Laser eye surgery - who's had it?
 

I've had really poor eyesight all of my life but always seemed to manange without glasses as I can't stand wearing them. Recently I've been struggling, mainly with reading small print and it's getting to the point I'm going to have to do something.

I don't know if I'd be a good candidate but wondered is Laser surgery would be the answer.

Who's had it, what was the improvement like and how long does the effect last?

A colleague at work had it done, wore glasses all the time - Initially things were quite blurry for a few days, but after that, no need for the glasses anymore - and as far as I am aware, the correction is permanent.

However, of course the best advice you will get will from a specialist, I am sure there are companies out there that offer a free consultation.

there is a thread on here about people who have had it done

https://www.scoobynet.com/non-scooby...e-surgery.html

That depends on the specialist. Ask a dedicated eye specialist at a hospital (a real expert) and they'll have their reservations.

Ask an eye specialist in Harley St or local optometrist and they'll recommend it because they get rich off it.

I prefer the conservative approach. And most people can never wear contact lenses again once they've had surgery, as well as a massive percentage that suffer problems with lights at night.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2745035.stm

if you're struggling to read small print then I'd guess you are 40+ and it's age related long sight. Laser eye surgery will not fix this for you. It fixes short sight - distant objects blurred.

I've had it done and ~16 months on, all is well.

I too was conservative - I only had one eye done :lol1: that way I keep a spare for emergencies.

I think that a massive percentage don't have any problems at night at all! I was told that it is only people with exceptionally large pupils that therefore let in light around the treatment site will have trouble. They should be able to tell you this at the consultation and then you can make your own mind up. I have no trouble at all at night and neither do 2 others I know who've had it done - hardly conclusive, I know, but 3 out of 3 aint bad.

Not age related as such as I'm only 34 and my eyesight has always been poor unfortunately, it just seems to be getting worse recently.

I've not been to an optician since I was at school but seem to remember that stigmatisms were mentioned. Not sure if that makes a difference or not?

Really wanted to hear peoples personal opinions rather than a consultant's TBH. I wouldn't ask a barber if I needed a haircut if you know what I mean.

I have, welcome to pm if you need any advice.

I had an astigmatism and had laser surgery - it''s not an issue. I had mine done around 4 years ago now, no issues at all - at night or otherwise - and I can't recommend it enough.

Someone did mention they thought it corrected your vision permanently - I don't think that's the case though - I think it's supposed to last around 10 - 15 years (but I could be wrong!)

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"Not age related as such as I'm only 34 and my eyesight has always been poor unfortunately, it just seems to be getting worse recently.

I've not been to an optician since I was at school but seem to remember that stigmatisms were mentioned. Not sure if that makes a difference or not?"


Not being funny mate, but you haven't really helped yourself so far! :wonder:

You've always had eyesight problems and haven't been to an optician for 18 years?

No. Think it was primary school so more like 24 years.

I get by ok but just starting to struggle now. I had glasses all those years ago but never wore them as I hate the bloody things. If the laser surgery isn't a viable option for me I still won't wear them until I REALLY have to.