I am new to this message board and find it very informative.
pungostrawberry wrote:I was just curious to know if you or anyone on the board has heard the term SupraLase.
I'm interested to know if you did get the SupraLase procedure. I live in Virginia Beach and think I probably was evaluated by the same doctor you went to since he seems to be the only one that does SupraLase. I, too, am considering SupraLase and was wondering if your surgery was successful and all that you expected.
I am not 100% sure that I'm going to have the surgery yet. I'm 60 years old and am concerned about the amount of correction that can be expected in patients my age. The doctor said I am a candidate, corneas are thick enough, although I do have slightly dry eyes. He proposed using the punctal plugs, both upper and lower, and using Restasis for up to a year after the surgery. His practice covers followup visits for a year and one enhancement during that year if needed. Everything is included in the price except for prescriptions. This doctor charges $4300.00 for both eyes and my health insurance does not cover any of it, although I expected that. The surgeon is very well known in my area; however, he is not on your list of preferred doctors nor are any doctors in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia which I find interesting since it's a huge metropolitan area with lots of lasik surgeons.
As I understand it, Supralase does not create a corneal flap. It reshapes the cornea with a laser thus causing fewer potential problems. I have worn glasses since I was 12 years old and think it would be little short of miraculous to be able to see without them.
I would appreciate any thoughts you have on this.
Barbara