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Am I suitable...best way to find out...

Stephen B — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:04:29 GMT

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Nicola Louise — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:41:49 GMT

Hi, i thought i would add my own experience to the website as when i was researching the whole lasik thing i rarely found anybody with my prescription. So i hope this is of use to somebody.I am 41 who had a -9 prescription in both eyes. I had monovision Lasik done at the beginning of April. My left eye was purposely left at -2.5 so i use this eye for reading and my left eye was corrected to 0.0 which i use for distance. Due to my age, if both eyes where corrected to 0.0 then i would have immediately needed reading glasses.As my eyes healed they where still blurry, and when i had my eye tests, my left eye still had a prescription of -2.5. I then chose to wear glasses for the next several months until i could be retreated.Due to the thickness of my corneas after the Lasik, i then had Lasek done on my left eye only on the 9th Sept.I had my eyes checked yesterday and i now have 20/20 vision. My left eye is a perfect 0.0 and my right eye -2.5. Exactly what the surgeon ordered!I am thrilled to bits. I have worn glasses (very thick ones) for over 30 years. Now i wake up and can see. It is amazing. I have sufferred no dry eyes and have had no problems whatsoever.I had my treatment done at Optimax in Brighton. I cannot fault the service i have had.I am more than happy to answer any questions.Nicky:D

£500 discount voucher

katia n. — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:47:15 GMT

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Has treatment improved in past 2 years?

k8 — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:58:58 GMT

My husband went for a consultation with Optimax about 2 and a half years ago. He was told he wasnt suitable for treatment (he is very long sighted with bad astigmatism)Does anyone know if treatments have changed much during this time period which would warrant him taking the time (and Optimax's time!) coming back for a consultation.He is upset as I have just had the ok for my eyes to be done and he's feeling left out! :DHis last prescription (if anyone understands it!) R +5.00 -1.00 2.0 / L +5.50 -1.00 160.0There is also a figure of 11.00 under the heading "Inter - ADD whatever that is!!!

£500 Discount Optimax Eye Surgery + Free Consultation

GMW — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:58:13 GMT

Having wore glasses for many years i underwent eye surgery with optimax in December 2008. This treatment changed my life - my vision is now 20/20 and it wasn’t even that good when I had glasses!! I used this same offer myself and saved £500.If you would be interested in having £500 off any optimax Lasik or Lasek with Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery, please send me the following information to imjuliewoolie@hotmail.com :Your NameYour AddressYour Telephone NumberYour Email Address I have a great personal contact at Optimax, so i will sort your discount for you. I will email them your information and create you an Optimax account, whereby Optimax will then contact you to book your FREE consultation.(This is much more efficient way, rather than waiting for a voucher being sent to you or having to contact Optimax arranging the discount by quoting someone's name and ID etc)If you have any question about my offer or my experience with Optimax please feel free to contact me.YOU GAIN £500, I GAIN £50 AND OPTIMAX GAIN A PATIENT. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AFTER YOUR TREATMENT AND I WILL RECEIVE MY £50 FROM OPTIMAX. This offer is only open to patients not already known to Optimax.

Without glasses

johnnash87 — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:35:48 GMT

Well, your concern is very much right. The most common side-effect of Lasik surgery is that of dry eyes. Considering the fact that you are already facing the problem of dry-eyes, you ought to know that your problem can increase post surgery. It is important to note that even those people who do not have the problem of dry eyes, are also likely to face this problem[url=http://www.without-glasses.com/]Without glasses[/url]

Sensitive eyes

k8 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:35:49 GMT

For anyone who has had laser eye surgery - has anyone had it done who has especially sensitive eyes?I can barely get an eyelash out of my own eye or put in contact lenses, I fell off the chair when the guy at Optical Express put the drops in my eye :D Will I cope with having my eye clamped open? I am worried I will freak out and run!!!!:w00t:Does anyone know of anywhere where you can see a video of the surgery actually taking place so I could establish if I think I could cope (or would that make it worse!!)

Dry Eyes

Joel — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:38:19 GMT

Hello all,I've been wearing glasses since I was 10 (turn 27 this month) and contact lenses since I was 15. I can only wear contact lenses when I'm outside or going out socialising (drinking) with friends. I can't wear them at home or inside places or generally much at all because I can feel them on my eyes all the time and it's quite irritating. I can't wear contact lenses when I'm sat at my computer, or watching TV, or in the car with the heater blowing etc. as they just dry out and I can feel them more and more the longer I sit there... but if I go outside for a walk in the fresh air it's not so bad - and I can put up with them because I think the moisture in the air lends itself to my eyes and makes them more comfortable.For this reason I wear my glasses - a lot... and will only ever wear my contacts when going out drinking on a Saturday night or whatever. (alcohol numbs the feeling of them after a pint or two and I forget they are there!)This leads me to Laser Eye Surgery... I've never been able to afford it until now, but the only thing holding me back is that I think I have quite naturally dry eyes, and I've read one of the side effects being "dry eye"... this would be a nightmare for me, as at least with glasses my eyes feel fine... I would hate to have an irreverisible operation done which meant walking around with dry eyes for the rest of my life.I suppose it's a stupid question to ask whether I would be susceptible to the "dry eye" side effect.I guess I fear it would be worse than it actually is anyway... with contact lenses in general I can actually them by moving my eyes up down, left right etc. so I'm sure I wouldn't get this! How bad is the dry eye effect? Does it go away after a period of time - is there a way for the consultant to determine whether or not I would be at risk of dry eye ?Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Really bad eyesight -8.50 is it worth getting it done?

Tracyp — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:28:52 GMT

Hi, I went for a consultation the other day at Optical Express who have advised that I should have Lasek done at a cost of £3,000 which is more than I want to pay really. And im slightly concerned that because my eyesight is so bad I dont want their being a risk of anything going wrong and also the last thing I want is to still need to wear glasses/contact lenses after. Also I suffer with dry eyes and was also told that I may need to apply drops for quite a while after the surgery. Can anyone give their honest opion if whether or not they think its worth getting it done or not? I am thinking of having a consultation with Optimax. Thanks Tracyx

Just Had Eyes Tested, Never Worn Glasses.

LP — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:14:38 GMT

Yesterday I eventually dragged myself to the opticians to get my eyes tested as i've known for the last 5 years my eye sight was not 20/20.

I tried a guys glasses on at work a few months back and i could not believe the difference, it was like life in HD!!!

Results were that i needed glasses for driving only, however I do not want to wear glasses, I was told my eyes were perfectly healthy with no problems.

My prescription is:

Right Eye: SPH: -0.75 CYL: -0.25 AXIS 95

Left Eye: SPH:-0.25

I have checked online and it stated that the treatment could be done.

Although I have never worn glasses before could I be treated with Laser Eye Surgery?

Regards,

Will I be able to have my eyes fixed.

camperdown9 — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:26:42 GMT

HiI don't really understand what this means but I have....RightSph -2.75Cyl -1.0Axis 12.5LeftSph -2.50Cyl -0.75Axis 180Story so far....I have been wearing glasses since I was 15, after 20 years I thought I would give contact lenses ago. Well the first set of contacts I tried were really uncomfortable and I kept missing steps and things. Then I was told that as I had an Astigmatism I should try a toric lens, well yes that was better, trouble is that when I look in the mirror all I can see is the lens. I am now back using a regular lens that are really good for comfort but sometimes text is fuzzy. I also want to wear them everyday and have been told that I should only wear them for 12 hours per day up to 6 days per week. The lenes are -2.75 in my left and -3.00 in my right. Anyway.....Over the weekend I started to think that maybe I should look into having my eyes fixed. The idea of no glasses or lenses really sound good. So...I have made an appointment to speak with someone, but thats not for 3 weeks. So what I want to know is could I have my eyes fixed, what is it likely to cost and what would they do?Alex

Q

james1 — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:07:44 GMT

Hello All,I am currently in the process of choosing a eye correction laser treatment company. My prescription is relatively high left eye -7.75 and right eye -8.0. I have done some research around ten hours, and have found a lot of conflicting information.The array of options is quite daunting. I have always tried in all my major decision making processes to decide on the best quality at the lowest price (Sounds obvious however difficult to achieve). The big question comes down to what is the acutal difference between Optimax and Ultralase. I will start with the case for both companies. Optimax suggests that you can get the same treatment with them for half the price of the other major companies (I presume this is in reference to Ultralase etc). Ultralase suggests that the treatment and lifetime guarantee service offers enhanced results.With Ultralase due to my high prescription Ultra Elite with Lasik and wavefront seems to be the best answer (Recommended to me by Ultralase consultant) . This will cost around 4k. I have a appt with Optimax in January 2010. From my research if I am recommended for surgery, it will be wavefront lasik intralase blade-less technology like Ultralase. However the cost is likely to be around 50% discount from Ultralase and lesser discount with others. This information seems to be understood by most and widely available. From what I can understand the ONLY advantage held by Ultralase with the treatment, Ultra Elite is the added capability to smooth out minor imperfections in the eye. Which I think that Optimax cannot achieve with their equipment. Everything otherwise seems to be the same equipment wise.THE BIG QUESTION THAT WE ALL WANT TO KNOW, IS WHAT IS THE EXACT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OPTIMAX EQUIPMENT AND ULTRALASE EQUIPMENT ??????. The Ultralase lifetime guarantee (Including free retreatment if required) adds much weight to the Ultralase option. The Optimax lifetime guarantee seems to only be really valid for one year retreatment wise. I do expect to need retreatment maybe one or even two more times in my lifetime, which again seems to add weight to the Ultralase option(Costs!!) due to my age 25 years old.I will conclude by evaluating in my opinion, that Ultralase might be better if you are younger(higher or lower prescription), and hence the inital higher costs will be outweighed by the retreatment costs saved. Optimax might be better if you expect to have one treatment in your lifetime and no further treatments.I would much welcome any futher posts, and the question what is really the difference between these two companies and others. I havent decided yet but I think Ultralase would be best for me due to my age and my potential retreatment. Hence I cannot see any real difference between Optimax and Ultralase.Thanks for reading,James

Question

ady199 — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:12:46 GMT

I have an appointment at the Birmingham clinic on Thursday, in the confirmation letter that I had it says to bring some old glasses or eye prescriptions with me. The onlt thing I have are the glasses that I wearing for every day use.Will this be Ok?Thanks in advance

How suitable is suitable

**The One** — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:22:05 GMT

well I'm asking because I'm not sure how stable your eyes need to be before you're allowed to have it done.Mine got worse in two years. Is that ok?

Epi Lasek plus wavefront on -5 to -6 eyes

Disco — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:09:41 GMT

Hello all, I’m looking at having laser eye correction on both eyes, and I’m slightly concerned at the lack of information available for Epi Lasek plus wavefront on higher prescription eyes (-5 to –6) as this includes the use of MME (Mitomycin-C) And what experiences have people had with procedures on a higher prescription? I would be most grateful if someone could shed some light on this for me, many thanks in advance Steve

had assesment around 5 years ago and unsuitable then...

tourangang — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:50:12 GMT

hi alli went for an assesment for laser eye surgery around 5 years ago, and my eyesight was deemed too bad ~-9 prescripition, and i seem to remember they said my puple was too thin? not sure mind you.they suggested i wait some years to see if techonlogy would improve.im wondering now if it has and whether i should undergo another assesment or am i wasting my time with eyes as poor as mine?thanksJohn

Implantable contact lenses question

BritishPatriot — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:00:05 GMT

I know this might sound stupid but would I still be able to box if I had the lenses in?I mean it's not like the punch will open my eye but also would I be able to swim with them as well? Thanks for any replies.

Suitability or shall I just wait?

patelh — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:19:09 GMT

I have concerns for getting surgery done even though I have been told I am suitable. More concerned because my age is 22 and don't feel I may have reached that perfect age limit as yet..need some help and assistance. LASIK is what im going for, high presp in -6.00 region, everything else is fine. just age issue, even though they say my vision has stablised. i dont think it has, it changes every 2 years, not been the same, every time i go for eye test, every two years it gets higher!no other issues, ready for surgery but should I wait a year or do it next month, is the problem that I have. purely as the age concerns me, with a high presp like that I am scared, my eyes will get worse after the surgery as time goes by!

some questions...

myeyes — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:09:09 GMT

Hiya,

I would like LASEK treatment on my eyes but I don't know if I will be ok to have it done. My right eye is -5.00 and my left eye is -4.75. I currently wear either lenses or glasses and would love to be able to get up and see things! It's been years. I have some questions though, if anyone can answer them that would be great. Some of them might seem a little weird but they are in my head at the moment. I hate the sound of this treatment but I want it doing:

how long does it take between booking a consultation and having treatment - is there a waiting list?

what happens if I can't see when it's all over?!

can you feel it, I mean seriously - it might not hurt but can you feel them doing things to your eyes?

can you see them doing the surgery? might sound stupid, you have your eyes open. But if you are focussing on something you won't be able to see everything. Like, is the folding back beyond your peripheral (am I right there?) vision?

what if you move your eye when the laser fires at you?!

after the surgery do you have your eyes closed for a few days? (many of the testimonies I've read said they went straight to bed afterwards)

If anyone can answe rmy questions I would be very grateful. :-)

M xx

ps: do you have bruised eyes afterwards?

Age suitability for treatment

patelh — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:18:00 GMT

Is there a particular or recommended age limit for a person to get laser eye surgery?I have been told by an Optician, the best age is 25-26 years as this is when your vision stablises more and does not change. At the moment, I am only 22, turning 23 and wish to seek advice as to the best age.I was also told by my consultant - during the consultation that because I have a high prescription, I have a higher chance of my vision becoming worse after the surgery, any suggestions?

will I be suitable for retreatment

sybil hunter — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:59:13 GMT

If you have the cash if it is possible optimax will treat you, but if your eyes regress and you are not aware they have within a year of treatment and you will have to prove you are having problems as I provider can test your eyes and optimax will tell you they are wrong with your prescription so they dont have to retreat you. When you complain they will tell you lies just to make sure they dont have to give you compensation for your distress and inconvenience. make sure you have everything in writing as lies will be told. better still go to a proviider with excellent aftercare and retreatment free as good customercare.because once optimax have your cash they dont want to know.sybil

PRK Treatment in 2001

kez0605 — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:12:47 GMT

HiI had my eyes lasered using PRK surgery at Finchley Road in 2001. My presciption (trying to remember) was around -4 on both eyes. This was 8 years ago and have to say apart from the odd day of dry eye best thing I ever done. However I am due for an eye test tomorrow because I know that my eye site is not getting worse again distance. A friend has glasses and has -1.25 and just putting these on really sharpened up eye site. The thought I wearing glasses again is just horrible, I did wear contacts but due to the having dry eyes occasionally and working in an air conditioned office I don't think this is a good idea. My questions is has anyone had retreatment after this kind of period and what treatment would they offer now. I have called Optimax and have to say they skirted round how much I would have to pay if having retreatment but got the impression it would be the full amount. When having the surgery I was advised this would be permenant if it worked and that the only time I would need glasses would be for reading. Anybody had the same experience?Thanks

medical conditions

dtatch — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:38:31 GMT

Hi,I understand that those with RA are excluded from laser treatment and yet my monitoring has never included eye tests over the last 16 years of my RA.There seems to be some confusion as the the specific arthritis conditions which may be excluded.I am at a last gasp and wiah to go with Lasek and now met with this problem.Can anyone suggest alternative suppliers as it should be on individual assessment

Driving after consultation

Shezza — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:29:25 GMT

Good AfternoonI am due to have a consultation tomorrow afternoon to find out of I'm suitable for laser treatment. If suitable, then I'm due to have the treatment the next day. I have been reading the letter and consent form I received from Optimax and it states that I will not be able to drive after the consultation? Is this due to the possibility of drops being used, causing blurred vision? and if so, are drops used on everybody? The reason I ask is that I was hoping to drive myself there and back, but will need to arrange for someone to pick me up, if this is the case? my prescription is currently -2.25 in both eyes? Any advice would be greatly appreciatedThanks

Who May Not Be Suited For LASIK Surgery?

selkinlaser — Thu, 31 May 2007 12:00:24 GMT

LASIK surgery, used to correct vision problems that cause a need for glasses and contacts, has been a great option for many people. LASIK is not, however, for everyone. Due to the nature of the surgery there are some people who should not have LASIK surgery. For some people the risk of damage to the eye is too great. For others it may just not be the best choice.

LASIK may not be the best choice for someone who is wanting perfect vision. While many times LASIK does provide wonderful results there is no guarantee what the results will be. A person may still have to wear glasses or contacts even after the surgery.

LASIK is not usually covered by insurance, so financially speaking, LASIK may not be a good option. A person should look into to financing options to see if they can afford LASIK. Many surgeons offer great financing options, so do not immediately give up if you think you can not afford it.

Health wise, LASIK is not a good choice for the following:

People younger than 25 - this is because hormone fluctuations can effect the surgery
People with diabetes - this disease can effect the eye and the hormones
Women who breastfeeding or pregnant- again due to hormones
People on certain medications - some medications can effect vision
People with autoimmune diseases - this can effect healing and lead to infection or complications
People who are active in sports activities - the possibility of injury to the eye could result in severe damage

If you fall into any of these categories you should let your surgeon know. It is very important that you make sure you can get the surgery without adverse effects. The goal is good vision, but if you have a health condition or other risk factor then you could end up unsatisfied in the end.

Previously Unsuitable

jlebrech — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:53 GMT

I've had a consultation in 2005 and I was refused due to having thin corneas.

Has the process improved in such a way that it would be worth me going back for an assesment?

Advice need am i really too young

hello2003 — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:38:40 GMT

Hiya

I am looking to book a consutation very soon within the next month. The only thing that worries me is my age. as it states 21 but then you ask around and they 20, its so confusing
I am currently 20 (will be 21 in november) but my prescription hasnt changed in at least 2 years and before that for a few years it only changed very slighty.

Eight eye: -6.50
Left eye: -5.50

So i know the only option i have is Lasik, my mum had her eyes lasered over a year ago and is very happy, i have just had enough of contact lenses and the studies that i do requires me to wear contact lenses as galsses are inconvenient.

what does everyone think?

BAD CUSTOMER CARE and MISLEADING Price

lalaaboubakar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:54:56 GMT

Dear All,

I would like a refund of my £30 deposit . I have been to the appointment on Saturday which has been a frustrating experience. I was told several times that I could have the operation on the same day and I went to the clinics 2 weeks before to confirm this and was told again that I will be book to have the operation on the same day. On the day, I was told that I couldn’t because I haven’t book for treatment but no one ever mentioned it before.

I have encountered several issues outline below:

Firstly, I was quote £2440 to £2000 for a treatment, those figures amount to three times the misleading figure of £790 advertised on the website. Those prices were totally arbitrary and discount was offer on an imaginary basis. I never seen a business that act in such way apart from scam salesman.

Secondly, the optician find that my prescription was different from the -2, I have recorded on my application. This -2 prescription was from my November prescription and my sight could not have deteriorated in such a short amount of time since I can see clearly with my glasses. If it had, I shouldn’t be fit for treatment anyway. And since I have been quoted on a prescription higher than that I suggest that someone was not competent enough to judge a patient sight or just trying to make more money.

Thirdly , I would like to cancel the appointment made on the 25thMarch at the Manchester clinic since I do not trust those people.

Can you give me the email address of the person who deals with all the complaints as I want this incident to be looked at and want some explanation for all this.

Thank you for your time.

Regards,

Can Optimax be given to MS sufferers?

BigHammo — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:10:32 GMT

I am Relapsing Remitting MS sufferer. Can I have my eyes laser treated? I have not had OPto neurosis.

Cheers.

can i

lonna — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:35:56 GMT

hi all

wondered if i would be able for surgery to improve sight in left eye.i can see perfectly in my right eye but when i shut my right eye everything s blurred with my left eye i havent had an eye test for about 10yrs but when i did they said they couldnt improve it with glasses.i know things have come along alot in the last 10 yrs so i wondered if any could give me any help (going for eye test next week)any info very welcome thanx

Retinal Tear

brownebear — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:10:47 GMT

Help I had a retinal tear 10 years ago - successfully treated by laser. I have read that retinal tears canbe a complication of laser eye surgery. Is this correct or are some procedures safer than others?

Previous laser correction, can I have it done again?? Eyesight has deteriorated

magster — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:39:12 GMT

I had laser eye correction (at Optimax, London) in about 2000-2001. I had the type where the flab (no, sorry, thats still there, I mean the flap!!) is peeled back and underneath is lasered. I had one eye done, then a month later returned and had the other one done. My eyesight was fab until about two years ago, when I had to give in and get some glasses for driving, cinema, tv, etc. At the same time I got some reading glasses too, but hardly ever need to wear them. Now I need to have my eyes tested again and predict my distance glasses need upping, and I need to wear the ones I have got alot more frequently. My main question is: Can I have it done again, and will it last longer with new technology. Other questions include: why havent I seen a thread questioning this issue (am I the only one?), and if so, why has my eyesight deteriorated shortsightedly and not longsightedly as I was told.

am i suitable for treatment

deereilly — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:53:11 GMT

my prescription reads as follows

right eye left eye

sph cyl axis sph cyl axis

-2.75 +0.75 55 -3.00 +1.00 160

what treatment is most suitable.

short article on Lasik

commonster19 — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:23:54 GMT

well my girlfriend got Lasik done not too long ago and she seems to really like it.
So im kinda considering getting one as well, and as I was doing some research on my own, I pulled this article on a website about lasik, and thot it would be nice to share this:
LASIK eye surgery benefits include improved visual activity, freedom from corrective eyewear, and possibly new career opportunities. Patients who achieve a successful LASIK outcome can eliminate their need for glasses or contact lenses, and enjoy the freedom of clear vision at all times. LASIK eye surgery is a safe and effective treatment that has continued to gain popularity among patients. As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with LASIK, but in the hands of a highly skilled and experienced surgeon, LASIK is a particularly safe and reliable procedure. However, you should talk with your surgeon about any risks associated with the procedure, as well as all the benefits. And always get your eye-evaluation done beforehand and follow up on your eyes after surgery. Keep in mind that at Lasik-1 your care will be entrusted to an industry leading surgeon who uses some of the most advanced LASIK technology available today. You can check [url=www.my2020.com]my2020[/url] for more information about Lasik.

Someone help with my prescription?

pacrifice — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:45:43 GMT

I wear contacts, daily torics.

i need my prescription cause i'm thinkin of getting laser eye surgery. Went to specsavers today, got the prescription but the woman who wrote out my prescription, her writing's messed up... although she was nice, she had such a nice ***...:D

anyway, have a look at this pic of my contacts and tell me what the sphere, cylinder and axis is?

http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5324/img0057uo6.jpg

first line reads -1.50
second line -0.75 then the number next to it is x180

Can't work what the hell it's supposed to be

Thin cornea

YVN — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:16:13 GMT

Hi, everyone! I am from Bulgaria and I want to go for a LASIK, but some doctors here in my country told me that my corneas are too thin OD-440, OS-424. A Russion doctor from Kaluga told me, that this is ok and insisted on me doing the surgery there. What' s your opinion? Could you offer me a good eye-clinique within Europe? Thank you very much.

P. S. I'm short-sighted -6.5 and -10.

Could do with some help and advice

RyanD — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:03:24 GMT

I am a 17 year old male, does Optimax offer any discounts for students in education?

Also is there any treatment avaliable for 17 year olds.

I can't remember what my eye vision marking is at, but im pretty sure my left eye is around 10, and my right is about 17...

When i look around on this forum for example i can see everything fine, my right eye alone see's everything fine, but my left just sees marks and colors, i cant read the text "Optimax" up in the top left with with left eye

The prices what i saw on the site as i'm a student are quite abit over my budget, is there a no interest payback scheme?

I would want a long lasting treatment, apparently by my optician i have a different shaped eye, i think she said it was more squashed than normal eyes.

Would the shape of eye affect anything?

Please help and give some information.
Thanks, Ryan

Astigmatism.

Kaleidoscope — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:33:43 GMT

I'm confused. I have mild astimgatism in my right eye (-0.75) and according to the information pack I received from Optimax, anything under -1.00 would be unsuitable for treatment (astigmatism wise.) But I've just checked my suitability on this website and it says that I *am* suitable for laser eye surgery and that astigmatism as mild as -0.50 can be treated. I don't understand why I'm been given two different sets of information from the same company. Can anyone clear things up for me? Am I suitable or not?

Thank you
Suzanne.

Am i suitable?

rightfulchez — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:38:05 GMT

Hi im 25 years old and i am really considering lazer eye surgery.I have pretty severe short sightedness left eye is -7.00 and right eye -8.00.My prescription for the first time in years has started to slow right down to a stop.Should i leave it for another year to see if the prescription has really stopped or could i go for it sooner.Also what is the best treatment for me considering how bad my sight is many thanks

amitriptyline medication

angelica — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:41:41 GMT

Hi could you give me some advice asap? i take amitriptyline for spondelosis of the neck and i have my consultaion on 1st April 2008. to i need to stop taking this medication before my treatment? and if so how long, i would hate to get there and be unable to possibly have treatment.