john brownlee Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 This is not a dig at anyone but I have the same condition as a certin hobo player and was wondering if its possible for laser eye treatment and have any of you guys had it done. I believe that there are a few clinics in Edinburgh, could do with help on this one. pm me thanks :5643::5643: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 The optical express in The Gyle has a big sign saying that they are the best or most used in the UK. It has a price as well but can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart MacD Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Best talk to a professional (not one with a vested interest in the procedure either!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 It's ?395 per eyes from optical express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Heaney Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 It's ?395 per eyes from optical express. That seems to be really cheap. My friend just had it done last Thursday and I think it was something like $4,000 for both eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 It says on the sign 'from ?395' Just had a quick look after work today to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejpee Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 You may have to travell for a consultation, a friend had to go down to Newcastle for his. In the end he couldnt have it done so has to stick with contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john brownlee Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 cheers for that I was a concerned at the ads that say from-----?395 I was wondering if I get it done, because I only have one working eye if that makes any difference. My good eye is as they say going downhill. if there is an opticians out there maybe they could help with a bit of advice. Thanks again JB :5643::5643: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyHearts2 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 cheers for that I was a concerned at the ads that say from-----?395 I was wondering if I get it done, because I only have one working eye if that makes any difference. My good eye is as they say going downhill. if there is an opticians out there maybe they could help with a bit of advice. Thanks again JB :5643::5643: I had it done 4 yrs ago...and my sight is great! Try Ultralase at meadowbank.....they have newer/faster techniques that have been very successful of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 There are no clinics that carry out the procedure in Edinburgh, only in Glasgow. You'll get consultations in Edinburgh though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyHearts2 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 There are no clinics that carry out the procedure in Edinburgh, only in Glasgow. You'll get consultations in Edinburgh though. actually!....ur wrong...ultralase at meadowbank carry out the procedure...they have 2 surgery rooms...and they have been chocka since opening mid october last year!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 actually!....ur wrong...ultralase at meadowbank carry out the procedure...they have 2 surgery rooms...and they have been chocka since opening mid october last year!!!! Good stuff, and about time too. I had to go to the weeg when I had it done by Optical Express 3 years ago as there wasn't anywhere in Edinburgh who did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 My mum had it done a few months ago and when it comes to Prices there are 3 differant types of treatment. IT was Vision Express in Cameron Toll that done it for her, she swears by it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 A long as she doesn't swear blind by it HmfcAndy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Looking to have this procedure carried out, which company would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I had it done over a year ago at Optical Express in the weeg....best investment ever. Painless and only takes minutes.?1600...dont believe the ?395 ****e. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Both eyes in a one-er Eggo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I had a Physics lecturer at uni. He specialised in lasers. When asked about laser eye surgery, he just tapped his glasses. He said he wouldn't go near it. That's all I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthy2k Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Funnily enough, no opticians have had laser eye surgery... kinda says something me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I know a guy who got laser treatment. It cost him about ?3,000 and he says it is the best money he has ever spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Be very careful if you choose to get it. Ive one mate who thinks its been great. Not a problem and the best his sight has been since he was a bairn. But ive another who got it who spent the 3k and has had nothing but problems. He's had constant trips to London to see the top guy down there and there is still no sign of it getting better two years since it got done. Get it done if you are 100% confident and your vanity is beating you up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyHearts2 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Funnily enough, no opticians have had laser eye surgery... kinda says something me thinks! I had laser surgery done 4 yrs ago...until recently, i worked in an opticians ( i got seriously bored!!) and i know plenty of optoms who have had the procedure done.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 The problem with all recent treatments is that no-one really knows the long term effects. We'll found out one day though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Both eyes in a one-er Eggo? Aye....Would recommend it to everyone:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Is it true you need to be over 21 to get it done. Something to do with the eyes taking until adult age before they stop adapting, changing or whatever the term is? I would like my son to get it done in the future as its NO fun for anyone to wear glasses. They may seem to be cool to some people, but to others its an open target of personal abuse. Getting a bit fed up chasing parents and threatening them with their knees if their sons to stop calling my lad names about his glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest casper Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I got it done in Turkey last year. Latest procedures. no problems and very little Lira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I hZd it Done a $ew yWaers ago by )ptiCai Epxress and Wuol$ NIT recOmmed Yhem ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambotony Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I had it done at Optimax in Glasgow 4 years ago. I got both eyes done at once. I would thoroughly recommend them. There was an offer on when i got mine done, 2 for the price of one... No jokes please.. I paid ?1000 and my sister and me both had ours done for that price. As i say, i would recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I hZd it Done a $ew yWaers ago by )ptiCai Epxress and Wuol$ NIT recOmmed Yhem ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thr 0ld ones ar5 tha bYst onus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upthehill Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I've had mine done, around 2.5 years ago. No regrets, a quick easy procedure, better than 20/20 vision now, cost nearly ?2000, but it was money very well spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've had mine done, around 2.5 years ago. No regrets, a quick easy procedure, better than 20/20 vision now, cost nearly ?2000, but it was money very well spent! Who did you use?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim Scotty Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I'll want to know about the effects on night time vision, I think the light receptive area is at the edge of the Eye, is this not the bit that gets "Lazered"?, anyone know if it's effected?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 It's ?395 per eyes from optical express. That's the minimum charge. The worse your eyes are the more expensive it is. I had a consultation with them, it turned out that my eyes weren't suitable but if they were it would of cost me closer to ?3000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I was at optimax yesterday, got both eyes done, still in recovery mode but got a check up today and have 20/20 vision already, doctor says that my vision will become sharper with time. I was reading the comments book before I had the surgery and they were all saying how good it was, and it is, also how there was no pain, well I beg to differ!! I was in agony on the way home from the surgery, and couldn't wait to get home so my wife could give me the anaesthetic eye drops. But hopefully it will al be worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I hZd it Done a $ew yWaers ago by )ptiCai Epxress and Wuol$ NIT recOmmed Yhem ! Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wibble Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I hZd it Done a $ew yWaers ago by )ptiCai Epxress and Wuol$ NIT recOmmed Yhem ! ****er. I actually lol'd. Not quite a rofl though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just noticed this thread. Price varies due to procedure and your Rx. Currently only operations to correct your distance vision are commonly carried out but reading can be corrected too, although most laser clinics are still developing this. The big laser clinics are in Glasgow although there will be a big one opening in Edinburgh in the not so distant future. You'll be looking at around ?1000+ anyway in most cases. You can get cheaper (ie ?395) but this is for very minor Rx. Procedure is painless and quick and depending on which procedure you opt for you could be recovered by the very next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggo Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Get it done!!! Amazing treatment,totally painless and only takes minutes. All prices are based on individual prescriptions.Try and cut them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Harris Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I've had mine done, around 2.5 years ago. No regrets, a quick easy procedure, better than 20/20 vision now, cost nearly ?2000, but it was money very well spent! you got 21/20 vision now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'd recommend saving your money by buying one of these:http://www.lasikathome.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyHearts2 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Just noticed this thread. The big laser clinics are in Glasgow although there will be a big one opening in Edinburgh in the not so distant future. There already is one in Edinburgh....Ultralase at Meadowbank has been there for a year and does procedures there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Why not just get contacts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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