Lasik Eye Surgery in 6 Minutes

This is the Science Friday (National Public Radio) video about LASIK eye surgery. The funny thing about this video is that the narrator, who is probably also the producer, is a lot more nervous about LASIK laser vision correction than the patient himself. He is cool as a cucumber, I had LASIK myself, didn't think it was a big deal and now I see fantastic. The video features Steven Vale, M.D., medical director of Acuity Laser Eye & Vision Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vale is one of the most well-respected and experienced Lasik surgeons in the world. Dr. Vale has performed over 21,000 laser vision correction surgeries. Dr. Vale's ability and experience really comes out in this otherwise realistic and detailed glimpse at the world of laser vision correction surgery.

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[fundusfixer]

Dr. Steven Vale is awesome! I can see like an Eagle! I should have had laser vision correction years ago! My consultation was free and no pressure.They explained the entire LASIK experience, before and after surgery, to me in detail. I had shopped around prior to going to Acuity. They were over $1800 less than the next closest priced laser vision center for two eyes! I have recommended 9 people to Acuity Laser Eye & Vision Center. They are all thrilled with their outcomes!

[RetardedPickle]

whts the other way of laser eye surgery for same treatment (nearsightness) other than lasik, any way to do it without cutting stuff up xD

[fundusfixer]

There is PRK, no cutting involved. Also, there is epi-LASIK, no cutting and no flap.

[FanChrisproductions]

I'm thinking of taking LASIK when I'm older. Maybe when I'm around my 30s. I'm only 14 right now so I don't have to really worry about it. Hopefully LASIK will improve in the future and be more reliable.

My only question is that is there ANY pain? No pain at all? Just looking at this makes my eyes dry and makes me feel sick.

[buiboyy13]

omg. wat if the flap unfolds wen you blink!!

[Arman548]

i have a question??? do u do it to both eyes or one eyes!

[jwuonog]

3:20 ahhhhhhhhhhh

[Extinction871]

This is nasty but veryyy interesting.

[lights21002003]

wow

[ciarafun456]

DOES IT HURT? thats what im afraid of and being able to see those things coming in ur eye....gross

[xmaguire87]

omfg it looks so bad .... but i wear glass and am short shighted so i really wana get this done....awh thats weird when he poke it ahhhhh

[mattshawuk]

haha terrible graphics on the video, but otherwise very informative and helpful. My surgery's a week away and my surgeon is similarly well qualified - can't wait!!

To anyone considering it, go for your consultation. If they're as reputable and honest as where I'm going then they'll cover all the questions being asked in these comments that Proc is answering very well.

Wish me luck :)

[londonvisionclinic]

Great video and nice to get info from patients directly. Check out our channel for more info on anything related to laser eye surgery.

Only if you're keen, that is :)