Laser Eye Surgery - Yes or No?? - I want to get it done but i was wondering what people think of it???

Question

People i would be grateful for all of your input - but obviously i will speak to a doctor about it first to consider risks etc.

Answer 1

My vision is 20/400 which is really bad. There was a time I really wanted to do the Lasik surgery. However, quite frankly, I am quite hesitant now... because of the possible side effects, and the other risks, etc.

I know that people say that the chances that the surgery would go bad is small... but I think about it this way.... there still is a chance that it can go wrong.... and I appreciate my eyesight soooo much.

I opted to try exercises to see if they would improve my vision. I created a blog so that people can follow my progress. You can check it out at:
http://improvingmyeyesight.com/blog

Hope this helps...

Answer 2

I had it done 5 years ago. I was quite short sighted (-6.5 in one eye, -7.0 in the other) and it has been fantastic - I now have 20/20 vision and have almost forgotten what it was like to wear glasses (and I had worn them since 5yrs old, contacts from 13yrs old). I could walk around and see well by the next day, and it had settled in to completely normal vision in a couple of weeks.

I went to Ultralase and found them really great. They have been doing it longest in the UK and have quite a high turn-away rate as they wont treat someone who is borderline, so you know they wont take risks with your vision - I couldn't recommend them more highly. The only (teeny tiny) side effect I had is that my eyes were a little dry for a few months, but that has gone away now and at the time was easily treated with eye drops.

However, when you have chosen who to go to (consultations at Ultralase are free with no commitment) they will tell you about all the risks, and there are a few, though they seem to occur rarely, and there are various types of eye that just can't be laser treated at all so prepare yourself for possible disappointment, don't get your hopes up too much.

Good luck - I hope it works out for you, it has really changed my life, and even though it cost £2300 I would have spent that within 5 years on lenses, glasses etc, so well worth it.

Answer 3

I had Lasik in Optimax in Glasgow around 5 years ago. My mum had it done also but she had a slightly different procedure and she got one eye done at a time and was in some pain for days after each. Mine was totally painless and you can be sure it was coz im a total wimp, i had just take some bravery pills!!! After the very quick procedure(around 10 mins all in) i came home and slept..and i went out that night. I was wearing sunglasses for a while after to protect my eyes from dust etc and also when using a computer.
Best thing i ever did, it gave me a new lease on life and also a good thing too as my husband assures me he wouldnt have married me(kidding of course)if i was wearing glasses!!!

Answer 4

It's really not that risky. It's a great thing to have done. My step-moms 85 year old grandmother had it done and she has perfect 2020 vision now. She had to wear an eye patch for a while though. They only do one at a time so you can see to do things. You have to have some there to drive you home too. The best thing about it is it only cost about $2,100. It's worth it though.

Answer 5

You need to really think carefully before you make your decision. First of all if you have severe myopia you risk retinal detachment which is an ophthalmic emergency which can lead to blindness. Secondly you are better having both eyes done separately so if one goes wrong you don't go completely blind. Admittedly although I wear specs I would feel scared of anyone going near my eyes!! Maybe a lens transplant might be a safer option but unfortunately not yet available on the nhs!!

Answer 6

I have had it done and it is FANTASTIC!!! I have even forgotton what it was like to have to put contact lenses in each morning.
I opted for the epi-lasik one......the one that hurts. This is because instead of cutting your lense, they fold it back, making the eye less weak. Yes it hurts (not actually having it done but afterwards), but it is manageable pain and it only lasts a few hours.

You have 20/20 vision by the time you go for your check up which is 3 days after. It is amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of having it done.

Answer 7

Personally I would do it. It is a good idea initially, gives your eyesight back quickly, however, it aint been around long for my liking to determine the long term effects for later on in life. People who have had it done think it's great at the moment, but no one has been able to warn that there could be some dangers, cos at the moment we dont know. Not to put a downer on it, but you can never be too careful.

Answer 8

It would revolutionise my life - I can't tell who's standing in front of me without my contacts/glasses.

BUT - I don't feel that it's been around long enough. We don't know the long term effects - whether your eyes would deteriate after 20 years or whatever.

Also - my friend had it done and though she says it's brilliant and amazing have perfect vision, she said that you are awake whilst it's being done and the thought of having the cornea of my eye being peeled back while I'm awake is not good. She also said she would never forget the smell of her own eyes burning in the laser.

Good luck whichever way you go!

Answer 9

I had laser eye surgery done 7 years ago, it worked perfectly in one eye but not in the other. Unfortunately this can happen. But all in all it's still better than wearing glasses or contacts.

Answer 10

Laser eye surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her dental implants and lasik surgery in India by a company called Forerunners Healthcare. The Price for dental and lasik surgery is very less in India. She paid 25% of the price she was quoted in America.

Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India They arrange Dental surgery, jaw surgery, lasik eye surgery, Dental Implants etc for foreign patients in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines- about their patient stories.
They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as dental and eye surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
Hope this helps.