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I know that their ability to advertise has been limited in some states. But, beyond things like laser eye surgery, and places like k-clinic, I have never seen an advertisement for a general practice doctor’s office or a hospital.

If possible, I would appreciate some information in the way of articles, the name of the law, or the reason behind not letting doctors advertise prices.

Thank you.

You’re correct, most doctors do not advertise their "prices" as you so put it. Doctors are concerned mostly with your insurance, and how they pay for their services. Seeing as mostly 80% of your bill will be paid by them, they want to assure themselves they will be comped for their "services".

Along with eye surgeons and plastic surgeons, who earn their money on "unnecessary" procedures, you won’t find too many vascular surgeons buying ad time.

I’m currently in Bruxelles, Belgium, and I heard that some people used to have laser surgery in Russia, Hong-Kong,Turkey, Venezuela, Brazil, and other cheaper places…But what about the safety and results of the surgery? And is it really that cheaper there?
Can you advice me?
Where should I go? Any reliable hospital or clinic? Any website? And how much will it cost formy both eyes?

Thank you in advance

Well I would come to America. That’s only because I live here and I represent the hospitals here because I plan on being a doctor at one of them.

But Im sure the you can get a nice surgery done in Belgium. I don’t know how advanced they are in their hospitals technology though But the only thing is American Hospitals can get kinda expensive.

But if I were you I would get my surgery down in my town, just in case something happens, like your in pain from the surgery you can go Straight to the hospital instead of traveling the world.

Im sorry I can’t give you good info though.

If so, how was your experience.

I went to an appointment with them yesterday and they seemed to be great, but the thing that amused me was the price because it was so cheap. I know that the prices have dropped but I’ve been shopping around and they are between $4000 and $5000 for both eyes, and they only charged me $2,700 with a lifetime insurance for BOTH eyes, which is GREAT and I’m really excited about it, but know I’m wondering if they are good enough. I have a friend who lives in Dallas and she had in done 2 months ago, she paid $6,500. So, does anybody know if they are reliable and if LASIK Vision Institute is a safe place for that kind of surgery??

I live in Alabama. I paid $3200 for both eyes. It all really just depends on your eye sight before. If they are a trusted and very well known place, then have it done!! I dont regret it at all. Be aware though, your eyes will be extremely dry for a while.

It seems to have come down alot in price. Do you know someone who’s had it done and would recommend it for someone with -1.5 each eye? What are the perceived risks and disadvantages?

Both my wife and I had Lasik surgery this spring. My eyes were much worse than you (-7.00 with astigmatism in both eyes) My wife was not as "blind" as I was, with a -4.00 in one eye and a -3.50 in the other.

We both had the full laser (no blade) procedure done. There was no pain, just a bit of pressure on my eye during surgery. My vision was cloudy after the procedure, but after a nap (which is what they recommend) it cleared up quickly.

I was able to drive that same night, but I did have halo effects around lights. (The surgery center said that I was not to drive until after my first follow up appointment) I also was able to drive myself to the followup the next morning. I did need sunglasses, as my eyes were a bit sensitive to light!

At my 6 week follow up exam, I was 20/20 in both eyes. I can see better now than I ever could with glasses or contacts. My only regret is I did not have it done sooner!

My wife had her surgery 2 weeks after me, and is also now 20/20

Not everyone is a good candidate for the surgery. If your perscription is still changing, you may want to wait for your eyes to stabilize. Do not go with the cheapest price.

Find a qualified surgeon with a good track record. My surgeon will not do the surgery on someone, unless he feels they are likely to have a good result. When I had my initial evaluation, the person who was before me was rather upset. The doctor had just told him that the surgery was not a good idea for him!

There are risks with any surgery. There may be infection or other complications. If you take care of yourself, and use the antibiotic drops as recommended, you can minimse the risks

http://lasikinfo2u.blogspot.com/ – News Report on FDA Inquiry that LASIK surgery uses a laser to improve vision of people who are nearsighted. Learn more about LASIK surgery and how it can help vision.

For LASIK cost, get more info about cost and treatment at http://lasikcost.blogspot.com

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If you’ve always wanted to change your eye color, color contact lenses can provide baby blues, gorgeous greens, heavenly hazels — even various patterns and designs. Contact lens sales are regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission.) In the U.S. contact lens marketplace, 82 percent wear soft lenses, 16 percent wear rigid gas-permeable and only 2 percent wear hard.

You’ll want to take simple precautions to make any lens purchase safe and effective. With a contact lens prescription in hand, it’s possible to buy your contact lenses from stores, the Internet, over the phone, or by mail.

If you live an active lifestyle, NIGHT & DAY breathable lenses will allow you 30 hours of continuous wear. Disposable lenses don’t come with instructions for cleaning and disinfecting, while those labeled specifically for planned replacement do. Contact lenses are often more complex than they appear to be.

Although easier to handle and less likely to tear, rigid gas permeable lenses are not as comfortable initially as soft contacts and it may take a few weeks to get used to wearing the RGPs, compared to just a few days for soft contacts. You can mark rigid lenses to show which lens is for which eye; they don’t rip or tear, so they’re easy to handle. There are several types of lenses including: soft contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, extended wear lenses and disposables.

Bifocal correction is possible with both soft and rigid lenses. In some models, each lens corrects for near and distance vision and in others, one lens is for near vision, and the other is for distance. Soft lenses are easier to adjust and are much more comfortable than rigid lenses, because they conform to the eye and absorb and hold water.

It’s important for your eyes to have a rest, without lenses, for at least one night following each scheduled removal. Some doctors prescribe disposables as planned-replacement lenses, which are removed, disinfected, and reused before being discarded.

When you receive your order, if you think you’ve received an incorrect contact lens, check with your doctor or eye care professional right away; don’t accept any substitution unless your eye care professional approves it. Compare prices – get quotes from two or three online and offline suppliers. Always ask what rebates are available.

Wherever you buy, shop for quality and value and don’t forget you want to do what’s best for your eye health. If you have an insurance plan, the insurance plan’s seller’s prices may or may not be better than what you can find elsewhere; this should be just one option when you’re shopping for lenses. Rebates may be available from the seller, from the manufacturer, for first-time contact lens wearers and for individuals who buy lenses and get an eye exam.

There are many good contact lens retailers now on the Internet making their lenses available at a good discount for prescription and non-prescription lenses. You can buy contact lenses from an eye doctor, on the Internet, from an optical store or a warehouse club. Check out how long the online supplier has been in business before you buy.

Basic rule: never swap your contact lenses with anyone else. Microorganisms may be present in distilled water, so always use commercial sterile saline solutions, if you plan to use enzyme tablets in water for disinfections. Getting a proper fit is essential; contact lenses that are poorly fitted can lead to eyesores, eye inflammation, and eye abrasions.

Be aware that extended-wear (overnight) contact lenses – rigid or soft – increase the risk of corneal ulcers, which are infection-caused eruptions on the cornea that can lead to blindness; symptoms include vision changes, eye redness, eye discomfort or pain, and excessive tearing. Under the binding down of a rigid contact lens during sleep, the flow of tears and oxygen to the cornea is reduced; lack of oxygen leaves the eye vulnerable to infection. If your eyes become red or irritated, remove the lenses immediately and consult with your doctor.

Laser surgery and its risks can be frightening and too expensive for some people; contacts can provide a safe, comfortable and time-tested alternative. Make sure you’ve done your homework before you buy any pair of contact lenses. Remember to use only contact lenses that are FDA-approved and only if prescribed by a licensed eyecare professional.

Helen Hecker
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/simple-tips-and-facts-for-contact-lens-shoppers-131085.html

I want to get my vision corrected but can’t afford the expensive costs in the UK. In thailand the costs are half the price. Is it safe though? Or is there some way I can get it done on the national health?

You can not have it through National Health.
Laser eye surgery involves changing the shape of the cornea by burning it with laser and making it thin. The process is irreversible. It is wonderful if all goes well but it is a disaster if something goes wrong. Think carefully before proceeding.

I have read a few questions and answers. I am aware of prices and risks. Can anyone who has had this surgery tell me about the prep before the surgery. Someone said he had to wear his glasses for a few weeks right before he had it done. And any other side effects other than the halo light? Also, I read a few people said about only getting 1 eye done so they could read…I don’t understand this? Why only 1 eye, wouldn’t it be blurry trying to see like that? I know when I have 1 contact out it is not that easy to see. But, anyways, I’d appreciate some opinions and feedback! Thanks!
Prep

You’ll need to wear your glasses (leave your contacts out) for two weeks prior to surgery (that’s the FDA recommended waiting time for soft contact wearers — it’s longer for people with hard contacts of toric or RPG lenses). This is necessary because your contact lenses change the shape of your eye; you want your eyes to get back to normal before they start up that laser, otherwise they’d be doing surgery on a surface that’s still changing!

As for getting the eyes done together or at different times…

These days, most people who have Lasik get both eyes done at once. If you have them done separately, you’ll find that it isn’t at all like when you take one lens out right now. As soon as the surgery is over, you’ll start seeing an improvement, so the vision in your "corrected" eye and the vision in the other eye (with the contact lens) are going to be a lot closer than you think.

I got mine done 1 month apart because I was having PRK (which has a longer healing time) and they wanted to make sure that Eye #1 was responding well before doing Eye #2. For two weeks before the second surgery, I had to wear my glasses, so I just popped one lens out of the frame. It looked a little goofy but it was well worth it knowing I’d never have to wear those glasses or lenses again!

Other than that, there’s not much prep involved until you get to the doctor’s office and they give you some drops and maybe some medication.

Afterwards, there can be side effects, some more likely than others. Glare and halos are most common. It’s also possible that your vision may not become "perfect" afterwards, and you have to accept that possibility. Mine isn’t perfect, probably because my eyes were so horrible to begin with (-9) — but I still consider this surgery the best thing I could ever have done for myself and my health! Do I get halos? Yes, at night, and I still say it’s worth it! Pick a doctor who has a great reputation. Don’t be afraid to google him or her to look into his credentials.

If you needed bi focals, ie, two prescriptios,one for distance and one for reading, did you still have to get another pair of glasses? How much did it cost? Did you feel ripped off? The high street optician where I`m considering having it done lured me in with affordable looking prices but after a consultation told me it was going to be £3495. I was a bit dissapointed.

I had LASEK surgery December 2006, one eye was £935 and the other £1050. The price Ip aid was cheaper than I was first told, they offered me 10% if I paid a deposit there and then. Previously I wore contacts and glasses, it is the best money I have ever spent and wish I had it done a lot earlier in my life.