bigfoot1985
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has anyone on here had this done and if so whats your experience from it??
laser eye treatment...
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NWJocko
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Nope, thinking about it though so interested aswell!
pokerjoke
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I wear contact lenses,many times in the past ive thought about this,but it worries me that i could be the one they mess up.
A long time ago someone i knew had it done and it didnt work out properley,but im sure its become a lot safer over time.
A long time ago someone i knew had it done and it didnt work out properley,but im sure its become a lot safer over time.
chris661
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a guy I played with had it done and he reckoned it was the best thing he ever done and wished he got it done a lot sooner.
Region3
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I've spoken to quite a few people that have had it done and say it's the best thing they've ever done for themselves.
I know one guy that had it done and has since had an eye problem but there's no proof it was linked.
I know one guy that had it done and has since had an eye problem but there's no proof it was linked.
r1965h
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My wife had it done in 1996. At that time they only did one eye at a time and you had to wait 6 months before having the second eye done.
She has some discomfort for a couple of days both times. But has never had any problems since and is really glad she had it done.
She has some discomfort for a couple of days both times. But has never had any problems since and is really glad she had it done.
bigfoot1985
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im having mine done on thursday 1st sept so thats why i asked!!
I cant wait to have it done to not have to worry bout glasses and contact lenses, hopefully it goes well!!
I cant wait to have it done to not have to worry bout glasses and contact lenses, hopefully it goes well!!
Smiffy
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Do they do it while you wait?
RGDave
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Neither my wife or I could have it done with any sure success. The cost would be huge (many £1,000s) and we'd not be guaranteed vision good enough to be free from glasses/lenses. That's the story for folks with really bad vision. Gutted.
However, I know 3 people with "not-too-bad" vision, that have had it done and now have near perfect vision. They are very happy indeed.....good for them.
One lady had a few days of irritation and soreness etc. but it cleared up.
It's come on tremendously these days, far safer than ever.
However, I know 3 people with "not-too-bad" vision, that have had it done and now have near perfect vision. They are very happy indeed.....good for them.
One lady had a few days of irritation and soreness etc. but it cleared up.
It's come on tremendously these days, far safer than ever.
madandra
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I got mine done in early 2006 and apart from the odd morning when my left eye feels a bit dry I would recommend it to anyone who CAN have it done. The first 2-3 days are uncomfortable but afte that it is plain sailing. If you do get it done, do what they tell you regarding aftercare and you will be fine and dandy.
bigfoot1985
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my prescription is high and i also have astigmatism but i can still get it done and achieve near perfect vision..
You go for a consultation and they tell you whether you can have the treatment or not. They wouldnt tell you that you can have it if you wasnt going to achieve near perfect/perfect vision!!
The actual procedure takes around 15 minutes to be done
You go for a consultation and they tell you whether you can have the treatment or not. They wouldnt tell you that you can have it if you wasnt going to achieve near perfect/perfect vision!!
The actual procedure takes around 15 minutes to be done
johng
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Without wishing to put too much of a downer on this, I had my eyes lasered about 10 years ago (PRK system). The results for the first 8 years have been fab, however - over the last 2 years the sight in my right eye has deteriorated back to nearly pre op levels. I need to use a contact lense when golfing and wear glasses for watching TV, using PC etc.
This is not necessarily a result of the operation being poorly performed - absolutely no evidence or suggestion that I was treated in any way other than professionaly - it just seems that my right eye is determined to be short sighted for ever.
I can't even blame my age yet, I'm still clining onto my 30's by a figertip
In the end - results may vary and are not guaranteed - as they say.
This is not necessarily a result of the operation being poorly performed - absolutely no evidence or suggestion that I was treated in any way other than professionaly - it just seems that my right eye is determined to be short sighted for ever.
I can't even blame my age yet, I'm still clining onto my 30's by a figertip
In the end - results may vary and are not guaranteed - as they say.
Mightymoose
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I had my eyes treated in 2008 by Optimax. It's pretty expensive (about £2,000 for both eyes), but I had some spare money at that time.
If you are suitable for it, I would recommend it to anybody.
You cannot just walk in and get it done, they take a comprehensive medical history and test your vision rigorously to ensure you are suitable for the treatment.
They explain the potential problems and send you away to think about it. If you still wish to proceed then you sign the waiver forms then book a date.
The day of the treatment was pretty long and boring, I started about 9am, with another series of eye tests, then they put some liquid stuff into your eyes and you have to wait for it to take effect. I actually had my treatment about 4pm, but it only takes 15 minutes to do both eyes. You cannot see very well after the treatment, so cannot drive etc. It was very blurry, and a little frightening, so I went to bed a slept through until the morning(you have to wear eye patches in bed for a couple of days to stop you poking yourself in the eye in your sleep and damaging the surface)
Next morning, my eyes were still fairly blurry but I could read the clock without my glasses. You have to put a series of eye drops in for a couple of weeks to deal with inflammation/hydration(the treatment temporarily stops your tear ducts working)- think you go back for a check up next day (or that might have been a couple of days later). Then if everything is ok you go back a month later. Think I had to take the re-hydration drops for another month and then got the all clear.
For a few months my eyes got a little dry when in the sun/wind, but after that I've had no problems. I've had a couple of eye tests since then and have better than 20/20 vision.
Couple of things to add:
I had LASEK treatment.
I may still need to wear reading glasses when I get old.
If you are suitable for it, I would recommend it to anybody.
You cannot just walk in and get it done, they take a comprehensive medical history and test your vision rigorously to ensure you are suitable for the treatment.
They explain the potential problems and send you away to think about it. If you still wish to proceed then you sign the waiver forms then book a date.
The day of the treatment was pretty long and boring, I started about 9am, with another series of eye tests, then they put some liquid stuff into your eyes and you have to wait for it to take effect. I actually had my treatment about 4pm, but it only takes 15 minutes to do both eyes. You cannot see very well after the treatment, so cannot drive etc. It was very blurry, and a little frightening, so I went to bed a slept through until the morning(you have to wear eye patches in bed for a couple of days to stop you poking yourself in the eye in your sleep and damaging the surface)
Next morning, my eyes were still fairly blurry but I could read the clock without my glasses. You have to put a series of eye drops in for a couple of weeks to deal with inflammation/hydration(the treatment temporarily stops your tear ducts working)- think you go back for a check up next day (or that might have been a couple of days later). Then if everything is ok you go back a month later. Think I had to take the re-hydration drops for another month and then got the all clear.
For a few months my eyes got a little dry when in the sun/wind, but after that I've had no problems. I've had a couple of eye tests since then and have better than 20/20 vision.
Couple of things to add:
I had LASEK treatment.
I may still need to wear reading glasses when I get old.
Crazyface
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I like that Simpsons episode when it a bit in the future and Flanders next door is now blind after having the treatment years ago. As one older work college said to after he used to rib the supervisor about lusting after some woman (both about 63) and it turned out to be TRUE!!!, "MANY A TRUE WORD SAID IN JEST"
StrangelyBrown
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Had it done 8.5 years ago.
As above, it hurt for a couple of days but apart from that it's been perfect ever since.
As above, it hurt for a couple of days but apart from that it's been perfect ever since.
G1BB0
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I can't get it done as am blind as a bat (very long sighted plus astigmatism) my only option is contact lens implants.... SOD THAT!!!
I know a few that have had it done and swear its the best thing they ever did
just gutted I can't
I know a few that have had it done and swear its the best thing they ever did
just gutted I can't
interesting, been thinking about it as I cant read my ball at address and marking the scorecard is tough- also played a wrong ball from the rough as it 'looked' like mine haha 
I heard that as you grow older your vision just naturally regresses back (like a facelift still droops after a few years naturally with age etc) so it depends how long it lasts and can you actually not need glasses for everything but the minute stuff?
I heard that as you grow older your vision just naturally regresses back (like a facelift still droops after a few years naturally with age etc) so it depends how long it lasts and can you actually not need glasses for everything but the minute stuff?
chrisd
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I had it done about 7 years ago and it is still perfect for long vision. I still need reading glasses, as they said I would, as at my age that is unavoidable. I went to Advance Visioncare in Harley Street and the surgeon is the one that all the others send their difficult cases to and also the ops that have gone wrong, so I figured that he would be the best. Harley Street yes, but not any more expensive as most of them dont reveal the true cost until you get further down the line
Chris
Chris
thegogg
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I only wear glasses when playing golf as it's my distance vision that's poor (not that I hit the ball too far) but when I went for my laser consultation they said I'd be suitable for it but that I'd then need to wear reading glasses for reading, using the PC, watching TV etc. I was gobsmacked as I don't need to wear reading glasses now so I decided against it. I asked them why they never mentioned this right at the start of the consultation and he had the cheek to say they didn't as it may put people off
I've also tried wearing contact lenses and find just wearing one in my left eye is great but I have a bugger of a job getting it in so can't be bothered with the hassle half the time and just wear glasses
I've also tried wearing contact lenses and find just wearing one in my left eye is great but I have a bugger of a job getting it in so can't be bothered with the hassle half the time and just wear glasses
viscount17
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been thinking about it as my partners grand daughter just had it done. She wore glasses but it was 90% vanity job.
First point - the tv ads are a con, £395 might get you done by a work experience walk in. Hers cost over £3K.
She had a few problems immediately afterward - the surgery was on the top floor with a steep stairway - how clever is that? She fainted soon after leaving the surgery, a real pole-axe job. Some problems for about a week, but fine thereafter.
Not sure they can do mine, short, long and astigmatism but apparently the consultations are pretty good. You can't do these on your own as they use the drops which make our vision pretty useless for a time. Get more than one, not least because prices can differ markedly.
First point - the tv ads are a con, £395 might get you done by a work experience walk in. Hers cost over £3K.
She had a few problems immediately afterward - the surgery was on the top floor with a steep stairway - how clever is that? She fainted soon after leaving the surgery, a real pole-axe job. Some problems for about a week, but fine thereafter.
Not sure they can do mine, short, long and astigmatism but apparently the consultations are pretty good. You can't do these on your own as they use the drops which make our vision pretty useless for a time. Get more than one, not least because prices can differ markedly.
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