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il77m (August 27, 2008 at 7:28 pm)
I had it done and I'm very pleased with the results! No complications. Do your research and find and experienced well respected surgeon.
jenny01317 (August 12, 2008 at 11:11 pm)
Yes, it is subtle twist in the promoted educational video above. There hasn't been nearly enough time to determine an association btwn LASIK and eye cancer later in life, though it is highly suspected to be a component cause. Some patients may find that the surgery is worth the risk, and have gone ahead with the surgery. Depending on the level or urgency, I strongly advise to wait for technology to develope a few years, before attempting LASIK. Planning with research is favourable over rushing.
marcalans (August 12, 2008 at 10:35 pm)
The last line of the video is best: "There is no risk in choosing NOT to have the surgery." Eye cancer linked to LASIK, Jenny? - interesting. A little early to tell, but exposing the eye directly to the laser's intense ultraviolet radiation might be a contributing factor. Does not seem very wise.
jenny01317 (August 11, 2008 at 12:30 am)
Also noted that it was keratomileusis that was used in the 1950s, However it was not till 1968, that Excimer Laser was developed and LASIK surgery was later accepted as a practise in the 1990, merging both keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy. Respectively, there is less than 2 decades worth or medical reports, and not nearly enough time for epidemiological correlation. With time, technology will improve. Meanwhile, the decision, to trust laser technology knowing the risk, is your own.
jenny01317 (August 11, 2008 at 12:10 am)
Again point taken. :) I'm not, I repeat, I am not attempting to discourage people from taking Lasik! I am just pointing out that therein lies the possibility of complications after surgery, ie:Debris,growth under flaps,PVD,macula etc. Developing eye disambiguation is solely one of the more advance and attention drawing symptons. If Wikipedia sources are correct:The incidence of refractive surgery patients having unresolved complications six months after surgery has been estimated from 3% to 6%.
eselous (August 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm)
I am unable to find a single reputable source online that indicated Lasik = eye cancer in later life. Since lasik was developed in 1950, and the technology has constantly evolved and improved, you can't make a blanket statement like that.Having any medical procedure in its infancy is risky. Less so after almost 60 years of refinment. I'm sure the chances of a heavy smoker getting lung cancer are FAR higher than a Lasik patient getting eye cancer.
eselous (August 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm)
I've not seen any information about Lasik causing eye cancer. In the UK, per year, there are around 450 diagnosed cases of eye cancer. What that means is, out of 500 cancers diagnosed, 1, is eye cancer.
jenny01317 (August 10, 2008 at 8:55 pm)
All I'm saying is that technology for lasik has yet to advance to a stage where it can be considered having a reasonable risk-free effect. If you have read some medical journals, you would come to realise that some patients develope eye cancer later in life after having the surgery. That's a far cry from taking a chance in an airplane. But, point taken. :)
eselous (August 10, 2008 at 2:47 pm)
Obviously EVERYTHING you do in life is at your own risk. Do you choose to fly to see relatives? Thats a risk you take. As is driving. Or walking. Don't get so caught up with all these risks. Life is a risk.
jenny01317 (August 6, 2008 at 3:21 am)
".. and there are no risk in choosing NOT to have the surgery."Truth is, there is always the risk of developing cancer later in life. Lasik at your own risk. :( |
