Laser Eye Treatment

[POPSIE 10]

I had mine done there last year it was fantastic not to wear glasses again The aftercare is exceptionally good too. The cost for mine was £2000 but my glasses were varifocals and I had to wear them all the time .I certainly would advice anyone to go there .

[shortcrust 10]

Had mine done with Boots over 8 years ago for £2500. Really glad I had it done, but am getting to the stage where I need glasses again now for driving etc. I've just got a bit more short-sighted over the years.

[ninika 10]

my sister is thinking of having it done, but were afraid she'll still need glasses after, has anyone had a surgery which was completely successful?

[pattricia 582]

my sister is thinking of having it done, but were afraid she'll still need glasses after, has anyone had a surgery which was completely successful?

 

Sometimes people need glasses just for reading afterwards.

[atz333 10]

Thanks for your replies. I have a consultation booked for next monday so I suppose I'll find out if laser treatment is for me or not.

[louisbourg 10]

my sister had it done 3 weeks ago ...best thing she ever done , within 15 mins of operation , we went to the car and she could see number plates , although a bit fuzzy ....totally amazing

 

and she could have paid £395 as advertised , that option was offered , but she chose to have the best option , cost £2500

 

there are discounts available if you push so ask !!

they also do an interest free scheme over 10 months which might help some people

 

all in all overall wonderful , i did go with her throughout the consultations and surgery , and i must say the complete service was professional from start to finish , nice coffee too

 

just go for the best option you can afford , its your eyes after all , good luck xx

[gempud 10]

Hi

 

Mine was just over 3k for both eyes but I was really, really short sighted. That was nearly 2 years ago, the op took about 10 minutes and I had a ton of aftercare appointments. After 6 months I noticed my right eye seemed to be slightly blurry and I went back to be told it had a very small prescription in it but my vision with both eyes together still is 20/20. They offered me a contact lens to use in that eye but it was more trouble than it's worth so I've left it as it is. If the right eye gets worse I can have it corrected with surgery again for free within 4 years.

 

I found the surgery itself to be a bit stomach churning, and I had much more pain than I expected on the first night but I just took some sleeping tablets and knocked myself out til morning by which time it didn't hurt at all anymore. Just had to wear dark glasses for 2 days then I was back at work, with bright red eyes though which made me look demonic

 

It is well worth having it done though...I don't regret it one little bit!

[missymoo73 10]

My Haridresser had hers done earlier this year. She did have complications and ended up having to go to leeds for another laser treatment to correct things but she doesnt regret it at all. Like many of the other comments she wishes she had it done years ago. It cost her £3k for both eyes.

[shazzybabe 10]

I've just had both my eyes done (3 days ago) at Meadowhall so thought I post an up to date review.

 

My op cost £3590 but I had a very high prescription (-7). I have had no pain at all, no grittyness and no watering!, but that could just be down to luck.

 

The thing I wasnt prepared for was my lack of near and middle distance vision. My far distance vision is fab but I am struggling to read, use computer etc. Have just been and bought some reading glasses which are helping to a degree but its hard going!!

 

Maybe I was being very naive but I believed what I read and saw on TV - that after the op you just sat up and could see!! That wasnt the case for me but as I said I did have a very high prescription.

 

Ive now found out it could take three to six months before my vision is OK. Not sure how this is going to affect my work - Ive had this week off and am dreading going back next week as I work in an office, computer work etc.

 

On the plus side the after care from Optical Express has been brilliant - I had a problem with my left eye and they have kept a very close watch on it.

 

So not sure yet whether its been worth the £3500 but watch this space and I'll keep you informed.

[tpowell 10]

my sister had it done 3 weeks ago ...best thing she ever done , within 15 mins of operation , we went to the car and she could see number plates , although a bit fuzzy ....totally amazing

 

and she could have paid £395 as advertised , that option was offered , but she chose to have the best option , cost £2500

 

there are discounts available if you push so ask !!

they also do an interest free scheme over 10 months which might help some people

 

all in all overall wonderful , i did go with her throughout the consultations and surgery , and i must say the complete service was professional from start to finish , nice coffee too

 

just go for the best option you can afford , its your eyes after all , good luck xx

did she have it done at meadowhall xx

[POPSIE 10]

Three days is extremley early to expect perfection especially as you had a high prescription they will take time to heal and you will be fine I had mine done twelve months ago and am highly satisfied with the result I had them done at meadowhall and the aftercare was superb did they advise you to get a pair of reading specs as they told me to wait at least 6weeks I must say I took a week off work as due to the intense laser they were quite sore and my sight wasnt too good but after the week I was fine keep using the drops !!!

[Katethewait 10]

My friend had it done at Meadowhall two years ago and followed their instructions to the letter. She has never looked back .... so to speak!