Anyone get Lasik in Colombia?

Escape Artist says on Dec 1, 2009, 17:40:

try this link:

http://www.lasikenbogota.com

I know a couple of people that went there (they were from the US) and they had good results.

EA

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rhydewithdis says on Dec 1, 2009, 17:40:

Yeah I did:
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/lasik-in-medellin/

They said I couldn't play football I was too small / They say I couldn't play basketball I wasn't tall / They say I couldn't play baseball at all / And now everyday of my life I ball.

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adrienne79 says on Dec 1, 2009, 17:48:

I did it two years ago in Bucaramanga and have been very happy with it.

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Francijoe says on Dec 1, 2009, 17:54:

I did mine here in Cali. At first I couldnt see for a week but now I can see better then my hubsand. It cost $750....

Hey cant we all get along.....

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Simon says on Dec 1, 2009, 18:02:

My experience was fantastic! I got Lasik in Colombia for only $750....for both eyes!

And remember, contrary to what some self-hating, anti-Colombian POS on these boards say, Lasik was INVENTED in Colombia! Spread the word!



Francijoe, did you also have yours done at 'La Clinica de Oftamologia' in Cali?

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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marlydog1812 says on Dec 1, 2009, 18:08:

okay thanks....sounds like the results are usually very positive....
How long would one need to take off work?

TY
MD

Mali es pasion!

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adrienne79 says on Dec 1, 2009, 18:33:

You would just need to take the day of the procedure off and maybe the following morning (assuming all goes well).

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Francijoe says on Dec 1, 2009, 18:54:

Yeah I got mine there to Simon.... When I didnt see really good at first. I was scared. Now I can see really good.......

Hey cant we all get along.....

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Simon says on Dec 1, 2009, 19:05:

Francisjoe,

Do you remember who operated you? My doctor was Jaime Velazquez. I remember he only took like ten minutes to do both my eyes!

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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shazam says on Dec 1, 2009, 19:22:

I got mine done about 2-3 years ago. $2.500.000. great doctor...very patient and explains everything and treats you like an intelligent human being (which is rare with colombian doctors) Luz Matilde Mora. cra 14 #93b-29 con509 622-5875 622-5914

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Simon says on Dec 1, 2009, 19:29:

But at least Colombian doctors treat people like human beings.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Shortiao says on Dec 1, 2009, 19:57:

But at least Colombian doctors treat people like human beings.

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I'll give you that....I was at the doctor yesterday in the UK and they tried to pull a jedi mind trick.

'theres nothing wrong with you'

'but the dizzyness and cloudy feeling'



'yeah...that could be anything...if it persists, make another appointment'

'err...thanks'

"cuando una persona toma otro pasaporte....pierde su identidad!" - Shortiao

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dtbrooklyn says on Dec 1, 2009, 20:28:

ryde,

I read through that whole thread of your story of Lasics, but what was the final result???????

porque no te callas?

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cvivaspoorbuthappy says on Dec 1, 2009, 21:26:

I did it 2 years ago, Andres Rosas was the doctor in Bogota, very good before during and after the surgery. I got it at 9 am, rested all day and was back to work next day by noon. Reading or working on the computer was a bit hard at first but the eyes get used to the new vision pretty quickly so that was not a problem. Doc explained that the brain is used to not seeing well so it takes a minute for it to get it and see well again -as well as the normal recovery time.

PM for his info, it was 2 million for both eyes. My wife got it too around the same time, she is doing very good too, same doctor in Bogota, she ended up with 130% vision so after pregnancy although she lost some of her vision, she is still at 110%. Follow ups were excellent, I just went for my yearly and he did it gladly and at no charge.

CV

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miamimike says on Dec 1, 2009, 21:48:

MD--try the Search Function here; several PBH posters have already had this procedure and posted about it. Your answers are here,,,

"You can take the Banana Out of the Republic but you Cannot take the Republic Out Of The Banana"

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davidslc46 says on Dec 2, 2009, 04:35:

I used Harold Frydel San Diego Clinic Medellin for occular lens replacement in both eyes. Cost me about the same as if I had had the complicated lasix procedure required becuase of my astigmatism in USA. I am totally satisfied and free from probaby ever needing glasses or lasik again. He speaks english and his staff and the operating room staff were great.
His number is on a previous post of mine.


David

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Fernando83 says on Dec 2, 2009, 06:34:

Remember, you can't wear contact lenses from 1- 2 weeks before surgery! They mis-shape your eyes, kinda like when you wake up with wrinkles on your face from the bed, but the wrinkles stay longer on your eyes (best way I can describe it)...I had no idea of this and of course only contacts except for my military glasses...it was a brutal two weeks at work!

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mikeinpuerto says on Dec 2, 2009, 07:17:

Go for it ..I did it 2 years ago as well ....20/20 afterwards .....Dr Abad in Medellin Clinic numbher is 311 8885

Smile and everyone will wonder what they are missing.

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Francijoe says on Dec 2, 2009, 11:30:

Yeah Simon that was my Dr....... He was great. He spoke only what he needed in English. DO NOT MOVE, LOOK HERE, EYES THIS WAY...It was not much but he tried......He also knew the ABCs in english because then I didnt know the ABCs in spanish.

Hey cant we all get along.....

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Simon says on Dec 2, 2009, 11:34:

Yes, he was very professional! I remember I thought his receptionist/assistant was really hot! After my appointments there, I'd cross the street and hang out at Palmetto Plaza.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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Francijoe says on Dec 2, 2009, 12:16:

OMG So did we.....Went and ate some pizza......

Hey cant we all get along.....

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jaramillo says on Dec 2, 2009, 16:10:

Yes, Lasik was invented in Colombia. Same as gunpowder and the light bulb.

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bopenyan says on Dec 2, 2009, 16:32:

The first corrective eye surgery was done in Colombia, but it was not Lasik.

I had my eyes done where Simon and Francijoe had their's done. Did not get perfect vision buy I have presbyopsy which complicates eye surgery.

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Wastelandlive says on Dec 2, 2009, 16:53:

Wow....

I can"t believe nobody has mentioned Superlasik. It's a better laser. The only reason people still have Lasik is because the doctors paying off that machine still push it... why settle for less than the best? Get the Superlasik!

I did it. My vision was amazing 12 hours later...

Wasteland

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Fernando83 says on Dec 2, 2009, 19:25:

I'm guessing by super lasik you mean wavefront lasik....
Not everyone qualifies for this. I had my right eye done with wavefront and the left one done just lasik...I had to get up and move to the other machine (about 4 feet away) during my procedure.

I wanted both eyes done with wavefront...but my left eye wouldn't pass the wavefront test, even after three tests. I was the first for the Doc (in getting up and switching machines) out of thousands of procedures he had done...felt unique!

Wavefront to me is better because there is no vision test like with glasses (which if you think about it is your idea of perfection vision)....basically the machine sends a wave through your eye, sees all the imperfections and the laser corrects it. The machine is giving you a perfectly shaped cornea according to the wavefronts it received...no input from me was needed (vision exam) at least for the right eye.

You are right though, they push lasik (at least in the us) because they're trying to payoff their machines. My Doc had both machines to payoff! BTW, it was in Central Florida.

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scumbuster says on Dec 3, 2009, 05:13:

Have any of you that had the lasik had a problem at night with glare or a star type glare at night?
I know someone that is fine during the day but at night has this problem..
Interestingly this one I know was done here in the US...

Tomas Jefferson “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”

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Wastelandlive says on Dec 3, 2009, 05:58:

Fernando...

Yes indeed, I'm talkin about the radar version you are talking about... I certainly understand that not everybody can qualify. But most do... and it's simply a safer, more accurate instrument. It didn't cost me anymore than Lasik would have... and this was in 2004!

Folks... start there. Superlasik is the way to go, and yes, it can be found in Bogotá.

Wasteland

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Fernando83 says on Dec 3, 2009, 08:00:

Yeah I would suggest Superlasik or wavefront lasik rather than regular lasik anytime!

Scumbuster, the only thing I've noticed are dry eyes when I'm getting tired and very seldom when the ceiling fan is on, a problem I never had before. Is it bad enough not to bare...NO WAY!
BTW, I read this some where that this is common for people with lasik procedures....Not sure if I'm spelling it right, but lesik (almost the same spelling as lasik accept for one letter) is better for not gettting dry eyes.
I recommend some research before doing anything.

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bickerss says on Dec 3, 2009, 08:42:

lasik completed in Colombia almost 4 years ago now - very professional and very happy with the result; especially when combined with the price - 800 USD.

Investment Strategy - buying when others are crying!! Offloading when others are gloating!!!

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misterfinger says on Dec 9, 2009, 14:14:

I want to get lasik in Colombia but MY Mom said its dangerous that after the surgery you can hadrly move at all for weeks and my aunt says that too..I want to get this done but MY Mom says she will pay for lasik in USA ..She thinks that things in latin america do bad jobs sometimes.I got bridge work a few years ago in Peru then in Usa two years later I lost a tooth still need an implant,,Whats the pros and cons on all this??

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Robert Jorge says on Dec 14, 2009, 23:24:

So your young enough that your mom will pay for eye surgery, but your old enough that you need bridge work done. Hmmm?

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