Vision

[rican]

Has anyone tried or known someone who has tried the vision improvement treatment called See Clearly? If so what were the results? Thanks in advance.

 

[jumppilot]

Don't bother

I tried that stuff a few years ago when I had extra money to burn and didn't see any results. Information on the internet will back me up.

Stay away, it is a waste of money...Get PRK if you are serious about your vision...I got it 3 months ago and am 20/20 both eyes with no problems (the healing process is *slow*, I've just recently stabilized at 20/20)

Of course people have different views about eye surgery, but I've been happy.....very happy.

Good luck!

 

[rican]

rican

Thanks for the info. that saves me a good chunk of change.

 

[bobbysamd]

Eye surgery

I would consider that option very carefully before forging ahead. Take a look at this web page by a med mal law firm. You may decide that taking a laser to your eyes isn't worth the risk.

I understand that airlines have liberalized their positions greatly on eye surgery the past few years. Twelve years ago, telling them you had eye surgery was a sure invite to the door. Even if you didn't tell them, their doctors could tell by examination, and you were then shown the door. Now, I understand that the only thing that most airlines care about is that you hold a valid First Class Medical. They don't care particularly that you achieved good vision via eye surgery.

Good luck with your plans.

 

[Snakum]

A warning from a wannabe ...

I spoke to a retired US Air Captain at INT last Summer who said they had an A320 FO do the laser surgury a few months before we spoke, and the FO has now lost his medical due to diminished night vision and 'halos' around objects at night.

Wow ... talk about SUCKING MOST!

Minh

 

[embdrvr]

why does the surgeon still have glasses?

I looked into that option. What dissuaded me was that the surgeons themselves will not undergo the procedure. If it's not safe enough for them it's not for me. I just need the glasses for flying. I get by fine without them outside of the cockpit.

 

[bobbysamd]

Re: why does the surgeon still have glasses?

I looked into that option. What dissuaded me was that the surgeons themselves will not undergo the procedure. If it's not safe enough for them it's not for me. I just need the glasses for flying. I get by fine without them outside of the cockpit.

Interesting point - although my optometrist, whom I love dearly, underwent vision correction surgery on her eyes. I concluded that because she 's in the business she might have access to services that are not available to others - or she got a major professional discount.

One other point about eye surgery. It is not a cure for presbyopia, meaning that no matter how eagle-eyed you are, you will eventually need reading glasses. If you already use vision correction you will need bifocals. Bifocals aren't so bad, really. I was sort of bummed when I first got mine, but that lasted about five minutes.

Good luck with your choice of vision correction.

 

[GoldenEagle]

Improve Your Vision...

Don't waste all that money on the See Clearly Method. If you want to try most of the eye exercises including in their program, just get the book "Improve Your Vision Without Glasses or Contact Lenses." (what a long title!)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0684814382/002-9501926-3862451?vi=glance
It's by some of the same doctors that made the See Clearly Method and can be had at Amazon.com for $8.80. If you are really cheap, then you can even get it at one of your local libraries (that's what I did). I haven't had a chance to try the program yet, but many on the amazon.com user reviews claim it works. Anyway, it's worth a try, i guess, especially at the price its selling at.

 

[jumppilot]

Just a note...

Make sure you investigate eye surgery very well, you will always here about "my friend's friend who lost his medical" or "This guy I knew about"....For everyone of those stories there are thousands more that you don't hear about because everything went so well....Kinda like air travel, one crash can scare the whole public for years.

even though I am 20/20 I still use glasses when I fly due to astigmatism (VERY MILD, only use them for my comfort, can still pass a medical with no limitations), but for everyday life this is fantastic.

Good luck!

EDIT: DON'T GET THOSE SPECIAL $200/eye DEALS! Go with a great doctor and expect to pay about 2500 - 3000. I paid 2700.

 

[ERJpusher]

My father is a captain at a major, and he told me never get eye surgery if I ever planned to work at his airline. During the medical exam before hiring you, they do an extensive examination of the eyes. If they find any scar tissue from corrective surgery, you are automatically disqualified.