laser eye surgery

[rach_mach]

what questions should i ask before having laser eye surgery

[David H]

My optician told me to wait, it will be some time before the long term results can be known, and until then it's safer to leave it. Not only are problems more frequent than originally advertised, there's also a chance of some people's eyes gradually going back to how they were before. He still wears glasses and so do I, until he tells me otherwise.

[undercovers]

the optician told you, e.g. the man you buy your glasses off or spend a fortune on contacts every year. Get some advice from your gp, i think they'll tell you that it has a very good safety and success record. Ask to have an appointment with the optician at the clinic who would carry out the procedure, make sure it will be them that takes care of you on the day, ask how many time they have done it or if they have ever experienced any problems and how these were over come, remeber to get details on what your vision will be like in the week after the operation as this can affect your work / life. I think you'll find that the experience is a lot easier than the build up to the operation - i had mine done 6 years ago now and i can without a doubt say that it was the best thing i have ever bought myself.

[Laura-sakura]

My friend had this 3yrs ago and has just finished paying off the loan.. seems to me that he still holds the newspaper up to his nose when reading and squints at the tv.

[PaulB]

A very informative site here. http://www.centreforsight.com This is where I had mine done, good luck x

[Fitzer]

I had LASIK two and a half years ago at the age of 40 with an average prescription of -4.5 with no astigmatism and had a very good outcome (0.25 L & 0.5 Astigmatism R). Questions to ask include, do I really want to risk this unnecessary surgery. What is the success rate for the surgeon I intend to use. Things to consider, at most 'high street' clinics you will not see the same person from start to finish and won't, therefore, be able to check their stats. Penny pinching is out of place when dealing with something as important as your eyesight. You won't know whether you are suitable until you have an assesment as there are many contra-indicators such as corneal thickness and pupil size.

[Kay]

Does eye laser treatment hurt? TA.

[PaulB]

Not a bit FINA

[jackieskinne]

Laser eye surgery has advanced hugely over the last 15 years - I had it done at Moorfields in 1992 as part of their trials; at the time everyone thought I was mad but the clinics were carrying out exactly the same procedures yet charging through the earth for them. The Moorfields web site is really informative but basically, the technique you want to look out for these days is 'Wavefront' - basically the measurements are taken by computer rather than human thus much more accurate. I've now had both eyes done using this technology and the results are fantastic.