An elderly relative of mine had one half decent eye and one terrible eye and someone convinced her to go for laser treatment. It was a disaster and she lost almost all sight in her better eye. Needless to say she was too afraid to take the chance with the other one, then though she could see feck all with it so she lived out her last few years in a land of shadows.
Mind you, she was a couple of years older than you at 85 when she had it done. |
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"An elderly relative of mine had one half decent eye and one terrible eye and someone convinced her to go for laser treatment. It was a disaster and she lost almost all sight in her better eye. Needless to say she was too afraid to take the chance with the other one, then though she could see feck all with it so she lived out her last few years in a land of shadows.
Mind you, she was a couple of years older than you at 85 when she had it done. "
Just a couple of years in fairness. Bog has at least ten good years left in him
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By *og-Man OP Man 10 weeks ago
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"An elderly relative of mine had one half decent eye and one terrible eye and someone convinced her to go for laser treatment. It was a disaster and she lost almost all sight in her better eye. Needless to say she was too afraid to take the chance with the other one, then though she could see feck all with it so she lived out her last few years in a land of shadows.
Mind you, she was a couple of years older than you at 85 when she had it done. "
I help out a fella of 86 and I got him his cataracts done 6 weeks ago
He's like the grandad in willie wonka jumping out of the bed ever since .....he's delighted |
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"An elderly relative of mine had one half decent eye and one terrible eye and someone convinced her to go for laser treatment. It was a disaster and she lost almost all sight in her better eye. Needless to say she was too afraid to take the chance with the other one, then though she could see feck all with it so she lived out her last few years in a land of shadows.
Mind you, she was a couple of years older than you at 85 when she had it done.
Just a couple of years in fairness. Bog has at least ten good years left in him
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Exactly like her as she lasted ten years after it too.  |
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My sister in law was sat in the waiting room the morning of her proposed surgery filling out disclaimer forms etc etc and when she read about the potential risks involved she decided against it. I wear reading glasses but I’ve never considered laser treatment. Good luck with your decision |
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I know someone who had it done in his mid 30s because he had always been called speccy.
He turns 50 this year and his kids are chipping in so he can have it done for a third time.
Even if I had the money I wouldn't be paying for it if I had to keep going back. I know someone else who had it done twice but he's the only one I've heard of getting it 3 times. |
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By (user no longer on site) 10 weeks ago
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I had both my eyes done about 15 years ago and it was great, no problems or side effects. They did say at the time that as I get older I’d need glasses again to read and as sure as eggs about 2years ago I had to get a pair for reading.
If you can get it done I’d highly recommend. |
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I had it done in my early 20s, I think I got about 5 years out of it before needing glasses again. I don’t regret it though, my prescription is quite low and I was practically blind beforehand. I do have awful night vision since having it done though, I don’t trust myself to drive at night unless it’s mostly motorways. I would still recommend it though if you really want to have it done. The few years I didn’t need glasses were great, especially being able to see labels on the bottles in the shower, or the clock on my nightstand, or being able to wear sunglasses! |
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By *eacsMan 10 weeks ago
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I was to old to have laser surgery at 50, so had Multifocal lens Replacement. In both eyes through an opticians. No pun, No looking back....No more glasses and squinting. Not a pleasant experience but i would recommend. Good luck |
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The Wellington eye clinic in the beacon .
They do everything from lazor to lense replacement.
Unfortunately these procedures don't suit everyone or have a degree or risk with them.
The staff are lovely and discuss everything thoroughly
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I've been wearing contacts for 30+ years and never seriously considered surgery. I'm seriously shortsighted but in the last 5 years have had to wear reading glasses.
There is a difference in the 2 types of bad eyesight. If you need reading glasses that's a deterioration in sight due to age and even if you have surgery it could still deteriorate and you'll be back to square one? |
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Had it done now 17 years and it’s been brilliant… never looked back and still no requirement for glasses (very short sighted) Paid for itself over and over.. cousin had it done at same time and he was wearing glasses after 3 years again! There’s no guarantees as everyone’s healing is different .. optician said it was best surgery she had ever seen. My advice is research clinics and don’t just go on price 👍🏻 feel free to dm |
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