TheBlades Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Thanks to everyone who replied. There's some proper food for thought here. Enjoy what's left of the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Rosie - sorry to read about the situation that you find yourself in, have you visited moorfields (spelling) in London? my folks both doctors have discouraged me from getting it done for the past 15 years. Now approaching 38 and reading horror stories like Rosie's it's something I can do without. Can live with being short sighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mill Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hi! I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and my doctor said I should undergo 3 sessions of laser surgery starting next week. Floaters started appearing in my eyes and that was the reason why laser surgery was recommended. I'm not very confident about the surgery because I've read somewhere that Laser surgery can lead to loss of vision, and also those who do laser surgery may loose their driving license. I'm a little concerned as I drive. Does anyone have any advice or support about the side effects of laser surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hi! I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and my doctor said I should undergo 3 sessions of laser surgery starting next week. Floaters started appearing in my eyes and that was the reason why laser surgery was recommended. I'm not very confident about the surgery because I've read somewhere that Laser surgery can lead to loss of vision, and also those who do laser surgery may loose their driving license. I'm a little concerned as I drive. Does anyone have any advice or support about the side effects of laser surgery. Other than the 2 pages of information previously given? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Great first post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlades Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Dear Mill, Welcome to the club - good luck with your condition whatever you decide to do. I hope the "floaters" clear up soon. Just for your info, In the UK floaters are normally something that usually doesn't flush at the 1st time of asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I had the fore runner of the laser surgery done on my eyes caller PRK, Photo Refective Kataotomy. Basically they laser the front of the eye off to reduce the focal length of the eye to match the lens in the eye so you can see. I had it done back in 1994. I had to have one eye done at a time, starting with the worst eye first. This was so they could see how I heal so they can then slightly adjust the amount they laser off for the second eye. I was really short sighted (-6 and -7!) and had a slight stygmatism in my left eye. After surgery I then had about 20 years of perfect eye sight. It is without doubt the best thing I have ever had done. I did have a few slight side effect, a halo around light at night. Now I'm 46 and in the last year or so I have noticed that I am finding it harder to read small print and last year I went for my 45yr LGV eye sight test and found that although my eyes were still in the legal to drive unaided range they were not as good as they were. I'm now finding that my left eye is getting worse with the stygmatism and I have got myself a set of glasses to give myself 'fighter pilot vision', as I am still legal without. A friend who is 10 yrs older has just had the lens replacement operation and says it is the best thing he had ever done. He has better eyesight now than he ever had in is whole life. I'm now looking into that as glasses and my lifestyle just dont really mix well. As with anything, dont go for the first place that offers you a deal. Look around and if you have friends who have had it done ask for a referal. If I was 23 again I wouldnt bother with laser surgery. I would go direct for the lens replacement. Less side affects or horror stories. And it lasts a lifetime unlike laser surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I had LASEK a few years ago. Pretty much 20/20 now and ever so slightly more sensitive to light. However for the first time ever I can now wear whatever sunglasses I want. Might night vision is better than it was but I do get slight halos around signposts at night with full beam on. I was -5 with my astigmatism making it more like 6.5/7. Hated contacts and never really got on with them. Anyone considering it should probably also read into some of the long term effects of wearing contacts and the issues that can arise. For those that want to do a LOT of reading before hand, there's a very long thread on Pistonheads about this with a couple of very knowledgeable people posting and answering questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LasseV Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm going to surgery in 10 mins. Little bit spooky feeling. Good thing is that i will get glass of cognac after surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Rosie - sorry to read about the situation that you find yourself in, have you visited moorfields (spelling) in London? my folks both doctors have discouraged me from getting it done for the past 15 years. Now approaching 38 and reading horror stories like Rosie's it's something I can do without. Can live with being short sighted. Only just saw this, sorry imi. I'm with your parents on this one. Not been to Moorfields, but have been to several and the response is always the same: X,Y,Z are the problems, all known possible issues from surgery, but just very unlikely to get them all this badly. My option is to wait it out and try the suggested ways to manage it and see what works best. Which reminds me, I need to write another letter as I would still like the surgery fee refunded. (Doubtful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I'm going to surgery in 10 mins. Little bit spooky feeling. Good thing is that i will get glass of cognac after surgery. Question: based on what the hospital told you, do you feel you were aware that the risks were as per my description, or was that a surprise to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 No thanks. I like my eyes working fine as they are. Glasses aren't a chore, contacts are an option when I want to use them. Not worth any % risk IMHO. Rosie also told me about her ordeal before, that eradicated any possible last thought I had of this being a good thing. You're always welcome to drive my car again, as I can't see for shit anyway! lol That's the last time I'm a passenger at over 70 leptons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 More examples of issues here, BTW: https://conversation.which.co.uk/health/laser-eye-surgery-clinics-risks-what-you-should-know/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Just seen this thread - wow sorry to hear about your situation rosie It sounds like your corneas arent very happy hence the extreme dry eye symptoms. This will most likely make your corneas swollen which will increase the short sightedness and cause lots of glare and light sensitivity. The high pressures - did they say how high? Did they say if you had iritis/uveitis after the op or any kind of infection? Have they mentioned any NSAIDs (non steroidal anti inflammatories) or even steroids being an option? Overnight, have you tried any dry eye creams e.g. lacrilube? Messy but lasts longer. Longterm, things like scleral / bandage contact lenses can be used as a shield if the discomfort is still severe. To the OP - if correcting shortsightedness in your 40s, please be aware that most people have a longsighted shift at 43+ so youll need reading glasses soon unless they try monovision where one eye focuses for distance and the other reads but depth perception is buggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Googed Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hey. I had undergone 2 consecutive surgeries for my eyes. One was purely a cosmetic procedure, eyelift in Toronto ( http://www.drkreidstein.com/our-procedures/face/facial-rejuvenation-surgery/eyelid-surgery-blepharoplasty/ ), that procedure was satisfactory. And the other one was a LASIK eye surgery few years ago. I had cylindrical power and I don’t like wearing specs. My right eye’s power was around 13.5 and left eye was around 8.5. But I haven’t regained full vision. My right eye is still lazy and my doctor said that it cannot be cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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