Anyone got any laser eye LASEK success stories?

Those threads are full of people saying its either the best thing they've ever done, or that it killed their family. I was hoping a few people would post in here so I could quiz them...
 
cleanbluesky said:
Opticians as in its their job to sell glasses
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Dispensing Opticians sell glasses, Optometrists dont.

I doubt my relatives would give me such advice (they are Optometrists btw), especially as they arent my local opticians. They didnt say avoid the procedure quickly, but in their professional opinion, exercise caution.

And also, whats the point asking for "impartial advice", and titling the thread "LASEK success stories".
 
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Dad had it done a few years ago and he seems happy enough with it. Though they can't fix everything so even though he can see well into the distance, his close up vision is worse.

Got an Aunt who is in to some sort of eye research and she wasn't to happy about him getting it done. Not sure why.
 
my dad got his done just over 1 year ago

it cost a couple of £k to get it done but he has no regrets


dont expect your eyes to be perfect though, it should improve your general vision but there is a good chance you would still need reading glasses

get a free consultation if you can as they will be able to answer your questions better than anyone on here
 
My g/f had hers done 4years ago now - extremely happy with the results. Would totally recommend anyone getting it done. My dad had his done several years ago - he is also happy with it :)
Just go for a free consultation - yes they are going to sell it to you, but only if it is going to work! If you can afford it, get it done!
 
Hmm, I heard if you get cataracts later in life after laser eye surgery they can't operate on you. However, I can't seem to find anything to back this up :/
 
I've had it done - two years ago now and no problems at all. I had -8 and -8.5 vision!!
now I've got pretty much perfect vision

My Dad (must be almost 10 years now!), uncle (same time) and two brothers (one about 6 years, one 3-4 years) have also had it done without any issues

A few people at work here also without problems

I know there are some people who have had problems.... which is why we went to the best places we could find with the most experience.
I used Ultralase here in the UK - all my family are in Ireland so got it done there.

Again, we didn't scimp on cash either - went for the most advanced, safest method available.

Ultralase (www.ultralase.com) have a Forum where pre and post op people chat, ask questions etc - plenty of Diary type posts on there too:
http://www.lasereyeforum.com/forum/

The only mild side effects I've noticed are a slight sensitivity to bright light...nothing really new is it, just more sensitive - has improved with time but hey, I love wearing sunglasses so thats a bonus for me :D
and slightly slow adaption to night/low light conditions...just a very slight feeling that I should be able to focus quicker than I do but after a short time all's good - I only ever notice this effect if I go from quite bright to dark and need to focus/read something from a distance or small in a short time.
Again, after a few blinks and a few seconds, all's sorted...again, this has also improved a lot with time
early after the surgery this was more noticable - but if you think of it like this - try operating on your knee (which I've also had)....and it'll take 8 months at least to get back to normal..I'm still recovering!

I'd definitely recommend it - if you are a good candidate of course. I'd echo the much repeated sentiment that it's the best money I've ever spent in my life.

Liam
 
Clipsey said:
My g/f had hers done 4years ago now - extremely happy with the results. Would totally recommend anyone getting it done. My dad had his done several years ago - he is also happy with it :)
Just go for a free consultation - yes they are going to sell it to you, but only if it is going to work! If you can afford it, get it done!
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I've been to a consultation, I've asked lots of questions of everyone including a senior surgeon who I had some specific questions from, I'm a prime candidate apparently. But I know that they're selling it to me. Perhaps my uncertainty is just part of the preparation of feeling sure.
 
I went for a consultation with Optimax around a year ago. They were very informative and told me that because the shape of my cornea is thicker than most people's I was only suitable to the LASEK as opposed to LASIK surgery but was still able to have the Wavefront surgery.

Well since I was 16 my mum has worked in an Opticians as a receptionist (the time I Started wearing contact lenses) and it so happens that I went in for an overdue eye test a couple of weeks ago.

I had a good lengthy chat with my mum's boss and I asked him about laser eye surgery.

He said that I am a good candidate based on the fact that my prescription hasn't changed much since I've been on the record.. ie. it's been a steady decline instead of jumping all over the place... I'm -3.50 in both eyes for my contact lenses.

What he said is that if I do go for it I should pay the extra for Wavefront as there are a few things mostly only Optometrists know about - on the surface of everyone's eyes it's not a smooth shape. If you picture the moon in a half crescent, it's more like this kind of surface with lots of little pits or imperfections and what wavefront does is smooth this down entirely. Basically giving the best treatment out today.

I'm still not too sure whether I should go with the surgery based on the fact that when I wear contact lenses my eyes dry quickly (so I wear my glasses for everything apart from socializing in town) and also the cost for wavefront. Additionally I've never paid for a pair of contact lenses or glasses in my life (thanks mum) :)

However I Would prefer to not wear glasses or contact lenses.

edit - Just remembered, I was told that if I didn't go for the wavefront treatment I'd be very susceptible to motion blurring at night ... ie. because I drive seeing car light trails as cars in front change lane.. basically a few things like that, which put me off to say the least on the idea of skimping on any treatment I would have if I went for laser eye surgery.
 
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cleanbluesky said:
... and they wont be biased in the slightest
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well of course they will be, but that doesnt change the fact that they are still more qualified than anyone here to answer your questions

if its a free consultation then you would have nothing to lose

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cleanbluesky said:
I've been to a consultation, I've asked lots of questions of everyone including a senior surgeon who I had some specific questions from, I'm a prime candidate apparently. But I know that they're selling it to me. Perhaps my uncertainty is just part of the preparation of feeling sure.
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if thats the case then get it done if you can afford it

they will sell it to you but not if they think it could lead to potential medical problems for you and a big damages case :P
 
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Of course they are trying to sell it to you but at the same time, it's in their best interests to have as high a success rate as possible - the negative publicity from a few procedures which go wrong would probably outweigh the few grand they made from the ops. If you weren't a good candidate, I'm sure they would have told you and tried to sell you one of the other procedures they perform.

I've been for a consultation and I'm booked in on the 6th of May. I'm having the wavefront treatment as it seems to be the most thorough and technologically advanced. Costing me £3k altogether but will be worth it - after 35 years, wearing specs has become extremely tedious.
 
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