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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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that and $4600 less in my bank acct..:cry:
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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let us know how it is. I'm really considering this, but I'm not sure if I could handle the procedure.

<-- can't even take eye drops
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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both my parents had Lasik. My dad got it 14 years ago and my mom just recently got it. I will eventually get the RPK.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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said it takes about 1/2 hour....cut a flap open reshape ur cornea and then close it...... crazy man!
then i get to wear the cool shades!
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by goon54
:noes: and :crazyr:
that and $4600 less in my bank acct..:cry:
having trouble seeing the greens like tiger??
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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yeah let us know how it goes. how old are you? i heard its best to wait til youre in your mid 25s at least. and is insurance helping to pay for any of it? good luck, man.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TaekOne
i heard its best to wait til youre in your mid 25s at least.
you wait until your vision stops changing, which is usually around 25 for most people.
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:59 AM
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Your eye will fall out at 30 :noes:
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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im 27. we have a vision care that covers only 15% but its something and im really nearsighted dude. -7 in both eyes..................
im donating my glasses to NASA afterwards to track that shuttle going to pluto....
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by goon54
:noes: and :crazyr:
that and $4600 less in my bank acct..:cry:
Wow that's expensive. It is only $1k per eye around here.
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