Laser eye surgery

[Trufflehound]

Had it done with VisionExpress about 4 years ago.

Haven't looked back since!

Sorry to hear that. Did they do something to your neck?

 

[Arthur]

Make sure when you go to a consultation you don't accept the first price. I got £500 off mine by haggling.

Indeed. The chances are you'll get the same surgeon anyway just working under a different brand as is the case with allot of private surgery.

 

[PWA]

My mate had his done a few years ago and wont shut up about how good it is.

 

[Seat Stealer]

Register your interest with a couple of companies...............then wait..............wait some more............price reductions start................go to eye test...............wait....................more price drops...............get done at 40% of original cost. Sorted

 

[mlg57]

Age does make a difference and you will find that in old age your vision will deteriorate again. You will however get 10 years + good vision, if under 30, its really a personal choice.

 

[TheJasperCo]

I was spending £30 a month on contacts, and a hundred quid every year or so on glasses, so getting on for £500 a year. Surgery was a grand per eye, I paid a £200 deposit and then £100 a month for eighteen months, which finishes in September. Once that's finished I shouldn't need to spend any money on my eyes for another twenty years, as I shouldn't need reading glasses until then. So 2 grand for surgery, 10 grand for glasses / contacts. No contest!

Out of interest, what was your prescription? How weak was your eyesight?

 

[Commander]

Out of interest, what was your prescription? How weak was your eyesight?

Think it was -1.75 and -2.00 astigmatis.

 

[SeagullSongs]

Think it was -1.75 and -2.00 astigmatis.

That's reassuring, I heard someone say that you couldn't get the treatment if you had astigmatism, but I guess not!

 

[OzMike]

I am 53, does age have any relation to how I would respond to treatment?
Others have told me not to bother as it is now an age issue and nothing can be done.

 

[TheJasperCo]

I had my consultation earlier today in Brighton, put in a deposit, and have booked in my surgery for early August. Amazing how other peoples' opinions can change others' minds!