anyone else been turned down for laser sight correction?
28 February 2008, 11:52 AM
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anyone else been turned down for laser sight correction?
twice now i have been to a laser clinic to get my eyes treated. i am mildly short sighted but bad enough to need glasses when it is dark. my prescription is -1.25. each time i am told that the surgery may make my eyes worse at night as they are not very bad. they are bad enough to need glasses which is frustrating as i always have to take them out in case i have to drive home in the dark. if i forget them i am stranded lol
i sort of wish my eyes were worse so i could have the treatment. has anyone else found this and is there an alternative?
i sort of wish my eyes were worse so i could have the treatment. has anyone else found this and is there an alternative?
28 February 2008, 12:22 PM
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its not a problem reading lesley, its the things in the distance i cant see
they refuse point blank to do the surgery so i dont have a choice. i was wondering if there is a different laser surgery around now as the last time i went to a clinic was a couple of years ago. surely they have made advances...
they refuse point blank to do the surgery so i dont have a choice. i was wondering if there is a different laser surgery around now as the last time i went to a clinic was a couple of years ago. surely they have made advances...
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28 February 2008, 12:30 PM
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Sara - let's have some pics with and without (glasses !).
My eyesight is -8 dioptres (think Mr MaGoo !)and I wear contacts much of the time.
I was told my eyes were so bad that laser surgey would only get them down to, well, about -1.25 ! In other words a lot better, but I'd still need specs.
Not sure if it's worth the bother - as it is I don't need to be too fussy with women because I know that when it comes to bedtime they will look like an amorphous blob !
AndytJ
My eyesight is -8 dioptres (think Mr MaGoo !)and I wear contacts much of the time.
I was told my eyes were so bad that laser surgey would only get them down to, well, about -1.25 ! In other words a lot better, but I'd still need specs.
Not sure if it's worth the bother - as it is I don't need to be too fussy with women because I know that when it comes to bedtime they will look like an amorphous blob !
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28 February 2008, 12:31 PM
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There is a new type of laser surgery that they have developed at Moorfields Eye Hospital. As I understand it with the new procedure there is less or no chance of scarring in the long term and many patients also end up with better than 20 20 vision.
As soon as I have saved up this is the route I intend to take.
Robin
As soon as I have saved up this is the route I intend to take.
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28 February 2008, 12:32 PM
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im in the same boat -1.25 in one -1.75 in t'other eye, use my glasses whenever im driving and with the buy one get one free deals on glasses i just leave a pair in the car 
as for surgery i would contemplate it until i was squinting like a fool at everything, just not worth the risk or £300+ per eye, especially if you need them doing again as your eyes deteriorate as time goes on.
as for surgery i would contemplate it until i was squinting like a fool at everything, just not worth the risk or £300+ per eye, especially if you need them doing again as your eyes deteriorate as time goes on.
28 February 2008, 12:32 PM
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There is a new type of laser surgery that they have developed at Moorfields Eye Hospital. As I understand it with the new procedure there is less or no chance of scarring in the long term and many patients also end up with better than 20 20 vision.
As soon as I have saved up this is the route I intend to take.
Robin
As soon as I have saved up this is the route I intend to take.
Robin
28 February 2008, 12:34 PM
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Sara - let's have some pics with and without (glasses !).
My eyesight is -8 dioptres (think Mr MaGoo !)and I wear contacts much of the time.
I was told my eyes were so bad that laser surgey would only get them down to, well, about -1.25 ! In other words a lot better, but I'd still need specs.
Not sure if it's worth the bother - as it is I don't need to be too fussy with women because I know that when it comes to bedtime they will look like an amorphous blob !
AndytJ
My eyesight is -8 dioptres (think Mr MaGoo !)and I wear contacts much of the time.
I was told my eyes were so bad that laser surgey would only get them down to, well, about -1.25 ! In other words a lot better, but I'd still need specs.
Not sure if it's worth the bother - as it is I don't need to be too fussy with women because I know that when it comes to bedtime they will look like an amorphous blob !
AndytJ
if you had the surgery then your sight would be about the same. good job we dont drink in the same places
28 February 2008, 12:35 PM
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28 February 2008, 12:41 PM
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Sara, I only really need my glasses for driving at night or seeing clearly for long distances (eg, attending conferences when someone uses small print on a slideshow at the other end of the hall). Result - my glasses stay in the car, and I frequently forget them for conferences! (but hey, slideshows are supposed to only support, not replace, what the speaker is saying). I suggest you just leave yours in the car. Also these days you can pop into a large chain opticians and buy cheapo glasses, ten quid or less, for specified powers, including 1.25. If you're not too much of a fashion victim you could consider those for emergencies.
Much cheaper and simpler than laser surgery.
you could consider those for emergencies.Much cheaper and simpler than laser surgery.
28 February 2008, 12:44 PM
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Sara, I only really need my glasses for driving at night or seeing clearly for long distances (eg, attending conferences when someone uses small print on a slideshow at the other end of the hall). Result - my glasses stay in the car, and I frequently forget them for conferences! (but hey, slideshows are supposed to only support, not replace, what the speaker is saying). I suggest you just leave yours in the car. Also these days you can pop into a large chain opticians and buy cheapo glasses, ten quid or less, for specified powers, including 1.25. If you're not too much of a fashion victim you could consider those for emergencies.
Much cheaper and simpler than laser surgery.
you could consider those for emergencies.Much cheaper and simpler than laser surgery.
it is easy in theory but if you knew me you would know how hopeless i am at doing things right. i wear wonky glasses as i always sit on them in the car. if i dont sit on them i lose then. i dont want to wear wonky glasses anymore
i might contact Moorfields. my daughter used to go there as she is partially sighted
28 February 2008, 01:10 PM
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Mine are always in the same place in the glovebox. Having seen an earlier thread on the contents of your car, perhaps you have a point...
28 February 2008, 01:13 PM
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My latest pair about 4 yearso ole now) now have very flexible frame - apart from the lense popping out every so often Marvelous and dead cheeep too
28 February 2008, 01:20 PM
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Hello
I had Laser surgery about 10 months ago. My prescription was about the same as yours. I had Intralase with Wavefront. This is the most expensive option but has a better heal time and better night vision. I have 20:20 in my left eye and slightly less in my right.
The will usually only refuse you for treatment if your cornea is too thin.
Steve
I had Laser surgery about 10 months ago. My prescription was about the same as yours. I had Intralase with Wavefront. This is the most expensive option but has a better heal time and better night vision. I have 20:20 in my left eye and slightly less in my right.
The will usually only refuse you for treatment if your cornea is too thin.
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28 February 2008, 02:59 PM
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as the eye hardens and most normal sighted people require reading glasses, a short sighted person avoids this need for longer, as it does indeed level out. I was warned of this when I had mine lasered years ago, however I went ahead anyway, cos when I get to the age of reading glasses, I will be mostly dribbling and ready for the home sara, explain that the procedure would help as these blinding shooting headaches you experience are affecting your ability to drive a bright yellow car
28 February 2008, 04:08 PM
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And as you've said in your OP that you want the treatment to avoid remembering glasses which you only wear at night now anyway, it sort of puts a big black line through the whole idea, no?
