RFI: Eye Doctor/Lasik/PRK

[JM Campbell]

Request for info:

I have noticed the last few times out on the range shooting rifles that my vision blurs out fairly quickly looking through a optic.
I have a minor script for distance in both eyes and astigmatism in both eyes. I have been told by my regular eye doc that he was suprised that I wanted glasses due to the low script.

I'm not sure why my vision blurs out, I can see objects just not with crisp definition. Optics range from nightforce 1-4, t1, Bushnell elite tactical 1-6 and vortex 2.5-10.

Is this a eye strength issue? Are there exercises worth doing to build up your eye strength/focus?

Can you recommend a specialist/eye doc type I should seek out?

Should I say screw it and seek out dynacorp for new eyes?

Thanks in advance.

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[Willard]

I canprovide some limited info in response to your post. I had terrible vision (very near sighted) and had PRK (twice). It was very painful for a couple of days, but I got to 20/10 or 20/15. After about three years, my vision began to deteriorate again, particularly at night, and I opted for an "enhancement," which was only mildly painful and has held for about 5 years now. You have to have pretty extensive examinations to ensure you are a candidate. One of the criteria is adequate corneal thickness. Unsure on others. I can't speak to lasik, but I am very glad I had the PRK done. One thing you want to be sure you do if you get the PRK is adhere strictly to the requirement to use drops every so many minutes. I followed this religiously. It is inconvenient, but is essential to good results. Also, at the time, there was debate on PRK versus lasik. Thought was lasik created a corneal flap, which could give way in the event of say a sudden hard blow (think car crash). Based on your weak script, I doubt you'd want to take such extreme action as surgery at this point, since your doc was surprised you even wanted glasses. Believe you are heading in the right direction with eye exercises. I've also seen advertisements for eye vitamins, but can't speak to their efficacy.

[Chance]

I have also had PRK. The recovery is bloody miserable, but I don't have to worry about getting hit in the eye rolling and such. My SO had LASIK at the same place - Tylock in Irving.

[MistWolf]

Before getting all crazy, first, make sure to focus your rifle scope correctly. Second, keep in mind that when you've stopped your breathing, your body is using up what little store of oxygen it has. Your eyesight gets worse ass this happens. If your vision starts getting blurry, take a few deep breaths and get fresh oxygen to your eyes

[orionz06]

I have also had PRK. The recovery is bloody miserable, but I don't have to worry about getting hit in the eye rolling and such. My SO had LASIK at the same place - Tylock in Irving.

Part of the reason I am looking at PRK soon, the other being I can't watch videos of the lasik flap without getting queasy as fuck. I can see all sorts of gore and what not but making the flap scares the shit outta me.

[Willard]

As a two time PRK patient, I would say get it done if needed. It is painful for a few days, but results will exceed your expectations if you use the drops as directed. I was (and continue to be despite having to have an 'enhancement') simply amazed. 20/400 to 20/10 or 20/15. You can't make it up. And yes, no flappy thing to worry about.

[Paul D]

I would see you optometrist and get examined again. See if you can correct it with contacts or glasses. Those options are reversible; eye surgery is not. It's like getting a Glock MOS vs. having the slide milled for something that can be obsolete the next year.

[S Jenks]

My vision was so bad I couldn't see near, far, anything really. My corneas weren't thick enough for Lasik, PRK, etc. I had Visian ICL in 2012 and haven't regretted it in the slightest. Expensive but perfect for my situation.

https://us.discovericl.com

[Hot Sauce]

Part of the reason I am looking at PRK soon, the other being I can't watch videos of the lasik flap without getting queasy as fuck. I can see all sorts of gore and what not but making the flap scares the shit outta me.

Never had LASIK so I'm not shilling, but FYI military aviation allows LASIK, and so does NASA. Last I read about it a few years ago, there are now more advanced ways to do the flap which all but negates the "doors open" phenomenon everyone dreads so much.

If you're gonna do PRK, which does leave less to go wrong, make sure you do the Custom Wavefront PRK. Maps your eye out more, for better correction. The Navy agrees on use of wave front method, regardless of whether LASIK or PRK is done, if you read point B on the second page.

"The results of the study are finally in, and the Air Force has found that there was little to no effect on LASIK-treated eyes when subjected to high G-forces of combat fighter aircraft, the wind blast experienced during aircraft ejection, or exposure to high altitude. Due to stresses placed on the eyes during flight combined with the active lifestyle of military members, the recommended refractive surgeries are Wave Front Guided Photorefractive Keratectomy or WFG-PRK, and Wave Front Guided Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, know as WFG-LASIK, using the femtosecond laser. The eyes are more trauma resistant after surgery using one of these methods compared to other forms of refractive surgeries."
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I have noticed the last few times out on the range shooting rifles that my vision blurs out fairly quickly looking through a optic. I have a minor script for distance in both eyes and astigmatism in both eyes. I have been told by my regular eye doc that he was suprised that I wanted glasses due to the low script.

Is this a eye strength issue? Are there exercises worth doing to build up your eye strength/focus?

OP, I would try eye exercises (here is some I came across that are shooting specific), and a different eye doc's opinion, preferably one who does both LASIK and PRK so that they can tell which is right for you, if any. If the astigmatism is the cause of your troubles, LASIK does better at fixing it (probably because there is more reshaping to do when it comes to astigmatism), but generally PRK is preferentially for lower prescriptions. A professional needs to help diagnose the root issue to figure out which would be more fitting for you.

[JM Campbell]

Thank you for your posts gentlemen, you all have been helpfull.

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