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Just got an email there for medical date. Anyone else get one ?

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shane1983

Elliot192 wrote: »

No, Lasek is fine too. Lasik is not advised because of the flap and the potential for facial trauma.

I had lasek 8 years ago to join the reserves. It’s fine and acceptable to them. I heard the same horror story that they won’t accept it. Not true. I was fine and they just asked for a letter from optical express with my new prescription in it post op.

Elliot192

Ldaw96 wrote: »

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

Great to hear a good news story about it! Getting LASEK done next week... just getting a bit nervous about it! Also great to hear you say it’s the best money you ever spent considering how expensive it is glad it worked out for ya anyway

I assume you’re doing it for the guards? And if so, PRK is the only one thing accept I’ve been told. Look into that.

No, Lasek is fine too. Lasik is not advised because of the flap and the potential for facial trauma.

Ldaw96

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

Great to hear a good news story about it! Getting LASEK done next week... just getting a bit nervous about it! Also great to hear you say it’s the best money you ever spent considering how expensive it is glad it worked out for ya anyway

I assume you’re doing it for the guards? And if so, PRK is the only one thing accept I’ve been told. Look into that.

deiseman17

stiimpreza1984 wrote: »

It is not mandatory as far as I know. No names were taken in mine and no names were taken on other open days also.

It gives you a taste of what's to come though and I think it's good to go see it at least.

I went to it this morning just to have a look and feel for the place. They did take names though today and asked for ID. Good to get a feel for the push pull. I think women with lack of height will struggle on it.

stiimpreza1984

deiseman17 wrote: »

Is it mandatory to go to the open day and would it look like you are disinterested if you didn't go?

It is not mandatory as far as I know. No names were taken in mine and no names were taken on other open days also.

It gives you a taste of what's to come though and I think it's good to go see it at least.

Rparker17

deiseman17 wrote: »

Is it mandatory to go to the open day and would it look like you are disinterested if you didn't go?

Not mandatory nor really worth it. No one will know if you attended or not. It’s only a sign in at the Gates. I wouldn’t be rushing up if I was you lad

deiseman17

Is it mandatory to go to the open day and would it look like you are disinterested if you didn't go?

deiseman17

Is it mandatory to go to the open day and would it look like you are disinterested if you didn't go?

userunkown

Price optilase in the north. Can work out cheaper...

Fabio_1988

brandon12345 wrote: »

Yeah I mean it's only painful for a few days and then it's gone and you do get excited to go out and look at stuff to see if it improved every day. Not sure if I had nicer glasses but you get sick of people saying to you more often than not "Oh but sure the glasses suited you" ðŸ˜‚

Ha yeah I’d say that gets old fairly quickly! My favourite line from people lately is “Are ya sure you need laser surgery? I know lots of guards with glasses”.... it’s costing nearly 4 grand of course I’m fecking sure

brandon12345

Ruairi93 wrote: »

did u get any sort of discount with medical insurance?

I didn't because I don't have any but I know you do get a discount if you do.

Ruairi93

brandon12345 wrote: »

Full whack up front. Got a loan from the bank. Paying out that much was probably a lot worse than the procedure haha.

did u get any sort of discount with medical insurance?

brandon12345

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

Thanks for the reply! Had a feeling it’ll be sore enough alright. Probably didn’t realise it would be that sore but better I know I suppose I wore lenses, I was -4.0 so I had to wear them all the time so it’ll be a big change for me but definitely sounds like it’ll be worth it! And you obviously had nicer glasses than me if you miss them.. I wouldn’t wear mine in the back garden in case someone saw me ha

Yeah I mean it's only painful for a few days and then it's gone and you do get excited to go out and look at stuff to see if it improved every day. Not sure if I had nicer glasses but you get sick of people saying to you more often than not "Oh but sure the glasses suited you" ðŸ˜‚

brandon12345

Full whack up front. Got a loan from the bank. Paying out that much was probably a lot worse than the procedure haha.

Ruairi93

brandon12345 wrote: »

Yeah I got it done with Optilase about 2 months ago after my medical. It was a great success. I have 20/12.5 vision. Which basically means on the eye chart I can see 2 lines below what is 20/20. It cost me 3,490€. My vision beforehand was around -2.5. It's not as bad as you think. It's very quick. Recovery is another thing. From all my research about it I had an idea what to expect. For 3 days after your surgery it's not good. Not to sugar coat it, the 3rd day of healing is basically hell. It was for me and most people's account of it. Imagine having something like am eyelash stuck in your eye all day but 10 times worse and there's no break from it. Painkillers are gonna be your new best friend for those 3 days. But almost magically on the 4th day there's no pain. Your vision starts to get better after the 5th day mark and continues improving until it's pretty much perfect. The sharpness comes after a month or two. Well worth the money for what it is. But I still miss my glasses haha. Ah well.

I had a consultation about a month ago for it did you pay the full whack upfront if you dont mind me asking or did you go on a pay plan??

Fabio_1988

brandon12345 wrote: »

Yeah I got it done with Optilase about 2 months ago after my medical. It was a great success. I have 20/12.5 vision. Which basically means on the eye chart I can see 2 lines below what is 20/20. It cost me 3,490€. My vision beforehand was around -2.5. It's not as bad as you think. It's very quick. Recovery is another thing. From all my research about it I had an idea what to expect. For 3 days after your surgery it's not good. Not to sugar coat it, the 3rd day of healing is basically hell. It was for me and most people's account of it. Imagine having something like am eyelash stuck in your eye all day but 10 times worse and there's no break from it. Painkillers are gonna be your new best friend for those 3 days. But almost magically on the 4th day there's no pain. Your vision starts to get better after the 5th day mark and continues improving until it's pretty much perfect. The sharpness comes after a month or two. Well worth the money for what it is. But I still miss my glasses haha. Ah well.

Thanks for the reply! Had a feeling it’ll be sore enough alright. Probably didn’t realise it would be that sore but better I know I suppose

I wore lenses, I was -4.0 so I had to wear them all the time so it’ll be a big change for me but definitely sounds like it’ll be worth it! And you obviously had nicer glasses than me if you miss them.. I wouldn’t wear mine in the back garden in case someone saw me ha

Fabio_1988

Ldaw96 wrote: »

I got PRK with optalise. Took me about 3 days to heal which was hard but best money i’ve ever spent. 20:20 now and no problems! 100% would recommend!

Great to hear a good news story about it! Getting LASEK done next week... just getting a bit nervous about it! Also great to hear you say it’s the best money you ever spent considering how expensive it is

glad it worked out for ya anyway

brandon12345

Yeah I got it done with Optilase about 2 months ago after my medical. It was a great success. I have 20/12.5 vision. Which basically means on the eye chart I can see 2 lines below what is 20/20. It cost me 3,490€. My vision beforehand was around -2.5. It's not as bad as you think. It's very quick. Recovery is another thing. From all my research about it I had an idea what to expect. For 3 days after your surgery it's not good. Not to sugar coat it, the 3rd day of healing is basically hell. It was for me and most people's account of it. Imagine having something like am eyelash stuck in your eye all day but 10 times worse and there's no break from it. Painkillers are gonna be your new best friend for those 3 days. But almost magically on the 4th day there's no pain. Your vision starts to get better after the 5th day mark and continues improving until it's pretty much perfect. The sharpness comes after a month or two. Well worth the money for what it is. But I still miss my glasses haha. Ah well.

Ldaw96

Fabio_1988 wrote: »

Anyone have to get laser eye surgery after their medical? If so, was it successful? Was vision back right after a few days? Any info about it would be great

I got PRK with optalise. Took me about 3 days to heal which was hard but best money i’ve ever spent. 20:20 now and no problems! 100% would recommend!

Fabio_1988

Anyone have to get laser eye surgery after their medical? If so, was it successful? Was vision back right after a few days? Any info about it would be great

FIVE.0

Jkb1995 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me what we have to bring to the medical or is it just yourself??

Just yourself and your doctors details to hand for the form you fill out.

FIVE.0

Villa93 wrote: »

Was it a long day overall, is it just a quick run through the fitness test and that’s it?

We were all bundled into a lecture room for a quick talk and they split us into two big groups, first went to the hall for the bleep and to show us sit-ups and press ups and the other to show obstacle and push pull and vice versa. Think it was about and hour and half in total, about a half an hour wait for the other group to finish there walk around the obstacle course.

I'd say it would be a different experience if there was less at it.

Jkb1995

Can anyone tell me what we have to bring to the medical or is it just yourself??

Elliot192

Ldaw96 wrote: »

Could anyone who got the email about Saturday or have any information be able to forward it on to me please!!

Starts at 10am and they say you need to bring ID and the invite but no one checked when I went.

Villa93

FIVE.0 wrote: »

Level 4 of the bleep test
We could WALK around the obstacle course
And NO ONE got a go on the push pull.
Was a waste of time for me.

Was it a long day overall, is it just a quick run through the fitness test and that’s it?

Ldaw96

Could anyone who got the email about Saturday or have any information be able to forward it on to me please!!

droptheworld

Has anyone a referral discount for optilase?

Richmond Ultra

I did medical in late January, had to get a few bits and pieces checked and sent of the report stuff start of March. The sign off happened last week. Give them a call, they are good for getting back to you.

AniaSz

cheallaigheoin wrote: »

Does anybody know if there were people from the June 2017 Campaign taken in to the college in the last batch for definite?
Also, is there anybody still waiting in the campaign who has had their vetting fully cleared yet?
Thanks in advance

Can you please reply when have you got email about pct ? I had my medical 1st feb and still no email or no contact from srg

Elliot192

Loopie2 wrote: »

Hi just wondering has anyone had to have their medical reviewed by the chief medical officer? If so how long did it take? Had medical in January and haven't heard anything since?

They tend to gather up a pile of them first before they send them on for review. It has been known to take several months in some cases. Might be no harm to give occupational health a call?

That said next intakes are not due til August and then October, so you've loads of time for PCT, sergeant/super meetings, vetting and sign off. Just a pain because you can't plan anything except save money and train!