Laser eye surgery.?

Does it hurt? do you feel anything?
has anyone gone through it that would like to share the experience through the surgery and after? does it last for life? or do you have to keep going back to get it done?

I have been really thinking about getting laser eye surgery lately, as i have started a new job and am constantly on the computer which has caused my vision to become worse in a matter of a year!

Would just like th eknow the above before i start saving.

Thank you. xxx

would like TO KNOW was meant to say.

not would like th eknow. lol, sorry.

Had my eyes done 27th March 2007. Had the "wave front intralase Lasik" at optical express. Treatment was quick, but a little uncomfortable to begin with, but bearable. You are awake whilst it happens. So don't worry it doesn't hurt. My vision is now 20/20, I am still using eye drops which are supplied. You will have to wear goggles, which are supplied, at bedtime for one week. They stop you rubbing your eyes in your sleep. There is light sensitivity for about a week, but I can now sit out in bright sunlight without sun glasses, which I couldn't do before the surgery. My next follow up appointment is this Saturday.

I'd send off for their information pack which will tell you all you need to know. You could even do research over the net. It took me 3 years to make my mind up to have it done, now I wish I'd had it done sooner.

Laser eye surgery re-shape your lens in your eye this can stop the need for glasses and yes it does last for years but the lens in your eye can alter with the passing of time. It does not hurt at the time but as a rule it is done one eye at a time and 2-3 weeks will pass between surgery for the second eye.

my friend had it done a few weeks ago and is absolutely amazed at the results- before she couldnt see the signs on the motorway- now her eyesight is better than mine and i dont have to wear glasses!! she said it does not hurt at all but is a bit uncomfortable because of the eye clamps. She had both eyes done at the same time and they were tender for the rest of that day and the day after- she recommends you take sunglasses with you as afterwards your eyes will be sensitive to the light.

good luck


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Also, she is paying hers on the drip so if you dont mind doing that then there's no need to wait!!

It lasts for life, might not be perfect though :S go see sum specialist guy about it

Actually no, it does not last a life-time.Your eyes will continue to change as you grow older, and you may need prescription glasses or contacts again at some point. Especially since you say you work with a computer most of the time, that is very damaging to the eyes. There is also a chance that you may need a second surgery if you do not get the right amount of correction the first time.

The worst part it, for me, is the fact that they put an eye clamp on, and you are not allowed to blink. If you have ever had a staring/no blinking contest, then you should know how hard it is.