Ok all, I just want the community's opinion on my situation, and assessment on the future of the business.
I went in for my free consultation at [national chain] laser eye center in Westchester, IL this week, just to see if I qualified, and here's what I got:
Prescription is around -3 D in both eyes and less than 1 astigmatism. I don't have the exact measurements, since they don't give that out, for fear that I'll take my prescription elsewhere, I'm sure. My current glasses are around there, so, I'm assuming it hasn't changed, since it hadn't changed in the last 4 years or whatever. I'm 28, by the way.
My corneal thickness is 622-625 micron...which was funny to hear, since they were like "well the range is 480-600, and the computer's just getting your number now, it's...623 and 625 in each eye!" So, thickness is not a problem, especially with my low prescription. My dilated pupil is 5.5mm.
The doctor is Dr. [LP], the Machine is the VISX Star s4 IR, and it's all-laser LASIK. So, as far as i know, the doctor is top-50 in the world, and the machine is #1. However, in the FDA report, it mentions something about minimum age of 40? any thoughts?
So: as far as the actual process goes, I'm pretty confident in at least getting 20/20, and there's always the chance for better. I understand the risks, but everything I;'ve read about all the risks, 99% of the problems can be resolved or resolve on their own. Also, since I expected to need reading glasses either way after about 40 years old, I'm not worried about that. I just want to get these guys that I were all-day everyday off my nose.
The issue I'm worried about mostly is the longevity of [national chain], since their parent company is under Bankruptcy protection. So, since I'm 28, a lifetime commitment sounds perfect...unless the company's gone! Also, what about post-operative visits and those pesky complications? Anyone have any ideas on what will happen to all of us?
FYI, I'm going with [national chain]due to the discount through BC/BS of IL, and I'll eventually start up my FSA to get the surgery ASAP.
Anyone have any opinions on anything I;ve said?
Note: Names of doctor and clinic redacted.