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Speak Up: How Do You Feel About Lasik Eye Surgery?

FitSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:00 PDT

I started wearing glasses when I was in fourth grade and later switched to contacts. I can't see without either, especially the alarm clock in the early hours of the day. Every morning, the site of the fuzzy alarm clock sends thoughts of Lasik Eye Surgery running through my mind. It sounds so simple; you walk into the doctor's office, everything's blurry, and after the surgery everything's clear. While it sounds amazing, I do have a friend who had the surgery, but still needs to wear glasses. I guess for some folks, the success rate isn't that great.

Lasik is also super pricey, and I'm not sure I could go through with an operation like this knowing there's a possibility that it wouldn't work. Also, the actual procedure freaks me out a little. A laser in my eye? I don't think I'd ever be ready for that.

What do you think? Have you ever thought about having Lasik Eye Surgery? Have you already gone through this procedure? If so, would you recommend it to others? Do you know anyone who's had a bad experience? I'd love to hear your thoughts so share in the comments section them below.

Want to Be on Top (Of the World)? NASA Searches For Next Astronauts

Kelly Schwarze — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:02:51 PST

Ready for a new career with an office view seen by few humans? Start knocking on NASA's door, as the space agency posted an open call for applications looking for the next wave of astronauts to support the International Space Station and future deep space missions.

Of course, not just anyone can be an astronaut, only 330 people have been selected as NASA astronauts since the first team in 1959 called the "Original Seven." The list of NASA basic requirements for the Astronaut Candidate Program is specific. Candidates must have:

US citizenship
Height between 62 and 72-inches, as well as a resting blood pressure not to exceed 140/90.
20/20 vision, though corrective eye surgeries like LASIK are allowed.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science, or mathematics. Despite the space flight factor, aviation degrees do not qualify.
Three years of relevant professional experience or 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft.

Acceptance in to the Astronaut Candidate Program doesn't even guarantee you'll see space time. The final selection is dependent on the completion of training including Space Station systems, robotics skills training, learning Russian, and aircraft flight readiness. Astronaut candidates earn between $64,000-141,000 per year.

Should you meet the basic requirements and have always dreamed of exploring the final frontier, get started on the application immediately! From the time the job posting closes on Jan. 27, 2012 candidates can expect over a year long hiring process including extensive interviews and medical examinations. Watch NASA's astronaut recruiting video, which even showcases the inevitable human exploration of Mars.

Savvy Links: How to Find a Happy (Safe) Home Swap

SavvySugar — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:15:13 PDT

How to find a happy (safe) home swap - DailyWorth
Money-saving secrets from the pros - Real Simple
Should you use a buyer’s agent? - LearnVest
15 home decorating ideas for under $5 - Wise Bread
Shop smarter with Manhattan’s best kept secret - Bundle
Is it right to up the ante for our adoption? - Kiplinger
Is lasik laser eye surgery right for you and your budget? - WalletPop
Is an MBA worth it? - Get Rich Slowly
Negotiating a $16,000 raise doing what others will not - I Will Teach You to Be Rich
12 Cases When a Pay Cut Might Make Sense - PF Advice
Confessions of a former bill collector - Crasstalk
Picking the right credit card for travel perks - New York Times