So, I finally got rid of, as my fiance' described, my "goggles," and got the LASIK. I decided to go with Emory becasue that's where I go to grad school, and their reputation is fantastic. The place itself is really nice; and they have free drinks, coffee and snacks in the waiting room. They do a very thorough job mapping your eyes before they even tell you if you're a good candidate or not. All the equipment is really fancy and high-tech, and the nurses and doctors are very nice and knowledgable. The actual surgery takes about 5-10 minutes, and isn't painful. It's a little weird having you eyes propped open like on Clockwork Orange, but what ya gonna do... My initial surgery was 8 months ago, and they totally give you a parting gift when you leave. Mine was a folding chair with a beer holder. Sweet.
I just had an enhancement. Many people have to get this. Basically I went in and had my right eye done again. This is all included in the price. Each time they also give you a package with some eye drops (Rx and regular), sexy goggles to protect your eyes and sunglasses. With a student discount, it was $1500 an eye. I'm kinda frugal, but they are my eyeballs, you know? They do have payment plans where you can pay it off in one year with no interest. Oh, I used Dr. Randelman, but I'm sure they're all good. read more