N3WOB Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Having another think about. Looked at Ultralase & Optimax? a few years back and decided to shelve it until it became more common/less risky. Anyone got any thoughts? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Neighbour had it done last year. She now has eyesight without glasses, however she cannot drive a car at night due to night blindness. Personally, I'd rather wear glasses than run the risk of issues with night / poor light and peripheral vision problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Umm. I wear glasses and contacts, it's a pain hence interest in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Don't do it. You only get one set of eyes - blindness isn't fun and it can go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 At least I'd have an excuse to wink at you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Have had a couple of friends do this (one was through the Boots scheme). They always do one eye at a time in case of problems, but both these people have thus far had no problems at all & have excellent all round vision and night driving is no problem. That said I wear contacts (although am only shortsighted in my left eye), and I haven't plucked up the courage yet to have this done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I've had feeback covering about 50 people so far and with the exeception of the adverse experiences above it's all been Plenty more research to do before go under t'knife or laser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 What percentage do you need before you'll be happy? What if you happen to be the 1 in *** ? Good luck but I decided a few years ago it's not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 My sister in law had hers done a good few years back, she had always worn glasses, she now doesn't need them at all, which is great for her. i've thought about having mine done but i decided not to, it could go wrong and i don't want to take the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Snap!! My sister in law was/is exactly the same. She nearly convinced me...but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Snap!! My sister in law was/is exactly the same. She nearly convinced me...but not quite. [/ QUOTE ] She is trying to convince my mum and i'm trying to unconvince her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskie Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 I had it done about 5 years ago at optimax. it was the best thing i have ever done. they were able to correct my short sighteness and asigmtism. the proceedure wasn't very nice but it was well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Im a cautious person & come from a medically trained family = dont risk it, but there's so many satisfied customers...will dwell upon it Thks for your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Amazing how many opticians wear glasses don't you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 One of my close relatives is blind and my parents know loads of people at Moorefields and Mum says that none of the surgeons would have it done. I also know someone who had it done about a year ago by one of the countries ‘top’ surgeons and it went wrong – he now has permanent blured vision. You only get one set of eyes and it’s horrible watching someone go blind so make sure you can live with the consequences should you need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 That's exactly what I need, seriously. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_S8 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 I was zapped at optimax in leeds late last year. i'm very, very cautious by nature, and although my mum had it done 5 years ago, it took me a long time to work up the courage. I was sick of glasses, getting wet when it rains, getting in the way when playing with my kids etc.... so took the plunge and booked both eyes in. .. Their independent consultant said he would only do my worst eye, as they other one was too good to be treated, so in that respect I was happy that he'd made a descion that was going to cost them money - made me feel like I had someone who was truely bothered about the best outcome for me. Anyway, I had the worst eye done 4 weeks later, 2 mins procedure, if that. week later and all well. 3 checkups FOC from optimax over the next few months. The eye that I had done went from short sighted to ever so slightly long sighted, which is a massive improvement. My only grumble is that now I dont wear glasses, my treated eye is excellent, and my untreated eye isn't as sharp as it used to be when I wore glasses. Net result is I can live without glasses, but I know I would see a little clearer if I had them on...... On the whole though, a good experience, professional people, nice clean environment, safety first etc, and they are more than happy for you to have one eye done at once at no extra cost etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Impreza RB5. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 what the feck does that have to do with Lazer Eye Surgery??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] what the feck does that have to do with Lazer Eye Surgery??? [/ QUOTE ] i was wondering the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IT_S8 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Heartbreaking.... Number 103 - Stolen, never recovered. Police said last seen used as getaway car in Keighley, looking 'a bit bent' - Sob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted May 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 He's always the same, hijacking my threads, would never dream of doing that, it's so rude, discourteous, lacking in etiquette...flippin peugout drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Laser Eye surgery has been around long enough for people to assess the risks. I see a lot of people who have had it done and whilst the vast majority are happy, there are exceptions and when it goes wrong it can be spectacular (ignore the pun). I had a patient who was as simple as you get presription, low and uncomplicated, it ended up being a balls up and to make matters worse, he drove for a living. My advice would be to ask for individual surgeons accuracy and not the creative accounting figs that a company would produce. If the surgeon wont divulge the info walk away. A good friend of mine is clinical director of one of the UKs leading refractive surgery companies. He also has a law background and sorts out litigation before it hits the press. Oh and he still wears contacts. Ultimately its your choice. I would never have it done but remember you always sign a disclaimer before the op. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 A month ago I had LASIK with INTRALASE at Optical Express (Bluewater). I had worn glasses for short sightedness for 22 years and was not embarrassed or bothered about wearing glasses, but the inconvenience of glasses has always made me try contacts, prescription goggles/masks, etc... especially now I have kids that like splashing around in the bath and swimming pool. For the past few years I had been tempted, but not convinced. A few friends and colleagues had had the procedure done and this HELPED, but didn't convince me that it was long term okay (one friend had the early type done over 10 years ago and is still better than 20:20). Anyway, the part of the procedure I was not happy with was the "creation of the corneal flap by the surgeon". This part always worried me if the surgeon was having an off day (we all have them and surgeons are no exception), so when I heard of INTRALASE, where a laser (different to the one that does the correction) creates a very accurate tailored flap, I was interested. Along with WAVEFRONT technology that helps with imperfections in your eyethat cause night haze and my astigmatism, it all adds up to a pretty amount of cash, but money is not an argument when it comes to your eyes. Ultralase in St Albans was another practice I had a consultation with, but overall I was more comfortable with Optical Express. The first week the haze is pretty bad, week after week it just improves... and now at month one I have at least equal vision to my glasses. I only have a bit of haze at night from headlights, but like dry contacts... but this will clear as my eyes heal. At the end of the day, it's TOTALLY personal choice if you have a procedure like this done. A number of friends are now quizzing me to have it done... advice and my experiences can be taken into account, but I just say "the decision HAS to be yours" All surgery whether for medical reasons or cosmetic reasons carries risks, you just have to weigh up what your prepared to do. Cheers Paul "who said that" Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobarr Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 The London Vision Clinic has the best results in the UK. If you have a high degree of myopia they are great (but not cheap £4k). I had -6.25 in both eyes now have better than 20/20. 20/8 in one eye and 20/16 in the other 9 months on, no haze, dry eyes, night flashes nothing just crystal clear vision. Bloody hell i should be on commission for that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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