March 14, 2010

How come the doctors who perform lasik surgery still wear glasses?

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Someone said to me, “if lasik surgery is so effective, then how come the doctors doing it still wear glasses? Why don’t they get it done too?” So now I am wondering the same thing.

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17 Responses to “How come the doctors who perform lasik surgery still wear glasses?”

  • alpla March 14, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Because the risk of failure is always there. When they see them, they can be fearful.
    Very good question!!!!

  • craziibuti_ful March 14, 2010 at 10:53 am

    they have occupied all their time in learning how to do the surgery right on others so they have not have the time for themselves ;) …I guess?? lol

  • The mom March 14, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Do some reading up on the possible complications associated with the surgery, and you can pretty much figure it out. Although it’s not a high percentage, some folks experience halos and double vision afterwards. It also increases the likelyhood you will need bifocals later on. Opthamologists make their living using their eyes, and they aren’t likely to take any chances with messing them up. It doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not a good option for other folks, but it could end their careers- so they stick with glasses. It’s not much different than a singer with a deviated septum electing not to have the nose job because it will change how their voice sounds. For you or I, that’s not a big deal. But when you make your living as an opera star- well, that’s a different story. You aren’t going to do anything you don’t absolutely have to do, because it could mean an end to your career. Opthamologists take pretty much the same view of lasik surgery.

  • Hey there March 14, 2010 at 11:15 am

    I’m pretty sure its because they have learned the procedure so well, they feel theyre the only ones that can do it right!.

  • versantly March 14, 2010 at 11:18 am

    lasix surgery is elective and carries risks of infection, decreased vision, dry eyes, death, etc. the doctors aren’t as vain as their patients.

  • RoVale March 14, 2010 at 11:39 am

    I see it as being the same reason plastic surgeons often look like they’ve never had plastic surgery themselves. They know it’s risky and and can often have bad results and it’s not worth it for them to take those kinds of chances.

  • st. nino March 14, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    because it is not as successful as you are led to believe, only 50% chance of almost 100% result, there have been too manny cases of “wrinkly” eyesights afterwards Sydney paper week ago!!

  • Kenny Woo March 14, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Well first off let me say that i am a doctor… of sorts. The answer to your question is quite simple really. Most doctors in the field of optical surgery have a genetic anomaly in their 11th X chromosome. This defect does not allow a successful optical surgery to take place. Most of these doctors choose their field of work due to their own diagnosis of this gentic disease and they long to correct the problem with the current lasik surgery. Which reminds me of an experience i had while i was an intern at NASA. While designing a prototype partical accellerator a rogue gravitron escaped from the accelerators magnetic pole and damaged the retina of my dear co-worker Dave Lavery. Because of his damaged 11th chromosome he could not have the surgery procedure and was left with no eyesight in his left eye.

    If you have any questions email me at kennywoo319@yahoo.com

    good luck on your adventures and god speed.

  • NiNi March 14, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    It is because this surgery is not for everyone.
    Some people have certain medical conditions that will be affected if they get this surgery.
    They risk going legally blind,seeing spots,blurred vision,extreme dry eyes. It is very important to get a few Dr. opinions before making the initial decision.
    A lot of people make the mistake of just getting the procedure done with out consulting with their physicians to see if it’s right for them.

  • Aerobella March 14, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    becuz they probably are scared or somthing

  • l0v3n March 14, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Well, obviously they are too old or the problem is that they cannot perform lasik surgery on themselves. If they could then that would save them a lot of money

  • Joannie K March 14, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Not everyone is a good candidate for eye surgery and some people still require glasses afterward. Not every hairstylist has a pixie cut. Plus they might like the way they look in glasses. I think glasses compliment my head shape and I think people tend to think you’re smarter if you wear glasses.

  • tel2annie March 14, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Hi,

    LASIK or Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is a 30-minute healthcare procedure used to treat vision problems due to nearsightedness. LASIK is a very popular vision correction procedure and involves making a surgical incision in the cornea. The patient is given numbing drops, after which a suction ring is placed over the eye. The surgeon cuts a small flap in the center of the cornea using a knife called a microkeratome and folds this back to create an opening. The laser is then directed inside the eye, vaporizing the tissue and reshaping the cornea for accurate focusing. The lasering actually lasts about just 30-60 seconds only. The flap is then replaced. The healing process is a lot faster in LASIK. This procedure reduces a person%u2019s dependency on glasses and contact lenses and thereby improves the quality of life.

    Asian countries like india, singapore , thailand etc are the best places for lasik surgery.

    regards,
    Annie

  • Hexadecimal March 14, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Doctors usually think that they are the best doctor in the world and as they can not do the operation to themselves and they dont trust any other doctors …they still wear glasses

  • momma_of4 March 14, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    hehe good question…hmmm?

  • Giggity March 14, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    lol maybe they dont trust anyone but themselfs, and it would be kinda hard to do lasik surgery on yourself;) it is effective though my mom had it done and she was wearing glasses for 30 years… now she doesnt need glasses at all:)

  • Dr. Frank N Stein March 25, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Vell I can tell you one sing. It is very hard to perform operations on oneselfe, Oneselfe only trusts oneself and so oneselfe must do it but it is risky. So far I have performed a pilectomy, vasectomy and lobotomy on myselfe. I did try lasic but ended up piutting my eyes back in the wrong sockets and now I am cross eyed. So my pilectomy turned into a circumcision and after my lobotomy I have to wear a false bottom! Take care and beware.

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