my optician told me that it isn't suitable for my eye prescription. I think he's talking horlicks and probably was thinking about the 1000 quid wifey and I give him every second year.
I really must look into this again.
2blue4u - Optical Express offer a
FREE consultation & that involves the following according to their website
www.opticalexpress.com/uk (seems pretty comprehensive imho)
Your FREE Consultation
Your in depth consultation involves; the required preparation tests, the examination with your Laser Trained Optometrist and your Patient Counsellor follow up discussion. This is very comprehensive and takes approximately 90 minutes. An Optical Express Laser Trained Optometrist will determine whether you are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction, explain the procedure which is most suited to your individual needs and answer all of your questions to enable you to make an informed decision. Even if you are not a candidate now, you may become one in the future as new technology emerges.
The following tests are used to establish your suitability for laser vision correction. The information gathered from the Wavescan identifies and measures imperfections in your eye providing the Surgeon with a detailed and accurate prescription and optical map of your eyes.
Focimetry: A measurement of your spectacle power is taken to determine your current prescription strength.
Autorefraction: The autorefractor reads how light passes through your eye in order to help determine your baseline prescription.
Tonometry: Used to measure your eye pressure. It is a key indicator in diagnosing the eye condition glaucoma.
Pentacam: Gives detailed information on your cornea (the outer surface). It provides the Laser Trained Optometrist and Surgeon with accurate information relating to the surface shape and thickness of your cornea and how this varies from the centre to the periphery.
CustomVue Wavescan: Identifies and measures imperfections in your eye 25 times more precisely than standard methods used for spectacles and contact lenses. It provides the essential data used in a Wavefront treatment.
Visual Acuity Testing: Measures the eyes ability to see details at near and far distances. The tests usually involve reading letters or looking at symbols of different sizes on an eye chart. Your uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) is what you see without spectacles or contact lenses while your best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) is what you see with the optimum correction in place.
Refraction: Your Laser Trained Optometrist verifies your current prescription and compares this to the focimetry readings and previous prescription details to ensure stability.
Cycloplegic Refraction: Specialist drops are used to relax your eye muscles and allow your Laser Trained Optometrist to determine how your prescription is likely to change over time.
Pupillometry: This test takes a measurement of the size of your pupils in the dark when they are at their largest, using infrared technology.
Pachymetry: The Pachymeter is an ultrasound device used to determine the thickness of your cornea in any given location. The thickness of your cornea is very important when determining whether you are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction.
Slit Lamp Exam: This test uses a microscope and a small beam of light to examine closely your corneas under high magnification, as well as your conjunctiva, lids, iris and lens.
Eye Dominance: This test measures which of your eyes is the dominant or stronger eye.
Retinal Exam: Here the Laser Trained Optometrist is assessing the health of your internal eye and in particular the retina. As a consequence of the drops used for the cycloplegic refraction an excellent peripheral view is achieved.
Before a Laser Trained Optometrist is allowed to undertake pre-operative consultations they are required to undergo an intensive training process to build on the knowledge and experience they have gained in regular Optometry. These professionals are then reviewed and assessed on an ongoing basis to ensure they are maintaining the high standards expected at Optical Express.
Only after a comprehensive examination can we determine your suitability.
Paul
PS - Being a cynical sod I wonder from lee's comments how many people qualify for the £395 per eye treatment as it clearly says
FROM £395 online & on their TV ad ...
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a bit of discomfort about the eyeballs isn't going to put me off :nuts: - The main issue with my eyes is that I need a pair to see distance & another for reading so using a camera is a right PITA (thank god for AF eh) - some days I wear my readers for taking photos as I can read the LCD / Menus etc but then my view of what I am shotting is poor - other days I wear my distance ones & have problems reading the LCD / Menus blah blah blah ...
