boleyn8420
1:54 Wed Feb 13
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Had cataracts in both eyes done and it was like going from a fuzzy old black and white TV with a fuzzy screen on a dark night in the fog to ultra high def 4k Ultra wide screen. Have to wear specs for reading but so what. I can see for miles and I am no longer a danger to myself and other road users.Plus I can now find the fucking golf bal, obviously because i hit it such a long way.
Amazing, all on the NHS so no cost. East Grinstead eye hospital, amazing, thanks for the new eyes last year at 61
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Cheezey Bell-End
9:02 Wed Feb 13
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Ultimately it depends how bad your vision is. I was +7.5 and +7.75 with another +1 for reading. I wore coke bottle glasses from age 5 to 46. I had my eyes tested and the girl explained to me that I needed multifocals with numerous zones which would cost over £600 for just the lenses.
I was already researching the replacement surgery so went for it. It would have cost £7000 in London, but I paid about half that in Prague.
In theory I should be glasses free for life, and can't get cataracts.
If I was just getting a bit old and needed reading glasses, I wouldn't do it though.
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Westham67
2:19 Wed Feb 13
Re: Laser eye surgery
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My Mum had it done on the NHS for cataracts and it worked well shes 88 so man up P
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yogib
1:13 Wed Feb 13
Re: Laser eye surgery
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My Brother is a Contact Lens specialist and has always said that I shouldn't do it - one thing is as you get older you may well need reading glasses, I have varifocal glasses and with contacts can compensate by having one lens for near site and one for distance- the brain automatically compensates for it and adjusts for near and distance sight.
I wouldn't bother unless like a previous poster you've got a -7 or worse prescription.
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blindman
12:28 Wed Feb 13
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Just don't do it. Researched this a while back to see if it would correct previous surgery (RK - pre-laser treatment) Came across the lasik complications facebook group and joined up. The horror stories will soon steer you away from laser eye surgery. There have been suicides, constant dry-eye, constant pain, job losses, inability to drive or to drive at night, 'halo' effect. For some people, there is no greater regret they have had in life.
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DOUBLE COBBS BOB
7:56 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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A fool and his money are soon parted
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Cheezey Bell-End
7:55 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I had my lenses replaced in 2013 in Prague.
Refractive lens exchange it was called. I wish it was free for me.
If you are wondering, the wobbly lens effect goes away, as does the edge to your peripheral vision.
I remember how sharp my vision was, for the first time ever. Didn't last though. Can still see well, but not like when it was first done.
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Vexed
7:52 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I think Steven should spend the money on more pressing matters such as his chronic dullness. Far more debilitating than his countless other faults.
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CanningTownWA
7:50 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I had to have a cataract removed 3 weeks ago today. Had a new lens put in, it took 20 mins in theater. An eye patch until the next morning and then only at night for 2 weeks. No problems just a bloodshot eye for a few days. Did not cost me anything at St George’s hospital.
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munkyfunk
7:47 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Had lasik surgery two years ago.
-7 and -7-75 plus astigmatism.
No need for reading glasses yet but I’m close, I was warned about this.
Did the op to keep my job which has strict medical requirements.
2bags from Optimax it cost me.
All good and better than 20/20 whereas before I’d give mr magoo a run for he’s money.
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zico
7:39 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I'm pretty short sighted and wear glasses and did ask my optician about this but he said I would just need reading glasses which TBH seems more hassle than having specs and just looking under them or taking them off to read.
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New Jersey
7:21 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Same as Bertie, the wife had it done over 20 years ago and it has been excellent and cost effective as don't have to keep shelling out for contacts etc.
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bertie
7:08 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Had it done 20 years ago, overall it’s been fantastic.
It is inconvenient for a couple of days but that’s a small price to pay.
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ray winstone
4:23 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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My brother in law had it done a few years back for a slight short sightedness correction, cost him a couple of grand.
Next thing he knew he needed reading glasses which he didn't before, regrets the surgery big time.
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joe royal
4:19 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Mate had it done over 20 years ago ,needs glasses to drive now so pretty good value all in all.
I’m with nurse tho. Wearing bins is only a slight inconvenience compared to anything going wrong.
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Nurse Ratched
3:24 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Mate...that's your EYESIGHT you're playing with. Absolutely not worth risking.
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goose
3:00 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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might be worth remembering that post-op you will have complete clarity while watching west ham.
the blurred version might be preferable.
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BigDingus
2:57 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I hud it dond an% sow i om blund
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The Libertine
2:47 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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I had it done 1½ ago. Total price with examination, medicine and surgery at £500
It was done in Romania, as I know some doctors there. They put me in touch with a bloke who is renowned world wide within this field of medicine.
Only downside is that you get a perfect clear picture of your missus.
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Mace66
2:36 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Mate had it done 15 years ago, just been diagnosed with a detached retina.
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MikeHammer
2:36 Tue Feb 12
Re: Laser eye surgery
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Had one eye done 21 years ago in a clinic in Harley St. No issues since. They advised against both eyes and if I had both done I would now need reading glasses.
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