Originally Posted by
TheOtherDave™
I want to see what these 1st-4th gen patients encounter 30 or 40 years on. If, for example, there's a greater risk for cataracts, I'll pass. I don't want to exchange a petty annoyance for a serious and potentially inoperable disease.
I don't doubt that custom LASIK can work with people who have a stable prescription. But OTOH, I know I'm a poor candidate, even at my age when in theory my prescription should have stabilized. Having met people who rushed into the decision and have paid the price, I'm advocating caution.
well there have been people who has had corrective eye surgery for more than 20 years. but not with laser. I'm on the similar boat. I want to wait another 10years and see what's up with this ish. however, it doesn't mean that 2nd-4th gen people wont have problems. also even if you don't have a stable prescription, it not a big deal they can do touch ups to adjust the vision.
i haven't read that cataract is a big risk factor when getting lasik. any links you have please post it. i want to read it. from what i understand, it's no greater than the rest of population. meaning some people are more prone to cataract already and it could be these people also have poor vision and getting lasik.