VeronicaVice
Official Checked Star Member
my grandmother did it, shes happy.
Lasik?
- Thread starter ApolloBalboa
- Start date
squallumz
knows petras secret: she farted.
any grandma who gets a little is always happy. :1orglaugh
I had it done the old way called RK back in 1991. It only cost 2300 back then and worth every penny. I couldn't drive without glasses and I was tired of my contacts drying out. My eyes are still perfect except I'm about at the point of needing reading glasses for fine print. I started wearing glasses in 5th grade and I wish I could have done it sooner.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
According to my insurance plan, lasik is elective surgery, not cosmetic, and therefore is not covered. They will, however, cover glasses or contacts and since those methods will fix the problem, lasik would be considered to be an elective procedure.
I wear contacts now and would love to get lasik but cannot justify the expense so I guess I'll just keep poking my fingers in my eyes.
That is what i said, eue surgery is not covered by the NHS but glasses are free.
However glaases are only free for me because i am a student, and i have to pay monthly for my contacts.
I don't have to take my contacts out for a month though, until i put new ones in.
ApolloBalboa
Was King of the Board for a Day
I just had my consultation today. The doctor said I'm a perfect candidate for surgery (like I'm sure I'm the only perfect one) and I have it scheduled for a week from tomorrow.
That is probably right, being free the NHS should pay for the essentials so people opting for laser over glasses should pay themselves as it's an investment for many years. I get annoyed when the NHS pays for breast implants (people cry they are depressed so get the surgery for free) or for every tom, dick and harry that comes from another EU country but doesn't work (or intend to work) and ends up getting free housing, unemployment benefit and then free healthcare (I pay for medicines!) because they say they are broke but probably have a mansion back home in the country they came from. NHS for Brits and all those who genuinely come here to work and contribute to our country, not for those who want to come to solely exploit the generous and humane system we have.
ApolloBalboa
Was King of the Board for a Day
Thank you, I will. It's exciting knowing that I only have to put up with glasses for one more week, and yet agonizing to know at the same time. Go figure.
I am sure you will love not having to wear glasses/contacts anymore. Like a new freedom
:dito:
ApolloBalboa
Was King of the Board for a Day
Well, I had the surgery today. I went there, got my eyes looked at for one last time, and then was given plenty of valium and drops to numb my eyes. The procedure itself probably took around 10 minutes (it's hard to tell when you're the one being worked on) and just consisted of me staring up at a green light while red lights flashed around me. I was given more drops and valium and sent home right after, with specific instructions on what/what not to do. As I type this, I've got lenses taped to my face that I'm supposed to wear from about 5 days when I go to bed to make sure that I don't rub my eyes in my sleep. Aside from all the work that I must maintain for a while to make sure that my surgery stays perfect, I'm very happy about it.
ApolloBalboa
Was King of the Board for a Day
I can see better up to a certain point, they tell me the day after is really when everything comes into focus. Like, I can read the posts on here fine, but I would have a harder time reading the scores on television.
And thank you very much for your continued support.
And thank you very much for your continued support.
Let us know if you start shooting "lasers" out of your eyeballs! :tongue:
j/k, I had the procedure myself about 15 years ago because I was tired of them contacts and it worked well for a while but my night vision started getting bad a few years later to the point that about 10 years after the surgery I had to start wearing glasses for night driving and now it's been a couple of years that I wear glasses full time. I guess the procedure wasn't that great back then, either that or my eyes are just bad since I need a new prescription like about every two years.
j/k, I had the procedure myself about 15 years ago because I was tired of them contacts and it worked well for a while but my night vision started getting bad a few years later to the point that about 10 years after the surgery I had to start wearing glasses for night driving and now it's been a couple of years that I wear glasses full time. I guess the procedure wasn't that great back then, either that or my eyes are just bad since I need a new prescription like about every two years.
Sounds great man. Congrats again and good luck with healing up. Its a scary procedure even if minor but I am sure the results are worth it.
Similar threads
