Mice_Elf

The flap is cut from the eye.

They put a speculum into the eye and very gently suck the eyeball up in order to create the smallest flap possible. Your vision goes black at this point (but they do warn you about it!).

The flap is cut (painlessly) and smoothed back out of the way. The consultant will then tell you to look above at the red light. You hear the laser clicking away for about 45 seconds and then he will smooth the flap back in place and wash the eye. The speculum is then removed.

daz748

You get a nice smell like singed hair while looking at the red light too, it's all painless till they remove the sugical tape from your eye brows
Had mine done with Bupa in Leicester 5 years ago, all is still good.

Darren

OllyK

For some odd reason I have gone right off the scotch egg I was eating

foamy

I have just spoken to optimax who say the won't treat anyone who is long sighted while under 40 years old.

Oh well, time to find another clinic.

Ru$$Rip

The missus has just been to ultralase in chester. She had the full works (LASIK) and treatment for stigmatism. No pain and 20/20 vision within a day. Not cheap but you only get one set of eyes!

Down side is that she now has eyes like a ****house Rat and can spot the minimised **** titles on the computer taskbar from the other side of the room.

Poor Guy

family friend had it done a few years a go. £2k! Still needs glasses

fast bloke

Blindness occurs in less than one in 2 million ops. If you went blind in both eyes that would be one in 4 000 000 000 000 - which would be incredibly unlucky - would still prefer 1 eye at a time though

(btw - had 2 friends had it done - both claim it is better than sex)

Freak

Hmm
Eyesights been getting worse- have started wearing contacts a few months ago (have never worn glasses)

Its definately something i want to look into in a year or so- minor prescription for short sight (left- 0.25. right somewhere between 0.50 and 0.75) and its taking some getting used to wearning contacts- dont know if i want to be using them for the rest of my life really...

imlach

I can't quote you articles to back this up, but remember a radio discussion on Radio 4 about 2 years ago on this.

The opthalmist (?) that came on quoted some study which seemed to suggest that laser surgery DID cause some problems in the eye 10-15 years down the line. I'm not trying to scaremonger, but as someone else said, you only have 1 set of eyes! I'd be a bit wary before making that decision....

THE M25 FLYER

I had my eyes zapped about a week ago . After hours and hours of surfing the net for info, I finally decided on Ultralase (Chelmsford). I had the Wavefront Lasik treatment, as this was better suited to my particular eyes, ( -4.75, astigmatism and large pupils). I chose ultralase as the equipment they use for the lasering has the highest success rate internationally. Some laser companies are still using older technology, with lower success rates. Ultralase currently have no.1 status for success as appossed to Optimax who are No.5. In saying that, I do have a friend who went to Optimax 5 years ago and he raves about them and the brilliant vision he now has. I think Ultralase also turn away more people than anyone else, if they think the clients eyes are not as suitable for this proceedure as they would like. This was a further factor in my decision to use them. They have a wonderfully relaxing reception, coffee to die for (free and as much as you can drink), a very professional, but caring staff, and you feel safe in their hands. They have a great aftercare regime, and explain fully any questions you have about the process of healing etc.. It took 45 secs per eye, no pain, just a slight discomfort for a sec when preparing the eye. Was given the ok to drive the day after having it done. They supply you with a pair of clear glasses for protection whilst they are healing and eye shields for night time. (You have to wear protection 24/7 for 2 weeks to avoid rubbing or getting anything in ur eyes) I had drops for 1 week (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and artificial tears), I was told I could Fly anytime with no problems. You have to make sure you do not get any water in ur eyes for 2 weeks, avoid swimming and contact sports for 4 weeks. I would recommend Ultralase over any other company as their overall service is excellent. You get what you pay for in most things and I believe this is one of them. Optimax recently sent me an offer, `Have my eyes done and a friend can have theirs done free'. I think with an issue as important as ur eyes, the promotion came across as a comical, desperate and a cheap stunt to drum up some extra business. Incidentally, some of the Ultralase staff where i went, have had laser treatment themselves!! (Incidentally, although you can in most cases achieve 20/20 vision straight after surgery, it can take up to 60 days from initial treatment to achieve optimum results, you have to remember ur eye is a living organ and has to have time to heal thoroughly, just like anything else) Sorry for the long thread, but thought you might like to hear from someone who has had this proceedure done recently. Mrs M25 flyer xx

foamy

I've just booked in for a consultation with Ultralase for Wednesday morning. I'll report back on my experience incase anyone else is still thinking about the procedure.

I have a prescription of:
R: Sph -4.25 Cyl - 0.25 Axis 170.
L: Sph -4.25 Cyl - 0.75 Axis 175.
I think Lasik is going to be recommended at £995 per eye but I'll find out more at the consultation.

- Foamy