Clarkey Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I've got myself booked in for a consultation to get my eyes lasered. My prescription is -6 in the left and -4.5 in the left. That meets the treatment requirements. However, 18 months ago - I had keratoconjunctivitis. That left tiny pin prick scars on my cornea of my right eye - from what my optician said - there wasn't a huge amount of scarring - and it wasn't issue and it isn't going to cause any sight problems. Now, I can see fine - no problem and haven't had a problem since. A question I forgot to ask my optician, would that effect my suitability of treatment ? Thoughts .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Kopite is an Optician, though personally I wouldn't trust a word he says. He's from Liverpool you know. ISTR him saying laser eye surgery is not all it's cracked up to be and carries a certain amount of risk/problems that they often don't mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Christian, I found the thread I was thinking of: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?p=1117699&highlight=laser+eye#post1117699 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 hmm clarkey....be careful with this one. do your research and speak to specialists rather than opticians. Moorfields in London are supposed to be very good in this field. ahh - since you aren't in the UK, I am sure you can find a specialists where ever you are. Don't mess with your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Cheers guys. The place that I'm thinking of is http://www.optimax.co.uk They have a clinic in Reading. 3 guys at work have had their eyes zapped at Optimax. They recommended the company and swore blind about them ... if you'll pardon the pun! I am actually in the UK I live in Hampshire. And you're 100% right - important to do research on it! Infact, from what I've read the side effects can be: a) Dry eyes b) Starburst effect when looking at lights. (But then, I get that anyway) c) Your sight becomes long-sighted later in life .. and glasses are needed for reading. I must confess, the people at Optimax can tell me anything they want. Call me paranoid, but in this day and age companies in general (for sure, not every company) - want the punter in and out, paying their bill - "Thank you very much and good bye." I just wish it was as simple as "Yes, it's a good idea." or "No, it's not!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 C) Is true, I'm long sighted now B) sounds kinda cool Did you read the thread I linked to and saw what Kopite said about laser eye surgery? OT: Where in Hants are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 However, 18 months ago - I had keratoconjunctivitis. That left tiny pin prick scars on my cornea of my right eye would that effect my suitability of treatment ? No. One of the methods of laser surgery involves cutting a flap in the cornea anyway, either way some residual corneal scarring from a previous ulcer won't matter. It's the lens inside the eye that they're working on. Having said that, I personally wouldn't get it done. I've heard too many bad stories and there's no going back. I've now got contacts that you leave in for a week (overnight too) that are great and no hassle at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 No. One of the methods of laser surgery involves cutting a flap in the cornea anyway Yeah. I know they're not bending over you brandishing a scalpel - but it certainly sounds unpleasant! Jake, yes read through Ro's posts. Interesting that the surgeons wouldn't consider laser surgery .. does that mean they don't much faith in their own treatment ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Interesting that the surgeons wouldn't consider laser surgery That's what finally made my mind up. My optician used the phrase "If it was me, I wouldn't have it done" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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