by : sheilac on 1st Sep 2010
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Retinal detachment as a complication of laser eye surgery is pretty much unheard of. Your retina will be assessed during the laser eye surgery consultation for any signs of weakness. A surgeon would only proceed with your surgery if they were completely satisfied that it was safe to do so. Thousands of people who have laser eye surgery are extremely short sighted.
by : Treatmentsaver on 1st Sep 2010
by : john h on 31st Aug 2010
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If you only need glasses for reading then laser eye surgery is still a possibility using either monovision or blended vision laser eye surgery techniques. Alternatively there is a non laser technique called CK Treatment but this typically only lasts around 3 years. You should go for a laser eye surgery consultation to see if you are suitable. To read more about laser eye surgery and reading vision you can click the following link: Iaser eye surgery for reading vision
by : Treatmentsaver on 31st Aug 2010
by : Odiesma on 31st Aug 2010
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Yes laser eye surgery can correct astigmatism and people who have multiple sclerosis should be suitable. With regards to your multiple sclerosis you should check with the individual surgeon carrying out the treatment to be 100% certain.
by : Treatmentsaver on 31st Aug 2010
by : chaz on 24th Aug 2010
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You still need to have a regular eye test every 2 years even if you have had laser eye surgery to ensure your eyes are healthy.
by : Treatmentsaver on 25th Aug 2010
by : Sam Ghosh on 13th Aug 2010
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Most of the clinics will be unable to treat this prescription as it is too high. There are however some smaller specialised clinics who may be able to treat this prescription. London vision clinic is an example of such a clinic and they have treated many people with such a prescription using their so called high profile treatments. People who have not been suitable at high street clinics have been successfully treated at this clinic. You can call London vision clinic on 0800 910 1891 or click here for more information.
by : Treatmentsaver on 14th Aug 2010
by : Pat on 11th Aug 2010
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Most people who have monovision laser eye surgery find it takes a little time before their vision settles down. How high was your prescription and did you have Lasik or Lasek as this can affect the visual recovery time? If you are concerned you should probably contact the clinic where you had the treatment.
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Aug 2010
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Hi there
I had monovision laser eye surgery and it took me a couple of weeks before my vision settled down. Now I am used to it it feels great. Don't need glasses for anything at all
by : J.C on 12th Aug 2010
by : Jonn on 10th Aug 2010
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If you only need glasses for reading then laser eye surgery is not likely to be suitable for you. Laser eye surgery generally corrects people distance vision. There is however a treatment called CK treatment which corrects near vision but it is not permanent. You can read about this using the following link: http://www.treatmentsaver.com/lasereyesurgery/guides/reading/ck
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Aug 2010
by : Deb on 6th Aug 2010
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Having your the lens removed in your eye is exactly the same as what they do during cataract surgery and it is generally considered a very safe procedure. The Implantable contact lens procedure is also an intra ocular procedure (within the eye). Laser eye surgery is a safer procedure than these 2 options. Have you not considered laser eye surgery or are you not suitable?
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Aug 2010
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Thank you for your reply, I am a little apprehensive regarding the below
procedures I recently visited a ophthalmologist for a glaucoma test
which was negative. I asked the doctor and he said that anyone going
under eye surgery holds risks which has a 1 in 1000 of having complications so if you are having both eyes done this is 1 in 500 and
at my age (43) it is too young to lose my sight, I guess he was dead against it only because he saw patients in the waiting room crying there
eyes out because they had experienced complications and the effects were irreversible.
I am unsuitable for laser treatment.
would you be of the same view and what are the percentages of risk/
many thanks Debs
by : Deb on 12th Aug 2010
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With regards to the complications, you are best to discuss them with the actual surgeon who would be doing the treatment as every surgeon has different complication rates. What you also need to realise is that a complication does not necessarily mean going blind, it could be something much less serious than this and it might be something that your surgeon would be able to rectify for you. If you want to know the chances of going blind from the surgery you need to specifically ask this question to your surgeon.
by : Treatmentsaver on 12th Aug 2010
by : Hugh on 3rd Aug 2010
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This really is something you would need to ask the surgeon who carried out the surgery. It depends on how recent it was, the extent of the retinal detachment and how well it has healed.
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Aug 2010
by : melfod on 22nd Jul 2010
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There is no maximum age for laser eye surgery but as you get older you can get conditions like cataracts which would would stop you having laser eye surgery.
The youngest age limit is 18 but its rare that people would have it this young because the most important requirement is that your prescription is stable which it often isn't at this age.
by : Treatmentsaver on 23rd Jul 2010
by : Becky on 22nd Jul 2010
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Generally speaking Lasek is used for thin corneas. When you have a high prescription like yours you have to laser more of the cornea. The surgeon who recommended lasek has taken into account how thick your corneal tissue is and how much he has to remove and decided that lasek is the best option for you. But the surgeon who recommended Lasik would not have recommended Lasik if he thought you were not suitable. It may be better to seek another consultation with the surgeons for more reassurance before you go ahead and make any decision.
by : Treatmentsaver on 26th Jul 2010
by : Jordan on 20th Jul 2010
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You are always at some degree of risk having dry eyes following laser eye surgery. If you already have dry eyes lasek is definitely the best option for you. You are still safe to have laser eye surgery with dry eyes providing your surgeon has said you are suitable. Changing the shape of the cornea following laser eye surgery can also cause dryness.
by : Treatmentsaver on 26th Jul 2010
by : sparky on 19th Jul 2010
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Laser eye surgery does generally not treat people who only need glasses for reading. This is especially the case if it the deterioration in your near vision that occurs as you get over the age of 40 years old. There is however a new treatment called ck treatment which is type of vision correction that can treat this type of near vision. It typically lasts for about 3 years. You can read about ck treatment by using the following link: Ck treatment
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Jul 2010
by : P on 19th Jul 2010
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It is best to wait 1 week or ideally 2 weeks following Lasik or Lasek eye surgery before you can use Mascara. It is also advisable that you buy some brand new mascara to help reduce the risk of infection.
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Jul 2010
by : jaki on 10th Jul 2010
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Can you tell me what you mean by the 3 methods of laser eye surgery and also what your prescription is and then I will be better able to answer your question. Lasek certainly has a longer recovery period than Lasik and it can take about 1 week before you can return to work compared with about 48 hours with Lasik. The premium options that can be added to laser eye surgery are Intralase and Wavefront. Is this what you mean? These will have a bigger impact if you have a high prescription and if you have large pupils.
by : Treatmentsaver on 10th Jul 2010
by : qwertydoodle on 2nd Jul 2010
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Your eyes should definitely not be this light sensitive 4 weeks post Lasik. You should definitely make an appointment at the clinic where you had it done to check everything is ok.
by : Treatmentsaver on 2nd Jul 2010
by : Bonnie on 27th Jun 2010
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Companies will generally claim that there laser eye surgery equipment is the best. In order to be certain, you should ask each company what their results are for your prescription. You should ask what percentage of people achieve 20:20 vision and 20:40 vision (driving vision). You should also ask what the complication rates are. Ideally you should find these statistics out for the actual surgeon who will be carrying out your treatment. Your prescription is only very mild so I would expect the results to be very good. Have they advised you that you will not be able to read after your surgery? By this I mean you will have perfect distance vision but you may still need glasses for reading.
by : Treatmentsaver on 28th Jun 2010
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Many thanks Permalink. Yes, I am aware I will be wearing reading glasses especially that I work on my PC mostly. I thought of monovision however not unsure about one eye being adjusted for reading and one for distance. But maybe I should re-think?
by : Bonnie on 28th Jun 2010
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Most people who have monovision laser eye surgery adapt perfectly well and it should hopefully mean you wouldn't need glasses for either reading or distance vision. You may still require reading glasses for prolonged tasks such as computer work but it is nice to have some reading vision for day to day tasks such as checking the price when out shopping or reading a menu without having to put your reading glasses on. You should consider having a monovision trial of contact lenses to see if you are suitable but you will have to ask your surgeon about this. You can read more about monovision in this website by clicking the following link - monovision. - This question and the previous one was answered by Treatmentsaver admin – permalink is not the name of the person.
by : Treatmentsaver on 29th Jun 2010
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Thank you Treatmentsaver team, your input was very much appreciated.
by : Bonnie on 29th Jun 2010
by : Carla Amor on 15th Jun 2010
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Hi Carla - Can you tell me what your prescription is now and what your age is and I will be in a better position to answer your question with regards to laser eye surgery and reading vision.
by : Treatmentsaver on 15th Jun 2010
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Hello,
I am 41 and my current perscription is Right Eye Sphere -3.00 Cyl:-0.50 Left Eye Sphere -3.25 Cyl: -1.00
I await your advices.
Carla
by : Carla Amor on 16th Jun 2010
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Hi Carla - The average person needs reading glasses aged about 45 years old regardless of whether or not they have had laser eye surgery. If you have laser eye surgery now the chances are you will have perfect distance vision. This means you will be able to drive, walk around, and swim etc without glasses or contact lenses hopefully for life. As you reach about 45 years old your reading vision will slowly start to deteriorate meaning you will need reading glasses. If you have had laser eye surgery you will be able to buy those cheap off the shelf ready reader glasses. If you decide not to have laser eye surgery, as you reach about 45 years old, you will start needing to wear varifocals if you wear glasses or start needing to wear reading glasses over the top of your contact lenses. You could ask you surgeon about monovision which means one of your eyes is left a little short sighted to help you read. Hope this helps. Feel free to ask any more questions.
by : Treatmentsaver on 16th Jun 2010
by : sceach on 10th Jun 2010
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Laser eye surgery can treat both long sightedness and short sightedness. If you have both then there are certainly options such as monovision. Alternatively you can have both eyes lasered for distance vision and then wear reading glasses over the top as and when you require. You really need to have a laser eye surgery consultation to see whether or not you are suitable but it certainly is possible. You can read more about monovision by using the following link:
monovision
by : Treatmentsaver on 10th Jun 2010
by : Tig on 7th Jun 2010
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TLS is a rare complication of Intralase and for some people any sort of light can make them feel extremely uncomfortable. The steroid drops usually clear it up - Although the exact cause is not known, it is usually due to some sort of inflammation of your cornea. Once the steroids have treated the inflammation it should not return again. Have you been back to the laser clinic and been discharged yet? It certainly is a good sign that your eyes are feeling a lot better now.
by : Treatmentsaver on 7th Jun 2010
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sorry for the reply delay yes have been back for check up they were pleased with my progress but still get mild TLS daily especially when on computer or when watching TV can I assume this will improve on it's own
by : Tig on 28th Jun 2010
by : Patricia on 29th May 2010
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It can be difficult deciding which is the best company to choose for your laser eye surgery, as they all claim to have the best equipment etc. You should ask them for the results they achieve for your type of prescription and compare the 2 side by side.
Both Lasik and Lasek produce similar results and wavefront increases the accuracy meaning you are more likely to achieve 20 20 vision. Intralase is generally considered the gold standard in Lasik eye surgery as it is slightly safer. If you are having Lasek then Intralase is not applicable. If your surgeon says you are suitable for both types then you have to go along with what they say. With regards to your diabetes if you are very recently diagnosed then your prescription can fluctuate a little bit. If they knew this on the day of your consultation then they will have taken this into account. Both Optimax and Optical express are reputable companies, so maybe you should go with the company that made you feel most comfortable. If in doubt you should ask if it is possible to speak to a surgeon or optician again. Hope this helps.
by : Treatmentsaver on 31st May 2010
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I went to Optimax and had brilliant results so would definitely recommend them. But I also know someone I work with who had their eyes lasered at optical express and they were really happy. I think it is best to go with the clinic you feel most comfortable with. hope that helps!
by : jenny on 14th Jul 2010
by : EmmaP on 20th May 2010
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They are both examples of wavefront laser eye surgery which generally makes for a more accurate visual correction especially if you have large pupils or a high prescription. The difference in the 2 procedures is based on the type of wavescan they are using. The wavescan is the machine that takes the measurements for wavefront laser eye surgery. Most clinics will probably claim their equipment produces better results due to their more impressive wavescan. They generally publish their results saying things like 99% of our patients get 20:20 vision etc. What I would recommend doing is asking the clinic what the results are for your exact prescription. The statistics on their website may be based on a prescription of for example -3.00 whereas your prescription might be -9.00 or something. You should also ask what the results are for actual surgeon who will be carrying out your treatment.
by : Treatmentsaver on 21st May 2010
by : Claire23 on 3rd May 2010
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If you are -2.50 then you are classed as mildly short sighted. I would reckon that the cheapest you will be able to get laser eye surgery for is about £600 per eye but I cant be certain of this. If for example you have very large pupils your surgeon may insist that you have Wavefront and this will incur an additional cost. You can use this website to request prices from clinics if that helps.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th May 2010
by : eve1 on 30th Apr 2010
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There is no way the eye drops you have in a laser eye surgery consultation could ever damage your eyes. They only last for a certain amount of time - normally no more than 6 hours and the effects completely wear off after that.
by : Treatmentsaver on 30th Apr 2010
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The drops that are put in your eyes only last for about 4-5 hours and they can in no way damage your eyes. The only thing you need to remember is that you can not drive for the rest of the day as the drops temporarily make your vision slightly blurred.
by : Ultralase on 3rd May 2010
by : pj on 19th Apr 2010
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You can have laser eye surgery if you have had a cataract removed although there is more likely to be an issue with you having Glaucoma. Glaucoma is normally caused by high pressure in your eye and during the laser eye surgery procedure the pressure in your eye will be temporarily raised which could antagonise your glaucoma. It really does depend on the type and extent of your Glaucoma. You really should go for a laser eye surgery consultation to get a definitive answer as it really is down to your surgeon. I suggest considering a smaller, independent laser eye surgery clinic where you will have the consultation with the actual surgeon rather than an optician.
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Apr 2010
by : hutchy16 on 18th Apr 2010
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There is not a set number of times laser eye surgery can be repeated but it is rare that it would be carried out more than 3 times on the same eye. About 90% of people only require laser eye surgery once, but there are some instances where a re-treatment is considered. Corneal thickness is the most important factor in deciding whether or not you are suitable for having the treatment again. The cornea is the part of your eye that is lasered during laser eye surgery and each time it is carried out, some of your corneal tissue is removed. There needs to be enough corneal tissue remaining to safely do the re-treatment. If you are in any doubt with regards to your suitability for a laser re-treatment you should make an appointment with your surgeon or optician.
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Apr 2010
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This is a question that is very difficult to answer without actually seeing the patient. It really depends on your prescription and the thickness of your cornea. The best thing to do is to come in to the clinic where you had your surgery and be re assessed.
by : Optical Express on 19th Apr 2010
by : digvijay on 16th Apr 2010
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There is currently no such thing as an eye transplant and I think what you are referring to is a corneal transplant. A corneal transplant is not something that is used to treat a lazy eye. Laser eye surgery can generally not treat lazy eyes although there are some exceptions. You can read our guide on Laser eye surgery and Lazy eyes for more information.
by : Treatmentsaver on 17th Apr 2010
by : techtaw on 16th Apr 2010
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It is correct that you will need Lasek if you have thin corneas as Lasek does not remove any of your corneal tissue. Like you said, no one will ever give you a 100% guarantee but I think the vast majority of people will be able to return to work after 1 week. The fact that your job does not require any physical exertion means you are more likely to be able to return within 1 week. Also everyone has different tolerance levels so perhaps you may be back to work within 1 week but just have slightly uncomfortable eye’s but be able to cope with it. Going back to work when your eyes are still a bit sore is in no way going to put your eyes at risks, it just may mean that you are in a bit of discomfort. Providing the procedure goes perfectly and there are no complications then I think there is probably a 90% chance of you being back to work with 1 week. One final thing to mention is that the higher your prescription the more likely your recovery is to be longer. What is your prescription? This does not constitute medical advice and I am only giving you an answer from my experience.
by : Treatmentsaver on 16th Apr 2010
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Thanks for your answer.
I cannot find my prescription just at the moment, but seem to remember it being either 4.6 or 5.6 in both eyes (pretty much the same in each eye).
I will see if I can find the prescription and put it on here later.
Thanks again for your answer, I feel a little bit less apprehensive now.
by : techtaw on 16th Apr 2010
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Further to my initial question, I have now had the Wavefront Lasek treatment (on Friday 30th April).
The treatment itself I thought was quite painless and took approx 2 hours from when I first walked through the door(even allowing for nothing happening for the first half hour).
Immediately after surgery, I was collected and taken home and my eyes felt very tired. Within approx 30 minutes of leaving the clinic the antiseptic drops were wearing off and I just wanted to shut my eyes and go to bed as I couldn't keep my eyes open.
Once home I put some drops into my eyes and then went to bed as recemmended by the Surgeon.
The next day my eyes felt a lot better and visibility was reasonably good (and a lot better than it was without my glasses previously).
I subsequently had my eyes checked on that same day and were told that they were healing well.
That day, my eyes felt fine and I could go out for walks etc and could even read number plates from a distance that would be suitable to enable me to pass my test.
The day after that(Sunday) was as predicted by the Optometrist my worse day, and I felt like I did not want to open my eyes at all as they felt like something was stuck in them (and were light sensitive)
After having an easy and lazy day, I decided to go to bed very early and awoke the next day feeling much much better.
My sight seemed to be getting better, then getting worse and this process kept repeating itself over the next few days.
On the Monday, my eyes had recovered adequately enough for the bandage contact lens to come out.
I was able to watch some television, albeit occassionaly it did appear to be a little blurred.
On Tuesday I went back into work for the odd hour and even managed to read and reply to e-mails.
Luckily my reading prescription was very slight and so far has this has not been a real problem.
I actually went back to work on the Thursday and do not appear to have any adverse effects since then.
It is now a week and a half since the surgery and I believe that my eyesite is pretty good and probably better than i would have thought it would be at this stage.
I certainly think that the more rest you get and the amount of drops you can use over the first couple of days to keep your eyes moist assists enormously in the recovery.
I also think that my eyesite is improving on a daily basis as they heal from the surgery, and I have not experienced any problem with halos etc.
I have my next appointment on this coming Friday and I will let you know on here what is said then.
To date, I have been very impressed with this surgery, and would recommend it straight away if asked by anyone at this time.
Hope this helps anyone who may read it.
by : techtaw on 10th May 2010
by : guest01 on 14th Apr 2010
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It can definitely take up to 1 year for the healing process to fully take place although most people do heal within 6 months. Everybody's eyes heal at different speeds following lasek eye surgery so there are always variations. Is your prescription 100% perfect during the day or do you still have a small prescription? Also what was your original prescription as if it was high then the healing time is generally longer. Also if you have large pupils then glare can be more of a problem.
by : Treatmentsaver on 15th Apr 2010
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My vision at this moment in time is something like 20:20 in my left 20:15 in my right. They still get very dry sometimes feel like there is something in my eye when im tired. everythign vision wise is perfect (except the glare). which is only located in the lower quadron of my eye.
by : guest01 on 16th Apr 2010
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It all sounds normal to me and your vision is excellent. 20/20 vision is classed as perfect vision and 20/15 is one line lower than that. Dryness can take up to one year to recover after laser eye surgery as the corneal nerves continue to heal. If you are worried about the glare or anything else then you should consult your optometrist or surgeon where you had your treatment. How high was your prescription before you had the surgery?
by : Treatmentsaver on 16th Apr 2010
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I dont really remember what it is now (Kinda really forgot about it since having the surgery) But i remember it being quite bad in terms of vision and the surgeon said "with my perscription there was a chance it might not got perfect the first time" so i assume it was because the worse my eyes are the harder it is to repair. Ty for the answer so far:)
by : guest01 on 17th Apr 2010
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Generally speaking the higher your prescription the longer the healing process is with Lasek eye surgery. It sounds like your prescription was quite high so that could explain the glare you are still getting. If you are not happy with the results you should contact your optician.
by : Treatmentsaver on 18th Apr 2010
by : therese on 12th Apr 2010
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A chalazion is caused by a blockage in one of the glands in your eye lids (of which there are many)and normally cause very little problems. With regards to laser eye surgery the most important thing is that it is not infected (active) as this may mean you are more likely to get an infection during your laser eye surgery. Without having seen your eye it is difficult to be 100% certain but if your surgeon says they are happy to carry out the treatment then you should go for it. Once you have had the laser eye surgery and your eye has fully healed if you then get a Chalazion it will have no negative effect on your laser eye surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 13th Apr 2010
by : Don on 9th Apr 2010
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Laser eye surgery is used to correct all types of prescriptions whether you are long sighted, short sighted or have astigmatism. It is not capable of treating people with eye diseases and is generally not effective at correcting people with lazy eyes.
by : Treatmentsaver on 9th Apr 2010
by : Dan on 4th Apr 2010
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Approximately 80% of people who go for a laser eye surgery consultation will be suitable for the surgery but that leaves about 20% of people who are not.
The minimum age for laser eye surgery is 18 years old but it is rare that you will be deemed suitable at this age as your prescription has to have been stable for at least 2 years.
There is no upper age limit for laser eye surgery but once you get over the age of 65 you are likely to start developing cataract to some degree. There is not point having laser eye surgery if you have cataract as the cataract will affect your vision meaning the laser eye surgery treatment was a waste of money.
There are many other reasons you may not be suitable for laser eye surgery and you can read about these in our guide on suitability for laser eye surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Apr 2010
by : Andy 78 on 1st Apr 2010
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Yes theoretically laser eye surgery can cause blindness but the chance of this happening is about 1 in 5 million. The vast majority of laser eye surgery complications are very minor and are easily dealt with by your surgeon. The chance of a complication that the surgeon will not be able to fix is about 1 in 30,000. Dont let the thought of going blind put you off having the surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 1st Apr 2010
by : Jayne on 31st Mar 2010
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Yes but make sure it is at least 1 week prior to your surgery
by : Treatmentsaver on 31st Mar 2010
by : Bo on 30th Mar 2010
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This is a difficult question to answer as it really does depend on the severity of the ulcer and size of scar that it has left behind. It is also dependent on where exactly on your cornea it is. If it is central it may pose more problems. You really need to have a laser eye surgery consultation to get a definite answer.
by : Treatmentsaver on 30th Mar 2010
by : Jossy on 29th Mar 2010
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Not everyone is suitable for laser eye surgery although the vast majority of people are. Approximately 80 percent of people will be suitable and the best way to find this out is by going for a laser eye surgery consultation. Read our helpful guide on Laser eye surgery suitability for more information
by : Treatmentsaver on 29th Mar 2010
by : Si on 29th Mar 2010
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Yes laser eye surgery can go wrong but the same can be said about all surgical procedures. Just about all laser eye surgery complications are easily dealt with by your surgeon and very few affect your vision. The chance of something going wrong that your surgeon can not fix is about 1 in 30,000. The risk of going blind as a result of laser eye surgery is about 1 in 5 million. Read more on laser eye surgery risks in our useful guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 29th Mar 2010
by : Lou 79 on 28th Mar 2010
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Yes you can have laser eye surgery with astigmatism and thousands of people each year successfully do so. Both Lasik and Lasek can treat astigmatism up to 6 dioptres (this is what prescriptions are measured in)but you will be advised to have wavefront if your astigmatism is over 3 dioptres.
by : Treatmentsaver on 28th Mar 2010
by : James on 28th Mar 2010
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As a general rule it us unlikely that you can have laser eye surgery if you have prism in you glasses, however it really does depend on how much prism you have. If you get double vision when you take your glasses off then you definitely will not be suitable. If however the prism is just to relieve you of headaches/for certain occassions then you may be suitable. It really is best to discuss this at a laser eye surgery consultation.
by : Treatmentsaver on 28th Mar 2010
by : Iqbal on 27th Mar 2010
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You should be fine to have laser eye surgery if you have a cold, but it is always best to contact your surgeon or clinic just to be 100% certain.
by : Treatmentsaver on 27th Mar 2010
by : Gaz on 21st Mar 2010
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Yes Lasik can correct far sightedness, (also called long sightedness) although it can not correct as high prescriptions as it can for short sightedness. Lasik can correct up to +5.00 Dioptres (this is what prescriptions are measured in) of far sightedness and is very effective at doing so.
by : Treatmentsaver on 21st Mar 2010
by : JB on 16th Mar 2010
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Intralase is a type of Lasik procedure (Intralase Lasik) and refers to the way in which the flap is created during the procedure. Standard Lasik uses a microkeratome (surgical blade) to make the flap whereas a laser is used to create the flap during Intralase. Generally speaking, Intralase results in less complications and a more accurate result. Recovery time is also quicker with Intralase Lasik compared with standard Lasik. Read more about Intralase Lasik in our detailed guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 16th Mar 2010
by : JL on 8th Mar 2010
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No, laser eye surgery is not dangerous otherwise so many people would not be having it done. The chances of a complication occurring which your laser eye surgeon would not be able to rectify is about 1 in 30,000. The chance of going blind from laser eye surgery is about 1 in 5 million which is extremely unlikely.
by : Treatmentsaver on 8th Mar 2010
by : BF on 6th Mar 2010
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Yes, Lasik can be repeated but this is not always the case as it depends on individual circumstances. The re-treatment rate for laser eye surgery is about 5-10% depending on the particular clinic or surgeon involved. Most clinics will do the re-treatment for free if it is within 1 year of you first having your surgery. You need to check this with the clinic that you are having the treatment with.
The main issue as to whether or not Lasik can be repeated is down to the thickness of your cornea. Each time the laser is applied to your cornea, some of the corneal tissue is removed. It is important that your laser eye surgeon leaves you with enough corneal thickness after your re-treatment so as to maintain the structural integrity (strength) of your cornea. If you cornea is too thin you are at risk or certain complications such as Ectasia which is serious. It is best to discuss you individual circumstances with your laser eye surgeon. Your surgeon will not do a laser re enhancement if it is not completely safe to have it done.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Mar 2010
by : BG on 3rd Mar 2010
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This depends on the extent of your glaucoma and whether or not there is any optic nerve damage. The problem with laser eye surgery and glaucoma is that during the procedure the pressure in your eye temporarily rises. As Glaucoma is often associated with high pressure in the eye, it can sometimes be risky to do the surgery. This is best discussed with the particular surgeon as while one surgeon may say you are suitable another may not.
by : Treatmentsaver on 3rd Mar 2010
by : Gavin on 27th Feb 2010
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No. People with keratoconus are not suitable for laser eye surgery. This is because keratoconus causes thinning of your cornea.
by : Treatmentsaver on 27th Feb 2010
by : Grace J on 24th Feb 2010
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Whether Lasik will work for you or not really does depend on a variety of factors. Lasik will generally treat short sighted prescriptions up to -12.00 and long sighted prescriptions up to +5.00. It can also treat astigmatism up to +/- 6.00. This is the maximum treatable range and can only be achieved if you have thick enough corneas. Generally speaking Lasik will not treat a lazy eye. You really need to have a laser eye surgery consultation to see if you are suitable for laser eye surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 24th Feb 2010
by : Joe on 22nd Feb 2010
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The vast majority of people who have laser eye surgery experience no pain at all. The surgery itself is painless as your eyes are numbed using eye drops (not an injection). Most people can return to work the next day and return to normal activities within 1 week.
Lasek however, is more painful than Lasik and you may experience mild to moderate pain for up to a week following surgery. About 90% of people undergoing laser eye surgery choose Lasik. If you are worried about pain you should definitely have Lasik eye surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 22nd Feb 2010
by : Gary.P on 19th Feb 2010
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Most people will have vision at the level required for driving straight after surgery but it is best not to drive until you have returned for your one day post surgery aftercare. Your optician/surgeon will then be able to check that your vision is legal for driving.
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Feb 2010
by : Beth G on 18th Feb 2010
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Yes, laser eye surgery can go wrong as can all operations. However the risk of anything serious happening is extremely small. Only about 1/30,000 laser eye surgery procedures result in a complication that cannot be rectified by your surgeon and the chances of going blind from laser eye surgery are only about 1 in 5 million! Read more in our guide about Laser eye surgery risks
by : Treatmentsaver on 18th Feb 2010
by : JT on 15th Feb 2010
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With standard laser eye surgery the laser treats the surface of the eye (cornea) in a similar way to spectacles or contact lenses. This is considered a ‘one size fits all’ treatment as it does not allow for the unique imperfections on the surface of your eye. Wavefront laser eye surgery however is different, as it takes many precise measurements right across the surface of your eye compared with only one point of your eye in standard laser eye surgery. When the laser is applied it takes into account all these imperfections and corrects them, making for a more accurate laser vision correction. Wavefront is generally recommended for people with high prescriptions (particularly astigmatism) and for those people with large pupils. Wavefront surgery reduces the chance of having night vision problems following laser eye treatment.
Wavefront can be used with both Lasik and Lasek. Find out more in our Wavefront guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 15th Feb 2010
by : Charmaine on 15th Feb 2010
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The minimum age you can have laser eye surgery is 18, but many clinics will not consider treating you before you are at least 21 years old.
Although your age is important, having a stable prescription is by far the most important factor. You need to show that your eyes have been stable for at least 1 year. What constitutes a stable prescription will vary from one surgeon to another but typically they would not want to see your eyes changing by more than 0.5 over a 12 month period. For example if your prescription is -3.50 then changing by 0.5 would mean 12 months later your prescription would be -4.00. Most clinics would consider this stable. If your eyes had changed by any more than this, then they would most likely advise you to leave it another year as the last thing you want to do is have laser eye surgery while your eyes are still changing as you would end up needing to wear glasses again! Read more in our guide about Laser eye surgery
by : Treatmentsaver on 15th Feb 2010
by : Jason J on 13th Feb 2010
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The preparation time before your laser surgery is about 30 minutes. The procedure itself typically only takes about 5 minutes and the actual lasering of the eye only a few seconds. Higher prescriptions mean the laser is applied for longer. Roughly speaking your eye is lasered for about 10 seconds for every dioptre of your prescription. E.g. If you are -2.00 it will be for 20 seconds and if you are -4.00 it would be for 40 seconds. Read more about the Iaser eye surgery procedure in our easy to understand guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 13th Feb 2010
by : ginger on 11th Feb 2010
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Yes laser eye surgery can correct high prescriptions and the range it can treat has greatly increased over the past few years. Laser eye surgery can treat a higher degree of short sightedness(minus prescriptions eg -4.00) compared with long sightedness (plus prescriptions eg +4.00). Laser eye surgery can treat up to -12.00 (short sighted) and + 5.00 (long sighted). It can treat upto -/+ 6.00 astigmatism. These figures however relate to the maximum that can be treated and the limiting factor is the thickness of your cornea. In order for the laser to reshape such a large amount of presciption you will need to have a thick enough cornea. This will be assessed in your laser eye surgery consultation.
by : Treatmentsaver on 9th Feb 2010
by : Stevo on 6th Feb 2010
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Yes Lasik can correct presbyopia by means of either monovision or CK treatment. Monovision works by using the laser to correct one eye for reading and the other eye is corrected for distance vision. There is also a new technique called CK treatment (conductive keratoplasty) which can treat near vision but unfortunately it only typically lasts for 3-4 years. Many people opt to have their distance vision corrected and then use cheap over the counter ready readers as required for reading.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Feb 2010
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my optician said i had presbyopia and it was really annoying as i had to start wearing reading glasses which i hated. I ended up having that CK treatment and i can read pefectly now! I had it one year ago and so far so good!
by : John J on 6th Feb 2010
by : Baz 68 on 6th Feb 2010
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Laser eye surgery can fix all types of prescriptions including short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. Generally speaking laser eye surgery can fix higher degrees of short sightedness than long sightedness.
Short sightedness can typically be corrected up to about -12.00. Long sightedness can normally be treated up to about +5.00
Laser eye surgery can fix astigmatism up to about +/-6.00. These figures vary depending on your individual circumstances and from clinic to clinic.
Laser eye surgery can generally NOT fix a lazy eye but this does depend on how lazy it is so it is best to discuss this with a laser eye surgeon.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Feb 2010
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laser eye surgery fixed my astigmatism and im so happy with my new vision! hopefully i wont have to wear glasses again for ages. The optician said i will need reading glasses though when im about 45 but thats a few years off yet!
by : Janet K on 6th Feb 2010
by : Davey M on 4th Feb 2010
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Lasik eye surgery cost varies from clinic to clinic and it is often dependent on your prescription, pupil size and various other factors. Intralase Lasik costs more than standard Lasik and wavefront Lasik costs more than standard Lasik. Generally speaking when you see prices quoted on TV advertisements etc they are price per eye and are often only for a certain prescription range. It is best to go and have a laser eye surgery consultation to get an accurate pricing and most clinics do these for free. You may be in the prescription range for £395 but most people fall out of this range. Read more about laser eye surgery cost in our guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Feb 2010
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I had laser eye surgery for 395 pounds per eye and i can see the bottom line of the chart at the opticians!!
by : Shannon on 4th Feb 2010
by : Kaz on 4th Feb 2010
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No, lasik eye surgery is not dangerous otherwise there would not be over 100,000 people having it done in the UK each year. The chances of a complication occurring which your laser eye surgeon would not be able to rectify is about 1 in 30,000. The chance of going blind from Lasik eye surgery is about 1 in 5 million which is extremely unlikely. Read more about lasik risks in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Feb 2010
by : Jack on 1st Feb 2010
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Intralase is extremely safe and is considered the gold standard in Lasik eye surgery. The main complications with Lasik are associated with the creation of the flap. Intralase creates a much cleaner, thinner and more uniform flap resulting in far fewer flap complications. Read our Intralase guide for more information.
by : Treatmentsaver on 1st Feb 2010
by : Laura on 31st Jan 2010
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The main difference between Lasik and PRK is the fact that a flap (thin corneal layer) is created during Lasik but no flap is created with PRK. This typically means that PRK can be carried out on people with thinner corneas. The actual lasering itself is the same for both procedures, it is just the way the cornea is accessed that is different. PRK is very similar to Lasek eye surgery. Read our Lasik guide for further information.
by : Treatmentsaver on 31st Jan 2010
by : Ben on 30th Jan 2010
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I have had Lasik twice so i cant see it being a problem for you . . my surgeon said about 1 in 10 people need it doing again.
by : Jo on 30th Jan 2010
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Yes, Lasik can be done twice but is does depend on individual circumstances. The main issue is whether or not your cornea is thick enough to do a laser re-treatment. Each time the laser is applied to your cornea some of the corneal tissue is removed. It is important that your laser eye surgeon leaves you with enough corneal thickness after your re-treatment so you maintain the structural integrity (strength) of your cornea. If you cornea is too thin you are at risk or certain complications such as Ectasia which is serious. It is best to discuss you individual circumstances with your laser eye surgeon. Read more about Lasik eye surgery in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 30th Jan 2010
by : claire79 on 29th Jan 2010
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No surgeon would ever guarantee to you that Lasik eye surgery was permanent and if they did you should not believe them! The vast majority of people only need Lasik once in their life time with only about 5-10% needing a laser enhancement/retreatment. Most clinics do this for free if your eyes have changed within a year of first having the surgery. It is important however to realise that everyone needs glasses as they get older as a result of a natural ageing process in the eye known as presbyopia. So if you have had laser eye surgery for distance vision then you will generally still need reading glasses after surgery if you are aged 45 or older. There are however ways around this as laser eye surgery can now correct both distance and reading vision. These options are best discussed with your laser eye surgeon. Find out more about Lasik eye surgery in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 29th Jan 2010
by : Gary 74 on 27th Jan 2010
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Approximately 100,000 people per year in the UK have laser eye surgery and the number is set to rise. As laser eye surgery becomes safer and more accurate so more and more people feel confident to have the procedure. Read our guide on Laser eye surgery for more information.
by : Treatmentsaver on 27th Jan 2010
by : Dianne 64 on 26th Jan 2010
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Generally speaking Lasik eye surgery takes about 5 mins! The actual lasering of the eye only lasts for a few seconds depending on your prescription. Higher prescriptions mean the laser is applied for longer. Roughly speaking your eye is lasered for 10 seconds for every dioptre of your prescription. E.g. If you are -3.00 it will be 30 seconds and if you are -5.00 it would be 50 seconds.
The preparation time before your surgery is about 30 minutes which includes giving the drops enough time to take effect.
Find out more about Lasik by reading our easy to understand guide. You can also read about the Iasik procedure
by : Treatmentsaver on 26th Jan 2010
by : Billy on 26th Jan 2010
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Lasik eye surgery works by changing the shape of your cornea. Your cornea plays a role in focussing light onto your retina which results in you having perfect vision. If you need glasses or contact lenses it is because your cornea is not accurately focussing the image on to your retina. Lasik and all types of laser eye surgery work be changing the shape (and hence the power) of your cornea to ensure the image is focussed on to your retina. Read more about Lasik eye surgery in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 26th Jan 2010
by : Louise on 24th Jan 2010
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Generally speaking Lasik will not correct a lazy eye. However is does depend on how lazy your eye is. To put is simply, Lasik eye surgery can only give you the same vision as you can currently achieve with your glasses or contact lenses. So if you can only read half way down the letter chart at the opticians with your glasses on, then this is the best you can expect to achieve following laser eye surgery. Also, if you have a really lazy eye and your good eye needs lasering, surgeons are reluctant to do this as if something goes wrong with the operation you would be left having to use your lazy eye that does not see very well.
by : Treatmentsaver on 24th Jan 2010
by : Johno on 23rd Jan 2010
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Lasik eye surgery changes the shape of your cornea to correct your vision by refocusing light onto your retina. In 95% of cases, Lasik eye surgery results in you achieving driving vision or better following surgery. Find out more in our Lasik eye surgery guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 23rd Jan 2010
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Lasik made me see perfectly! No glasses for me anymore!
by : Sara on 23rd Jan 2010
by : Bob on 22nd Jan 2010
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It is generally recommended that you do not swim for 2 weeks after Lasik. The reasons for this are the possibility of picking up an infection from the pool water and also the water may irritate your eyes which may result in you rubbing them. It is extremely important not to rub your eyes after Lasik as your risk dislodging the flap. Find out more about what to expect After Lasik in our easy to understand guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 22nd Jan 2010
by : Carly on 22nd Jan 2010
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There is no real risk associated with flying after you have had Laser eye surgery but most surgeons will probably advise you do not fly for about 1 week after Laser eye surgery. This is due to the dry atmosphere inside an aeroplane which may affect the healing. This is best checked out with your surgeon. Get more information about Laser eye surgery in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 22nd Jan 2010
by : AC on 19th Jan 2010
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Yes theoretically laser eye surgery could blind you but the chances are unbelievably small. The probability of going blind from laser eye surgery, using today's technology, is about roughly 1 in 5 million. Read more about Laser eye surgery risks in our guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 19th Jan 2010
by : Margaret1972 on 18th Jan 2010
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No, you cannot have laser eye surgery when you are pregnant or breast feeding for that matter. During pregnancy your changing hormones can affect your vision and so it is therefore difficult to get an accurate reading of your prescription. Your surgeon then cannot be certain that following your laser eye surgery your prescription will not change. It is generally advised to wait 3 months after you have stopped breast feeding before you consider laser eye surgery. By this time you hormones and eyes will have returned to their natural state and so you will be able to get an accurate prescription.
by : Treatmentsaver on 18th Jan 2010
by : Bryan50 on 18th Jan 2010
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No, Lasik does not cause Glaucoma. However you may not be able to have Lasik if you have Glaucoma. This does however depend on the extent of your glaucoma and whether or not there is any optic nerve damage. Glaucoma is caused by a build up of pressure in your eye and during Lasik eye surgery the pressure is your eye will be raised for a short period of time. This is why you may not be able to have the procedure. Whether or not you can have Lasik is very much down to the individual surgeon so it is something you need to discuss with them.
by : Treatmentsaver on 18th Jan 2010
by : Carl on 18th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery is an extremely common procedure with over 100,000 people in the UK having it done each year. The results vary depending on many factors such as your age, prescription, pupil size etc but it is generally accepted that 95% of people having Lasik end up with driving vision or better following surgery. The vast majority of people who have laser eye surgery would definitely say it was a good decision to have it done. Read more about Laser eye surgery in our comprehensive guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 18th Jan 2010
by : Steph on 12th Jan 2010
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No, Lasik does not cause cataracts but it is important your surgeon checks to see if you have cataracts prior to going ahead with your Lasik eye surgery. The reason for this is that you may have the laser eye surgery which corrects your prescription but as the cataract in your eyes gets worse so your vision deteriorates again meaning your laser eye surgery would have been pointless.
by : Treatmentsaver on 12th Jan 2010
by : Sharon 78 on 11th Jan 2010
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Generally speaking Lasik does not wear off but as will all surgeries there is never a 100% guarantee. The vast majority of people only need Lasik once in their life time with only about 5-10% needing a laser enhancement/retreatment. Most clinics do this for free if your eyes have changed within a year of first having the surgery. There are a few things you should consider though:
1.) The higher your prescription the more chance there is of your eyes regressing, however it is generally just a fraction of what your prescription was prior to your surgery. The chance of your eyes reverting back to what they were before surgery is almost zero.
2.) Long sighted prescriptions (plus prescriptions) have a higher chance of regressing than short sighted (minus) prescriptions.
3.) Regardless of whether or not you have had Lasik surgery you will need reading glasses as you reach your mid 40’s as a result of a natural age change in your eye called presbyopia.
4.) If you have some other eye condition as you get older such as cataract of macular degeneration your vision may deteriorate but this is not the same as the Lasik wearing off.
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Jan 2010
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I had Lasik over 5 years ago and i still seem to have perfect vision - my optician said i would need reading glasses when im about 45 years old but he said that was a normal age thing.
by : David M on 11th Jan 2010
by : Gary R on 11th Jan 2010
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Yes, Lasik does work for astigmatism and it is becoming increasingly accurate at doing so. I am not quite sure why your optician said that is did not work well.
Generally speaking Lasik can correct up to -/+ 6.00 astigmatism but most surgeons will advise that you have wavefront Lasik if your astigmatism is higher than -/+3.00. You have -3.00 atigmatism so your surgeon will probabably advise you to have Wavefront.
Only a very small percentage of people will have astigmatism greater than +/-6.00 and so very few will be beyond the range treated. Find out more about Lasik eye surgery in our detailed guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 11th Jan 2010
by : neerash on 9th Jan 2010
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There are some potential side effects with laser eye surgery but the are generally easily dealt with and not serious. Laser eye surgery is an extremely safe procedure and millions of people worldwide have successfully had the surgery. The complication rate during laser eye surgery is about 1/1000 procedures. Only 1/30000 results in side effect that the surgeon can not rectify. Laser eye surgery has been around a lot longer than most people think . . . over 20 years in fact and no long term complications have been yet to be seen. Generally speaking most side effects will occur within the first year of surgery and most happen within the first month. Nearly all of these side effects are easily treated. Read more about the potential side affects in our guide about Laser eye surgery risks
by : Treatmentsaver on 12th Jan 2010
by : samantha on 9th Jan 2010
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Whether Lasik is better than PRK kind of depends on what you are judging it on. In terms of visual outcome there is not much to choose between the 2 procedures. Lasik however is far more popular as it is less painful than PRK (most people often find Lasik painless) and the recovery period for Lasik is far shorter then for PRK. Most people can return to work the next day following Lasik whereas it can be up to 1 week with PRK. Visual stability is generally achieved quicker with Lasik than PRK meaning you are able to drive sooner as well.
Taking these things into consideration I would say that Lasik is better than PRK.
by : Treatmentsaver on 9th Jan 2010
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I cant say if Lasik is better than PRK or not as i only had lasik! But i could not be happier with my treatment. My vision is amazin - the optician said i have even better than 20/20 vision! And i only needed 1 day off work.
by : leanne on 9th Jan 2010
by : John L on 9th Jan 2010
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Lasik is expensive for a variety of which include the following:
1). The surgeon’s wages are high due to their expertise.
2). The wages of all the ancillary/support staff plus the optician wages.
3). The cost of the Laser equipment itself is extremely expensive.
4). Most of the laser equipment is disposable and needs to be changed after every procedure. Find out more about Laser eye surgery cost in our detailed guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 9th Jan 2010
by : Em78 on 7th Jan 2010
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For the vast majority of people Lasik eye surgery is not painful at all. People generally report mild pressure on their eye during the procedure but that is all. Following the procedure, once the anaesthetic drops have worn off most people report mild irritation and grittiness. This typically only lasts 24-48 hours and most people are able to return to work the next day.
Read more about this in our guide about Lasik eye surgery
by : Treatmentsaver on 7th Jan 2010
by : B smithie on 6th Jan 2010
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Deciding whether laser eye surgery is worth it or not is obviously a difficult question to answer as I suppose it depends on how desperate you are to get rid of your glasses or contact lenses. If you really dislike wearing glasses or contact lenses then laser eye surgery is definitely worth it. If your thinking in terms of, is it worth it financially then it would probably help to work out how much you spend on glasses, contact lenses and eye tests each year. If for example you spent £400 per year on these things and your laser eye surgery was going to cost you £2800 then you would have recovered you money within 7 years and then every year beyond that you would effectively be saving £400! Read more about Laser eye surgery in our easy to understand guides.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Jan 2010
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I had my laser eye surgery 5 years and it is definitely the best money I have ever spent! It cost me £3000 quid and i definitely reckon its worth it.
by : Harry 79 on 6th Jan 2010
by : J Jones on 6th Jan 2010
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Yes laser eye surgery does work and that is why so many people are having the procedure each year. Exactly how well it works depends on various factors such as the type of surgery, the particular surgeon carrying out the procedure, the equipment being used, the extent of you prescription etc. But to put an actual number on it – it is generally considered that approx 95% of Lasik procedures (most common laser eye surgery procedure) result in driving vision or better without your glasses/contact lenses. Get more information about Laser eye surgery in our comprehensive guides.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery definitely worked for me!I used to have really thick glasses before my surgery and now I can drive without any.
by : Sammy on 6th Jan 2010
by : Barbara on 4th Jan 2010
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I dont know for definite if laser eye surgery is permanent or not but I certainly an hoping so! I had laser eye surgery 6 years ago and my optician says I still have 20:20 vision! So far so good!
by : Gemma on 4th Jan 2010
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It would be impossible to guarantee that laser eye surgery is permanent but the vast majority of people only need to have laser eye surgery once in their lifetime. Only about 5-10% need a laser enhancement/retreatment which most laser eye surgery clinics will do for free if it is within one year of your initial treatment. Read more about Laser eye surgery in our comprehensive guides.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Jan 2010
by : Gary s on 4th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery certainly was safe for me! I had Lasik 3 years ago and hardly felt a thing! My surgeon said the chances of something going wrong was tiny and that he had never had any serious complications in over 7 years of surgery.
by : Jane G on 4th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery is an extremely safe procedure and millions of people worldwide have successfully had the surgery. The complication rate during laser eye surgery is about 1/1000 procedures.
Only 1/30000 results in a complication that the surgeon can not rectify.
Laser eye surgery has been around a lot longer than most people think . . . over 20 years in fact and no long term complications have been yet to be seen. Generally speaking complications will occur within the first year of surgery and most happen within the first month. Nearly all of these complications are easily treated.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Jan 2010
by : BJohn on 4th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery cured my astigmatism and I am really happy. I had about -4.00 astigmatism like you and I had wavefront Lasik and the optician said my astigmatism has been fully corrected. I pretty much have 20/20 vision in both eyes and I have not worn my glasses since I had the surgery over 3 years ago.
by : Dave123 on 4th Jan 2010
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Laser eye surgery can cure astigmatism and its is capable of treating astigmatism up to -6.00. As your astigmatism is high you will most likely be recommended wavefront laser eye surgery to correct your astigmastism. Geneally with astigmatism over -3.00 wavefront is recommended. Read more about Wavefront in our detailed guide.
by : Treatmentsaver on 4th Jan 2010
by : Rose on 1st Jan 2010
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it depends which surgery you are having - i had lasik and had 20/20 vision the next day
by : Lou on 1st Jan 2010
by : James H on 22nd Dec 2009
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No clinic or surgeon would ever guarantee this but in theory laser eye surgery should last indefinitely. However be aware that as you reach you mid 40’s people start needing glasses for reading as part of the natural ageing process of the eye. So if you have had laser eye surgery aged 25 – you will still end up needing reading glasses as you get older. Also other changes may occur in your eye such as cataracts which will affect your vision.
Generally speaking the higher your prescription that was lasered the higher the risk of regression (some of your prescription returning). Also long sighted prescriptions (plus numbers) are more likely to regress than short sighted prescriptions (minus numbers). Read more about Laser eye surgery in our extensive guides.
by : Treatmentsaver on 22nd Dec 2009
by : clara on 21st Dec 2009
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I had Lasik and I didnt feel anything during the actual surgery at all and only slight grittiness after for about 24 hours. I was working the next day!
by : Henry on 21st Dec 2009
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This varies from person to person but generally there is very little pain following Lasik eye surgery. Most people can return to work the next day. Lasek is more painful than Lasik and you may experience mild to moderate pain for up to a week following surgery.
by : Treatmentsaver on 21st Dec 2009
by : tony on 21st Dec 2009
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I was told I had thin corneas when I went for my laser eye surgery so i ended up having lasek which although was a bit more painful i still ended up with 20:20 vision so im really happy!
by : Louis M on 21st Dec 2009
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This depends on how thin your corneas are and how high your prescription is. You may be recommended to have Lasek rather than Lasik as it is possible to perform Lasek on thinner corneas. Higher prescriptions require you to have thicker corneas.
by : Treatmentsaver on 21st Dec 2009
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A more up to date form of surgery called Trans-Epi or Trans-Epithelial LASIK is now available for patients with thin corneas. It is an 'all laser' procedure avoiding the need to use alcohol on the eyes. The laser smoothes the surface of the eye first and then applies the prescription. Recovering is quicker than LASEK.
by : Andy eyes on 14th Jul 2010
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Trans-epithelial Lasik is a misnomer. It is a Lasek (surface) technique. It may allow slightly thinner corneas to be treated than standard Lasek but the difference is debatable. Unlike standard Lasek, a laser is used to burn off the top(epithelial) layer rather than soften with alcohol and scrape/lift.
by : george on 23rd Jul 2010
by : Howard on 6th Jul 2010
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If you are not happy with your vision you should go to the clinic where you had it done. If your prescription was high then your vision can sometimes takes a while to settle down but it is best to check with them.
by : Treatmentsaver on 6th Jul 2010
by : babs on 23rd Jun 2010
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It really does depend on which clinic you choose - you should ask for statistics and results for that particular clinic. Prices are generally cheaper in Non Euro currency countries due the current exchange rate.
by : Treatmentsaver on 25th Jun 2010
by : Sheila J on 22nd Dec 2009
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Yes, if the diabetes is well controlled. This will have to be assessed when you have your laser consultation.
by : Treatmentsaver on 22nd Dec 2009
