foskid
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| posted on 23/9/10 at 08:47 AM |
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Had LASEK in 2003, it cost 400 omani rials in Muscat including the necessary aftercare. I'm well pleased with it even if I still need
spec's for reading, I was advised that would probably be the case, but I,m happy as I couldn't read a No plate before. Again thats an age
related problem I'm pretty close to 60
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Jasper
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| posted on 23/9/10 at 12:34 PM |
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Had the £1800 job at Optimax about 3 years ago, look 6 months for the night vision to be good - it was acceptable just had some ghosting.
My vision is still 20:20 and I'm chuffed to bits with it, wished I done it years before, seriously one of the best things I've ever
done.
Mind you the procedure is VERY weird to say the least.
And don't be fooled that you pay more and get better, they advised me not to spend £4k, they said with my presciption the £1800 one was fine.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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karlak
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| posted on 23/9/10 at 02:26 PM |
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Jeez, seems a lot of people have had it done. Thanks for all your comments, I think I will go and speak to some of the places.
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 23/9/10 at 04:29 PM |
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This is a very interesting thread for me, I've worn contacts for years as I am short sighted (-1.25 left eye and -2.0 right eye), but now I have
started riding bike again the wind coming through my helmet seems to dry my eyes out and my contacts fall out occasionally which is no fun.
I don't want to go back to specs, so was considering laser surgery. One snag is I'm a bit squeamish, and have seen the procedure where
the cornea is cut from the front of the eye and I'm really not sure I'd be able to cope with that - is it as bad as it looks?
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karlak
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| posted on 23/9/10 at 04:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
This is a very interesting thread for me, I've worn contacts for years as I am short sighted (-1.25 left eye and -2.0 right eye), but now I have
started riding bike again the wind coming through my helmet seems to dry my eyes out and my contacts fall out occasionally which is no fun.
I don't want to go back to specs, so was considering laser surgery. One snag is I'm a bit squeamish, and have seen the procedure where
the cornea is cut from the front of the eye and I'm really not sure I'd be able to cope with that - is it as bad as it looks?
Me too - I would prefer a general and be out of it, but that is not an option 
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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NigeEss
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| posted on 26/9/10 at 08:20 PM |
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Had mine done by Ultralase in Chester 6 years ago. -3.5/-4 pre op, advised I may
need reading glasses after. Cost 2k, 19/20 vision now and still no need for reading
specs but have noticed a slight deterioration in close vision (old age ?? I'm 45).
They said I could go back for free to correct the weak eye but I chose
not to, happy enough with 19/20.
Now just go for routine eye tests with the same optition I used before, who incidently
also had it at the same place.
The actual procedure is unpleasant but not painful. The worst part is trying to keep
your eyes fixed by staring at a red dot
that keeps moving as your focus is changing.
One word of advice though, be absolutely meticulous with the aftercare as that is where most
problems occur.
As for costs, friend recently had hers done at Optimax and despite the "from £395 per eye"
claim paid nearly 3k due to things like astigmatism. She is very pleased with the result though.
Interesting comment from Foskid about Muscat, Oman as that's where I am typing this from !
Been 35-40deg for 10 days now and not seen a cloud since I landed 
Shame it's back home on Tuesday
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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Jasper
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 10:39 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
I don't want to go back to specs, so was considering laser surgery. One snag is I'm a bit squeamish, and have seen the procedure where
the cornea is cut from the front of the eye and I'm really not sure I'd be able to cope with that - is it as bad as it looks?
It is strange and uncomfortable, but not painful. And it's all over in about 10 minutes. The wierdess thing is when they suck your eyeball into
a plastic ring to lock it in place, feels like an elephant is sitting on it. Oh yes, and the smell of frying bacon when the laser your eye after
they've cut and lifted the flap of your cornea ...... nice 
But really, it is so fantastic I'd have it done again tomorrow if I needed to.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 28/9/10 at 04:19 PM |
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If my reply is still on time, there are packages in Mexico that include hotel nights on one of the nicest beaches of the Mexican Caribbean.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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