Scott-EP Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Has anyone on here had it done ??Just got mine done at ultralase! It's horrible. Eye's are stinging like hell now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I had it done 5yrs ago now! I had very little discomfort, it just felt like my eyes were a bit gritty for bout 2hrs then nothing since highly recommend itI had it done at Moorfields Eye Hospital Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pr1ince Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Has anyone on here had it done ??Just got mine done at ultralase! It's horrible. Eye's are stinging like hell now.yeah my mom had it ages ago the stinging goes away in a day or two and they will be sensitive for abit it should blow over though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ibz Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 how much did it set you back if you dont mind me asking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 I had it done 5yrs ago now! I had very little discomfort, it just felt like my eyes were a bit gritty for bout 2hrs then nothing since highly recommend itI had it done at Moorfields Eye HospitalOh right, My mate had the Lasik treatment and he had very little discomfort, he said it just felt like a little pressure ache on his eye's, But mine are actually stinging pretty bad at the moment, he said it all went perfectly though so must just be normal thing for this type of treatment, Results already are awesome! how much did it set you back if you dont mind me askingOriginally it was going to be £2k for both eyes but i couldn't have Lasik as my prescription is borderline for that treatment, so had to have Lasek which is £700 more unfortunately,I know alot of people say it's really expensive but when you think it's going to be for the rest of your life i think it's more then reasonable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scot-ish Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 i heard that after 5 years or so, it can start to go downhill? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I want it done. Need funds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 They never said that to me, All the said is when you get around your late 40's to early 50's you may need another procedure that acts as a reading glasses prescriptionI want it done. Need funds.They do monthly interest free finance for it mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ibz Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 i wanted to do it but had doubts so still havent had it done. how long has this treatment been out, like what are the effects after 20-25 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Well he said to me its permanent, the only thing is that when you get older your short vision starts to become worse it does even with people that have naturally good eye sight but he said your long vision shouldn't be affectedAnd with ultra lase they give live time guarantee so if your eye sights get worse you can get and get the treatment done again free of charge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I've been wanting to get this done, but would have to wait until I'm out of uni and in a job to save up for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Heard it lasts around 10years, I want it done too but fuk that if something goes wrong it's your eyes not the guy who's doing it can ruin your life if any complications occur just read some of the horror storys on the net Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 haha I watched loads of videos before getting it done were they had been done wrong lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I used to work in an opticians, and have some experience in a Laser Surgery Clinic.The effects are permenant, but the results of the proceedure depend on how much you pay. The cheapest treatments may result in you seeing some floaters/stars in your vision sometimes, but obviously the more you pay the better the results and crisper the vision. When you hit your 40s/50s, you tend to lose the elasticity in the crystalline lens of your eye, meaning it's more difficult to focus on near objects, so you will need reading glasses regardless!I reckon it definitely works out over the years, if you have to keep buying glasses and contacts lenses, and then there's no hassle with this either! I'm gonna get it done one dayWere you surprised by how little time it took? Does smell weird though when they run the laser doesn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
addz Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Shoot me, but that an earth is it all about?I am guessing something that replaces specs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Remodelling of the corneal tissue to cancel out the need for specs yeah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan507 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 thought about having this done also but im not long or short seighted i have a lazy eye, my left eye goes slightly towards my nose causing blury vison and i dont think they can cure that, also i have been wearing glasses since i was 6 and with out them i feel naked and i look like a gimp with out them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
addz Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Sounds sore and expensive - I'll stick to specs lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Were you surprised by how little time it took? Does smell weird though when they run the laser doesn't it? I was too longer to set the machine up, n yes it does I thought smells like burning hair...no wait its my eye lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott-EP Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Were you surprised by how little time it took? Does smell weird though when they run the laser doesn't it? I took 8 parts done on my right eye and 4 parts on my left eye.. But i kept moving my eye a few times so kept wasting time haha.. I'm glad the laser automatically cuts out if you move your eye to far out of position otherwise I'd be abit screwed hahaYeah the burning smell was abit wierd.. I was like huh is this normal haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 it also sounded like a pile-driver over my head, I didn't dare look away once lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arnold Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've considered it so many times, still doing so. My friend had it done and she still has some discomfort 8 months on, but she said the results are incredible. It can take up to a year. As long as you take the eye drops and go to the after care appointments then you should be ok! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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