Looking to have a LASIK procedure done soon and curious in recommendations you may have for doctors or clinics. Thanks

Hands down Dr. Jeff Whitsett in Houston. He is the best, you will thank me later.

No doctor is the "best" at LASIK, because a trained monkey can perform LASIK. Certification takes 5 whole patients. What really differentiates doctors who perform LASIK is that there are some who will say "You are a bad candidate for LASIK and you shouldn't do it" and there are some who will take your money so long as you can fog a mirror, long term consequences be damned.

General rules of thumb:
1. Don't go anywhere with "LASIK" in the name
2. Don't go to someone who advertises on TV/radio or claims to be the "official eye doctor of (insert sports team)" - these people are generally jerks and have paid for that designation
3. If you are over 50, you are probably too old for LASIK and should wait for cataract surgery instead
4. If you go to a clinic and anyone other than the ophthalmologist is performing the exam to see if you are a LASIK candidate, leave
5. If your optometrist recommends someone, it's most likely because they get a kickback on the referral, not because they are the "best"

Lastly, LASIK evaluations are free. You can have as many done as you want so long as you don't mind getting your eyes dilated over and over. This gives you the freedom to price multiple places and find someone who makes you feel comfortable.

I had mine done at Mann Eye in Katy, I had a great experience with them. It's been several years and I haven't had any problems. I also have about 4 friends that used them as well with no issues.

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3. If you are over 50, you are probably too old for LASIK and should wait for cataract surgery instead

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Never heard this one before.

Booma94 said:

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agdoc2001 said:

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3. If you are over 50, you are probably too old for LASIK and should wait for cataract surgery instead

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Never heard this one before.

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It's not really a hard rule - the problem is presbyopia. So say you are 55, nearsighted, and wear bifocals. If you have LASIK, you will still need readers for close vision, just nothing for distance. So you spent 4k and are still in glasses 50% of the time. (Unless you can tolerate monovision)

I am amazed that technology still doesn't have a complete fix for this. A zap of the lens or whatever and you are good for both near and far.

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Booma94 said:

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agdoc2001 said:

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3. If you are over 50, you are probably too old for LASIK and should wait for cataract surgery instead

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Never heard this one before.

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It's not really a hard rule - the problem is presbyopia. So say you are 55, nearsighted, and wear bifocals. If you have LASIK, you will still need readers for close vision, just nothing for distance. So you spent 4k and are still in glasses 50% of the time. (Unless you can tolerate monovision)

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I need glasses for far. Nothing for close/reading. Most of my friends need reading glasses.

agdoc2001 said:

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Booma94 said:

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agdoc2001 said:

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3. If you are over 50, you are probably too old for LASIK and should wait for cataract surgery instead

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Never heard this one before.

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It's not really a hard rule - the problem is presbyopia. So say you are 55, nearsighted, and wear bifocals. If you have LASIK, you will still need readers for close vision, just nothing for distance. So you spent 4k and are still in glasses 50% of the time. (Unless you can tolerate monovision)

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I went to Berkley Eye in Kingwood and because I haven't lost my reading yet, they suggested I only get one eye done if I could deal with monovision.

Monovision took a while to get used to, but glad they talked me out of getting both eyes done.

I have perfect reading vision in my left eye, 20-10 in my right eye.

I do wear glasses for computer work, but that's it. Just reduces strain.

Great advice all, thanks.

I have an eval at Mann Eye tomorrow.

They told me you don't see an opthalmologist until surgery day who "reviews charts" beforehand. Optometrist for the first two.

I've heard good things about Dr Dell in Austin. I might try getting an appt for 2nd opinion