Laser Eye Surgery...

[Hollow Knight]

My mother just received an extremely large redundancy payout and is insisting on sharing a little it with her children.

My sister got 7 grand which she has used on her mortgage... I however have no outstanding loans, my new car is all paid off so I was thinking of getting laser eye surgery to fix my myopia (short sightedness).

Going to a consultation next week to see if I am a candidate, which shouldnt be a problem from what I've read as I am in good health and my eyesight hasn't deteriorated in over a year.

Has anyone here had it? If so, are you happy with the results?

Is there anything I should be aware of?

 

[Tim the Toolman]

Yes, but I shouldn't tell you otherwise you won't go through with it.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Yes, but I shouldn't tell you otherwise you won't go through with it.

Wha?

Tell me!

 

[campbell]

Put a deposit down on an investment property, much better idea.

 

[Lynch takes a mark]

you are awake during the procedure and they cut into your ****ing eyeball

this is enough to put me off

 

[james Dean]

you are awake during the procedure and they cut into your ****ing eyeball

this is enough to put me off

You have an option of being under a local anastetic(Awake) or a General anastetic (asleep)

 

[Dry Rot]

You have an option of being under a local anastetic(Awake) or a General anastetic (asleep)

Some prefer the latter, as many people during the procedure find the smoke and the burning smell from lasering your eye somewhat disconcerting.

 

[nicky]

my brother had it and now has perfect vision.

 

[Warwick]

Less yapping, more zapping.

 

[kimp]

Had it done years ago. I was -6 in one eye and -5.5 in the other. Completely changed my life. I recommend it to everyone. Of course there are risks and I get halo effect on lights at night but it's still preferable to being practically blind without your glasses.

I was given a couple of valium and some anasthetic drops in my eyes during the procedure. It is a bit disconcerting when they strat zapping away but it's extremely fast.

The benefits for sporting activities is tremendous.

Also remember that any medical expense over $1500 (I think might have changed) can be claimed on your tax return.

Save the remainder of your money if you like or put it in shares or whatever (you're still young though) but definately get this done.

 

[Qsaint]

I knew a PHD Physics dude at U of Q who's speciality was Lasers and he always said don't go near Laser Eye surgery

 

[Hollow Knight]

Just watched this YouTube video of it in action.

It actually made me feel better about it, the cutting and peeling back of the corneal flap is the worst part, the rest doesn't seem that bad.

Reckon I'm gonna go for it.

 

[MacMum]

Just watched this YouTube video of it in action.

It actually made me feel better about it, the cutting and peeling back of the corneal flap is the worst part, the rest doesn't seem that bad.

Reckon I'm gonna go for it.

If its something you truely want, then go for it!.......Good luck TBD, lets know how it goes.....cheers

 

[kimp]

The worst bit is the clamping. You don't feel the rest.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I knew a PHD Physics dude at U of Q who's speciality was Lasers and he always said don't go near Laser Eye surgery

I know a physics person would understand lasers, but I doubt they'd be able to grasp the biology of it all.

 

[campbell]

I know a physics person would understand lasers, but I doubt they'd be able to grasp the biology of it all.

more than you could imagine. Doctors do study physics. What do you think Biomechanics is?

its the pathophysiological level you mean not the biology of it.

 

[Warwick]

more than you could imagine. Doctors do study physics. What do you think Biomechanics is?

its the pathophysiological level you mean not the biology of it.

It was a joke.

 

[King Elvis]

Had LASIK done years ago - absolutely life changing.

Didn't have any worries or concerns, the Doctor and staff that did it were fantastic, and I was completely at ease.

The procedure itself is a little uncomfortable, but not a big deal.

Go to the best place you can find - don't try and get it done cheap, it's your eyes.

 

[Soups]

Hey, the worst thing that could happen is you go blind and cannot post on Bigfooty

 

[emperor]

Hey, the worst thing that could happen is you go blind and cannot post on Bigfooty

even more reason to do so. It's win/win

 

[janiek]

there was a thread on this about 12 months ago so if you search might find some relevant posts

but agree with all the above : totally life changing

i was -6.5 & -7

if you're used to wearing contacts the gritty feel after the aneathestic wears off wil be bearable & they usually give you lots of drugs anyway to keep you pretty sleepy for at least 24-48 hours

the worst thing is the burn smell = like burning hair - but prob ok if your expecting it

had mine done 11 years ago no probs to date

 

[dmc333]

Bugger the eyes. I vote you go for laser pube removal.

 

[The_Eagles]

Ive had 1 eye done, getting the other done wednesday.

 

[Tim the Toolman]

Hey, the worst thing that could happen is you go blind and cannot post on Bigfooty

But at least you could start umpiring!

Seriously though, I've had customised lasik and highly recommend it to all.

My original comment was regarding the actual procedure. I did have a tough time and fell into the 4% whom struggle early but I had a sleep for a few hours afterwards and my eyes were perfect!

The only tiny, little issue is that I could actually feel the laser working on my eyes. When I told the doctor this between eyes he told me they knew about it but don't disclose it as it would turn people off.

Very great result for such a little time with great discomfort. Again, I highly recommend.

 

[Dont be a lemon]

I wear glasses, but I think I'd have to give contact lenses a try before I would go down this route. It sounds risky!