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If anyone is thinking of getting Lasik done, Coal Harbor eye center is offering a $1000 discount on Lasik right now (for both eyes). It comes out to $1600 for 2 eyes, but you'll have to book fast, their 50% off promo started April 1 for first 500 appointments and when I called 3 weeks later, it was all over. Wait time is 2 months. Got mine in July, can't wait to get rid of these contacts!
Because $1000 off means $2600 was the original price. The 50 percent off deal would have been $1300 for both eyes. Two different deals.. Posted via RS Mobile
Lasik recovery is very quick, think the next day, just gotta follow your eye drop schedule. PRK is what takes a while to recover from. I had mine done at Pacific Laser Eye Center. Made this place look cheap but I don't mind paying good money for stuff I can't buy aftermarket parts for.
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I wonder if my work's insurance covers any of this
Some do some don't. You can claim it on your taxes though, don't get much for it though.
An ex of mine and my oldest brother both had theirs done there. They pre-screen to make sure you're actually able to get it done. Ex had Lasik, brother had PRK.
PRK is a longer recovery, but better if you're heavily into sports.
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So how long until I can shoot the lasers back out of my eyes?
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And to continue on that PRK > Lasik for sports. My doctor, shortly before my surgery, had just attended a conference where numerous doctors in the states were reporting that the "flaps" over the cornea's of numerous soldiers had opened back up while they were over in Iraq.
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So how long until I can shoot the lasers back out of my eyes?
I went consultation at the Lasik Burrard location (i think is closed now), they are not helpful at all. They are just not professional for me.
So i went london eye center, wow what a difference. THey explained everything in detail, even compared the machine to what lasik is using. But at last, is the experience of london eye center which sold me. And he told me, most of the police officers and firefighters use london eye center. They also mentioned that they would never do discount on something like surgeries. Seems like the quality speaks for itself and that's why they don't do discount.
i had PRK for 3 years now, is one of the best investments so far. Also, they have a very good follow up schedule.
no consultation fee. if you're approved, u need to put in deposit of $300 for your appointment. If you're not approved for the procedure your money gets refunded. But I don't see the issue for that, if you're planning on going through with the procedure, I don't see why you would go to the consultation anyway.
How is London eye center? I heard coal harbor was better... people fly there from around the world to get it done. But they're all the same price now if there wasn't a discount (around $2500)
I got mine done at london place eye center about 6 years ago, no problems.
They have been doing lasik eye surgery for over 25 years, alot of sports teams and cops get it done there.
I had mine done at London Eye Centre about 2-3 years ago, never had a single problem. Top notch staff and equipment there, they are one of the few places that constantly have new updated equipment, many of the places buy their used machines from these guys when they get the new ones. Plus they take care of all the post-op in house no need to go see other doctors or anything.
For me PRK was the way to go, couldn't stand the thought of having my eye slit open with a blade. What's an extra 1-2 weeks of recovery time when dealing with something as precious as your eyes.
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For me PRK was the way to go, couldn't stand the thought of having my eye slit open with a blade.
The thought of having the skin on the surface of my eyes dissolved or "brushed away" for PRK wasn't quite appealing either. Just glad I didn't watch any YouTube operation videos until after it was done.
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Just glad I didn't watch any YouTube operation videos until after it was done.
