I just got a phone call from Kelly Eye Center saying that I won free Lasic surgery from the sweepstakes held on gopack.com. I remember signing up for the sweepstakes a couple months ago, and I scheduled an appointment with them to see what type of Lasic I would need, but I am skeptical about anything like this.

Kelly eye center is a reputable business in the area, and I remember the contest. They told me that I am the only winner, and I was wondering if anyone knows anyone else that won or if they know if this is legit.

4/4/2006 3:11:27 PM

doesn't hurt to go down and give them an hour or two of your time to find out... if it is legit, look at the money you could save

4/4/2006 3:56:10 PM

yea i scheduled an appointment for next week to at least see what its all about

gopack.com is a reputable site and kelly eye center is a reputable business so I would be surprised if both are involved in some marketing scam like that, but I'm also skeptical that I would actually win something like this

4/4/2006 3:57:55 PM

i'll buy it from ya if it can be transeferred

4/4/2006 4:53:00 PM

^we'll see what they say and how legit it is first

if it is legit I am definetely interested in having Lasik done in the future anyway, so I would probably use it

Anyone remember signing up for the sweepstakes on gopack.com and not getting a phone call saying they won? or anyone else get a phone call saying they won?

4/4/2006 4:56:33 PM

i got the same phone call.

this must be bullshit.

4/4/2006 5:54:21 PM

yea i'm real skeptical if you got the same phone call....did u schedule an appointment?

4/4/2006 5:58:06 PM

20/20 vision

4/4/2006 8:32:10 PM

Congrats...I will give u 300 bones for it if u wanna sell it

4/5/2006 1:04:11 AM

yeah... i'd love for someone to cut my eye tissue with lasers without paying them anything...

4/5/2006 1:36:44 AM

^ they actually use a little saw to cut the eye and create the flap, then they burn your eye with the laser

4/5/2006 10:16:16 AM

whats the longest long-term study they have for this lazer eye surgery shit

is wearing contacts or glasses REALLY that hard?

4/5/2006 10:26:36 AM

My mom does all the lasik eye screenings and stuff for my hometown eye doctor, and it's really simple and safe. The procedure is very straightforward and they usually do like 6-8 people per day (whenever they get the laser in). Their office doesnt actually own the lasik laser b/c it's millions of dollars, so they get it like 2 days a month and schedule all their surgeries for those days. I have no clue if your office does it this way or not, but I've never heard of any complaints and people always seems really pleased.

4/5/2006 10:30:35 AM

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"is wearing contacts or glasses REALLY that hard? "

i wouldnt say its hard, but ive worn glasses/contacts since the 3rd grade, and they can just be a real pain in the ass sometimes....to the point where yes, i would be willing to get lasik

4/5/2006 10:33:15 AM

i've worn them since 4th grade, and i just don't see the appeal in being a test monkey for having tissue scarred away from the back of my eye

if someone can show me a truly long-term study, i'll go back to thinking about it

until then, i find it rather foolish when glasses and contacts (i've used contacts since 9th grade) are less than a hassle

4/5/2006 10:36:36 AM

^i had a -8.0 prescription, i couldn't even see in the middle of the night when i had to get up to take a piss (i had to do sonar to make sure i was making it in). I lost my contacts in the ocean and it took over an hour to find my spot on the beach. Ever try driving when a contact comes out?

I wore glasses and contacts since first grade. Lasik was the best gift I have ever given myself. I have zero regrets and love being able to see my alarm clock every morning. It's only been 2 years, but I feel like i've gotten my money's worth back 100x over.

[Edited on April 5, 2006 at 11:31 AM. Reason : fwiw, i got it done at kelly eye center and everything went perfect. I was in and out in 30 min top]

4/5/2006 11:30:45 AM

Shit, if you don't want it then give it to me. I'd love to not have to wear glasses anymore.

4/5/2006 11:41:28 AM

i never said i didn't want it....i would love lasik

i am skeptical about it being some marketing scam so i was wondering if anyone else had either signed up for the free lasik sweepstakes on gopack.com and not heard anything or if anyone else has gotten the same phone call

4/5/2006 11:55:58 AM

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"My mom does all the lasik eye screenings and stuff for my hometown eye doctor, and it's really simple and safe. The procedure is very straightforward and they usually do like 6-8 people per day (whenever they get the laser in). Their office doesnt actually own the lasik laser b/c it's millions of dollars, so they get it like 2 days a month and schedule all their surgeries for those days. I have no clue if your office does it this way or not, but I've never heard of any complaints and people always seems really pleased."

I'd hate to be the first dude on the slab the day they get the equipment back after a month.

DOC: Hold on, I'm a little rusty.
ME: Betcha can't catch my eyes.

4/5/2006 11:58:40 AM

i wish they had lasic so i could grow some hair

[Edited on April 7, 2006 at 2:05 AM. Reason : even a tiny patch would make me happy ]

4/5/2006 12:23:36 PM

i went to my consultation yesterday and its legit and I'm the only winner....scheduled my lasic surgery with Dr. Kelly for later this month at absolutely no charge including a year of follow up care

4/12/2006 6:47:35 PM

http://gopack.cstv.com/genrel/042506aaa.html

I get my Lasic done tommorrow for free with a free year of follow up consulation!

4/25/2006 12:59:40 PM

*Sighs* ^ You suck. But only because i'm jealous.

4/25/2006 2:08:57 PM

you shouldn't get LASIK done in any season but winter... the humidity in the air fucks with the laser's precision so it is more likely your LASIK will have to be retouched.

from Baptist: http://www1.wfubmc.edu/news/NewsArticle.htm?Articleid=1352

4/25/2006 2:44:26 PM

Pfft, what do baptists know about science!

4/25/2006 2:52:00 PM

don't do it, G. a friend of mine got that done and it went bad. he said it was looking seeing through a plastic bag for like 3 months before it got corrected. he got it done somewhere in Cary.

4/25/2006 3:07:25 PM

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"“Our study doesn’t mean that consumers should avoid LASIK surgery during the summer,” said Walter. “But they should make sure that their physicians compensate for temperature and humidity.”"

Did you read it?

4/25/2006 3:50:53 PM

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"is wearing contacts or glasses REALLY that hard? "

Yes it is more of a pain...more so that I've apparently developed an allergy to my contacts.

4/25/2006 5:22:59 PM

I just got this email:

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"Congratulations LASIK Winner! Congratulations Ryan Reid, Winner of NC State's GoPack.com free LASIK sweepstakes from The Kelly Eye Center. "I never win anything and couldn't believe it at first," says Ryan who had his personal consultation with Dr. Kelly last week and is scheduled for surgery at the end of this month. "I've told everyone I know and am very excited and grateful for this opportunity." Ryan, 22 graduated from NC State 2005 with a major in Business Management and minor in Spanish. He currently works in software sales for Sageworks and looks forward to life without glasses. "I can't wait to go to a NC State football or basketball game and see who has the ball without my glasses in the way." Ryan also enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family and friends. He plans on finally buying a cool pair of sunglasses for the summer. Call The Kelly Eye Center today at (919) 781-3937 or visit http://www.kellyeyecenter.com. Ask about our Free Screenings and 18 Months, No Interest Financing. Mention this email for special savings! "

dork

4/25/2006 5:25:55 PM

haha yea i think they send the email to everyone that entered....i'm not too worried about it going wrong. I did some research on Dr. Kelly that is doing it and he is one of the best in the triangle...I think he's done around 22 thousand procedures

4/25/2006 7:30:52 PM

That's like 44 thousand eyeballs!

4/25/2006 7:40:14 PM

^^ dr. kelly did mine

4/25/2006 7:53:23 PM

So why is he doing this for free then? That's a lot of cost here.

4/25/2006 8:06:56 PM

I really want to get this done. As previously mentioned, being a -8.0 sucks a lot.

Lucky you for getting it for free!

4/25/2006 8:29:06 PM

i want surgery too.

4/25/2006 8:47:19 PM

I got mine done at Kelly Eye.


Be careful. When my father got his done there they did the wrong eye.

4/25/2006 9:09:38 PM

Dr. Kelly is good. That's a pretty awesome thing to win.

4/25/2006 9:56:13 PM