Laser eye surgey

[allantheboss]

Anybody here able to recommend a company to do it with?

(I've seen the other thread on it, but that was asking if anybody has had it done, and lots of people saying it's great. I want to know WHERE to get it done!)

[pookie]

yep had it done..did it with optical express got some vouchers to save you some cash. Still working after 1.5yrs but there are a load of considerations. PM if you want more details incase its gonna put anyone off their tea

[NTECUK]

This Blokes recommended
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[Mrs DJ Fridge]

I nearly got it done a few years ago, but I am very glad I didn't because I now have to look over my glasses for close up work like threading a needle, which means that I would still have to wear glasses for that.

[Bluefish]

Had it done but not gonna recomend, depends on what your pain thresh hold is :rolleyes:

[Joe Marcon]

After watching final destination 5. No chance . But it's a film

[robh539]

yep had it done..did it with optical express got some vouchers to save you some cash. Still working after 1.5yrs but there are a load of considerations. PM if you want more details incase its gonna put anyone off their tea

+1

Used the same company, and would recomend it. Had mine done about 4/5 yrs ago. Not problems and improved my life :)

[shonadoll]

Optical express. They pressured me the least and had the best results for my correction in my age group. Pain free, best thing I've ever done.

[maviczap]

Colleague also had his done at Optical Express, but he did his research and found out which one in his area had the best reputation.

So he had the best one in our area do his, but it wasn't in his home town.

Went from +20 prescription glasses to 20/20 vision about 5 years ago

[metalmonkey]

Yes I went Ultralaze in Hammersmith, I used to have glasses all the time I wasn't that blind but for driving, watching TV, without them I couldn't see clearly to the end of a 25m pool. One important thing to know is that at some point in my life I will need to wear reading glasses, but that happens to most people as they age. Though I should never be short sighed again.

My eye sight is now amazing, but it wasn't cheap. I went for the most expensive option, but this is my eye sight. I don't see the point in doing something like this and not doing it properly. If you are suitable for it and can afford it, then I would do it.

As Pookie said there is quite a lot to take it, I spent ages researching going to different places before I decided to go ahead. Want to know more, feel free to PM.

[Dabber]

Yes I went Ultralaze in Hammersmith, I used to have glasses all the time I wasn't that blind but for driving, watching TV, without them I couldn't see clearly to the end of a 25m pool. One important thing to know is that at some point in my life I will need to wear reading glasses, but that happens to most people as they age. Though I should never be short sighed again.

My eye sight is now amazing, but it wasn't cheap. I went for the most expensive option, but this is my eye sight. I don't see the point in doing something like this and not doing it properly. If you are suitable for it and can afford it, then I would do it.

As Pookie said there is quite a lot to take it, I spent ages researching going to different places before I decided to go ahead. Want to know more, feel free to PM.

So I have been told, it's best to go for the expensive option. I would have it done, but my work won't allow it (Train driver).

[shonadoll]

Oh, and I'd make sure you,get an independent eye test to make sure you're suitable. My optician who I've been going to for ten years said the bad results he'd seen we're from people who weren't good candidates anyway, as in their prescription wasnt stable or the correction was too great.

So an independent opinion is vital in my opinion because of course they want to see you a few thousands worth of surgery.

[allantheboss]

Great last tip, thanks

[Spank86]

yeah, bear in mind it only resets your eyes to what they should be, if they are changing constantly they'll carry on changing and just get worse again.

[G]

So I have been told, it's best to go for the expensive option. I would have it done, but my work won't allow it (Train driver).

Generally you should go for the most expensive option... not the most expensive optician.

There is various methods of laser eye surgery... the cheapest ones are the oldest methods. The more expensive options the more modern ones.

The optician will advise the most effective one for your lifestyle. As some methods take longer to heal, an some can take more abuse afterwards.

I certainly would advise against going for the most expensive optician, just because they are expensive 'so must be the best'.

What you have to realise is the machine does all the work... and it takes 30 seconds.

I went for Optical Express in Birmingham after lots of reading, and lots of consultations.

Would I recommend to people generally... probably not.

[robh539]

G really why? I had mine done there and have no trouble before during and after

[G]

G really why? I had mine done there and have no trouble before during and after

The most positive thing I have had out of it, is the fact I no longer get Migranes... I used to get them nearly every other week... and proper ones that would knock me out for a few days without much notice. I've not had one since the surgery.

My main dissatisfaction is with the difference in night time vision. Not stars bursts as such, but I find other car headlights very very bright... and I find dark places very very dark. Watching TV in the dark, or films at the cinema is not much fun.

I had mine done nearly 3 years ago, and although my vision is still as perfect as the day it was done, I'm constantly worried it's getting worse again, always testing myself... it a mental thing I guess.

Its also probably because I have forgotten all the annoying things about glasses now... Like;

- Searching for them when you first get up
- Losing them and can't find them
- Breaking them somehow
- Constantly cleaning them
- Getting them wet when out in the rain
- Getting them steamed up when coming in from the cold
- needing a new pair every couple of years
- Messing around trying to get them comfortable under you bike helmet
- Not being able to watch 3D properly
- The list goes on...

[pookie]

dry eyes is the biggest problem which causes erratic vision in eyes. I had a slight dry eye problem before.
+1 on the night vision. Which include rear light clusters in tunnels causing shrieks of light. I am wearing sun glasses in most conditions due to light sensitivity but generally for comfort and no doubt I could do without.

Also nice helmet with integrated vision is great. I get by day to day and it is nice not to wear glasses albeit sun glasses. Quality of life is better esp when riding. The procedure is quicker than you think. Research your consultant thoroughly!

[allantheboss]

SO I had my surgery last night. The bit which they don't tell you in the brochure is "it will feel like your eyes are being rubbed with sandpaper for the rest of the day. You won't be able to open your eyes for more than one second and you will be crying and trying to overcome the pain for a long time". This morning I'm ok, no pain but I can't get all the crust off my eyes because I'm not allowed to touch them. It was horrendus torture, I'm just glad it's over now. Vision is still a bit blurry, I hope that's a recovery thing and not an indication I'm a 5% who needs to go back for more "touch-up" procedures.


I'll keep you posted!

[The Guru]

...I hope that's a recovery thing and not an indication I'm a 5% who needs to go back for more "touch-up" procedures...

I was.. and it was far worse than the original procedure.

[Dave20046]

Not recommended if you're one de those people who suit glasses ... you end up just looking like a mole

[allantheboss]

I was.. and it was far worse than the original procedure.

Uh oh. Why? I have double vision in my left eye now..

[The Guru]

Dont stress Im sure you'll be fine. Mine regressed 13 months after the initial treatment.

I had Lasik Advanced CustomVue Wavefront. I was -4 in both eyes with astigmatism. Had it on a Thursday and was driving on the Friday. No pain, just a gritty feeling for the first 12hrs. Was superb. Recommend it to anyone.

When I had the 'enhancement' procedure 15 months later it was horrendous. I still couldn't open my eyes 8 hrs after the procedure, constant tears and painful.

My vision was going haywire, focusing then unfocussing. I spent the next 4 days under a duvet on the couch with the blinds closed 24/7 and still had to wear shades. I just slept and listened to TV and radio.

The enhancement was Lasek - chemically softening the lense and scraping part of it away, then poking and prodding to re-shape it.

Like this..

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Lasik yes

Lesek NO.
Not nice.

[allantheboss]

Thank god. I had Lasik, my housemate had Lasek at the same time.

I was worried about the blurriness in my left eye, but am told it's just bruising at will go away. Massive relief. The pain I felt last night though wasn't the grittiness you speak of, it was more like the Lasek but for an evening. No pain now. I'm a happy bunny.

But yeah, I hear horrendous things about Lasek! I will upload a pic of my eye later because it's awesome

[The Guru]

The 1st time the whites of my eyes were totally red. :smt077

[allantheboss]

Done! Was excruciating pain for a night but no pain the next morning (just went to sleep. You will be extremely tired immediately after surgery due to drugs). I also apparently had it worst than most, probably because I didn't take pain killers.

From there, right eye was better than 20/20 from the next morning. Left eye had to go back for more, and for some reason didn't hurt at all after surgery (and follow-up surgery is free).

All in all, I would definitely suggest it, and can offer any of you £150 off if you decide to get it!

[allantheboss]

And you look awesome for a while

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[metalmonkey]

SO I had my surgery last night. The bit which they don't tell you in the brochure is "it will feel like your eyes are being rubbed with sandpaper for the rest of the day. You won't be able to open your eyes for more than one second and you will be crying and trying to overcome the pain for a long time". This morning I'm ok, no pain but I can't get all the crust off my eyes because I'm not allowed to touch them. It was horrendus torture, I'm just glad it's over now. Vision is still a bit blurry, I hope that's a recovery thing and not an indication I'm a 5% who needs to go back for more "touch-up" procedures.


I'll keep you posted!

Where did you have it done?

[allantheboss]

Optical Express

[Winder]

The woman on the laser eye treatment TV ad looks hot in her glasses and looks a bit wierd without them

[The Guru]

The woman on the laser eye treatment TV ad looks hot in her glasses and looks a bit wierd without them

Agreed