Laser Eye Surgery Discussion Thread

kittykate_2

Nicki wrote: »

Huge apologies! Misunderstanding cleared up by PM between us. There are two people posting with this username (the other uses a capital K though!) and it is she, not this user, who had posted on, and subsequently then deleted a controversial thread on another board, which many users found very offensive. When I saw this thread I jumped to the unworthy conclusion that the nasty KK was trying to wangle a discount to which she wasn't entitled as well as otherwise winding people up.

As I know nothing about laser eye surgery, except I too would like to have it, I'll beetle off with my tail between my legs, and leave you in peace!

Thanks Nicki! Easily done! :cool: I've PMed admin asking to change my name so as not to cause any confusion again to anyone.

Anyways, back on track. Does anyone know about the nhs discount? I might be changing jobs soon and if I can get half off whilst I still work in my current job then that's a very good MSE thing if you ask me!!! (Is that naughty? - cashing in on the discount before i leave, plus - the eye surgery is for a new job - does that make it naughtier??)

kk xxx

Doozergirl

kk thye don't peel your eyelids back, they cut the cornea, the protective film over your actual eye and flip that back!

No idea about the NHS discount.

leftieM

bandraoi wrote: »

Don't know how much use this will be to you all, but if any of you have close relatives living and paying the higher rate of tax in Ireland.

If they pay for you to have the treatment, they can claim it against the higher rate of tax (it essentially knocks 20% off the price).

To claim it (or any other medical expense) there is just a form to fill in.

If you're still out there banderoi, have you any more info on this? Do you have to get the work done in ROI or can it be done in UK (if cheaper)?
I have loads of well paid family in ROI. I'd love to have the surgery done and 20% is a fair bit!

longbaygirl

Had mine done by Optimax 5 years ago, just under £1k for both eyes. Was -5 in each eye before and could not even see the clock on waking in the morning.

Best thing I ever did. My only regret was not having it done 10 years earlier. Have 20/20 vision and could see well straight after the proceedure, but it just got better and better.

Go for it.

pipmoss

Hi guys my oh is considering laser eye treatment.

Can anyone recommend a company in Manchester which specialises in thie treatment.?

:beer: :beer: :beer:

jannyannie

Hi
Don,t know if Optimax have a clinic in Manchester, they did mine and I am delighted.:j

susi

I have read through the threads on here about eye surgery and to be honest Im totally confused. I am ready now to have this done in the near future. There seems to be pro's and cons with them all. Has any one specialist come out tops?????? Are the cheaper ones to be avoided?????
Any help appriciated

Nile

Hello susi

I'll move your thread to the 'Health & Beauty' board.

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Regards

Nile

shezzy

I had mine done a year ago and i went to optical express, no problems and wish i had done it earlier. I picked the best, laser with wavefront because i did'nt want to risk getting it done cheaply and ruining my eyesight forever!
Best thing to do is go for a consultation and then decide on the decision they advise.
Good luck and email me a private message if you have any questions about the procedure.:j

shezzy

katskorner

I had mine done in March this year. I went with Optimax and was advised to have Epi-Lasek with Wavefront as this was more suitable for more eyes and safer than Lasik as there is not cutting flaps in your eye. I have excellent vision now and do not regret going through with it.

Yes it was painful about and hour ofter I had it done, for 48 hours, but this was all. It was a small price to pay for perfect vision. I still have to use drops now as my eyes are still healing and I have to go for another check in a couple of weeks.

I got an appointment through Optimax on Ebay and saved £700 on the treatment - I had both eyes done.

I would highly recommend them. I had mine done at the Birmingham clinic.