Laser Eye Surgery Cost Cutting Tips

RP2X

Question for Lasekers

Its been almost 2 months since my treatment and looking from a distance smaller objects say the clock/timer on a VCR the led numbers are still not sharp from say a good 10 meters away, still a little double vision/hazy and not pin sharp like how it was with spectacles, when did roughly your distance sharpen up for smaller objects ?

prosaver

RP2X wrote: »

Question for Lasekers

Its been almost 2 months since my treatment and looking from a distance smaller objects say the clock/timer on a VCR the led numbers are still not sharp from say a good 10 meters away, still a little double vision/hazy and not pin sharp like how it was with spectacles, when did roughly your distance sharpen up for smaller objects ?

hello i had it done and my eyesights really good

bobbyj_2

rp2x many thanks.

RP2X

Well went for my 2 month check up, and good news is im 20/20 from Lasek, she said my eyes are pretty much as good as there gonna get considering I can make out the bottom line in the eye test from both eyes.

I did ask about if my small objects from far will get sharper and better, but she told it may not but your eyes may improve but she didnt seem to think it would get any more better.

She also told me looking at say the timer/vcr clock from 10 meters away u may not see it as sharp clear but this could be due to the lighting in the room or if your eyes are tired...

Either way im quite pleased but yeah I do miss the overall sharpness I got with my spectacles although according to some people even after 6-12 months it can get that extra bit sharper so im hoping this is what happens along with my night vision

JC_Derby

Is surgery still sometimes available on ebay?

emcwill

But all the offers are just referrals. Optimax themselves don't seem to actually sell cheap laser surgery like they used to.

AlexaSmall

I had lasik surgery done with optical express almost 4 weeks ago. I didn't know much about laser surgery and was worried but after the free consultation (tests for suitability, explanation of the procedcure etc.) which lasted a few hours, I went ahead with it. Most of the staff at the clinic had also had it done. Eyes were stinging about half an hour after the procedure, for about 2 hours, and I was advised to sleep as after the procedure which I did. I woke up after 2 hours and the stinging was gone. For the next 2 days my eyes were sensitive to lights (sunshine, tv etc.) and I wore sunglasses to keep dirt out when I went to the next-day after-care. Eyes also looked puffy till about a week later.

I've had 3 check-ups since then and so far everything is fine, they check your vision and to see if the cornea is healing correctly. I could see much better after a day, and I've religiously followed the eye-drop after-care for the recommended week. I also use 'fake tears' eye drops twice a day because I use screens a lot and I don't want to get dry eyes which is common apparently.

To keep costs down, I used a voucher from a friend who had been through the op and it's useful once you've done it because you get given vouchers (ambassador referral programme) which allows you to earn money when someone else uses it to get money off the treatment during a specific time-frame. The procedure itself is relatively painless...(apart from the initial stinging which felt like shampoo in the eyes), and being aware of what is going on during the ten min operation despite the anaesthetic drops which stop you feeling anything. I was lucky enough to have a surgeon that spoke to me throughout about other things to keep my mind off it and told me his track record.

Therefore I would recommend it, but ask questions and don't go for it if they are doubtful after your consultation about your suitability. Also the worse your eyes are, the more expensive it is, so best to do it earlier rather than later. Also more pricey if you have astigmatism which I did in one eye so the voucher helped me on that eye because my other eye was the cheapest price possible. So research, trust your instincts about how you are treated during consultation and who is present and be prepared to rest for 2 weeks after rather than go straight back to work to avoid any strain or anything going in which can make you rub your eyes. Good luck!

purplepiglet

Please don't just try and cut costs when it comes to laser eye surgery. I've just had it done and when I was researching I came across some real horror stories of really old equipment being used and people being conned out of more money that planned.
When I finally did reach a decision to have my eyes done I went to Accuvision Laser Eye Clinics. Here you get a decent price for each eye, no gimiks, no money off vouchers, and you are seen by world-class opticians and surgeons straight away. They don't employ sales people so you know you're not being openly sold to and they are 1 of only 6 clinics in the world to have the most advanced laser eye technology available to patients.
I would research thoroughly before jumping into surgery. It's not like walking into Asda and getting buy one eye get one free this is SURGERY. Please consider all your options and go visit a reputable clinic.

emcwill

With all respect there are horror stories over the internet about anything at all if you search. The High St clinics such as Optimax, Ultralase etc are hardly dodgy semi-legal back-street operations. I felt under no sales pressure at all at Optimax (and they are so busy they don't need to beg me to take their slots up) and was given statistical information on the number of procedures the (incredibly qualified and experienced) surgeon I will be having has performed etc. I do understand that if you have all the money in the world then yes, why settle for anything less than what seems the very best, go Harley St/Moorfields if you can afford it, but most of us don't have that luxury. Of course I'm not suggesting you go see someone down a back alley with a CD player and a magnifying glass, but the procedure is now very routine and safe, and the equipment the High St chains use is not ancient superseded stock.

andrewz_3

Here what i found -> http : // eyesvisions . com / laser-correction / laser eye surgery