laser Eye

[levi2]

Well im off to Newcastle today for laser eye surgery as you will probably guess im absolutley bagging myself

[ziggy]

Let us know how it goes.

[Tiny]

hi levi
all the best mate! rgd,s Tiny

[levi2]

thanx for the messages im typing this without glasses now surgeon sez he couldnt guarentee 20/20 vision i sez as long as i can se the numbers on the video and go to the swimmimg baths without wearing glasses thatll do me. surgery went well but on me way home from newcastle to carlisle my eyes started watering like hell and sore and light sensative,but was told this might happen got home took meself to bed and about 3 hours later everything was fine so upto now im very pleased.
going back to newcastle today for a check up
levi2

[rogerch]

Levi,

I had it done in 1999 and have 20/15 vision now. It took a while to get the starbursts to go away, but all went back to normal and life is good on the vision side.

I'm sure you will like not having to wear glasses!

Roger

[levi2]

Rog
ive been wearing glasses only for the last 7 or 8 years but could neva get away with em
just got back from check up today everything is going fine upto now

levi

[Emerald Midi]

Levi, mate, well done for having the nerve to get this treatment on your eyes. I wear glasses myself but too much of a scaredy cat to let anyone near my eyes. But I have heard that it isn't that painful, even so I too would, as you say, be bagging it

Did the experience really make such a difference, and was it very expensive. Just like to know in case I ever drum up enough courage to go through such an operation.

[levi2]

emerald
keeping you up to date eyes stinging a little when i put drops in on easter sunday they got a emergency number spoke to a nurse who was very helpful sez prolly eyes were dry a bit and to put the false tear drops in 1st. everything fine now and sight has been at its best since i got it done

levi2

[a.j.]

Hi Levi,

Good for you! I had mine done in 2001. I had a test about 2 months ago, and I've still got 20/20 vision (from being a -6.0 - it was life changing - I had to wear glasses and then contact lenses for 25 years).

My hubby had his done in about '98 - he uses reading glasses now, but his distance vision is perfect, and my step-dad had his done about 2 months ago.

Apart from being able to see, it takes away all those silly inconveniences like not being able to see the numbers on the alarm clock, and always having to remember to take a spare pair of contact lenses on holiday - just in case.

Eventually, you'll forget you had it done.

[levi2]

A J
yupp i only wore glasses for about 7/8 years started off with long distant then reading had varifocals got sick of turning tilting me head to see and also as you say the inconveniance like wearing them in the swimmimg pool tryin to play snooker/pool thats hard with varifocals Anyway mine were done for long sight and was told i will need reading glasses sometime but i dont mind that
levi

[charlie]

Hey Levi2,

Good luck on that surgery. I have been contemplating doing that laser eye thing myself. My day gig requires staring at a screen pretty much all day doing Auto Cad for electrical systems. Consequently, my long distance vision has really suffered. I believe your eyes adjust to the demand being placed on them. When I was on the road gigging, I could read an exit sign miles away. Now, I'm glad if I see it just before I have to take that exit! LOL...Let me know how it goes. Funny thing, I remember being able to see people's expressions when I performed. Now, they all look like blobs. They could really be dogging us out, but I smile anyway..cause I cant see what they're doing anyway...LOL

Charlie

[levi2]

charlie read earlier posts everything went well thanx eyes are good
levi2

[Emerald Midi]

Levi2, delighted to know you are on top form with this. I was doing a little research and learned that the "dry eye" you mentioned is very normal and will soon take care of itself.

[Tiny]

hi levi
glad to hear all is well mate rgd,s Tiny ;D ;D

[frankie]

Yes indeed Levi glad all is well and i wish you a speedy recoverymate.

[levi2]

thnx everyone

[dingadong04]

hi ya levi ..good ta hear everything went well with the eye treatment ..all the best ta ye

cubb

[larryc]

Delighted everything went well for you, ;D

I wonder could you now see your way to lending me a few quid lol

Regards
Larry

[levi2]