CheddarChick
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Ok I admit it.....I'm getting better (older). I am also getting blinder. Has anyone had lasik surgery and had it affect thier diving? I am thinking of undergoing the Laser/knife.
Lasik & Diving, any risk?
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scubadobadoo
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I am NOT a doc but I play one on tv, lol. Seriously, many of my friends have had lasik and currently dive. I would call DAN and ask them just to put your mind at ease. They have a free 1800# for such questions. This is one of the many reasons why I personally advocate a diver choosing DAN over other dive insurance options. The research conducted is another reason.
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/
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CheddarChick
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Thanks Scubadoadoo.
gangrel441
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The wife had it done 3 years ago. Aside from having to sit out for a few months to heal, she has had no issues with her diving, has logged 40+ dives since the surgery, and sees 20/15 without contacts. Enjoy!
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CheddarChick
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What did she have? Lasik, PRK?
abitton
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I've had Lasik done about 7 years ago. No issues for me!!
Good luck! I know this is a difficult decision!
Alex
Good luck! I know this is a difficult decision!
Alex
Do a search- there are a ton of threads on this topic, including my own.
Short version- had Lasik 3 years ago (I think)- no problems couple hundred dives since then.
Short version- had Lasik 3 years ago (I think)- no problems couple hundred dives since then.
chickdiver:
Same here. My only issue was having to take a couple of months off diving. TIme your sugery well.....
I had it done, (lasik) got every side effect known to man but would do it again. I couldn't go to Disneyland the next day with my daughters chior trip. But diving two months later you bet!
Marvel:Same here. My only issue was having to take a couple of months off diving. TIme your sugery well.....
Or.. talk to a surgeon who understands the hyperbaric implications. I took 10 days off.
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