michael Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=5605056250& Is there anything you can't buy on there? Personally I think I'd rather have one of these for cheese..... http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZlondonchocolatefactory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 hmmm only delays the need for specs it should say! and in some cases people are better bein short sighted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Dont bother with laser eye surgery you will still need glasses when you get old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 11, 2005 Author Share Posted August 11, 2005 I just liked some of the comments at the bottom: Q: Hi Russell, can you please tell me the difference in the 2 procedures please ?? Answered on 19-Nov-04 A: Basically epi-Lasek is just on the surface, resulting in a wound that takes a little time to heal and pain if the medication is not effective. LASIK involves cutting a very thin flap of corneal skin, and lasering underneath it, no large wound, usually NO PAIN, almost instant (less than 24 hrs usually). Cutting the flap is one more process which adds a little to the risk of complications and can be avoided if you choose to. Both have the same end results up to -6d and possibly beyond. For these reasons I recommended that my son (-3) have epi-Lasik and go through the extra pain and time. Ultimately it is your choice. Russell I like the following analogies: Lasik is the Ferrari, and epi-Lasek is the Mini. Both get you to exactly the same place but in different levels of luxury, speed, and cost. Driving slowly is often safer. Lasik is like Caesarean birth, epi-Lasek is like natural birth. Both get healthy babies. One involves a cutting risk and is posh and quick. The other is more established and cheaper. It can hurt if the medication is not effective, but instantly forgotten when you see the baby. PLEASE DON’T MOAN ABOUT PAIN IN FEEDBACK IF YOU CHOOSE epi-LASEK. Look at the results, mums don’t complain afterwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 am short sighted was seriously considering this -150 bot eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 don't do it Jurgen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 don't do it Jurgen! can i ask why, at the moment i only use daily disposables on night time if am driving otherwise i dont wear them or if am drving long distances, and i wear my glasses when am wacthing the telly. tbh i only use my glasses at home rimless ben shermans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 if the surgery doesn't go well (happens quite a bit) then you'll end up with astigmatism and depending how well you cope with it, you might have to wear glasses or contact lenses all the time. Even if you have it and it goes well, you'll still need readin glasses or specs for comps etc in a few years. If you're short sighted (as long as you're not mega short sighted), you'll be able to read without glasses whereas people with no prescription of those who are long sighted, will need to have specs with them to read anything (because you're short sighted, you're eyes are focussed for near already). What is your prescription mate? Or if you haven't got it handy, what's the power of your contact lenses? Be careful, if you drive anytime without specs and your prescription's more than -1.00-ish then you're gonna be illegal to drive without glasses / CLs. You tried the Night & Day contact lenses, the ones you can leave in for 30 days without takin them out? If not, ask your optician about them to see if they're suitable for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 am -150 both eyes am interested in permanent 30 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 with -1.50s in both eyes, you'd more than likely be illegal to drive without specs/CLs mate! the 30 day CLs are a good thing for people who hate specs, i don't know what other firms do, but the Specsavers one works like this: Most places will offer you a free trial on them, you'd take them away that day. If you wear CLs a lot, they'll most likely let you wear them all day and sleep in them that night. They'd want/have to see you the next day to make sure your eyes haven't reacted badly to bein starved of oxygen overnight. If all is well, they'll let you sleep in them for a week. They'd want to / have to see you at the end of the 1st week to check your eyes again. Again, if all is well, you carry on sleepin in them for another 3 weeks, which will bring the lenses to 30days old. You guessed it, they'd want to / have to see you then too. It's rare that people can't get away with them, only those with really dry eyes etc. Think the latest prices on Direct Debit schemes with Speccies is £18.50 a month which is pretty good TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 am with boots wonder if i can upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 yep, Boots will do them too, can't tell you anythin about prices etc. They're usually referred to as Night&Day Contact Lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 cool thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 no worries, that'll be £25 please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 no worries, that'll be £25 please GOSH your cheap for a consultation, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Pre-reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I had it done by Optmax, on a promotion they did a couple of years ago. Both eyes for 500 squid Honestly couldn't recommend them enough. I went to the Southampton clinic. Best thing I ever did. I hated wearing glasses. I didnt like the way they looked, but also the hassle factor. Now I wake up and can see pin sharp out the window at the scenery. I dont have to remember glasses to drive or go to the cinema. I dont have to worry about being too f***ed to remove contact lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I had it done by Optmax, on a promotion they did a couple of years ago. Both eyes for 500 squid Honestly couldn't recommend them enough. I went to the Southampton clinic. Best thing I ever did. I hated wearing glasses. I didnt like the way they looked, but also the hassle factor. Now I wake up and can see pin sharp out the window at the scenery. I dont have to remember glasses to drive or go to the cinema. I dont have to worry about being too f***ed to remove contact lenses. what was your precription readings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 give it 5-10 years til you need readin specs in all honesty, if it works without cockin anythin up (as in your case) then it's a good thing. seen far too many people with messed up corneal astigmatism after cocked up surgery. they ain't happy bunnies either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Im more than happy with the trade off of long sightedness, in the future Jurgen - Not sure tbh. I know it wasnt really that strong, but I certainly didnt feel safe enough to drive unaided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ro, I thought cock ups were very, very rare these days ? Thats why I did it ! I have heard of a friend of a friend that had problems tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ro, I thought cock ups were very, very rare these days ? Thats why I did it ! I have heard of a friend of a friend that had problems tho. thats what i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 me hoping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 depends where you go mate, a lot of places are offering services. everycase is individual too. It's part of the reason these continous wear contacts lenses were made. The main issue is astigmatism to be honest, and how well your eye heals. i've had loads of people in who have had it done without problems, had enough in that weren't happy though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 this what puts me of dont want to go blind to achieve 20/20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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