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[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Really it's the upfront cost. Over the last 20 years I can say confidently that I have not spent more on corrective lenses than I would have on LASIK, but I'm getting close. I had it priced out last year and it's about $4500 for the procedure. I'm at a point in my life where I would feel comfortable taking on those payments now. I know growing up there was zero chance my parents could have made it happen for me, it we would have all been starving.

[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I kept putting it off... I wanted it when I was 20 but couldn't afford it. I still wanted it at 30, but didn't want to spend the money. At 40 I finally had more than enough in my HSA to cover my annual deductable, so I scheduled it. And I've LOVED it! However, around 45 I noticed that my near sight isn't as good as it has been. Now at 48 I'm realizing that I'll soon need reading glasses.

I still think it was worth it... but I REALLY wish I had done it in my 20s so I could have enjoyed going glasses free for all those years.

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

It's on my shortlist of things to do and has always been a goal since my teenage years. I'm tired of dealing with lenses.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I mean, that’s a pretty good run. I’ve never had to wear glasses but now at 41 I need readers when my eyes are tired, and when they’re not they’re working harder for clarity than they ever had to before. I said something to my dad about it a couple years ago as I was first noticing the change and he said, “How old are you? Ah yeah, that’s about the age.” (Yes my dad had to check how old I was. 🙄)

[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago

My prescription changes all the time. There's NO WAY I want to get lasik and end up wearing glasses in a year.

Fuck that.