Laser Eye Surgery

Doesn't have that effect for everyone, it did for me, but it depends on your prescription, sometimes you still need to wear glasses afterwards....
 
Matt989 said:
If your thinking about getting it...do it!

In comparison to having lenses/glasses its the equivalent of upgrading your kit lens to a 85mm 1.2L

I cant stop smiling!
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i bet it cost more than the £395 per eye that is always advertised
 
Matt989 said:
If your thinking about getting it...do it!

In comparison to having lenses/glasses its the equivalent of upgrading your kit lens to a 85mm 1.2L

I cant stop smiling!
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I had mine done 2 years ago and totally agree with what you've said...apart from the L thingamabob ;)

Flash In The Pan said:
Doesn't have that effect for everyone, it did for me, but it depends on your prescription, sometimes you still need to wear glasses afterwards....
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I was told that for reading books, etc, I may have to wear glasses, I can live with that.

steunited said:
i bet it cost more than the £395 per eye that is always advertised
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The total cost was twice as much for me...but it was worth every penny.

Cheers.
 
Matt989 said:
Of course it does - the 'from' in 'from £395' gives that away....its defo a case of you get what you pay for! You won't get your 1.2L for £395!

I cant explain how clear my vision is now though, its outstanding!
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It amazes me that people would actually get something like that done based on the cheapest quote :nuts:
 
I'd rather stick to contact lenses or specs. The only refractive surgery I would get is a multifocal lens implant when my I'm presbyopic. Incidentally, you can get better than 20/20 vision (6/6 as it is in the UK) with specs or contacts. I get 6/4 with my specs and my contacts (hard and soft). Once you're getting to these levels it's not really the optics that limit your vision it's the photoreceptors and the resolution of them. I'm sure for many people it's great but it's not for me, two people in my course have had it done one found it okay, the other suffers from dry eye though as a result. No surgery offers 100% success rates with no complications and I think it's important to remember this.
 
What convinced me that it was 'worth the risk' was of 250,000 US army personnel who have underwent treatment only 1 had to be removed from their role as a result.

The biggest risk is dry eye and issues with night vision (halos) but the latest techniques (laser cutting of the flap rather than a mechanical cut) reduce these risks to tiny percentages. Again though, you will pay for these techniques.

My night vision is now outstanding, much much better than with contacts or glasses!
 
Matt989 said:
What convinced me that it was 'worth the risk' was of 250,000 US army personnel who have underwent treatment only 1 had to be removed from their role as a result.

The biggest risk is dry eye and issues with night vision (halos) but the latest techniques (laser cutting of the flap rather than a mechanical cut) reduce these risks to tiny percentages. Again though, you will pay for these techniques.

My night vision is now outstanding, much much better than with contacts or glasses!
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Don't fancy the cutting malarky, although having said that the burning smell the old method produced was a bit disconcerting when you realised what was causing it :lol:
 
rssmrry said:
I'd rather stick to contact lenses or specs. The only refractive surgery I would get is a multifocal lens implant when my I'm presbyopic. Incidentally, you can get better than 20/20 vision (6/6 as it is in the UK) with specs or contacts.....
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It's ironic that "20/20 vision" is often mistaken for "perfect" vision when in fact it is not particularly good. It is I think the third line up from the bottom. The other smaller lines are (I think) 20/10 & 20/5.

I don't think I will be in any great hurry to get my eyes lasered!
 
Something about getting my eyes burned out that I find strangely unappealing :gag:
 
I'd love to get it. Hate putting contacts in every day and glasses just get in the way for me. I'm do close to biting the bullet. Wanted it for a while.
 
I started *having* to wear glasses in 2005 (I was 28) for driving but then it got to the point where I needed to where them all the time which made it tough playing cricket as I normally wore my Oakleys so in 2006 I switch to contact lenses which I got on well with......

In 2007 I split up with my missus and began partying again which meant on lots of occasions I didn't end up sleeping where I thought I'd end up sleeping and was often without lens cases, cleaning solutions etc so I started looking into Laser surgery.

Visited Optical Express who checked my eyes over and gave me the options available. My prescription was only about -1.5 so my eyes weren't that bad.

I could have had my eyes done for £395 each but went for the most expensive option of £1100 which I got interest free for a year.

The procedure only lasted 10-15mins, the effects were immediate although things were a bit white/hazy until the morning after. No pain whatsoever, a little discomfort at times but no more than if contact lenses are left in for a little too long.

My eyes were tested the following day and my vision was very nearly 20/5.

Had the treatment 4 years ago and I can still amaze people with how far away I can read number plates :lol:

My advice would be if you're considering it, go and speak to the companies that offer the treatment, there really was no obligation when I went for my consultation :)
 
I considered this a few years ago.

After reading a few horror stories on the net I soon changed my mind.

Dry eye seems to be the biggest problem.

I hate wearing glasses and contacts. My site us not too bad (-1. 00) in both eyes so I remove my glasses when ever I can.
 
I went for the assessment and at the end was quoted £2800 :gag: decided to stick with my contacts :)
 
Mr G said:
I went for the assessment and at the end was quoted £2800 :gag: decided to stick with my contacts :)
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I was quoted that for each eye! Got it done anyway, I was amazed how quick the procedure was. The worst part for me was when they clamp your eyes open, felt like they were going to pop out! Immediately after I could see and my sight got better and better, despite there being a problem with my left eye I had better than 20/20 vision. Few years down the line, my eyes are terrible, I can't read number plates unless I'm close, can't read the on screen tv guide. Fortunately I got a life time deal with mine so I've just got to pluck up the courage and I can get it done again. The was a risk this would happen with my eyes as I was only 18 when I got the 'cut and flap' because my eyes most likely hadn't stopped deteriorating. Despite all of that, I'd still recommend it to anyone :)
 
So when people are referring to their eyes being -1.00 or -1.50 etc. which part of the prescription are you referring to?
My eyes are …
Right - Sphere -1.50 Cylinder -0.75
Left - Sphere -1.25 Cylinder -1.25

I’m just curious if my eyes are regarded as being really poor or ok etc.

I’ve just set up a new saving account problem is I can’t decide if it is for getting my eyes done or if it is for a D800!!
 
stormcrow said:
So when people are referring to their eyes being -1.00 or -1.50 etc. which part of the prescription are you referring to?
My eyes are …
Right - Sphere -1.50 Cylinder -0.75
Left - Sphere -1.25 Cylinder -1.25

I’m just curious if my eyes are regarded as being really poor or ok etc.

I’ve just set up a new saving account problem is I can’t decide if it is for getting my eyes done or if it is for a D800!!
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It's the "sphere" correction that people will be referring to. The "cylinder" bit is the correction for astigmatism - there is normally another figure showing the axis angle of the astigmatism as well.

You only have quite a "weak" prescription I would say.
 
My thinking is (as a -4.00 R&L with a little astigmatism) that I'm happy with my vision with correction (be it contact lenses or specs). I'm happy with my correction, my specs look good, my contacts are comfy. So why have expensive surgery that isn't really going to change anything? My corrected acuity isn't going to be significantly better and it's not reversible. When I hit presbyopia my prescription is such that I'll have ready made reading specs, just take off my distance glasses and I can see at near!

If you've had the procedure done before and want to have it done again as your refractive error has changed, you might be out of luck as there is a limit to how much of the cornea can be removed before putting you at risk corneal ectasia (similar effects as Keratoconus). http://www.aao.org/publications/eyenet/200801/feature.cfm

Not saying people shouldn't have it done, but they should be given all the information up front and a real pet hate of mine is this "better than 20/20" when the peak acuity is 6/5 and most optometrists would want to know why a healthy patient couldn't see better than 6/6.
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I sent away for the info on this about 15 years ago, but never went for it. Then about 7 years ago a colleague had it done and got a deal 50% off for freinds at work ... but because I'd previously inquired, they wouldn't give me the discount :razz:
 
I'm thinking about getting mine done but not any time soon..
I have strabismus in one eye( had one done at age of 6 ) and my left is dominant meaning that I look on world with only left eye and use right rarely ...( can't see 3d etc)
I have a visit at Moorfields eye hospital in April and will be looking on surgery on my lazy eye. Hopefully it can be done.
after that I will undergo plenty eye exercises that may ( nor 100% guarantee) bring back my both eye vision.

If that doesn't work than hard luck but with no strabismus I will try get funds for laser surgery which I expect to be expensive with my vision (+4.5 in both eyes)
 
bastic said:
I'm thinking about getting mine done but not any time soon..
I have strabismus in one eye( had one done at age of 6 ) and my left is dominant meaning that I look on world with only left eye and use right rarely ...( can't see 3d etc)
I have a visit at Moorfields eye hospital in April and will be looking on surgery on my lazy eye. Hopefully it can be done.
after that I will undergo plenty eye exercises that may ( nor 100% guarantee) bring back my both eye vision.

If that doesn't work than hard luck but with no strabismus I will try get funds for laser surgery which I expect to be expensive with my vision (+4.5 in both eyes)
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You're in the same situation I was, although I have a dominant right eye. I had the operation on my strabismus back in the 80s and the laser job on my dominant eye (the lazy one having almost perfect vision) in, iirc, 1992.

Whilst the difference in the sight in my dominant eye is vastly improved ( I'm only now starting to notice a deterioration and that can be attributed to ageing), from what I was told before the 80s op , and have found to be true in my case, it is unlikely that the ability to see 3D etc will be "restored" as the brain has learnt over time to ignore the signals coming from the lazy eye.

You may be lucky and it works for you, however It's probably best to view the strabismus op as no more than a cosmetic procedure....
 
not for me thank you, I'm quite happy wearing glasses, given that I need my sight to function as I wish even the small failure percentage is more than enough to put me off.

i'm also not sure that it would make any difference for me anyway, my eyesight shifts so often.
 
I realise its not for everyone, but if your suitable for the treatment and have been considering id say go for it!

I hate glasses, the distortion I get at my prescription (-5.25) really **** me off, i cannot 'get used to it' not to mention they're completely impractical'

My contacts were driving me crazy, perfectly comfy first thing in the morning but a real trial in the evening! Taking them in and out everyday was a chore and they're expensive.

One thing to remember if you are going to get it is the price IS negotiable! I got around a 20% discount by standing my ground!
 
One thing that puzzles me with these interest-free finance deals you see advertised for laser surgery -if you default on the payments do they send someone round to muck up your eyesight again? :suspect:
 
Flash In The Pan said:
You're in the same situation I was, although I have a dominant right eye. I had the operation on my strabismus back in the 80s and the laser job on my dominant eye (the lazy one having almost perfect vision) in, iirc, 1992.

Whilst the difference in the sight in my dominant eye is vastly improved ( I'm only now starting to notice a deterioration and that can be attributed to ageing), from what I was told before the 80s op , and have found to be true in my case, it is unlikely that the ability to see 3D etc will be "restored" as the brain has learnt over time to ignore the signals coming from the lazy eye.

You may be lucky and it works for you, however It's probably best to view the strabismus op as no more than a cosmetic procedure....
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its up to brain in the end, I know. That's the exercises for although they may not help :)
As you said it may end up as cosmetic effect and after that 'fix' eyes with laser to loose glasses :)
I can live without watching 3D movies :)
Extra gain would be better perception altogether ( or worst as it will be new after over 20years watching world with one eye :) )
 
Laser Eye Surgery is one of the best investments I have ever made. Done about 10 or 11 years ago and still have better than 20:20 vision!
 
bastic said:
its up to brain in the end, I know. That's the exercises for although they may not help :)
As you said it may end up as cosmetic effect and after that 'fix' eyes with laser to loose glasses :)
I can live without watching 3D movies :)
Extra gain would be better perception altogether ( or worst as it will be new after over 20years watching world with one eye :) )
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The one benefit of our condition, from a photographic perspective, is it's possible to keep both eyes open when taking a picture :D
 
Flash In The Pan said:
The one benefit of our condition, from a photographic perspective, is it's possible to keep both eyes open when taking a picture :D
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So true :)
 
Matt989 said:
If your thinking about getting it...do it!
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Can I ask which company you used Matt? I've been thinking about it for awhile now but never built up the courage to bite the bullet.

Di
 
Flash In The Pan said:
One thing that puzzles me with these interest-free finance deals you see advertised for laser surgery -if you default on the payments do they send someone round to muck up your eyesight again? :suspect:
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I have to admit, I've been wondering about that. :cool:
 
Matt989 said:
Optical Express - they were recommended to me, fairly local and convenient! Really good service but be prepared for sales pitch.

Sales pitch means opportunity for bargaining though!
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Same for me. Cracking after service and totally happy with the service.

That moment the second after the laser has finished and everything became crystal clear was a moment I won't forget :D

What I will forget is having to walk to the car park with my wife in the poring rain having to wear sunglasses...I felt such a muppet :$

Cheers.
 
Matt989 said:
Optical Express - they were recommended to me, fairly local and convenient! Really good service but be prepared for sales pitch.

Sales pitch means opportunity for bargaining though!
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There's nothing in this Earth that could have persuaded me to entrust a serious eye operation to someone working out of a budget opticians.....
 
Flash In The Pan said:
There's nothing in this Earth that could have persuaded me to entrust a serious eye operation to someone working out of a budget opticians.....
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Nothing like a little brand snobbery ...each to their own though. Im happy with the service I have received and continuing to receive. Nothing budget about it!
 
Matt989 said:
Nothing like a little brand snobbery ...each to their own though. Im happy with the service I have received and continuing to receive. Nothing budget about it!
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Lol, brand snobbery is for cameras and cars, when it comes to something that has the potential to leave you blind then then it's just common sense to go to a proper specialist, even if it does cost a couple of hundred pounds
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