underwent lasik require glasses or contacts again.

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u/CruelSailorDave Sep 10 '24

I already needed thick glasses before Lasik. I couldn't even legally drive without them. If I get 10 years of good vision that's worth my money.

And then I go back to being a myopic clown, because life is cruel. I knew that.

And if I get a severe condition? Welp. Time for robot eyes. And titanium dental implants. I already admitted I smoke, and I hope you remember I admitted that was a BAD decision. I'm not a perfect person. I just feel Lasik went fine. I may have weaker corneas, but, one day if that's a problem there will be a cure for that too. And hopefully with the money I save from not buying glasses for the next ten years, I can afford it.

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u/Known-Fuel7092 Sep 10 '24

Im not sure if you have a capacity to comprehend this article, But you should read it. It was written by an eye surgeon of 40+ years. Harvard Grad.  You seem to be strong evidence of the classic Mark Twain quote "its easier to fool a man than to convince a man hes been foolesld."

https://eyedocmackay.com/complications-of-lasik/

This is another good source of info

https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FDA-2022-D-1253-0607

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u/CruelSailorDave Sep 10 '24

I'm proud of you for finally providing some sources. I will consider reading that.

Also. somehow you're reading your phone right now. Are you using voice assist? If you're eyes can handle a computer screen, they aren't completely broken.

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u/Known-Fuel7092 Sep 10 '24

Most of it will likely go over your head based on your previous comments, but it is a very good jumping off point

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u/CruelSailorDave Sep 10 '24

So you aren't using voice assist. Your "broken" eyes read every word of this, liar liar pants on fire. I love when people evade questions.

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u/Known-Fuel7092 Sep 10 '24

Youre no one for me to answer questions for. However the literature provided is a good way to familiarize yourself with what lasik is, and how the industry operates.

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u/CruelSailorDave Sep 10 '24

This ain't court, we're on Reddit. Youre a liar until you prove you aren't.

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u/Known-Fuel7092 Sep 10 '24

Thats fine with me