Clarivu operation

lolly5648

Has anyone had Clarivu? I can't have laser so am considering this but don't know anyone who has had it

Mxty

Hi Lolly5648,

I've never had anything like it but I did read about it a little while ago, this explains it really well http://www.bettersight.co.uk/specialisms/freedom-from-glasses-or-lenses/for-those-aged-over-45-years/

However it does state quite regularly through the article you need to be over 45.

Hope this helps a bit, and sorry for the amazingly delayed reply, hopefully your still looking into this.

lolly5648

Thanks Mxty

I did look further into this and went to a Clarivu open evening. I was very impressed and talked to quite a few patients including a girl aged 29 who had had it done. Her prescription was very very strong and she raved about the difference.

I then went to their free consultation and found that I wasn't suitable as I have macular problems. I was really disappointed.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I would hope to be able to have this type of operation at some point in the future. Can't afford it at the moment and would have to see if I was suitable too.

I can imagine your disappointment. I would be upset too if I found I wasn't suitable.

Herongull

Wait until you have cataracts then you can have it free on the NHS.

Clarivu is just a fancy name for Clear Lens Exchange, which is a fancy name for cataract surgery for people who don't yet have cataracts.

lolly5648

Herongull wrote: »

Wait until you have cataracts then you can have it free on the NHS.

Clarivu is just a fancy name for Clear Lens Exchange, which is a fancy name for cataract surgery for people who don't yet have cataracts.

Yes, but they only do mono vision now and that is no good for me. Because of my prescription and prisms etc I would still have to wear glasses and the whole point is not to wear glasses. And I would willingly pay for that.

spitfire-Wilson

I looked into this a few years ago as a way to remove cataracts and get rid of the specs.

I would maybe seek advice with a private clinic one to one. Sometimes they are free (hopefully!) and will give you a better indication of what can be done for you without it being Clarivu. Nowadays there are always lots of options but the NHS doesn't always cover them. It's worth a try to get another expert opinion.

Bit vague but hope that was helpful!:)

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Herongull wrote: »

Wait until you have cataracts then you can have it free on the NHS.

Clarivu is just a fancy name for Clear Lens Exchange, which is a fancy name for cataract surgery for people who don't yet have cataracts.

What a cynical way to look at things. Some of us have really poor eyesight. To be able to correct sight so you can have 20/20 vision is a god send. I would jump at the chance in a heart beat, I'm just not in a financial position to afford it. I personally wouldn't wait until I get cataracts. I may never get cataracts, however I am very short sighted and am not suitable for laser eye surgery. This procedure is my only option to get away from wearing glasses or contact lenses and get the quality of vision I have longed for all my life. I would love to wake in the morning and see clearly without having to scramble for my glasses.

aggypanthus

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

What a cynical way to look at things. Some of us have really poor eyesight. To be able to correct sight so you can have 20/20 vision is a god send. I would jump at the chance in a heart beat, I'm just not in a financial position to afford it. I personally wouldn't wait until I get cataracts. I may never get cataracts, however I am very short sighted and am not suitable for laser eye surgery. This procedure is my only option to get away from wearing glasses or contact lenses and get the quality of vision I have longed for all my life. I would love to wake in the morning and see clearly without having to scramble for my glasses.

how bad is your sight? Mine is dreadful, finding it hard to have nice frames made up, even with thinnest lenses. I gave up contacts 3 yrs ago as mono vision failed and I choose not to fully correct and wear reading specs with them

aggypanthus

Lolly why cant you have laser?

lolly5648

I am very short-sighted, have dry eyes and an epiretinal membrane which means that I only have 80% vision in my left eye. I am not suitable for laser surgery. When I do develop cataracts and they have to implant a lens the vision in my left eye might deteriorate further (something to do with the shape of my eyeball and the strain put on the eye). That's why they didn't want to do anything until it is medically necessary. I was so shocked at being turned down, having psyched myself up to have the op, that I didn't really take in what he was saying.