oliwb
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 04:56 PM |
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Laser Eye Surgery
Well the girl is looking at getting laser eye surgery and not knowing anything about it I'm a little worried (mostly about the surgery bit!)
Has anyone got any experiences of it good or bad.....should I be concerned or will it be good for her? Its certainly going to be cheaper in the long
run at £25/month for contact lenses and £100 a year in glasses! - shes a PE teacher so they tend to get broken or sat on etc etc.....Cheers...Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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graememk
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:01 PM |
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my friend does it for a living, i've never heard him tell any horror stories so i suppose thats a good thing, also both my parents have had it
done
and they can still see
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oliwb
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:04 PM |
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guess thats a good start! anybody else got experiences of it?? I'd love to hear any of the side effects...if there are any! Cheers Oli.
If your not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room!
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StevieB
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:05 PM |
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My mum's just had it done - she thinks it's great and has changed her general way of life a hell of a lot (not having to seek glasses to
read something, and having to take them off to see a distance etc.)
My wife looked into it and found out about something newer that involves putting contact lenses in at night and then taking them out for the daytime -
every night at first and then reducing right down to one night a month (a bit like a lot of things ionce you're married!). It's a little
pricier, and not as wide spread due to the fact that everyones just invested in the laser kit, so simply won't market anything newer until the
lifespan of laser surgery kit is over. She says it's called Orthokerotology.
[Edited on 19/9/06 by StevieB]
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alfasudsprint
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:07 PM |
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I had it done abou 4 years ago. Its great. Feel a bit anxious but its over in ten minutes so no probs. Go with her. Me and my missus di at same time
(not same day!). I always recommend to anyone.
Tim
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Hellfire
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:24 PM |
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My boss has laser eye surgery for 10 years or more... all with no/little side effects. It has reduced his periferal vision however.
Steve
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 05:26 PM |
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My son had it done around 6 years ago, i was more nervous then he was, on the way home he could read number plates, something he could never do before
without glass's.
Needs a lot of aftercare but that's just plenty of eye drops too stop them drying up.
If you ask him he will tell you the best thing he ever did.
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iank
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:01 PM |
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Tiny risk of anything going really badly wrong at a legitimate place.
But if it does go wrong you have to live with the results.
The BBC have an independent guide including the risks here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/4649079.stm
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Humbug
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Tiny risk of anything going really badly wrong at a legitimate place.
But if it does go wrong you have to live with the results.
The BBC have an independent guide including the risks here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/medical_notes/4649079.stm
I was going to say the same - even if it's a small risk, but if it happens, you could be blind... A bit like: not many aircraft crash, but if
they do, people are likely to die 
Having said that, my bro had it done a year or two back with no problems.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:16 PM |
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I know a few people that have had it done. They all reckon its the best think theyv done and recommended that i had it done. They had no side effects
or anything. 10 mins per eye and your done. Dont they do free consultations? Might be worth chat with them.
Im tempted but dont have the money at the min.. Itd save me a fortune in perscription sun glasses. I can buy 5 quid ones rather than 100..
[Edited on 19/9/06 by Danozeman]
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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JackNco
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 06:38 PM |
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I could personaly never have it done as u have to be awake in the Opp, a friend of mine had it done. shes had no problems but its rare that they
achive as good a result as glasses, you never get perfect vision from it...... And luckily got my my eyes havent got any worse since i first started
wearing glasses. so i keep glasses as long as they last. although thats virtualy unheard of....
So to sum up, its a good concept and if you can stand the opp its a good option, but you will probaly not have as good a vision as you did with
glasses....
John
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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chockymonster
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 07:11 PM |
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I had Wavefront Ultralasek done 5 weeks ago tomorrow. My prescription was -4.25 (l) and -3.25(r)
I was absolutely petrified before the operation but it was over so quickly, each eye took about 3 minutes. You feel no pain whatsover, all you hear is
the crackle from the laser and you smell something like burning hair.
I could see well enough to walk about but my close vision was quite poor for about 2-3 days. My right eye improved most originally but now it's
hovering at -0.75 but is still improving, my left eye is now at 20/20
It's the silly things you notice most, being able to see in the shower, waking up and not having to find your glasses.
I'd highly recommend Ultralase to anyone considering it. If you want more information then please ask.
PLEASE NOTE - Responses on Forum Threads may contain Sarcasm and may not be suitable for the hard of Thinking.
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BKLOCO
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 07:39 PM |
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My other half had it done last year by the top eye surgeon in the UK, who works in Moorfields London and lectures all over the world on this very
subject. The patient before her was Roger Moore.
My only advice to you after talking to this guy is.
Don,t go to one of the high street clinics.
The Eye specialists call them the "Burn and Learn Brigade".
Go to a proper eye hospital with proper eye surgeons. preferably Moorfields in London.
On the three occasions we were there people were coming in from literally all over the world because they wanted the best possible care.
If anything goes wrong you are then in the right place to have it sorted.
As has been stated after care is everything and it will take from 6 months to a year before your eyes completely stabilise.
The Wavefront system is the treatment to go for. as this directly measures the abberations in the lens and directly controls the laser from the
pattern generated.
Other, cheaper treatments (that the burn and learn boys wrongly say are as good) are approximations and use cheaper less sofisticated equipment.
Do some research and don't go for cheapness.
You only get one pair of eyes.
Don't gambol with them.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want!!! 
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NigeEss
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:28 PM |
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I had it done by Ultralase 3 1/2 years ago, no problems at all.
It's not a painful experience either, just a little uncomfortable when they put they cut the
cornea. They do stress the importance of the after care but that's only
for a couple of weeks. Had a slight starburst effect for a month but perfect now.
As others have mentioned, one of the best things I've done.
Nige
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pifular
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:29 PM |
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my wife had it done about 4 years ago at boots. i dont think they do it any more. she says best thing she ever did and only complaint since is that it
has slightly deminished her night time/glare vision for example in wet , dark motorway type situation.
be prepared though for first thing she will prob will want is set of designer shades
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JackNco
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by BKLOCO
My other half had it done last year by the top eye surgeon in the UK, who works in Moorfields London and lectures all over the world on this very
subject. The patient before her was Roger Moore.
My only advice to you after talking to this guy is.
Don,t go to one of the high street clinics.
The Eye specialists call them the "Burn and Learn Brigade".
Go to a proper eye hospital with proper eye surgeons. preferably Moorfields in London.
On the three occasions we were there people were coming in from literally all over the world because they wanted the best possible care.
If anything goes wrong you are then in the right place to have it sorted.
As has been stated after care is everything and it will take from 6 months to a year before your eyes completely stabilise.
The Wavefront system is the treatment to go for. as this directly measures the abberations in the lens and directly controls the laser from the
pattern generated.
Other, cheaper treatments (that the burn and learn boys wrongly say are as good) are approximations and use cheaper less sofisticated equipment.
Do some research and don't go for cheapness.
You only get one pair of eyes.
Don't gambol with them.
LOL ide agree with that on the basis of common sence, if your on there you have about 5K plus to spend on a car, ide say eyesight is worth more than
that.
Or put it this way, for 400quid, its not good be experts... dentists charge more than that!
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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Nishka
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:34 PM |
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I agree with BKLOCO about having it done at an eye hospital. They have much more sophisticated facilities.
Also the results depend on how bad the eyes are to start with.
At most of the 'Burn and Learn' places they will only do uptoa limited prescription.
I know that when I enquired (admittedly a few years ago now) they could not treat my eyes at -6.5R and -9.5L, however just looking on the Moorefield
site and they now can.
Moorefeild Hospital
HTH
Nishka
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RazMan
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:49 PM |
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I remember reading an article earlier this year about a 'radio wave' alternative to laser treatment. It involves aiming high frequency
radio at the eye to achieve the same result. IIRC there was no invasive surgery involved so the aftercare was minimal.
Personally I would love to have it done as I wear varifocals and working on the car is a real pain close up. I applied for the op some years back (out
of interest) but I was told that my eyes were not suitable so maybe it is not for everyone.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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mark chandler
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:50 PM |
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Looks like I,m the only negative one on this, thankfully it was not me who suffered!
I know a chap who had it done 5 years ago, in the first few days he was very pleased then it started to go wrong, he is now effectively blind... just
sees smudges.
The surgery was fine but they provided drugs to control the swelling of the eye post op and bolloxed this. In essence the pupils are now damaged as
the drug concentration was mucked up, instead of controlling the swelling it promoted it.
He started NHS in Chatham, ended up in Moorfields !
Personally I would play it safe and not have both done together. That said by all accounts it can make a significant change to your life.
Regards Mark
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Ian Pearson
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| posted on 19/9/06 at 08:53 PM |
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A workmate had it done last year. Found it very painful for about 18 hrs afterwards. Ended up with one eye with 20/20 vision, and the other not good.
Had double vision, and waited 6 months for the eye to settle down. Had the eye re-done, and is a lot better now. It can't be undone, and I would
echo the Moorefields idea. Treated my Dads eye cancer. Top people.
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JackNco
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| posted on 20/9/06 at 12:07 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Nishka
I agree with BKLOCO about having it done at an eye hospital. They have much more sophisticated facilities.
Also the results depend on how bad the eyes are to start with.
At most of the 'Burn and Learn' places they will only do uptoa limited prescription.
I know that when I enquired (admittedly a few years ago now) they could not treat my eyes at -6.5R and -9.5L, however just looking on the Moorefield
site and they now can.
Moorefeild Hospital
HTH
Nishka
No offence but i tohugt mine were bad at -2 & -1.75
Some people are worried about the difference between right and wrong. I'm worried about the difference between wrong and fun.
O'Rourke, P.J. (1989), Holidays in hell. London (Picador)
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02GF74
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| posted on 20/9/06 at 07:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
My boss has laser eye surgery for 10 years or more... all with no/little side effects. It has reduced his periferal vision however.
hmmmm.... I have pondered for a little while but am concerned about long term effects especailly as the treatment is relatively new, i.e. probably not
been going in any significant quantitiy for morer then 5 years.
In the mentime sticking to specs.
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alfasudsprint
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| posted on 20/9/06 at 07:55 AM |
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Someone suggested never as good as glasses. What utter rubbish! Mine are better, so are my wife's, and all the other people I talk to!
see ya
Tim
ps Just do it
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foskid
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| posted on 20/9/06 at 08:50 AM |
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Hi,
I had LASEK eye surgery done 3 years ago, both eyes at the same time. Absolutly no regrets at all.
My eyes were a little sore for about 12 hours after but the effects were immediate, before I couldn't read a number plate without glasses now I
can read news paper at 18" distance. I still need reading glasses for fine print or for close work but that is down to age related vision
problems (50+) which would require lens replacement which at £4000+ per eye I'll live with that.
good luck and best wishes
John
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/9/06 at 10:34 AM |
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