Laser Eye Surgery...

[The_Eagles]

I still can't focus very well for things up close, and there's halo around lights for a while. Still getting better everyday, although I got really drunk and stoned 2 nights ago and that wasnt the best idea, eyes went watery as again

 

[Sherrinator]

No kidding, i nearly vomitted. It's glasses for me.

 

[Tim the Toolman]

There are different levels and I wouldn't have got it done with a mob whom were doing discount prices, which were around 3k at the time.

I paid around $5,500 for customised lasik which did each eye differently. Well worth it.

 

[notting18]

I find it strange that some one who hasn't had the 'pleasure' of contact wearing to be telling someone to better spend their money on an investment property.

As a fellow 'blind person' i have to agree with that....i am not sure if i would risk laser eye surgery but before i got glasses/contacts i never knew of the inconvenience they cause/benefits of actually being able to see stuff!

It is up to the individual to balance out cost vs benefits, but it is really hard to judge when your in the cheap seats (and still able to see the game)

 

[campbell]

There is no little game fgs. It reads I would wear contacts and not I wear contacts. As some one who went from not being able to see my feet without glasses I find it strange that some one who hasn't had the 'pleasure' of contact wearing to be telling someone to better spend their money on an investment property. My comment was that there ismore to life than making money.

Anyone who has had the procedure has seen the negatives (the practitioner is obligated to do so). Alternatively use google. Being a nurse does not make some one an authority on all things medical.

I had thought the thread was to ask for informed opinions....

So, in your opinion all those people on here WHO haven't had the surgery, or don't wear contacts, shouldn't be posting on this matter as they can't make an informed opinion on the matter?No wear in this have I said I didn't wear glasses or contacts either.

 

[kimp]

Yes that is my opinion.

 

[campbell]

Yes that is my opinion.

So, I assume that you only like your sort of informed opinions from all your health care professionals ie doctors,nurses,midwives, physios, optometrists.

Bizarre not listening to an opinion because they have not had the surgery or worn contacts.

 

[kimp]

If you had read what I said, it was informed opinions. Obviously ophthamologists etc would know what they are talking about. What I am questioning is how you fall under the informed banner? A nurse really does not know everything medical and I certainly would not consider them to be informed about eye surgery (unless that was the area they worked in). When I want medical advice I goto people who are experts in that field. A good medical professional knows what they don't know and recommends people talk to experts in that field.

Perhaps if you had experienced prolonged contact wearing or short-sightedness in general that would be a different thing.

 

[campbell]

If you had read what I said, it was informed opinions. Obviously ophthamologists etc would know what they are talking about. What I am questioning is how you fall under the informed banner? A nurse really does not know everything medical and I certainly would not consider them to be informed about eye surgery (unless that was the area they worked in). When I want medical advice I goto people who are experts in that field. A good medical professional knows what they don't know and recommends people talk to experts in that field.

Perhaps if you had experienced prolonged contact wearing or short-sightedness in general that would be a different thing.

Yet people on here, who say they have contacts or have had the surgery are okay to talk about it.If they have contacts they have no idea about the surgery at all.

and yet, you didn't see the part where I said I did fall into this catagory.I have been short sighted ALL my life.Genetics is a wonderful thing.

 

[kimp]

Then you don't write very well then.

As for people who have had the surgery - yeah I think they can make informed comments about the surgery that they actually went through.

 

[Fire Storm]

I've had it done. Best thing I ever did. No probs.

 

[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!

In January I finally got contact lens. The only annoying thing is having to put them in every morning and sometimes at the end of the day my eyes feel irritated (but I think they always did, I just pay attention more now).

 

[lemon chicken]

Ive heard Dr Karl from JJJ or someone like say that once you reach 50-60 years of age you would need to start wearing glasses again. Can anyone thats had it confirm that or not. Based on that and for the cost i just dont see the feasibility of it.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Ive heard Dr Karl from JJJ or someone like say that once you reach 50-60 years of age you would need to start wearing glasses again. Can anyone thats had it confirm that or not. Based on that and for the cost i just dont see the feasibility of it.

That is true but this is just the natural deterioration of your eyes, at it should only be for reading & that sort of thing.

My wife just had it done 6 weeks ago & she says it is going really well. The pain you will go through for the first few days is more than what they say but the avitan helped my wife a lot.

 

[janiek]

Ive heard Dr Karl from JJJ or someone like say that once you reach 50-60 years of age you would need to start wearing glasses again. Can anyone thats had it confirm that or not. Based on that and for the cost i just dont see the feasibility of it.

i had it done 20 years ago & yes just coming up to middle age now & yes i will be needing glasses but only for reading. as someone else says that just natural progression nothing to do with the surgery

its worth it when you cost out 20 years of optical costs such as glasses cost & lensses costs etc

plus the lifestyle costs of being able to play sport/swim etc & just look more attractive to the opposite sex is worth it too

 

[Damon_3388]

My Dad is in his mid-50s, and he's worn glasses on-and-off since he was a teenager (went without them whenever he could for vanity reasons, I think). His sight deteriorated to a point last year where he didn't trust himself to drive his own car. He got laser treatment on both eyes, and now only needs glasses to read. Says it's one of the best things he's ever done for himself.

 

[peejay]

I had the PRK surgery (the harder of the two) last Monday morning.

I had two days of fairly difficult eye sorness - i had drugs and ice packs to help, On thursday morning i went to the doc and had the protetcive contact lenses taken out and the pain subsided considereably. By Friday my distance vision is quite good - I went to the footy on Sat. By yesterday my distance vision was great - its Monday now - a week after the op and all good so far.

I have had glasses since birth - late 40's now and i don't need the glasses for distance anymore - driving golf and just doing everyday stuff. Because of my age i still need reading glasses but just the $20 pair from the chemist +1.5 instead of the $400 i paid for prescription.

Both eyes cost $4000. $2500 i can claim on tax so i will get approx $1000 back come tax time next year.

I was going to get it 6 years ago but had a traumatic eye accident so decided it best to wait a few years to let it all settle down.

Its only been a week but so far everything 100% .

 

[Hollow Knight]

How did you manage to claim part of it on tax PJ?

Can everyone do that or is it a career specific thing?

 

[peejay]

How did you manage to claim part of it on tax PJ?

Can everyone do that or is it a career specific thing?

It is not claimable on Medicare - Therefore anything over $1500 you spend on "allowable medical expenses" that you cannot claim on medicare is tax deductible. Lasik and PRK are "allowable medical expenses" therefore. I pay $4000 minus $1500 threshold means $2500 is tax deductible plus any other out of pocket medical expenses i have for the remainder of this fin year.

As i am already over the $1500 i will be looking to have absolutely everything checked and rechecked this year. My body will get the complete Grease and oil change !!!

 

[King Elvis]

Had LASIK years ago; life changingly awesome.

 

[smasha]

I have keratoconus in my eyes so I have to wear thick contact lenses.

My left eye is getting worse and this disease can make you go blind.



Hope it doesn't happen to me but knowing my luck it will when Richmond make a GF.

Waited 30 years and then can't see my Tigers.

That would be enough for me to go to the West Gate Bridge I reckon.

 

[peejay]

four week follow up today. 20/20 distance vision

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Update Hollow Knight? How'd you go?

 

[magpie_marty]

My Parents and other relatives all used glasses until retiring age and got Laser surgery and all no longer use glasses maybe you have to reach a certain age to go via Medicare?

 

[GreyCrow]

On another but similar track I had Lens Replacement Surgery

Eye Lens Replacement: What It Is and What You Can Expect

You’ve probably heard of cataract surgery. But did you know that it’s a type of eye lens replacement? Read on to learn more about lens replacement.

my.clevelandclinic.org

I had glasses for 38 years and had always shied away from LASIK due to the absolute horror I have for anybody going near my eyes ie contacts were even a no go

Terrible cataracts in both eyes left me scrambling to drive and a recommendation to get them fixed. Due to public waiting lists getting longer and longer the SA Government put me on a Lens Replacement route instead of the burn

The level of damage was that bad that the Opto said I may need a correction in 6 months but atm its good

I threw away my long distance glasses and can now see better than I did at 20 before glasses

I do need reading glasses as my vision is adjusted for distance

Anasthetic and lack of sleep meant the 1st eye I have scant memory - maybe a swirling of colour and thats it

The 2nd eye I recalled a little more but again a minor memory of black swirling

If you have the $$ and are over 50 look at it seriously