Russian Hill Bookstore (San Francisco,CA 94109)

• Can I get Lasik surgery if I have a Toric contacts prescription?

  You can get LASIK surgery even if you have a Toric contacts prescription but the price is much higher than the regular one. You are not permitted to wear your contacts for a long time before the surgery cuz the toric contacts lenses are much thicker and can distort your cornea more than other contacts.

• What will he be able to do after lasik surgery

  It is not recommended to use your eyes 24-48 hours after the surgery, cuz there is too much risks for infections or complications during these important peroids of time.I think his doctor has given him some notes & instructions after the surgery, he must do as the doctor adviced.

• What is your opinion about lasik eye surgery?

  Maybe it is not true. My dad had a surgery for 5 years and until now everything goes well, he has clear vision ,he don't have to wear his eyeglasses or any contacts, In fact, you should take care of your eyes after the surgery, pay special attention to the eye health cuz eyes are much easier infected before the surgery.Take a rest after long time of using eyes.

• How do you think of lasik surgery?

  I believe the biggest benifits is to correct your vision and you will never wear glasses or contacts. I spent $2300 on my lasik surgery and I used to spend $400 on my contact lenses and $300 eyeglasses each year. I don't have to spend much money on the glasses, Furthermore, it is more convenient, I can sleep 10 mins more in the moring which is used to wearing contacts lenses,lol.

• Is the difference between prescription glasses and clear glasses readily noticeable?

  The prescription on the prescription glasses and the clear glasses makes the difference. The lenses for nearsighted people are thinner in the middle and thicker all around. But the lenses for farsighted people are thick in the middle and thinner all around. Some lenses for people who are slightly farsighted seemed to be alomst the same with non-prescription lenses.

• How do you feel during the procedure of Lasik surgery?

  Your eyes will be numbed so that the whole process is not painful, and the whole process takes about 10 min. You can feel all what doctors do on your eyes and the wetness from the solution. Never be afraid of this, you may think all will be well after the limited 10 mins.

• What is the percentage that LASIK surgery not work well?

  The percentage of the failed surgery is below 5%. It depends on many factors, the medical machine used, the skills and experiences of the doctor, your eyes condition, the protection from your eyes with 24-48 hours after the surgery etc.

• Can I still ride a roller coaster after LASIK surgery?

  If you are involved in activities and sports where trauma to the face and eyes is very likely, such as a professional fighter, then Lasik may not be appropriate because of the high probability that you will suffer blows to the eye. Even if a problem is unlikely, it seems prudent to consider Lasik alternatives such as PRK, LASEK, and Epi-Lasik. These techniques, commonly known as surface ablation, do not require the Lasik flap. The patient will have a much longer vision recovery and more discomfort, but laser vision correction without a flap is available.

View More