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Laser: whats involved?

  • 25-02-2008 7:59pm
    #1
    Stevecw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,133 ✭✭✭


    Whats the story with the Laser treatment. I see a few of ye have got it done. How much was it & how long did it take to get back to normal work etc after it?
    Ive had kinda poor eyesight for a bit...did nothing about it. Didnt affect me much, at matches maybe i got a few players wrong etc but nothing much else.
    Had an eyetest about 4 months ago for a new job & was told what i expected that i need glasses.
    Havent worn them much yet, and dont really want to.
    Would be interested in getting the laser done, just need to know a bit more about it. On the eye-clinics sites its all postive of course, but looking for some advice from people here who have been through it.
    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    The_Minister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,255 ✭✭✭✭The_Minister


    I've split this off into it's own thread.


  • #3
    xeroshero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 202 ✭✭xeroshero


    well, you will need to go for a consultation first. They will tell you whether or not your eyes are suitable for the treatment. If your vision has deteriorated in recent months you may to wait before the will operate. There are two tyoes - LasIK and LasEK they will suggest which one the think would suit you best (if any)

    If you decide to go ahead it depens where you go and what you get, its varies from between roughly 2,000 and 3,000 euro 9you can claim the tax back if you're working, or you parenst acn if your living at home or however that works!)

    the actually procedure last about thirty minutes and varies depending which one you are getting - IK or EK


  • #4
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you've only recently been diagnosed with a sight disorder, it's unlikely that any surgery will recommend that you go ahead with the treatment, particularly if you're under 25.

    If you don't like the idea of wearing glasses (though after about two days, you'll forget they're even there), then have a look at contact lenses.


  • #5
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Once you get used to the glasses you won't notice they're there at all. I wear my glasses all the time and it doesn't bother me except when I come in out of the cold and they get fogged up.

    Worst case scenario you can always get contacts like seamus suggests.


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