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May 23, 2020
1:13:46pm

Alister Mackenzie All-American

One of the best decisions of my life.

I’m as big of a worrier as you. Just go do it and get it done. Go to Hoopes and do it right.

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Alister Mackenzie

Previous username: chief osceola
Bio page: Alister Mackenzie
Joined: Nov 3, 2003
Last login: Mar 3, 2021
Total posts: 21,194 (172 FO)

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Messages

Author

Time

Questions about LASIK

Michael McQuain

5/23/20 12:59pm

I’d get a free second opinion at Hoopes Vision in Draper.

Veracruz

5/23/20 1:03pm

They are on my list along with Moran.

Michael McQuain

5/23/20 1:04pm

I'd also suggest Hoops or Moran. For me it was worth spending an extra 15%

delux_247

5/23/20 1:12pm

I did it 20 years ago. Would do it again in a NY second.

TeeKaa

5/23/20 2:02pm

You'll still need glasses for reading most likely. Also, if you are close to cataract surgery age, consider a lens

TN_Coug

5/23/20 1:04pm

Night vision can still be bad after LASIK, too. My wife still brings glasses to drive at night or when going to places

cheezedawg

5/23/20 1:06pm

I got prk done a few years ago. My night nis

Hooda88

5/23/20 3:55pm

Whoops. My night vision was pretty bad for a good year or so. Got a little

Hooda88

5/23/20 3:58pm

I did it several years ago. No problems.

RalphWiggam

5/23/20 1:09pm

Hmmmm....night and distance vision are the main reasons for my interest.

Michael McQuain

5/23/20 1:10pm

I had light halos at night for a long time. Either it went away or I don’t notice it anymore though

Mike Honcho

5/23/20 1:12pm

One of the best decisions of my life.

Alister Mackenzie

5/23/20 1:13pm

Just do Hoopes. Don’t even go anywhere else. One of the best in the world

cougarnerd

5/23/20 1:13pm

With modern day equipment, I don't think hand slipping or power surges are even

Lance71

5/23/20 1:18pm

Yep. Don’t worry about power outages. Code requires their stuff to be

Alister Mackenzie

5/23/20 2:01pm

I'm a LASIK and PRK surgeon. I'm quite an advocate for PRK because

5/23/20 1:36pm

I was much more comfortable with this as a patient. The idea of a flap never

delux_247

5/23/20 2:10pm

Best decision of my life!! Was -7.0 in both eyes. 24 hours of recovery time and

gmoney7

5/23/20 1:56pm

best thing I ever did for myself

byujag

5/23/20 2:02pm

Best medical procedure I've ever had.

shakarocks

5/23/20 2:31pm

You are taking the right approach by thoroughly vetting the options, something I

rmsenior

5/23/20 3:07pm

2 things about that as I have been in your situation.

5/23/20 4:20pm

I did PRK with Moran

BYULAWGUY

5/23/20 4:26pm

Take it easy - Nothing can go wrong with shooting lasers into your eyes.

5/23/20 4:27pm

I did not have LASIK, but had Cataract at what is considered a young age for

5/23/20 4:31pm

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