DBphoto Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Does anybody have any info experience of the relative costs of laser eye surgery in Oz vs in UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBphoto Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 Just bumping this one before I decide to do the deed over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwkl Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Given the general cost of things Aus, I would expect the UK to be cheaper plus it's been available in the UK for a long time so much more established and more widely available. Go for it in UK I'd say. You're recovery will be better in more familiar surroundings than a 'foreign' country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 A quick Google indicates UK a lot cheaper ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBphoto Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks for the input. My research suggests that here in the UK it's about half the price of what it costs in Oz. There's a surprise. Also if one factors in the cost of replacement specs lenses about every four years (and mine are always very expensive) it seems like a no brainer to have it done here before heading south. Booked with Optical Express for consultation day after tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwkl Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Good luck with that, one of the best things I've ever done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supa Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Can you let us know how you get on please. I'm having a think about it but am scared of the potential for disturbance in night vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Ropey HOFF Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Its come down in cost here in the UK for what they do its really cheap, just a few hundred pounds i think, i thought about it, in fact i started a thread over it, but apparently it only lasts about ten years, if i recall. Best of luck my wifes friend has had it done and she thinks its fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llessur Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Just one thing - make sure you do a bit of research yourself on the possible risks before you speak to Optical Express. I had my consultation a few weeks back and it all sounded amazing but then reading into the procedure (a variety of peer reviewed literature through Google Scholar) a bit more the gloss started to disappear a bit. The big thing they probably won't mention is that the flap they cut in the front of your eye never fully heals. In fact, if you need top up surgery it can be re lifted by a surgeon up to ten years after you had the op without cutting it again. Seems that only the very edges of the flap form scar tissue and heal, the majority of the surface area underneath does not form more than a weak bond. Tests have shown the flap *never* heals to more than 2% (with a mechanical cut) or 20% (laser cut) of its original strength. This could leave the flap susceptible to coming loose through relatively minor eye injury or infection if water etc penetrates underneath an unhealed flap. I had a three hour consultation with Optical Express and several phonecalls. Not once was the lack of total flap healing mentioned. I know several friends who have undergone the surgery and it came as surprise to them too. Don't get me wrong - I'm not in any way trying to put you off. I probably will go ahead with the surgery but I want to speak to a few more people about it first. I just think it is really important people are fully aware of what is actually being done to their eyes before they go ahead with it. Just remember the Optical Express people (even the optician you will see) are there to sell you a service. In fact, when I canceled my surgery the optician I spoke to was far more pushy than the saleswoman was. It sounds great, everyone I know who's had it done says it's the best thing they've ever done but just make sure you gain a full understanding of the process and potential risks first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger2shirts Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 UK will be much cheaper - Germany cheaper still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TristanH Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I think the UK is cheaper with the NHS involved. My Mum has had it and it really improved her eyesight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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