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[–] ohwhatfollyisman 8 points 2 months ago (2 children)

LASIK procedures are "permanent", at best, till the patient's mid-40s. one source.

Pay once or pay multiple times a year?

no glasses wearers pay "multiple times a year" for new spectacles and lenses. the frequency does go up to once in two years or once a year after the mid-40s because of presbyopia, but that expense would be incurred anyway whether one gets a LASIK procedure done or not.

[–] SchmidtGenetics 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

From your own link?

LASIK eye surgery may mean no more corrective lenses. But it's not right for everybody. Learn whether you're a good candidate and what to consider as you weigh your decision.

And maybe read the information on the over 40, it says laser is a solution to that, it says nothing about it still happening with laser, I think you are conflating issues.

[–] ohwhatfollyisman 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

do take the time to read the full article. particularly the section titled "LASIK vs. Reading Glasses".

separately, my cohorts and I are in the mid-40s and have undergone LASIK evaluation. the unanimous consensus given each of us is that we will have to undergo the procedure again and again as our eyes age. that we will have to fall back on glasses.

i speak from personal experience on this topic.

[–] SchmidtGenetics 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes there is people for who it can’t permanently fix their vision, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible for others dude.

[–] chonglibloodsport 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Presbyopia is the age-related hardening of the lens and weakening of the muscles used for focusing. The process is progressive and irreversible. Lasik is not a good option for people with presbyopia and any surgeon recommending it is not acting in your best interest as a patient. You should probably seek a second opinion!

[–] SchmidtGenetics 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The link literally states you can get it later in life

If you are an older adult considering LASIK, you might choose to have monovision to maintain your ability to see objects close up. With monovision, one eye is corrected for distant vision, and the other eye is corrected for near vision. Not everyone is able to adjust to or tolerate monovision. It's best to do a trial with contact lenses before having a permanent surgical procedure.

So the link buddy provided quite literally says your statement is factually incorrect. This is under the section for over 40 and that decease, maybe read the link like buddy said I should lmfao.

[–] AngryCommieKender 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Lasik generally comes with a 20 year warranty. Glasses and contacts come with none. Do you work for a pharmaceutical company? You certainly seem to be shilling temporary treatments rather than even semi permanent cures.

I'm also in my 40s and would rather pay for a solution that will last till my 60s rather than get glasses every year for 20 years. Lasik is just cheaper in the long run, and the fact that you call it elective would be hilarious, if you weren't being so conservative.

Embrace modern medicine.

[–] chonglibloodsport 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The 20 year warranty on Lasik doesn’t guarantee a lifetime of normal vision. The surgery can neither correct nor prevent presbyopia, the most common form of age-related far-sightedness. This reduction in vision is caused by a hardening and loss of flexibility in the lens as well as a weakening of the muscles used for focusing.

[–] SchmidtGenetics 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The link buddy shared above that started this entire discussion says lasik is a solution to presbyopia….

If you are an older adult considering LASIK, you might choose to have monovision to maintain your ability to see objects close up. With monovision, one eye is corrected for distant vision, and the other eye is corrected for near vision. Not everyone is able to adjust to or tolerate monovision. It's best to do a trial with contact lenses before having a permanent surgical procedure.

Why are you saying the exact opposite of what was linked? Got a source to back this claim up?