Laser eye surgery

[Chocolatelover123]

Hey I went for a free consultation after my friends had it done and really recommended it! However my quote came back at just over £4000 or £2000 if I wanted one eye done which they did offer! When I queried why mine was double my friends and this was with discount they said it all depends on your prescription how true this is I’m not sure! I was -3.5 my friend was -2.5
In conclusion it’s definitely worth it if you can justify the price

 

[Dancing Dave]

Thanks both of ye! I really, really want to bite the bullet but I’m honestly petrified of all things medical. I suppose like another said maybe worth going for a consultation at the very least.

 

[beverlybby]

my aunt had it done 10 years ago so this advice may not apply to today’s lasik technology, but i can tell you how it settles long term.

apparently first few years was all right but 3 years into it she started to feel sensitive in the eye are (like if she is too rough when applying eye makeup it felt uncomfortable).

also she never sleeps without an eye mask on. she has become sensitive to lights or anything flashing in front of her (she tends to blink when a photo is being taken but she is getting better at that) apart from this two downsides (only ones i feel like worth mentioning) she says she would do it again.

 

[toffeejelly]

Does anyone know if theres a risk of going blind with the procedures, or is it just a case of the procedure doesn't work etc?

 

[OnlyHereForTheLolz]

Hi! What made you go for London Vision instead of Moorfields in the end?

I can't remember what the exact reason was for my decision in the end. Probably a combination of when they could fit me in and Prof Reinstein who has an excellent reputation.
I just felt it was worth paying more for peace of mind and the after care was superb. They honestly talk you through everything and are extremely patient. I was scared of going blind and they were good at explaining why that could not happen and what the worst case scenarios were etc.

 

[Lola UK]

Thank you everyone for all your replies!

It seems so pricey, but worth it if you don’t have to shell out for contacts/glasses all the time! I have to have the very thin contacts so they are pricey.

I’m worried that I will make my eyes worse after treatment, or something terrible will happen like I’ll go blind!! Just hope I don’t regret it!!

I’ve got to the point where I have to wear either contacts or glasses all day and it’s so annoying!

I think I’ll go for a consultation after all the covid nightmare dies down and see what they suggest

 

[Gembo]

The clamp that they use keeps your eye still and your eyelids open. It sounds gross I know but you can’t feel it as the eye drops have numbed your eyeball. You can’t see or feel what’s going on, you just have to lie there and think about something else and then it’s over don’t worry as they wouldn’t do it if there was a risk of you looking the wrong way! My surgeon did c. 7-8 surgeries a day so you have to think how procedural it is for them.

Oh wow, thanks for that. Ive toyed with the idea as I wear contacts which is generally ok but can be annoying at times. I do like that I’m blurry in the mirror first thing in the morning though, wouldn’t be keen on losing that

 

[Dancing Dave]

That’s because laser surgery is to correct your existing prescription, it doesn’t prevent the need for glasses in the future eg reading glasses as you get older.



It’s not the most pleasant but it is very quick- local anaesthetic eye drops are put in your eye, then they clamp your eyes open (sounds worse then it is, it just feels like pressure) then they move the laser machine over and I think it was just a bit more pressure again. Worst thing is actually the smell, it smells like burning so for a few seconds I panicked thinking my eyes had been burned out but it’s normal. The whole procedure takes less than 5 mins.

So ZERO chance of blinking? Could I not be given some sort of tranquilliser to knock me out? I don’t trust any of my mates to come to hold my hand cause if one person made a joke I might pop an aneurysm.

 

[Naataaliiee]

I had lasek (I think!) surgery on both eyes around 8 years ago. It’s been the best thing i’ve done. I’m such a wimp and was petrified for weeks leading up to the procedure, but it really wasn’t too bad and VERY quick. Just in the last few months my eyes have started to deteriorate, but I hold my phone stupidly close to my face so I think it’s my fault. I think I can get it done again free of charge but I need to dig out my paperwork to check.

 

[Chelseaw]

I had laser eye surgery 10 years ago, was great at first but I’ve been back to wearing glasses for 2 years as my eyes got bad again. I’d love to have it done again but unfortunately can’t afford to pay out that much again!

 

[Lola UK]

Has anyone had laser eye surgery? Did you think it was worth it?

I’m fed up of wearing glasses/contacts and thought the monthly payments of contacts would be similar to monthly payments of laser eye surgery!

I’m not sure what the difference between laser and lasik is? Aside from the price tag!!

Any advice would be great!

 

[Dancing Dave]

What is the procedure like? My parents offer to treat me too it every year but I am PETRIFIED my eyes will move and they'll blind me or something? I am strange with my eyes, hate people doing my eye make up. How long do the procedures last etc?

 

[creme.egg92]

The London Vision Clinic in Harley Street (I chose them) or Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Hi! What made you go for London Vision instead of Moorfields in the end?

 

[JoeBloggs]

I toyed with it for a while, I’m -3.75 and wear contact lenses all the time I’m awake. I actually find my eyes are dry without them. My prescription hasn’t been steady enough for me to even consider it but I do worry about it going wrong. I know someone who has had it done, but now needs reading glasses as their eyes have deteriorated.

My mum works for an optician, heard some horror stories!

 

[creme.egg92]

I had laser eye surgery 10 years ago, was great at first but I’ve been back to wearing glasses for 2 years as my eyes got bad again. I’d love to have it done again but unfortunately can’t afford to pay out that much again!

Is it true you can’t wear lenses again if you have the surgery and your eyes deteriorate?

 

[Gembo]

How do you stop your eye from moving though during the procedure? I understand you can’t blink (kind of gives me anxiety thinking about it) but I feel like my eyeball would move?