by thebuzz » Mon May 23, 2011 9:59 am
I had mine done 3 years ago and it was honestly the best thing I could have done. I had worn glasses since the age of about 8 and had my eyes done when I was 26. I was short sighted and very blind (-9.5 in each eye!) and couldn't wear contacts because I also had an astigmatism. I was lucky, my parents paid for mine as a 21st birthday present (although I obviously didnt cash it in until a few years later) and my brother had his done at the same time. We went to Moorfields in London and has the laser cutting too, some places use a scalpel to cut which takes longer to heal. I had mine done at 5.30pm and went back the following day at 10am and the cuts were sealed. Had to go back a month later and was told then I had better than 20/20 vision.
Because my prescription was so high there was a higher risk of it not working for me, or it needing tweaking but i've had no problems. The only thin is when I'm tired and drive at night the car headlamps can look very slightly blurred but only just and it doesnt affect my driving ability.
The procedure itself was fine, no pain at all but it is uncomfortable for a day or two after. It never hurt but my eyes felt itchy and like I had an eyelash in them but you're not allowed to rub them for a few days. Also had to wear goggles at night for 2 nights, but I think you have to wear them for a week if you have the scalpel cutting the eye ball.
I never thought I would appreciate having them done as much as I do. The freedom of not having to put glasses on as soon as I wake up, or glasses steaming up in a warm room and having the ability to see what i'm doing in the shower is great!
It wasn't cheap, ours was just under £4000 but that was extra because of the laser cutting and being at Moorfields. We also had to pay for our consultation which I know most 'high street' clinics dont ask for but I really couldnt fault the service.
My uncle got his done at a high street clinic a year after us and he had no problems. I was told once that high street ones tell you you are suitable for the surgery even if your not just to get your custom but tbh I dont think thats true, I dont understand how they could justify that!
And if it puts your mind at ease, I was concerned about things going wrong and when I told my surgeon he said the risks are exactly the same as that of wearing contact lenses and if anything slightly better because the eye is measured so exact, if the laser strays from it's path it automatically shuts off.
Bit of an essay there but the main thing is yes - go for it! Feel free to ask any questions.
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