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Old 10-01-10, 08:05 AM   #21
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I know 3 people personally with no issues, everything went well.

I was booked to see a consultant myself and ended up walking out when he refused to give me figures on how often there are complications, he just kept saying 97% of cases are without fail, but no more detail.

My heart goes out to your sister and I wish her all the best, but it's not something i could ever do unless it was to prevent blindness, any risk of exarcbating my vision issues is a no go, even though glasses are a pain in the rear often.
+1

I know heaps of people who've had laser surgery and have been extremely happy, with no issues (or only minor ones such as 'halos' around lights at night).

However with a much higher prescription, the technique they would need to do on me (LASIK) is more complicated and has more serious risks associated with it, including things like detached retina. Nothing would make me take that risk (especially when I would probably still need to wear glasses anyway), hence I've never had it done.

I have nothing against people having this type of surgery, but do very very thorough research first and understand what risks you are running. Many clinics brush over these as obviously they want your business, but a good one will want you to fully understand what they are.

Stu as has been said none of us are eye surgeons and more importantly none of us know the details of your sister's case - so none of us can really answer the question will she be 100% OK.

That said, from the research that I've done in the past, although the more significant wrinkled flap complications from LASIK do need to be corrected by surgery to avoid causing long term visual problems, with a follow-up op soon afterwards they are usually resolved well. Essentially it's a case of them lifting the flap again and replacing it correctly, and then making sure that post-op she is very careful not to rub them, etc while they are healing.

Best wishes to her anyway

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Old 10-01-10, 09:24 AM   #22
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I have worn glasses for 20years and considered eye surgery to correct my vision but the question I have asked is "How many optometrists have eye surgery" and unfortunately the answer is "Very few". Like many things in life today it is as much cosmetic as against being necessary. Members of the younger generation may find it an advantage but like most corrective surgery it has a life span and when you ask "How long?" of the companies providing the surgery I have never had a straight answer.
I'll stick with my glasses thank you and if at any stage I need surgery on my eyes it will be for medical reasons.
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Old 10-01-10, 10:32 AM   #23
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Hope it gets sorted Stu, must be quite a worry for your sis..... I only know one person who had this type of surgery and he was extremely impressed with the outcome.
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Old 10-01-10, 06:18 PM   #24
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Blimey

Sorry to hear that, I hope it gets sorted out!Did they say anything about why her eye worsened? Has she got an underlying condition or something? Unfortunately even the most common of operations/procedures can go wrong.

Im too much of a wimp to even bother undergoing laser eye surgery, purely because im too worried about what would happen if it didnt work. Glasses all the way for me!

In answer to your question, I only know 1 person who has had laser eye surgery and she had no problems at all

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Old 10-01-10, 07:26 PM   #25
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ooo sorry to hear Stu ..

hope your sis Ok.

eyes.. scary stuff ops on eyes..

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Old 10-01-10, 07:54 PM   #26
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2 girls I worked with had it done, one was a complete success, the other had trouble for a couple of months but both so glad they had it done. good luck to your sister
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Old 10-01-10, 08:15 PM   #27
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I know 3 people personally with no issues, everything went well.

I was booked to see a consultant myself and ended up walking out when he refused to give me figures on how often there are complications, he just kept saying 97% of cases are without fail, but no more detail.

My heart goes out to your sister and I wish her all the best, but it's not something i could ever do unless it was to prevent blindness, any risk of exarcbating my vision issues is a no go, even though glasses are a pain in the rear often.
You're sticking them in the wrong place then

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+1

I know heaps of people who've had laser surgery and have been extremely happy, with no issues (or only minor ones such as 'halos' around lights at night).

However with a much higher prescription, the technique they would need to do on me (LASIK) is more complicated and has more serious risks associated with it, including things like detached retina. Nothing would make me take that risk (especially when I would probably still need to wear glasses anyway), hence I've never had it done.

I have nothing against people having this type of surgery, but do very very thorough research first and understand what risks you are running. Many clinics brush over these as obviously they want your business, but a good one will want you to fully understand what they are.

Stu as has been said none of us are eye surgeons and more importantly none of us know the details of your sister's case - so none of us can really answer the question will she be 100% OK.

That said, from the research that I've done in the past, although the more significant wrinkled flap complications from LASIK do need to be corrected by surgery to avoid causing long term visual problems, with a follow-up op soon afterwards they are usually resolved well. Essentially it's a case of them lifting the flap again and replacing it correctly, and then making sure that post-op she is very careful not to rub them, etc while they are healing.

Best wishes to her anyway
Thanks Ness, and thanks to you all passing on good wishes. I don't think she's enjoyed this weekend as she can't ask anybody about what's supposed to happen or what they can do, but from her follow up on Friday she knows that she can call them on Monday and if need be have another operation on Thursday.
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Old 10-01-10, 10:27 PM   #28
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Stu - Nobody on here will be able to tell you what will happen in your sister's case, results from any surgery can differ drastically and eye surgery results will run the gamut from complete success in the majority of cases to total loss of sight in the very few worst cases - only your consultant or surgeon will know the facts and if you want information I'd speak to them rather than ask the internet...
+1!! Most likely, it will settle; best if she not fear the worst and speak with her practitioner when she can altho surgeons are notoriously economical with explanations. All the best to her.

And how many cosmetic surgeons have had cosmetic surgery? On the other hand, I've had 2 corneal grafts and I'm glad the surgeon hadn't! But, the results did make the difference between blind and sighted. That's a good result.
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