LASIK eye surgery should be taken off market, former FDA adviser says
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- čas přidán 13. 11. 2019
- LASIK eye surgery has been popular for more than 20 years, with an estimated 20 million Americans undergoing the procedure to correct nearsightedness and improve distance vision. But some patients says the surgery has ruined their eyesight. Now an expert who once backed LASIK is campaigning to get it off the market. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
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Why this come out when i wanted to get lasik all of a sudden
@@sharonsmith1203 i did mines 2 years ago and my sight is better. did i make a mistake?
@@supersomebody101 nah i dont think so i think it just depends on the person
@@sharonsmith1203 huh
@@sharonsmith1203 Actually, he didn't "hear" anything because you didn't tell him anything, you typed it. "Duh".
@@sharonsmith1203 All of that from a simple "I did mines 2 years ago and my sight is good, did I make a mistake"? You seem offended lol
The doctor doing Lasik is wearing glasses. Message received.
LOL
Regardless of whether it is good or bad, this doctor said it's not for everyone. He might be one of the people who shouldn't have it!
Natural deterioration of eyesight is to be expected with age. Someone who gets Lasik at 30 may have to wear glasses at 60.
Lasik doesn't cure farsightedness.
Everyone isn't a candidate for Lasik surgery. My step-mother was denied surgery by the doctor who did mine and my dad's procedures. Almost 9 years later and my vision is better than 20/20.
They never told us who the good candidates for lasix were.
Because you need a refractive evaluation to determine your elegability
Anyone with congestive heart failure is a good candidate for lasix, which is a commonly prescribed diuretic.
C Morris Also race horses who bleed. I see what you did. Cute.
@@ronsmac you must have had lasik if you can see that 😉
@@cinthe3 That was funny !!!
im guessing its starting to cut into profits for eye glasses
r3dhawk3 same thing I thought
Exactly. I was spending about $400-600 every year on glasses, more when I was in the Service and needed all manner of special lenses for eye pro.
Got LASIK 16 years ago for $2k, never spent a dime again. And shot better during qualification :)
Exactly what I thought lol
@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing same deal here. The military paid for mine though.
@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing If you are military you could of done it for free fool
Mine went fine, it hurt my wallet more than my eyes.
Liam Smartt for now.. you’re a guinea pig though..
@@booognish A guinea pig is someone who subjects themselves to something that's never been done. Lasik surgery has been done 100s of thousands of times over the past 20 years.
booognish yea no, the surgery has been done for close to 20 years now and most results have been positive.
Didn’t even realize the other guy said basically the same thing, but it’s true
Same
Can we remove politicians from the market while we're at it? They probably have less than a 30% success rate, lol
CM Puke 👏🏽😂
Trump first
Lmao 😂
Lmao 😭
Yeah all of them
The same FDA that gives us the nutrition pyramid?
And allows a certain amount of bugs, fecal matter, and um human blood in food.
The one that has us ingesting the one thing humans need the least of the most? Yep.
The issue is not with Lasik, but with doctors who perform the procedure on people who are not candidates. I also suspect the people with issues went to the cheapest doc they could fine.
ssgmail this is the correct answer right here
I had eye surgery. I had a prk surgery where they do not cut the cornea but allow for the laser to go through instead. It takes longer to heal, but my eyesight was so bad that my eye doctor wouldn't risk it, because he said he couldn't guarantee the flap wouldn't fall down in the same place. DO NOT GO TO A PLACE WHERE THEY ONLY DO LASIK SURGERY. THE BEST PLACES TO DO LASIK SURGERY ARE AT PLACES WHERE THE DOCTORS PRESCRIBE GLASSES AS WELL. Those are the real doctors who are not simply trying to make a fast buck. And always get at least 2 opinions. There should be one extra test more than what you would get for contact lenses.
I agree 100%! Also, cheap eye doctors will approve anyone. They're people out there that are not candidates at all for Lasik. My coworker went to Mexico because it only cost $250 per eye. Plus he had pain so something wasn't right. My lasik surgery went well. I paid $2000 per eye thru a good doctor. My only complaint is dry eyes towards winter time but it was worth it!
ssgmail plus, you don’t know how much research these people actually did on the doctors they went to. That’s why people should try to find the best lasik surgeon. Comes down to bad doctors not detecting who’s eligible and who’s not. They left out the entire story. But, that’s what the media does. They want a clickbait like title talking about the worse case scenarios but yet they leave out 95% of the story. So, we don’t really know what these people did right or wrong. That’s why it’s important to do your research on the doctor beforehand. And don’t take vids like these too serious. After all, they just want “attention grabbing” stories. Something “shocking”
@@joyphillips1821 I've went through the same. LASIK would probably give me keratoconus with time. Even with PRK, one eye started to overcorrect after 7 years of surgery. It has never been a single moment in the 11 years since then when I'd regret it. Your advices are on point.
Wanted Lasik till I realized every optometrist I went to had glasses haha.
Xavier Excalibur what if the skinny chef just has fast metabolism and what if the toothless dentist feels like he wants to save other people’s teeth’s to make up for his
@Xavier Excalibur or a hairdresser with bad hair
Kevin Bautista so true, I even asked her and she told there is nothing wrong with wearing glasses.
@@TheAngelOfTheBottomlessPit nothing, it's just really inconvenient when they get scratched up
Exactly.
I went to one lasik center for a screening and was told I'm a good candidate. Then I went to a different lasik center to make sure. This place did a more thorough exam and they told me I am not a good candidate. Double check everyone!
First place only wanted your money.
What are the reasons for a surgery rejection?
@@MiquiztliDarkl Corneal thickness, levels of eye moisture, current health to rule out diabetes, etc., etc.
This comment deserves a huge bump. Thanks for the good info!
Mili Kim exactly.. you don’t go to “lasick special Labor Day weekend only $99 per eye🎉🎁👀
Don't be a cheap as and go to the best surgeons.
So it's like everything in the world some people will be fine and some won't be
Exactly - well, there's a small chance you could have a bad reaction to vaccines, better outlaw them!
Well 10 to 30% of complications is awfully high for a non life saving medical procedure. Also risks for laser eye sight correction procedures have commonly been described as carrying „minimal risks“. That s not what 30% tells me.
but people are being lied to and then they are not fine; do you get it?
Yeah I got LASIK almost 10 years ago and have no regrets.
Lie to? They were told of the danger and complication of the procedure during the consultant. As with any surgery, there are risks
10-30%, that's a big range for estimated margin. With 95% people are happy, wonder where the 10-30% come from..this could be during when lasik first started, but since then, they have new procedure which reduce the change if double vision, etc. I had lasik 12-15 years ago. They told me the risk. Overall, lasik eye surgery is the safest surgery.
2 years since my surgery, no complaints so far
Yeah my brother had it done by the Navy, he is a pilot so I'm sure they did it "right". He has also had no problems and was quite pleased with the results but I personally would never do it. I'm glad you're ok 😊
I wonder if complications could arise down the line
Right. 2 Years
@@koriribarsosio4174 My brother in law had it done after five years he had to go back to glasses. I think it may depend on your age too.
@@boarstud4224 After 40 the eyes will naturally corrode and reading glasses are inevitable. I had reallyyy bad vision, I got PRK (lasik for thin corneas), it worked pretty great. It is not perfect, but my vision was on the extreme end of bad so it improved dramatically. I had some pain throughout the process and they still may get a little dry, but I am definitely happy with the results and someone who wants to enter a physically demanding job.
I’d hate to be part of the remaining 5%
Dina Pagoada Clark right...
Welp, as an optometrist, I could argue that it is a 100%, the rest just haven't said anything yet
That’s just after surgery it doesn’t report the people who have more than years after surgery.
Wow, almost 17 years later and my eyes are fine. I still don’t need glasses, it worked for me!
This is not about the people who did not have complications 💀 and it's still a big risk
Me too, 11 years ago, went from 20/600 to 20/15. Love it!
cjazzyree06 Me2...Absolutely love it 11 years later....
same :D
It’s like where you have it done matters. Been going strong since 2005.
I had lasik almost 14 years ago and it started reversing about 3 months later. I found out I was pregnant around the time I noticed the clarity of my vision was decreasing. My doctor thought it might have been caused by the hormonal change and said my 20/20 vision may or may not return. It’s been decreasing ever since. I now have chronic dry eye that can’t be helped with prescriptions or punctal plugs, I’m back in glasses, and I can no longer wear contacts due to severe dry eye. I know this surgery has been a miracle for many people out there, but I truly regret having it done. I’m not putting my experience out there to scare anyone out of lasik, but I hope my experience can help someone make a more informed decision.
You can wear Scleral contact lenses that will comfort your dry eye situation.
You don’t need to worry about scaring anyone away from lasik.. it’s good that everyone tell their story, good or bad, so that others who are considering lasik can make the most informed choice they can.
Interesting, may I ask how old you were? I was reading 25-30 is the ideal age for corrective vision- any earlier and you risk running into issues like yours.
@@chrisE815and whys that?
@@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz937 dramatic changes to vision are still in play
When I went to get Lasik and was told I would still need to wear glasses but a thinner lenses, I said nope might as well keep the frames and contacts since I'm still going to need to wear them.
That's the thing: even people who don't have bad complications usually have to end up wearing some kind of corrective lenses anyway--and I don't mean just readers for close up.
Right, you can’t do too much for someone that’s still at. -10 or higher. They’re still stuck with glasses.
Yup. My dad still has to wear glasses, they’re just not an inch thick now.
@K X thanks me too
Chick-fil-A gal Same here🤓 I wear -8.5 contact in my right eye and -9.0 in my left.
Complications occur in patients who weren't good candidates. That's a problem with the Doctor who did the Lasik.
Complications occur even in perfect candidates
Who’s a good candidate and who’s not.?
@@margaritab.9848 good question.in my opinion nobody Is a good candidate ;-)
Enrico Lopopolo there’s a reason you’re not a doctor, you have no idea what you’re talking about: )
@@rodgersb1248 hahahaha what about you?
And just with any surgery there are risks and potential complications..
and with those surgeries doctors lie about risks and potential complications
@@Poszlakowaneopinie Yes...because every single doctor is out to lie to you about what could happen in a surgery. No one forces you to undergo an ELECTIVE surgery.
@@Poszlakowaneopinie It's less lying and more patients being ignorant and not being invested in their treatments. But sure blame everyone, despite the information and resources being readily available. Only believe everyone is out to get you.
@@HawkeyeCR52322 they don't force it, they lure people giving them false information
They don't tell you the risks are that high but THEY ARE. If you meet the people suffering and it's ruined their lives it's so bad!
This surgery isn’t for everyone, a great opthmo will deny you. Ive had it for 10 years zero issues. Also 95% haven’t had issues each case is different.
Correct. My dad and sister had it over a decade ago and are doing just fine. I was recommended against it due to the thinness of my cornea. They said it was POSSIBLE, but I wouldn't get 20/20 vision and would likely suffer dry eyes and other complications. This is such a scare piece. LASIK is great!
Same for me as well. I've been told due to my Keratoconus that LASIK would be out of the picture for me if I ever needed it in the future. I think that a lot of the complications are due to either improper pre-screenings, or just cheap doctors that didn't follow the correct procedures for the surgery.
This is an ELECTIVE surgery where standards should be less than 1% adverse event rate. There is not ONE study with these procedures that shows less than a 20-30% adverse event rate. People are not given the real data for ability to consent. If you are in the percentage where the adverse events have harmed you, then there is no recourse.
25 plus known suicides from devastated lives, because they consented to a procedure without being informed of the true risks
@@nancyburleson507 Very Very true !!!
@@nancyburleson507 20-30% adverse event rate? Where did u get that numner from? I've done resesrch into Lasik and I see >96% success rates being reported. Would like to learn more. Thanks!
I had lasik surgery 8 years ago and I’m going good
10 years for me, and I would do it again!
Literally the same. Obviously for any surgery; people are going to say don’t do it even though they are in the minority of failed patients for the procedure. Not needing glasses was worth the risk, success or failure
Jai Rey I’m nearing my 12th year and getting slight blurriness. How bad did you get?
20 years ago. I'm greatful. I passed the vision requirement for the air force. Too bad thats about all i passed was the physical stuff lol.
Ruby Arias after 12 years. That’s not bad. You might be getting natural eyesight deterioration again, and it might not have anything to do w your surgery
There’s no way you are putting a laser to my eyeballs. I’ll stick with contacts and glasses.
You might end up with the strongest glasses or the strongest contacts but then you cannot see
I was actually thinking about doing it. Now not so much
I had it done. Nothing painful or scary. Calm down
I had it in back in 2000 - best $5500 I ever spent 👍🏻
Eye surgery is one of the most reliable brunches of surgery. You should still be careful. Quality of the operation depends on the preparations for the surgery and exact measurement. Although import to reduce risks is the operation method. LASIK is not the best option. Femto Lasik or Smile reduces the risk of infection as well as provides lower risk of losing the night vision.
With my luck I’d be part of the 5% who have complications. I’ll stick to glasses and contacts ✌🏾
Deenasty32 don’t believe you have bad luck or you always will. We make 90% of our own luck.
Honestly if I could get perfect vision throughout my 20s I’d be cool with it
Glasses make vision worst, that's why u need thicker glasses every year. Look into eye strength exercises.
it's at least 30%
@@lucusgriffith no they don't. Glasses can keep one's vision from getting worse in a lot of cases because your eyes are no longer struggling to focus (which strains your eyes and makes your vision worse). I've had the same prescription for 8 years.
Best move I ever made. I couldn’t even see my alarm clock. Had 20/20 vision since my surgery over 13 years ago
No issues?
@@FrYLocK41 geniunely no issues and continue to have 20/20 vision at my annual check up
@@BrewersArcade I want to get a lasik surgery done because I love sports. Wearing glasses prevent me from doing so many things that I enjoy doing but I’m really set on doing this surgery. I can’t see clear at all without my glasses. I’m guessing with the newer technology there is less chance of failure right? Also how are your eyes holding up
@@abdelmahamnmoodally7398 the only issue is lasik sud be done to the best doctors!!
Complications arrive only when done on non complying patients!!
@@dr.bijitsinha8399 I’ll take that in for sure. I’ll look for a great doctor for it because I’d rather avoid complications.
The FDA'$ last concern is the American consumer.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Lasik has become too much of a money maker to ban now.
Truth!
I wouldn’t go that far buddy.. and I hate the corrupt government.
FDA - "Lasik need to be banned"Also FDA- "approves highly addictive prescriptions drugs"
Nope! I’m totally fine with my glasses🤓
Magnificent point!!
Eventually the glasses will not work for you and you will need either LASIK or cataract surgery go with a cataract surgery piece of cake
I'll just stick 2 magnifying glass on both of my eyes 🥴
Naturallyposh31 nerd
@@lorm.3153 Says who, you?
They say this about everything. You can’t have this one day then you can’t have that.
*can
SINGH Um no
He was paid at the time. Now he is no Longer getting paid so he tells the truth 🤣🤣
That was hilarious, I can't stop crying and laughing simultaneously. 😂!
It’s like if they still paid him he’d be pro lasik lol
Or he is being paid by someone else
You have a point there 🤣🤣
Nah I rather wear glasses, I don’t want to mess with my eyesight.
*contacts
I know people who got LASIK 20 years ago and still have no need of glasses or had any complications
Good choice.
@@naywahn *Glasses
And they probably look gooooood on you 🤓
I doesn’t seem like there was a problem with the surgery itself. However the people who do it need to be either fired or have a different training.
Never ending STORY this is what I was thinking, they must not be going to good doctors... I know several elderly people and grown adults completely healthy and not healthy go through lasik and had amazing outcomes.. even had better vision than ever before. But who knows? They tell you there’s side effects of almost anything they give you or do to you so it’s not like they told them that was their last option.
@John Matias That's what the Benzos are for! 💪🏻
The surgery itself is flawed.
This is an ELECTIVE surgery where standards should be less than 1% adverse event rate. There is not ONE study with these procedures that shows less than a 20-30% adverse event rate. People are not given the real data for ability to consent. If you are in the percentage where the adverse events have harmed you, then there is no recourse.
25 plus known suicides from devastated lives, because they consented to a procedure without being informed of the true risks
Nancy Burleson where did you get the information from? Could you send me a link, I’d greatly appreciate it. I plan on getting lasik in the future once my eye site stops getting worse so quickly.
My mom did it’s 13 years ago and still isn’t wearing glasses. She’s 66, his and other people’s bad stories aren’t outweighed by how many people it did help.
but weighing enough that the gov just doesn't want their name on it. They dont really know who will do well and who won't, bevause they dont know so much about it as they like you to think so they can stick a laser in your eye. Glad your case came out. It probably looks like more to me because i get the ones that had bad "luck" to try and help as much as i can. But its just people and your karma? Tell em what you want? (We do? Heh heh - see?)
This is an ELECTIVE surgery where standards should be less than 1% adverse event rate. There is not ONE study with these procedures that shows less than a 20-30% adverse event rate. People are not given the real data for ability to consent. If you are in the percentage where the adverse events have harmed you, then there is no recourse.
25 plus known suicides from devastated lives, because they consented to a procedure without being informed of the true risks
@@nancyburleson507 show me any study that shows long term adverse effects that high, i haven't been able to find any. Risks still seem slightly higher than prk/lasek though, so i'm planning on going with that.
Horseshit
@@tess2082
I agree
But both prk and lasek are as dangerous as lasik
So maybe stick to glasses
I have had lasik 2 month ago
Not facing any serious issues
Thank God
But
To be honest
If I knew about its risks
I wouldn't have had it in the first place
I would just stick to my glasses
Even if they're rare
BTW
Lasik and prk
They both have the same results
The first isn't better or worst then the second
But just make sure to consult with at least 4 doctors before you take your Decision
to quote Bill Burr:
“Don’t be a hero, let others do the surgery and work out all the bugs”
wait 10 more years guys!
banzay123 😭😭😭😭
LASIK is over 20 yrs old -at least!
When it comes to medical advice, I think I'll take someone's word with a little more knowledge than Bill Burr
People need to stop mistaking comedy for wisdom
Lmao! I remembered when he said that! Bill is a real one!
Lol what’s gonna happen in 10 years? Is it going to go from 95% success to 96% success? That 4-5% that have problems with it either a) Got it done 20 years ago when it was far less advanced. b) Got a bad recommendation from greedy/dumb people. c) Tried to find a discounted price from a guy who got his PHD online and got what they paid for
When people in the medical field avoid this surgery, everyone else should avoid it too.
That is correct
Ppl smoke cigs every day and sit in tan beds 😅😅😅😅
Bfg Be nf I think you completely missed the point.
@@liggerstuxin1 not really I know the statistics it's very very very low ....smoking and drinking and suger and raining beds are 40percebt worse ... everything has side effects nomatter what
@@liggerstuxin1 everythin has side affects art sweetners and cigs ...alc....... Tanning beds all legal but .......u don't hear bout those and risk of those is stisicly much worse ......it's political and sheep follow
I almost considered this until I heard about that news reporter that comitted suicide after her sight was ruined from lasik..
She went to mcdonalds place of eye surgery that is to blame her
~saw in this comment thread
zeeshan khan 😂
zeeshan khan she went to McDonald’s to get lasik?! McDonald’s has a lasik option?! 😂 Do they got dollar menu lasik? 👀
LivingDeadGurlXXX I’d like a McFlurry vision package with extra Oreo.
zeeshan khan You can’t assume that competent doctors won’t be subject to making mistakes.
I love how I clicked this and an Lasik commercial came on lmfao
Had LASIK three years ago. Absolute nightmare. This really can be a life-destroying surgery. Risks were not properly explained to me, some were completely omitted, and others were severely downplayed. My vision isn't horrible, but a definite downgrade from glasses.
The real problem isn't the mediocre vision, but the unrelenting pain. It's a fairly uncommon side effect, but it's so insanely severe that I can't believe this procedure is legal. Sadly the pain is often misdiagnosed as dry eye and patients don't receive proper treatment, sometimes being driven to suicide because there is no relief from the pain. Treatments that do exist aren't terribly good from my experience so far, and basically all of them are not covered by insurance, so that means thousands of additional dollars wasted beyond the cost of the initial surgery.
The more common side effect of dry eye is also no picnic. FDA statistics say dry eye becomes permanent in 1 of every 6 patients. It's definitely more inconvenient and more expensive to manage than glasses. Plus, dry eye causes blurry vision...you know, the thing LASIK is supposed to fix.
Of all the LASIK patients I've talked to, probably a little under half came away glasses-free and complications-free. The rest still wore glasses and/or had severe dry eye problems that became permanent. Not very good odds for an elective *eye* surgery.
Bad vision sucks, but there are so many horrific things that can go wrong with your eyes beyond that. LASIK can be a great surgery if it goes right, but absolutely catastrophic if it goes wrong. I encourage people to ask themselves how annoying their glasses _really_ are to them. Annoying enough to risk having your life uprooted or even completely destroyed by blindness or unrelenting pain? Find statics from the FDA (not from any LASIK centers) and really evaluate those statistics to see if the risks are worth it to you.
(As an example: The statistic at 2:04 can be misleading. 95% satisfaction sounds really good. But present that a different way, "1 out of every 20 LASIK patients are not satisficed with their vision," and that makes it sound a little less appealing (at least to me). It also didn't ask if they were satisfied with the *outcome,* it asked if they were satisfied with their *vision.* You can be happy with the vision, but still be devastated by other complications.)
And as a final note, my surgery was done at what is supposedly the best place in my region. I was pre-screened and told I was a great candidate for LASIK. And every eye doctor I've been to says the surgery looks like it was performed exactly by the book. The reality that they've told me is people just sometimes have problems and they have no idea why.
Huh… I guess everyone reacts differently to it that’s why it’s so unpredictable .. I’m thinking of getting it at 19-25
3:25 the doctor performing the surgery still wears glasses 👓?
Doctor exposed 😱🥴
He guides others to a treasure he cannot possess.
Practice what you preach doc🤔
He is Dr Boshnick.He is an optometrist.He is not a surgeon and he repairs botched corneas
😂
“There’s nothing wrong with a person’s eyes when they’re seeking LASIK. They can just wear glasses.” Wouldn’t the FDA also have to get rid of all elective plastic surgery, vasectomy, stomach stapling, and even gender reassignment surgery if that logic was applied?
I see what you are saying here. But this is someone's VISION. Probably the most important of the five sense there is. I personally cannot drive at night because of lasik and struggle to even drive during the day. I only drive short distances and try and do it between 10am and 11am Monday-Friday or before 10am on Sat and Sunday. Not to mention all the pain I feel. The pain is right there next to my BRAIN so I get headaches too. This guy is trying to help people.
Somesayimadreamer I’m so sorry. I am nearsighted myself and have always been too scared to get LASIK. I think I’ll stay with contacts! All surgeries can have bad outcomes, but perhaps LASIK is a different matter.
@@debbystardust It REALLY is and I hope you never get it! The statistics are of less than 5% of patients have complication are not accurately reported because the defined list of "complications" is not inclusive of so many of the other issues that patients have. I was actually considered a "success" by their definitions and that is what this guy realized, just too late. I pray you stick with your contacts and be so happy you can wear them. (I can't) :(
@@JessicaTheEngineer You were considered a success? Hmm... then maybe the first step they should take is revise this criteria they have of success and failures so that the statistics will be more accurate. And then they can go from there in determining how safe the procedure really is.
My mom was going blind. She can see better now (10 years or so has passed) but she is starting to lose her vision again.
I know someone who's had the surgery, years later, shes back in glasses
Lasik isn't going to prevent macular degeneration.
Sky Andropoulos LASIK isn’t magic, a person with glasses that needs LASIK will still need glasses just a lower prescription. My mom is self employed and legally blind and can’t afford health insurance, she’s had 3 vitrectomy’s when she did have healthcare, but still needs LASIK in both eyes and another vitrectomy. At this current rate there could be irreversible damage or complete loss of vision. It’s quite sad to watch as it happens but she doesn’t have 10,000$ a year for healthcare or 30,000$ for the surgeries.
Glasses are unavoidable as you get older your vision starts getting worse and the surgery will only stave off glasses for a few years at best if you are an older person. A lasik doctor told me this during a consultation.
@@austinodell9046 That's sad. I wish we had better health care in America to address such issues.
@@hexkwondo I think you're right. I'm seeing more and more people wearing them
Had my Lasik in 2012. Here 7 years later the BEST $4,000 I have EVER SPENT🤗
We call it LASIK, but it should just be called eye surgery... because that’s what it is. People need to keep in mind it’s still surgery and there will ALWAYS be risks and conplications and things can go wrong. So really decide whether your level of impaired vision is worth the risk. Just like you wouldn’t get heart surgery for a minor arrythmia.
I don’t know how it works in the US, but in canada i saw about 5 different doctors before the actual surgery, to ensure i will benefit from the surgery, and ensure i am a good candidate. And i am beyond happy with the results.
Who did you settle with? My husband wants to travel there to get this surgery next year. Any advise would be useful.
765respect hi! I should specify, i didn’t choose my doctor. There is only one actual LASIK surgeon available in my area. What i meant is i saw 5 different doctors as part of the pre-surgery process before the actual surgery. A doctor for testing the exterior of my eye, a doctor for interior scanning, a doctor to discuss if im a good candidate, outcomes and costs, etc before the actual surgery day. I had my surgery done as LASIK in Calgary. Very happy with the process and the results!
The most important thing to keep in mind is age. The older you are, the more likely you are to have side effects.
@@katyoutnabout5943 TY! You gave me allot of helpful info there. I passed it onto my husband. I told him to make an appt for next year, that way we commit ourselves to going. The horse has been led to water...lol. Do you recommend some good places to eat while we are there.
765respect for sure! If you’re looking for a good breakfast diner, go to the blue-star diner or the beltliner. If you want good coffee, Analog, Monogram, and Phil&sebastian are all famous in the area. For snacks i recommend Village Ice cream, Buttermilk fine waffles, Cleaver (get the big caesar), or the cheesecake cafe. I haven’t gone to enough restaurants in the area to really tell you what’s best, but i would recommend anything located on “17th ave” or kensington neighbourhood. Jinya ramen was a favourite of mine. For nightlife, i recommend ranchman’s. :) and of course, take a day trip to see banff!
Feels like a conspiracy from people who sell eye glasses.
Hahaha love you
Hoàng Nguyên
It’s actually only 80%, but that company does own all the stores that sell glasses so the other 20% have to keep prices high to sell in those stores.
Exactly. You can't sell glasses if you don't need them. These people in comment sections are just conspiracy nuts.
Bingo!
it is
What's more surprising is the Jewish guy who works as an electrician.
Thought I was the only one who noticed, lol. Very interesting.
Or knowing a Jewish cop lmao
CafeNightster ... What am I missing? Is there a religious thing about not being an electrician?
Romantic Donkey In America, there’s a stereotype associating those of Jewish descent with higher paying jobs. Bet he’s a very successful electrician.
Well he s ultra orthodox - I guess an investment banker can’t stop for sabbath 😜
My eyes are getting worse through the years. So, I'm still going to risk it and get lasik eye surgery.
cris valtierra My personal experience is as you age your eyes sight will still get worse. I had lasik surgery 19 years ago. I wish it was a permanent fix but it’s not.
Itsjustmommy Itsjustmommy you know what’s a permanent fix? Glasses or contacts
@@crypastesomemore8348 Nope, your eyes will still physically change and your vision can potentially get worse even if you have glasses or contacts. lol. That's not really a permanent fix. If those glasses get broken somehow, you're basically blind.
Lasik caused me to have post Lasik corneal ectasia. Wish I could have my glasses back and not be in pain anymore.
Really? ☹️
that the risk....i am happy with my glasses.
How long until you noticed that??
@@galactalgeneral7420 it was immediate
I actually have my Lasik enhancment video on my page, I thought that would help me see better but it just got so much worse
Lasik eye surgery is an elective surgery. Noone is being mandated to have them. If a grown adult chooses lasik and accepts the risks, who are we to stop them?
If your brother wants to commit suicide then who are you to stop him.. his life his choice
Most surgeries are "elective". Unless you are literally unconscious or dying then you will never be forced to a "mandatory" surgery. You have to actually use your brain and think in these situations. The real problem is that these companies KNOW the damage they can cause, they lie about the risks associated and the FDA knows all of that but money is more important than safety and they will gladly let people destroy themselves through surgery. They know there is no money in a cure so they offer a "cure" that will destroy your body that will make them even more money from all the doctors, specialist, drugs, glasses and whatever else is associated with you trying to fix a problem. The same problem caused by surgery which was way worse than the original thing you were trying to fix with that surgery. Yes the surgery helps a lot of people but the people that get their vision destroyed by the surgery is an investment and guarantee of thousands and thousands to these companies.
@@faraqkul I wholeheartedly agree!
Hey Reporter, what makes someone a bad candidate for this surgery? Pretty important omission in the reporting.
Thats a question that only your doctor can answer
Doctor Eye Health has a video which addresses this.
do the research yourself lmao
I think if your vision worsens at a certain rate you won't be eligible.
Cornea flap too small
so surgeries are not 100% successful? thats weird.
Ill wait another 10tears hopefully a mad scientist figures it out
Funny, it's mad scientists who came up with this monstrosity of a procedure in the first place.
The military offers it for free to their guys if you’re a good candidate.
"Mad scientist " lol such an old age term.
I’m waiting for the bionic eye 😂
You'll wait "10 'tears'"? Is that some kind of Freudian slip.
16 years since my lasik. No problems. Im loving it.
K posada same with my sister.
Of course this is FAKE NEWS!
I think it depends where you go to.
My eyes are ruined due to Lasik surgery. Triple vision. Light sensitively. Sadly. 64 years old.
I'm not an ophthalmologist, but I did have Lasik done on my eyes.
I found the "10% to 30% reporting complications" to be a little misleading. Something as simple as post-op dry eyes (which is common) could be considered a complication.
For those who did have a bad experience, that is unfortunate to hear. Some of my questions are: how qualified/experienced was their ophthalmologist? Did they have multiple pre and post op visits? Did they take the neccessary prescription eye drops that include steroids, antibiotics and drops to regenerate tear production? Did they use preservative free artificial tears?
The post operation recovery takes time and lots of eye drops. Lasik is not just zap and you're 100%... it's a process!!!
True!
I heared also Stories Like :
Foged Up Lens, due to face mask and breath during a surgery while pandamic.
The flap was pulled back while lasering and needs to pulled byside again.
The Item who streach your eyelids have been jumped out several times.
This would have been complications to.
The question is , does the poor man in the report had an correct pre-screening by the doctor.
My surgery went perfect I can’t see anymore but I got a dog out of the deal
I spit up my churros😂
Awwwee...Damn😂
Hahahaha 😭😭😭
Well damn 😂😂😂
jj how did you write this comment if you can’t see? 🤔
Pulling LASIK would be selfish, This process has changed many peoples lifes.
galaxy 44 have to go to a trusted doctor 🙃
It worked for me. Know ur doctor
Ya they’ll all go out of business if they tell people the truth. They are hiding the fact from the public.
Yep, my son is dead from this procedure....horrific pain, went blind
Max Cronin
@@rbwkn I am very sorry !!!
I’ll gladly stick to eyeglasses and contact lenses. LASIK isn’t worth the risk. There’s been way too many botched procedures associated with it and patients who’ve experienced scary side effects afterwards.
I'm 35 years old. Had a pretty high prescription plus astigmatism. Been wearing glasses since I was 12 years old. Had lasik last June of 2019. Healed up in a matter of A-day or so. In 2 or 3 months I almost forgot that I had ever even worn glasses. My vision is still adjusting as my brain an optic nerves are still retraining themselves, but everything is going great actually. I know that every human is different, but it's working out for me. Here's hoping that I got another great 30 years in me as far as vision goes.
How's it going for you?
10 years since my surgery and to date one of the best things I ever did despite a little dryness.
Jorge C Same! Best decision of my life!
100% of those in my police academy that had this done, which was 8 people, had the Halo effect and couldn't shoot in low light situations. 100% of them.
1 guy I worked with in construction killed himself after having this and getting the Halo effect.
He couldn't weld anymore because the Halo blinded him.
The eye doctor conveniently couldn't do anything to help.
He was losing everything piece by piece because he couldn't work and he killed himself.
I wouldn't brag about this because for every person like you there's plenty of horror stories and you still might get the Halo yourself.
Breakneck true and I wasn’t bragging, just giving my personal experience. I do see halos at night but they go away if I put tear drops. Also my job doesn’t depend on my ability to see 20/20 in low light situations. I think anyone doing it should do so understanding the risks and benefits.
Glasses aren't so bad, would never gamble like this.
Hey do you ever needed to wear any glasses after your surgery?
I had this done and this change my life I couldn’t see people to safe my life one time I almost got into a strangers car. My vision was not Improving with glasses so this was the best option it didn’t hurt and now I have 20/20 vision and I take care of my eyes more by wearing sunglasses and adding eye drops for moisture:)
Same
Me too
honestly this is why im so scared to get surgeries like this, you honestly don't know if you could be the one to have a horrible experience w it, i honestly pray anyone who gets any surgeries are safe and if they do i pray they get better soon
Everyone should do as much research as they possibly can before they consider it, so they can make the most informed decision and understand the potential real world side effects if things do go wrong.
6 years since mine and it’s the best thing I ever did
6 years for me and I wear glasses again :/
I’ve never met a Brit who has had problems with it. Upsetting to hear so many Americans have
Lasik ruined my life. I have pain ALL DAY EVERYDAY and SEVERE dry eye at night. My vision also fluctuates and I can no longer wear contacts. 13 years into this nightmare and it gets worse every year. I 100% understand the suicides related to this horrible surgery.
Somesayimadreamer. Wow. Sorry to hear that.
Somesayimadreamer I am so sorry to hear that.
Somesayimadreamer I’m so sorry to hear that
Somesayimadreamer be strong
Sorry for your pain. I understand chronic pain and I know how awful it can be. Hang in there and try to find doctors who understand and are sympathetic to your symptoms. Suicide is not the answer. Please seek counseling and stay strong. Prayers for you.
LASIK kills the glasses market, guess who “donated” for this report to be made?
My uncle earl?
If your ol’uncle Earl’s last name is Luxottica, then yes, he payed for it
Oh God. Another tin foil hat wearer detected.
@@thersten are you so dense that you can't understand people are manipulated through news and advertising?
Glasses kills the Lasik market too, smh. What is your point lol
I just wouldn’t play around with my eyes.
Same.
Yeah what if you have a heart condition or kidney or any other organs. Don't go to the hospital. Don't wanna let random "professionals" play with those right?
@@NunOnABike so if you could wear a device that is completely safe and fixes everything that is wrong in your heart, would you still elect to have a dangerous surgery instead? What's your point?
@@pdorism for you to understand my point you first have to live in the real world where heart/organ issues don't get fixed by wearing things.
@@NunOnABike would rather die of kidney failure or heart attack than of blindness ngl
My eye doc was the one who told me to look into this, I truly thank her for giving me this information, because the Lasik centerr was so ready to ask me how I was going to pay.
All the docs wear glasses haha. They know the complications
Doctors don't usually worry about looks,they have better things to worry
Exactly, lasik isn’t forever, ODs and MDs know that it’s just temporary and those negative effects have an unfavorable effect.
Ty Mesgale Most doctors are over 40 which is when your up close sight starts to diminish. Most of those glasses are probably for them to see clearly up close like in your ears, throat or assessing the condition of your eyeballs.
Ryan Scarborough why would they? Vaccines are uber important when young but almost not necessary by your teen yrs. unless you're traveling abroad as some countries require them from foreign visitors...same with anyone in the military.
HelloKittyDP how long is it supposed to last? My sister had it 20 years ago and her eyesite is still perfect, as is my other family members. I was just too chicken to do it.
What’s the failure rate??? Had my surgery 4 years ago and never had a issue
Angelofdeathxv 5% probably less stats say there are 95% satisfactory rate the remaining 5 can be a mix of unsatisfied, no comment, it’s ok so yeah less than 5%.
Though I think the failure rate is mostly attributed to crap doctor and faulty equipment. Unlike say a brain surgery even the best doctor and the best equipment can still lead to failure.
My sister had It 10 years ago and now she is wearing glasses again her vision is slowly but surely going back to what it was
My distance vision started to deteriorate after 12 years. I’m back in glasses now.
@@dcheyenne4079 that is normal, lasik is temporary since your eyes deteriorate naturally over time
@@RoseOfTheDawn just kinda feel likes it's a waste of money 🤷♀️
After having lasik surgery my dad started to lose his vision in his right eye and had to 2 surgeries after it to try improve his vision
My ex- mother- in-law was an early lasik user and is now completely blind.
It was early into Lasik so the tech and the procedures are down pat there are bound to be mistakes
Almost 12 years after lasik surgery, my eyes were perfectly fine
@Michael Reed still fine...thank you for the correction!
@Michael Reed lmao exactly
I’m still gonna get it 95% of people were ok after
100% of the 8 people in my police academy that had this done had the Halo effect.
1 guy I worked with committed suicide because he was a welder and couldn't see his work while welding and he was losing his house, car and everything because he couldn't work anymore because of the Halo from LASIK.
I'd never do this procedure.
@@ClickClack_Bam I had it done about 8 years ago. I get dry eyes rarely, I also used to get halo effect but it's less now. It's really random chance for side effects, the doctors should work on the less is more method. Perhaps slow corrections over time might reduce side effects. I'm 20/15 and 20/20. I'm sorry your friend or coworker killed himself.
Breakneck Thanks for your personal story man. Not sure this changes the fact that this surgery is usually successful though.
Breakneck How many of them went to the same doctor?
A five percent complication rate with serious outcome is not good. The ophthalmologist that said more stringent screening is the answer is correct. The procedure is good, but probably fewer people are good candidates.
my eye doc told me with my -3 myopia to not even think about getting it... that freaked me out of how serious she was 😮
A -3.00 is a "mild power"… Try having a -13.00 !!! I have encountered people with a -30.00 power who wear RGP Contact lenses..
I saw a comment about 10 years ago about some person going crazy about LASIK. (Her channel is lasikcomplications)
She in fact had an entire website dedicated to this. She posted non stop videos, with evidence, claiming the hazardous side effects of LASIK surgery. She herself had this surgery done. Every one of those videos had constant comments with people that had undergone the surgery sharing their thoughts, some having experienced these side effects. I forgot that this wasn’t common knowledge and people still believed it was safe. It took a very long time but I’m happy that the truth is getting out there.
I waiting till this is confirmed to be safe I can live with glasses not without my eyes though
20 million at a 95% success rate, thats as good as medical gets bud.
SuperNeutral *Surgery. That’s as good as surgery gets. Have you ever wondered why 95% of people are weary of any surgery, no matter how small?
My husband had lasik 21 years ago n he is doing fine with it.
His short sighted still fine but he needs reading glass now.
you can’t use a single perspective in an argument that uses a broad scale lmao
I got Lasik 7 years ago while in the military, I'm doing fine. Still have 20/20 🤷🏽♂️
Same here. 2 yrs and still love it
@Dalton Dyson Nope and the thought of that makes me cringe. Has that happened to you?
I had Lasik and I loved it. Changed my life for the better
My brother had it done. Now he can see better than he ever did before the operation.
..why would he risk his eyes? That's just foolish
@@blippyy4177 I don't agree it was foolish; my brother did research before he made his choice.
@@davide724 ...I suppose he was willing to risk his eyes., Chronic pain, etc. That's foolish to me. Maybe not to him.
@@blippyy4177 Yes, it was a risk, just like everything else in life. But in this case, it was a calculated risk; an informed risk.
@@davide724 ... Just like ppl go out and have unprotected sex yes. Like that.
I've had Lasik surgery almost 20 years ago and I can say for me it was almost miraculous. My nearsightedness was so acute I was practically blind. My glasses lenses were huge and my eyes were starting to reject contact lenses. I hear all the time these complaints about Lasik surgery and all I can say is it is a problem of American doctors. I've had friends and family members who went through the surgery and I haven't heard one complaint. But it seems to me a lot of doctors in the US aren't doing their job.
Had mine done here in the us 8/9 years ago and still see beautifully
@@sashleymo4 Where abouts from, UK Based?
I have a buddy who got it and says his was instantaneous, he didn’t get knocked out by the drugs so as soon as they put the epithelium back he could see perfectly.
I know a woman from Australia who did her procedure there and got severe problems
I agreed with you
LASIK messed up my night vision. I had intralase customvue lasik in 2012 and to this day I still have issues with halos, starbursts, and generally poor night vision. I told my doctor and he blew it off. Went to another doctor who tried to “smooth” out the cornea but really no improvement. I understand it works for some people but they absolutely downplay the side effects. Absolutely worst decision I’ve ever made.
I feel like countless other procedures that doctors do everyday have far less then a 95% satisfaction rate..........
My mom got Lasik years ago and she has never regretted the procedure.
i_try_to_be_me same
ryan rogers it is permanent. Do research man
Had my lasik done about 3 years ago and I couldn’t be happier. Also for the people saying that doctors don’t want lasik, many of the surgeons and opticians at the facility I had my eyes done at also had the procedure.
I would be curious what the percentages are regarding doctors who perform the surgery who have had it themselves.
I for one would feel more comfortable if my lasik doctor had had it done as well. There is something a little more trustworthy about someone who believes in it enough to have done it themselves. But it obviously doesn’t carry that much weight, especially since many doctors have naturally good eyesight and simply don’t need any correction.
My dad is a doctor and he is highly against LASIK. This is a terrible irreversible damage to eyes
Let me guess, an eye doctor who sells glasses and contacts, right?
@@sherrigittings-gurkin8542 he is not optometrist or ophthalmologist
I hope the people who are suffering from this get better soon
*And that's why I love my spectacles* 🧐🤓💯
Same. Even if power increases, i am not physically damaging my body parts. Same goes with laser skin treatment of korea.
I feel naked without my glasses☯️
But hate the feeling when the power changes every 3to 6 month...... started with a -1.5 in 3 3rd garde now after 7 years it's already -10.5!!!!!! It this point I'm afraid I'll lose my eyesight.... my doctor just keep saying it's natural.......but I'm really afraid.....
SAME
@@minoriruba1828 At some point it should slow down. And with technological improvements that have allowed the creation of thinner lenses, you won't have to worry about appearance.
i worked in a university laser lab 10 years ago. and the Professor warned us He would never get laser eye surgery...
I had lasik done for me and it was the 1st time in my life that I could see.. Without glasses.. I see better than with contacts now... and its been over 10 years and I can still see better than 2020 I think I can see 2010 I was measured I can read things that even people with perfect vision can't and that's from my heart so a lot of this could be diet or just bad health. Of course they don't want you to be able to see better and I'm sure the eye doctors are up in arms because they really don't want you to see they want you to buy glasses
So glad I didn't follow the trend and get this surgery.
Ann Harris - Same here. I knew lasik was a risk even in the 90s
Me too!
Not a trend wanting to be able to see clearly. It ain't botox injections lol. Find a good doctor. Not everyone is able to safely get Lasik base on thickness of their corneas
@@sh0cktim3 it should have never been approved to begin with, Botox neither
@@sh0cktim3
It's a trend when people get it to look cool without glasses. Now glasses are a trend. Just like everything else we do to our bodies that isn't natural it's going to have complications.
And they say we should trust everything that has a FDA approval.
NOPE!
Another horror is this has FDA approval: www.watchdominion.com
Hope King Only trust your own instinct my friend. Lasik is a successful medical breakthrough! I had mine 15 years ago, and couldn’t be happier with my decision. We have bad eye doctors. Better check all those yelp reviews before getting a botched surgery period!
Well you better start with the food we eat daily.
WE'RE SIMPLY DOOMED.
@@IamtheNight99 who cares?
FDA is its own entity
Got mine 7 years ago, my vision is still perfect. The key is to go to a ophthalmologist that has EXTENSIVE experience, as in 20,000 plus surgeries like mine. Do NOT spend anything less than 3 grand per eye, you are asking for trouble otherwise.
I had my surgery done over 2 years ago (PRK style), and it was one of the best choices I've ever made. Also know that I chose NOT to get a turbinate reduction for my sinus problems due to the potential for Empty Nose Syndrome (low chances, still horrifying though)...yet I wasn't worried about the eye surgery....take it for what you will
i was really fking scared of ENS but got the surgery done anyway and it was worth it, no complications whatsoever, huge difference in life quality. just go for it
Turbinate surgery has little to do with your eyes. If you do , make sure the doctor is board certified. If he does not mention conservative reduction, go to someone else
That’s very interesting, because I too have some kind of sinus related issue that makes breathing through my nose difficult most of the time, but I have never even considered seeking any kind of surgical intervention to correct it. And yet I did for my eyes. I guess because I can still breathe through my mouth just fine I never considered it that serious, but I couldn’t use any other part of my body to see besides my eyes.
I got mine in July with absolutely no issues, and I see 20/15 now!
Same here. Had it just over two years ago. 20/15 right eye, 20/20 left eye, no night vision degradation. Previously had 20/450 right eye, 20/400 left eye, poor night vision due to glare on glasses. They are correct, it is your eyes; I would not recommend the $400 specials.
@Beirut Sun no
@Beirut Sun no, they numb you and give you a sedative so you remain calm.
I had a little complication in the beginning but nothing permanent. All praise be to God I can see better than I ever have been able to. I'm glad I've got mine already.
Now let’s discuss the 80 percent of doctors that said they wouldn’t undergo chemotherapy
Doesn't take much googling to find that's not correct.
Chemo is usually a last resort to treating cancer. Not the first thing they recommend
@@RaeesKhan-hf8kw In my experience...its the first thing offered along with surgery and radiation. It's a package deal.💔💩
What 80%? That percentage that does not exist?
Bully Breaker I mean would you rather die? 🙄 Many cancers are aggressive and quick to spread. I’ll take my life with complications over losing it entirely thank you very much
I got LASEK at a reputable facility that offered LASIK, LASEK, and implantable contacts (for people who aren't candidates for either). After about three decades of near blindness, it's AMAZING to wake up and be able to see my surroundings first thing in the morning!
The meteorologist Jessica Star comes to mind....
I got PRK back in 2010 while in the navy at Kessler Air Force Base. Other than reading glasses , my vision is still sharp.
Freeurmind2020 I heard PRK is painful, but much safer than LASIK and with similar results. Curious if that was your experience/what you heard?
@@jakepaulpound-for-pound9418 I also got PRK done several years ago and have noticed no noticeable degradation in vision, it's near 20 / 15. There is no flap with PRK, the laser directly shapes the outer cornea and you wear a bandage contact lens for the first 5 days or so. The first couple days there was extreme discomfort but it tapered off.
Why do you have to wear reading glasses if your had surgery to correct your vision? Jus curious? Please enlighten me?
Mine went absolutely perfect, I have 20/15 vision now, it's been about 11 yrs. My gf at the time had it done before me and hers went perfect too, plus she had an astigmatism. I've been in the medical field 14 yrs and I'd bet money that most, if not all, of these cases are due to greedy doctors performing the procedure on very poor candidates.
Why don't they just do one eye at a time. See how ur eyes react. If everything goes well do the other eye. I can't understand why they don't do this?
A laser to my eyeball?..........Yeah.......No thanks.
Duncan Bleak Its low rate does not burn
yeah... i can never look.... creep me out....
It doesn't hurt, goofus. They numb you and give you a sedative so you remain calm