﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Laser Eye Surgery Forum / Laser Eye Surgery at Optimax / Will I be suitable for treatment? </title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>Laser Eye Surgery Forum</description><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/</link><webMaster>Forum_Moderators@optimax.co.uk</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:23:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Will I be able to have my eyes fixed.</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1451-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:26:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>camperdown9</dc:creator></item><item><title>Q</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1377-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:07:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>james1</dc:creator></item><item><title>Question</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1393-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:12:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ady199</dc:creator></item><item><title>How suitable is suitable</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1329-6-1.aspx</link><description>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?</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:22:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>**The One**</dc:creator></item><item><title>Epi Lasek plus wavefront on -5 to -6 eyes</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1316-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:09:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Disco</dc:creator></item><item><title>had assesment around 5 years ago and unsuitable then...</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1279-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:50:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>tourangang</dc:creator></item><item><title>Implantable contact lenses question</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1236-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:00:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BritishPatriot</dc:creator></item><item><title>Suitability or shall I just wait?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1231-6-1.aspx</link><description>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!</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:19:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>patelh</dc:creator></item><item><title>some questions...</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic107-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hiya, &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;how long does it take between booking a consultation and having treatment - is there a waiting list?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;what happens if I can't see when it's all over?! &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;can you feel it, I mean seriously - it might not hurt but can you feel them doing things to your eyes?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;what if you move your eye when the laser fires at you?!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;If anyone can answe rmy questions I would be very grateful. :-)&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;M xx &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;ps: do you have bruised eyes afterwards?</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:09:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>myeyes</dc:creator></item><item><title>Age suitability for treatment</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1226-6-1.aspx</link><description>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?</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>patelh</dc:creator></item><item><title>will I be suitable for retreatment</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1054-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:59:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>sybil hunter</dc:creator></item><item><title>PRK Treatment in 2001</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1121-6-1.aspx</link><description>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  </description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 12:12:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kez0605</dc:creator></item><item><title>medical conditions</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1062-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:38:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>dtatch</dc:creator></item><item><title>Driving after consultation</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1058-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:29:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Shezza</dc:creator></item><item><title>Who May Not Be Suited For LASIK Surgery?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic32-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Health wise, LASIK is not a good choice for the following:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;People younger than 25 - this is because hormone fluctuations can effect the surgery&lt;BR&gt;People with diabetes - this disease can effect the eye and the hormones&lt;BR&gt;Women who breastfeeding or pregnant- again due to hormones&lt;BR&gt;People on certain medications - some medications can effect vision&lt;BR&gt;People with autoimmune diseases - this can effect healing and lead to infection or complications&lt;BR&gt;People who are active in sports activities - the possibility of injury to the eye could result in severe damage&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 12:00:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>selkinlaser</dc:creator></item><item><title>Previously Unsuitable</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1007-6-1.aspx</link><description>I've had a consultation in 2005 and I was refused due to having thin corneas.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Has the process improved in such a way that it would be worth me going back for an assesment?</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>jlebrech</dc:creator></item><item><title>Advice need am i really too young</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic1005-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hiya&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eight eye: -6.50&lt;br&gt;Left eye: -5.50&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;what does everyone think?</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:38:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>hello2003</dc:creator></item><item><title>BAD CUSTOMER CARE and MISLEADING Price</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic992-6-1.aspx</link><description>&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;Dear All,&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;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.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;I have encountered several issues outline below:&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;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.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;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.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;Thirdly , I would like to cancel the appointment made on the 25thMarch at the &lt;?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /&gt;&lt;st1:City w:st="on"&gt;&lt;st1:place w:st="on"&gt;Manchester&lt;/st1:place&gt;&lt;/st1:City&gt; clinic since I do not trust those people. &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;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.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;Thank you for your time.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt; &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"&gt;&lt;SPAN style="COLOR: #333333"&gt;&lt;FONT size=3&gt;&lt;FONT face="Times New Roman"&gt;Regards, &lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/FONT&gt;&lt;/SPAN&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:54:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lalaaboubakar</dc:creator></item><item><title>Can Optimax be given to MS sufferers?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic916-6-1.aspx</link><description>I am Relapsing Remitting MS sufferer. Can I have my eyes laser treated? I have not had OPto neurosis. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cheers.</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:10:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>BigHammo</dc:creator></item><item><title>can i</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic464-6-1.aspx</link><description>hi all&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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   </description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:35:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>lonna</dc:creator></item><item><title>Retinal Tear</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic880-6-1.aspx</link><description>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?</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:10:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>brownebear</dc:creator></item><item><title>Previous laser correction, can I have it done again?? Eyesight has deteriorated</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic887-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:39:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>magster</dc:creator></item><item><title>am i suitable for treatment</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic844-6-1.aspx</link><description>my prescription reads as follows&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;right eye                               left eye&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;sph      cyl      axis              sph   cyl    axis&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;-2.75   +0.75   55              -3.00  +1.00  160&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;what treatment is most suitable.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:53:11 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>deereilly</dc:creator></item><item><title>short article on Lasik</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic663-6-1.aspx</link><description>well my girlfriend got Lasik done not too long ago and she seems to really like it. &lt;br&gt;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:&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:23:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>commonster19</dc:creator></item><item><title>Just Had Eyes Tested, Never Worn Glasses.</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic662-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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!!!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;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.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;My prescription is:&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Right Eye: SPH: -0.75 CYL: -0.25 AXIS 95&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Left Eye: SPH:-0.25&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I have checked online and it stated that the treatment could be done.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Although I have never worn glasses before could I be treated with Laser Eye Surgery?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Regards,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;LP</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:14:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>LP</dc:creator></item><item><title>Someone help with my prescription?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic603-6-1.aspx</link><description>I wear contacts, daily torics.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;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&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;anyway, have a look at this pic of my contacts and tell me what the sphere, cylinder and axis is?&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;A href="http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5324/img0057uo6.jpg" target=blank rel=nofollow&gt;http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/5324/img0057uo6.jpg&lt;/A&gt; &lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;first line reads -1.50&lt;BR&gt;second line -0.75 then the number next to it is x180&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Can't work what the hell it's supposed to be</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:45:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>pacrifice</dc:creator></item><item><title>Thin cornea</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic587-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;P. S. I'm short-sighted -6.5 and -10.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:16:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>YVN</dc:creator></item><item><title>Could do with some help and advice</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic488-6-1.aspx</link><description>I am a 17 year old male, does Optimax offer any discounts for students in education?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Also is there any treatment avaliable for 17 year olds.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Would the shape of eye affect anything?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please help and give some information.&lt;br&gt;Thanks,  Ryan</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:03:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>RyanD</dc:creator></item><item><title>Astigmatism.</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic570-6-1.aspx</link><description>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?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Thank you&lt;br&gt;Suzanne.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:33:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kaleidoscope</dc:creator></item><item><title>Am i suitable?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic535-6-1.aspx</link><description>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</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:38:05 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>rightfulchez</dc:creator></item><item><title>amitriptyline medication</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic519-6-1.aspx</link><description>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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:41:41 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>angelica</dc:creator></item><item><title>Neovascularisation</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic490-6-1.aspx</link><description>I have neovascularisation of the  eyes due to wearing contact lenses. Will I be able to have laser eye treatment or is it out of the question?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;William Orr</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:46:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>William Orr</dc:creator></item><item><title>Contact Lens Allergy - Lasik Sutability</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic489-6-1.aspx</link><description>I developed an alergy to contact lenses about 6 months ago, (GPC), the eye doc put me on low dose steriods and then Panthanol to initially clear this up. I have now not worn lenses for about 6 months.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Is there any medical reason why someone with this type of allergy cannot have lasik? I note that for Epi-Lasik a contact lens type material is used for a few days after surgery so presumably this could cause complications.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I only have a mild prescription -1.5 and -2.75.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Any advice welcome.</description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:40:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>rf82211</dc:creator></item><item><title>Browns and Laser eye treatment</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic484-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hi,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Im am considering laser eye treatment.  I have browns syndrome affecting the muscle in my left eye - will this affect the treatment?  It has given me no problems since i was a small child.  I was offered an operation to correct it but as it didnt bother me my mum said no.&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;The only times it does bother me now is when i have eye tests my eyes get tired, and i get a headache - mainly because its unusual i usually end up being there ages as the optician calls her colleagues in to see! hahaha!&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Will Laser treatment work for me???</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:20:03 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>gemmameyrickuk</dc:creator></item><item><title>Optic Nerve Damage... Suitability</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic467-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hi, I have been thinking about getting my eyes treated for ages now. I haven't yet because i was diagnosed with M.S about 4 years ago, i started "officially" with double vision, which lasted about 3 weeks then completely went away on its own. Then i had a bout of Retrobulbar Neuritis in one eye (basically all you see is white noise - like on the T.V) which went away after I.V prednisolone over 3 days. I would say that it has now pretty much returned to normal, my consultant says not though and that i have a slight degree of optic nerve damage in both eyes. I can see OK through both eyes, passed ok to drive etc, etc.&lt;P&gt;My question is basically, would i be suitable for this treatment - or am i automatically disqualified because of my past history ? I don't really want to spend the time &amp;amp; money going to a consultation if i'm unsuitable before i even get there... Your thoughts please :)</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:39:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kirium</dc:creator></item><item><title>Suitability for Epi Lasek</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic465-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hi I am 38 have -6.00 in each eye and have worn glasses since 5yrs old. Two main questions. One is... can I have the Wavefront Epi-Lasek treatment? (I really don't fancy having something more invasive) This question does not appear to be clearly answered on the main site, as it suggest this treatment is only up to about -4.00 and then has a sub note saying available to -6.00 - confusing.&lt;br&gt;My second query is that auto-immune diseases are mentioned as a problem with treatment. Well, I am in excellent health, probably better than I ever have been in my life. I have recently been diagnosed as a Coeliac. This is technically an auto-immune disease  although it is often mistaken for an allergy. Fully treatable with a gluten free diet and that's it (I have been on the diet for 18 months). Will this preclude me from the procedure?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I hope someone can clear this up for me!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Many Thanks</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:37:23 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>shortsightlongtime</dc:creator></item><item><title>LASIK was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic460-6-1.aspx</link><description>LASIK was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Some say that is quite expensive but its well worth it. The procedure really changed my vision into much better as I expected, and I will bring the benefits of it for the rest of my life, so price shouldn’t be the major determining factor in vision correction. Im 37 year’s old and very outgoing person I always into extreme sports and last year the illness of my eyes became a major factor that I quite in my field of interest. Its kinda  disturbing wearing eye glasses or contacts when I do climbing or biking. Good thing ,my friend recommend me the [url=http://www.my2020.com] my2020[/url] with their financing deals for my lasik surgery, now I’m back in my passion which is climbing and biking. [url=http://www.my2020.com] Dr. Stephen B. Wiles[/url] my surgeon is so informative and has such a calm demeanor; he put me at ease even though I was nervous about the procedure. He went through all of the steps involved in the treatment so that I knew exactly what to expect. I appreciate everything he has done to make my vision what it is today. I can now see 20/20 with no help and do the things that im into before. I feel like Im back in my teen’s life right now. I look great without having a thick glasses and I feel good of it. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 18:42:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ogledecipher</dc:creator></item><item><title>prism?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic457-6-1.aspx</link><description>Is it possible to have laser eye surgery if you have a prism? I have been told that if I had laser eye surgery I would have double vision.</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:33:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>kimy27</dc:creator></item><item><title>Quick Question..</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic456-6-1.aspx</link><description>Hi,&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I may be interested in the epi-lasek with wavefront surgery. I am short-sighted and wore contacts for a while last year and did not get on with them at all - my eyes felt really dry and uncomfortable so I had to stop using them. &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Would this have any significance on the laser surgery? Thanks! [P.S my current prescription is -1.5 on both eyes)</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:19:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>James</dc:creator></item><item><title>Patient Information Document?</title><link>http://faq.optimax.co.uk/InstantForum/Topic419-6-1.aspx</link><description>What with the postal strike I wont receive anything from optimax before I go for my consultation/treatment on Friday, I've had the conformation email + consent form emailed to me but not the Patient Information Document, can anyone tell me what this says?&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Thanks very much&lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;Hayley</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:25:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Hayley</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>