Lasik surgery

[Katman]

Is that why you dont always see things 'clearly'???......

Yes, I'm not so 'one-eyed' anymore.

[samgab]

That's good to read your experience. I'm booked in for Laser surgery this Thursday, the 18th, on both eyes... I'm near sighted, with slight astigmatism. I'm not looking forward to the procedure, but I'm really looking forward to throwing my glasses away!!
I hope it works well: I had to give up on getting a new motorbike for a few years to get this done...
I'll report back on the results!

Oh, and Auckland eye institute have $200 off and interest free for 12mnth loans at the moment. Free plug for them.

[samgab]

Would love to get it done but its still a little problematic for astigmatism.

Astigmatism is not a problem anymore, they can fix that, even if it's bad. I have astigmatism, which they say will be fixed on the Thursday op.

Awesome, that's good to hear! I'm saving up for it, but will probably do it overseas where it's cheaper.

Before booking in here in Auckland, I searched the internets for places overseas to have the same, blade free, intralase lasik procedure done. I couldn't find anywhere that was substantially cheaper, after considering exchange rates etc. I checked everywhere online, including America, Australia, and even India.
I'm paying NZD$5600 to have both eyes done, because of the special they have on atm.
That includes all consultations and follow up visits and everything, and also includes them having another go if it isn't perfect the first time, but they say that's very very rare, eg 1 in about 40 thousand. The computer tracks movements of the eye and adjusts; and it maps your individual cornea, so it won't accidentally apply your map to someone else, or vice-versa. If they try to do that it just won't turn on.

[PrincessBandit]

Is that why you dont always see things 'clearly'???......

And the winner of the choccy fish is....Maha (first to the finishing post on me little bookies book!)
p.s. you might have to wait for it in person 'cos you prolly won't want one all mushy and squished from coming through the mail on a hot summers day
(sorry a private joke all to myself :slap

[Maha]

And the winner of the choccy fish is....Maha (first to the finishing post on me little bookies book!)
p.s. you might have to wait for it in person 'cos you prolly won't want one all mushy and squished from coming through the mail on a hot summers day
(sorry a private joke all to myself :slap

Well, they are my absolute fav'...well them and Pinky bars....

[The Lone Rider]

Just got back from ride with the club - great ride, so nice being able to wear sun glasses in and out of the helmet, or nothing while in a pub

eyes a bit dry and tad blurry (dryness i guess) and need a panadol as a bit sore. All good though

And must have done something good for me as when we were coming out of the Leithfield Pub these two very attractive girls came up to me and asked to give one of them a ride because she had never been on one. And when I said yeah I'd be up for it the other wanted one to. Now they both have my phone number *wink*

[Matt_TG]

Good on ya, I had it done a year ago now, no problems at all - although it took a few months for the 'halos' around lights at night to totally disappear.

Cost for me was $4500 at the Angelsea Eye Clinic in Hamilton, they did both eyes at once and I didn't feel a thing. Best money I've ever spent. I used to surf with contacts which was OK, but fresh or chlorinated water made the contacts go blurry. Don't need to keep my eyes closed under water now!

[The Lone Rider]

Further update -

Had trouble sleeping which I guess would be to do with the eye shields I have to wear and the headache from sore eyes that developed by end of day.

Right eye feeling very irrated despite having been using the anti biotic eye drops as prescribed, plus lubrication eye drops. Vision funny off and on but overall still good. Kind all unnerving. May take day off work tommorrow for one more day of recovery before having to go back to that dusty horrible job I have.

Wish I could just skip ahead a few weeks to when my eyes should feel "normal"

[Matt_TG]

It sounds a bit like you are trying to do too much. I would rest up a bit, stay out of windy, dusty environments (ie bike riding) for a week, and maybe go for a swim in the sea. Your eyes have had pretty invasive surgery and need to heal themselves, take it easy mate.

[The Lone Rider]

It sounds a bit like you are trying to do too much. I would rest up a bit, stay out of windy, dusty environments (ie bike riding) for a week, and maybe go for a swim in the sea. Your eyes have had pretty invasive surgery and need to heal themselves, take it easy mate.

Ah.. see you don't know what you are on about. Not suppose to swim for like two weeks after surgery!

Bike riding not a problem - eyes actually feel pretty good riding.

I think it's the tv screen and computer screen more than anything.

Will give it another day though, so won't go into work tomorrow

[ManDownUnder]

yup - got it done in 2000 (8 years ago) no regrets at all... none!

[Katman]

Just be aware that if you are at all concerned about the progress of your eyes that it is better to get in and have them checked again asap. I took almost a week before I got back up to Auckland for them to re-lift the cornea and irrigate the eye. It's always better to err on the side of caution.

[Number One]

Good to hear a positive report about this surgery.

I'd love to hear from anyone who has had Lasik that has intraoccular lenses and astigmatism. Seems that it isn't quite up to conquering those issues yet but shit I would love to have mine eyes fixed

[FROSTY:Me]

Katman---My sister had the inserts same as you--she has same issue exactly.
I had mine done 20 odd years ago and other than the norman deterioration over time--one eyes a tiny bit short sighted now Im happy as.
Lone ranger--you will literally be seeing stars at night for awhile and watching TV was uncomfortable for me for a couple of months

[Katman]

Katman---My sister had the inserts same as you--she has same issue exactly.

Fuck off man, these breasts are for real!