Half price Laser eye treatment-Optimax

entwisi · 09-11-2004, 13:28

Anyone interested in Laser eye treatment I have some vouchers for half price treatment. Offer open to people not on their mailing list and for Bilateral(both eyes) treatment.

LASIK - normally £850/eye, £850 for both
EPI-LASIK normally £600/eye £600 for both

I had LASIK a fortnight ago. I'm happy to relate my experiences if anyone wants.

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Ian

WillowTheWhisp · 09-11-2004, 17:50

What's the difference between lasik and epi-lasik?

Less · 09-11-2004, 19:01

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

What's the difference between lasik and epi-lasik?

Three letters and a hyphen

entwisi · 09-11-2004, 20:01

Epi-LASEK(sorry, spelt it wrong earlier) is where they laser the front of the eye. LASIK is where they cut a small flap in the cornea and laser underneath it. The advantage of this is that recovery time is about 1 day, EPI has a recovery of up to a week.

In my experience I was treated at 9:30 am and was playing pool at 8:30 that night(and winning!). If you are interested I can send you a more detailed write up of what happens in the op.

Ian

lettie · 09-11-2004, 20:06

I don't like the sound of the flap cutting bit. Considering what I do for a living I have always had a squeamish thing about eyes, feet, anything to do with bones poking through skin and blood and gore in general...... Maybe I'm in the wrong job..

WillowTheWhisp · 09-11-2004, 23:39

I don't like the sound of the flap cutting bit either. I'm a bit squeamish when it comes to eyes. I have difficulty keeping them open when I go to the eye clinic. Just the sight of this blue thing coming towards me and I involuntarily blink.

entwisi · 10-11-2004, 07:50

You don't feel anything. The drops kill all feeling in your eyes. I suppose its a case of can you put up with 10 mnutes of feeling anxious in exchange for loosing the specs?

PS I only have 4 vouchers left now. If you want one let me know( there is no commitment or time limit on them so you can think it through carefully.)

I'll send you a PM with what the experience was like for me.

Scatman · 30-10-2010, 15:23

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Originally Posted by entwisi

You don't feel anything. The drops kill all feeling in your eyes. I suppose its a case of can you put up with 10 mnutes of feeling anxious in exchange for loosing the specs?

PS I only have 4 vouchers left now. If you want one let me know( there is no commitment or time limit on them so you can think it through carefully.)

I'll send you a PM with what the experience was like for me.

Hi Ian,

I found your posts online and would like to know how you found the optimax experience? I am due for a Lasek treatment in 4 weeks time. Also they have offered me a discount on treatment if i could find somebody to refer me. Based on the posts i think you would be a good option.

Regards

Tyrone

lindsay ormerod · 01-11-2010, 20:16

I'd be more than happy to go for it if I had a spare £600 ! Think I'll be sticking with the contacts a while longer.

cashman · 01-11-2010, 22:04

i would love to have it, but unfortunately was told i am unable to have laser treatment

due to n eye accident wi chemicals years ago,

entwisi · 02-11-2010, 13:11

Responded to Scat man via PM

6 years on its still superb and one of teh best things I did..

heth · 02-11-2010, 14:00

When I win the lottery I will do it but before then I cant afford!

Neil · 02-11-2010, 18:32

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Originally Posted by entwisi

Responded to Scat man via PM

6 years on its still superb and one of teh best things I did..

Will they stay ok or do you expect to need glasses in the future.

entwisi · 02-11-2010, 20:50

The surgeon told me that we were in effect "resetting" the clock. They will deteriorate over time and I may need reading glasses as I age but later than without if you get what I mean.

whatever happens I'm in pocket over buying glasses and prescription sunglasses already so it was worth it.

Neil · 02-11-2010, 20:54

Sounds good, can they be done again if needed later in life when you get even older