skymick 0 #26 April 25, 2005 Ive been contemplating LASIK (or similar derivatives) for some time, however my optometrist has warned me about skydiving if I have it done as even though the flap they cut on my cornea will heal in time it will never be 100% again and if my goggle/helmet were to come off the force of the relative wind could be enough to tear the cornea again. Has anyone been warned of these risks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #27 April 25, 2005 QuoteIve been contemplating LASIK (or similar derivatives) for some time, however my optometrist has warned me about skydiving if I have it done as even though the flap they cut on my cornea will heal in time it will never be 100% again and if my goggle/helmet were to come off the force of the relative wind could be enough to tear the cornea again. Has anyone been warned of these risks? I have been warned... I have jumped birdman with some cheapo sunglasses 2 yrs after the operation... thats just me... dont try it if you are worried...Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouYoung 0 #28 April 25, 2005 I've jumped goggle-less and was fine, it's been 3 years. I ride motorcycles and do other things that cause wind. My doctor told me not to swim for three months, though. Regular eye doctors, the ones that sell you glasses, will try their best to scare you out of LASIK, because they know you'll never be in their office again. But like Leroy said, if you're worried, stay away. Lou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #29 May 7, 2005 I was scared of getting LASIK as well but after reading your post, I talked to my doctor about it and am planning to get it done soon. Thanks for the post, Kris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #30 May 9, 2005 Quote Regular eye doctors, the ones that sell you glasses, will try their best to scare you out of LASIK, because they know you'll never be in their office again. Lou Sure you will; You will be back in their offices once you reach your mid-forties, for reading glasses. It's called "presbyopia"."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #31 May 9, 2005 QuoteHas anyone been warned of these risks? Yes and I did a LOT of reseach. That is why I went with LasEk instead.Memento Audere Semper 903 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouYoung 0 #32 May 9, 2005 QuoteIt's called "presbyopia". Or you just go to your local drug store and buy a pair of glasses right off the rack. Presbyopia prescriptions aren't very complicated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #33 May 9, 2005 QuoteI was scared of getting LASIK as well but after reading your post, I talked to my doctor about it and am planning to get it done soon. Thanks for the post, Kris. Just a quick progress report: it's been two and half weeks now, nearly perfect vision on both eyes: 20/15 on the right, 20/15..20/20 on the left depending on the time of day (my astigmatism has always fluctuated a bit during the day, so i expected this). Did my 2-week check-up on Fri and asked the doc when can i get back in the air... he said "tomorrow" Going to jump a tower tonight, and hopefully put a bunch of flights on another V1 over the weekend bsbd! Yuri. P.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
