Eye Corrective Surgery
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Just had a consultation for lazer surgery to correct my vision. unfortunately I was advised that my prescription, with large astigmatism is too high and that a better option is to have lenses implanted as for cataract surgery. This will apparently, with the aid of lazer surgery on my left eye give me 20/20 vision, something I have long dreamed of having.
Has anyone here had this procedure and how have you found it etc. Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated,
Cheers,
mick
Has anyone here had this procedure and how have you found it etc. Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated,
Cheers,
mick
Go to Accuvision in London, they are the best in the world with the best kit and the best people. Chad Rostron took me to far better than 20/20, despite thin layer to work with and huge pupil size. Expensive, but the effects are amazing.
All consultations and checks up to final surgery are free.
>> Edited by bruciebabie on Thursday 19th August 20:39
All consultations and checks up to final surgery are free.
>> Edited by bruciebabie on Thursday 19th August 20:39
I have had laser surgery, and I did have it at the best place in the world , that is Moorfield Eye Hospital a NHS hospital in London, this is where all the laser ops that fail end up,
There are two types of laser out there one is good for myopics and one long sighted basts like me.
Do your research, good luck
There are two types of laser out there one is good for myopics and one long sighted basts like me.
Do your research, good luck
I don't know how old you are, but I am 39. My myopia is now being countered with astigmatism? due to ageing, so my short sightedness is being countered by long sightedness. In a nutshell, had I had surgery when I was younger I would now be wearing glasses again.
Not saying don't do it, just be aware that things may change over time.
Not saying don't do it, just be aware that things may change over time.
I got to the age of 40 before I realised a life's ambition to meet someone more shortsighted than me (-8.75 at one stage). I am now suffering with BlairOut's problems in that the small print is now a blob and I need longer arms. Not looking forward to getting bi-focals - my current prescription cost about £400-£500 for Zeiss 1.9 titals.
Not my fault I have bad eyes.
Not my fault I have bad eyes.
Hmmmmm..... I've come across a fair few Opthalmic surgeons in my time and the one thing that links them is that those of them that are short or long sighted still wear glasses. Not one of them had had corrective laser surgery performed on themself. Funny that. I'm not saying that it's a bad idea to have it done, to each their own, however, even after the surgery you may still need to wear glasses and do you really want someone going near your corneas with a laser? Not for me thanks.
Frenchtvr said:
eye give me 20/20 vision, something I have long dreamed of having.
Cheers,
mick
I have astigmatism. it gets worse as you get older. there are cataracts on both sides of my family so I can expect to get them too.
Why do you want such poor vision as 20 20 though. 20 20 is 1 grade better than the driving test eye test and I regard it as crap fro driving (personal view of course). I can get 2 lines better than 20 20 with spectacles and they last me around 3 years. I have the same view on corrective surgery as I had on contact lenses, that is to say wait until the technique has been around longer than you have left to live and then u can be sure it is OK for you. Just my 2 penneth.
Frenchtvr said:
Just had a consultation for lazer surgery to correct my vision. unfortunately I was advised that my prescription, with large astigmatism is too high and that a better option is to have lenses implanted as for cataract surgery. This will apparently, with the aid of lazer surgery on my left eye give me 20/20 vision, something I have long dreamed of having.
Has anyone here had this procedure and how have you found it etc. Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated,
Cheers,
mick
Interesting post. I am an Ophthalmic surgeon, and I worked for Chad Rostron recently. I can personally recommend him. I can see that your situation is more complex than the normal corrective LASIK, but cataract surgery is a good way of correcting your distance problems, and astigmatism in one operation, with LASIK as a secondary procedure.
I would go and see Chad, he can organise for you to have both things done under his care, at St George's and at Accuvision. I wouldnt go to Optimax as they will only deal with your LASIK issue, and have no expertise with cataract surgery. If you want more info about cataract surgery, feel free to ask, as I operate on a number of people each week, for cataracts.
SiH said:
Hmmmmm..... I've come across a fair few Opthalmic surgeons in my time and the one thing that links them is that those of them that are short or long sighted still wear glasses. Not one of them had had corrective laser surgery performed on themself. Funny that. I'm not saying that it's a bad idea to have it done, to each their own, however, even after the surgery you may still need to wear glasses and do you really want someone going near your corneas with a laser? Not for me thanks.
Wrong. David Gartry has had LASIK performed, there are a number of other surgeons I know who have also had it done.
nonegreen said:
eye give me 20/20 vision, something I have long dreamed of having.
Cheers,
mick
I have astigmatism. it gets worse as you get older. there are cataracts on both sides of my family so I can expect to get them too.
Why do you want such poor vision as 20 20 though. 20 20 is 1 grade better than the driving test eye test and I regard it as crap fro driving (personal view of course). I can get 2 lines better than 20 20 with spectacles and they last me around 3 years. I have the same view on corrective surgery as I had on contact lenses, that is to say wait until the technique has been around longer than you have left to live and then u can be sure it is OK for you. Just my 2 penneth.
I am afraid you are mistaken.
Firstly, cataracts are not hereditary (apart from rarer types), but are an inevitability of getting older, so everyone will get them eventually, it just depends on how it affects the individual.
Secondly 20/20 is pretty good vision, actually. In fact it is 3 lines below the legal limit for driving and represents a good level of distance vision.
Ahh, the resident PH eye surgeon, just when you need him 
I have a posterior vitreous detachment which gives me a small blurred area in one eye. I have been to see the consultant and apparently the brain will learn to compensate over time?
Typically, it's my dominant eye and I am still adjusting. I forgot to ask how long it would take to adjust. Any ideas on timescale?
I have a posterior vitreous detachment which gives me a small blurred area in one eye. I have been to see the consultant and apparently the brain will learn to compensate over time?
Typically, it's my dominant eye and I am still adjusting. I forgot to ask how long it would take to adjust. Any ideas on timescale?
Best laser eye surgeon in the World? I wonder who it actually is?
I had Lasik performed at Optimax in Manchester, on what I was told was one of the best lasers around. The surgeon was excellent (I think he's the best in the world). As far as eyesight is concerned, I could never see as well with glasses or lenses as I can now. Am I delighted with the results? You goddam betcha.
I had Lasik performed at Optimax in Manchester, on what I was told was one of the best lasers around. The surgeon was excellent (I think he's the best in the world). As far as eyesight is concerned, I could never see as well with glasses or lenses as I can now. Am I delighted with the results? You goddam betcha.
Big_M said:
I got to the age of 40 before I realised a life's ambition to meet someone more shortsighted than me (-8.75 at one stage). I am now suffering with BlairOut's problems in that the small print is now a blob and I need longer arms. Not looking forward to getting bi-focals - my current prescription cost about £400-£500 for Zeiss 1.9 titals.
Not my fault I have bad eyes.
Mine were -8.75 and -9.25 with a touch of astigmatism (sp) on top. Had them fixed 3 years ago in Harley Street, so now am -0.50 and -0.75.
Am very happy
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