Ultralase

Well, I had my first eye done one week ago and thought I would post my experiences as have found reading other peoples’ comments to be very helpful.

My doctor was W Jory and my eyes were -7 and -7.5. After thinking about having eye surgery for years, I decided to go for the microsurgery because of its long clinical history and relative certainty of results. Also, the very frank comments from people on this site about their own experiences was very helpful, together with Mr Jory’s excellent reputation.

My -7.5 eye was operated on last week, with the decision to undercorrect in order to avoid the eye over-healing and possibly becoming long-sighted. What I do is wear a contact lens in one eye while the corrected eye continues to heal. My corrected eye is still nearsighted, but so much less so than it was, and the fact that my eyes each have a different prescription is not as disconcerting as one might think. There is essentially no difference at all between the eyes for the first 2 hours in the morning, although as the day wears on, my eye quickly tires and the vision becomes more blurred. The plan is to operate on this eye again in one month’s time to make the vision as close to perfect as possible before starting the procedure on the other eye.

I do not have a problem with halos or starbursts, although this was a big concern of mine prior to the surgery which is one of the reasons I decided against laser surgery. I use a computer at work, which probably makes my eye tire more quickly, but it hasn’t stopped me doing my job or typing emails all day. I have driven during the day without any problems. My surgery was quick and painless. Mr Jory made me feel entirely at ease and maybe the Valium helped a bit as well! After the surgery, I slept for a few hours and removed the patch to find that my vision had definitely improved. My eye did hurt but the painkillers I was given did the trick although the eye was very tender and sore for several days afterwards, it wasn’t enough to require additional painkillers. A week later, I can put on eyeshadow without it hurting and I can tell the vision in my eye is getting stronger every day.

The downsides for me are that I can’t exercise properly for a few months and I wish I didn’t have to put my eye through the recovery period again with the second operation that’s required. But these are short term inconveniences and I am happy with my decision to do the surgery.

I recently went for a consultation at Ultralase’s clinic in Leeds. What a pleasant surprise! I was really apprehensive that the whole experience would be hard sell – but not at all. They were really open and honest and the decision to go for treatment, or not, was very much in my hands – once I was told I was suitable for treatment of course. And I am. So I’m booked in and, although a little nervous, I can’t wait. So if anyone out there is thinking about a consultation I would genuinely recommended seeing Ultralase.

Having worn contact lenses and glasses for 17 years, I decided two years ago to have Lasik treatment. I researched the leading companies extensively; and decided to go with Ultralase. Moorfields was an interest, but their Waiting List was far too long. Other companies’ rates seemed to be too cheap.

The overall service offered by Ultralase was fantastic; from initial check up to the treatment itself and after care. My treatment was even delayed a month so that Ultralase could be 100% sure that my eyes were ready for the treatment (as I had been wearing hard lenses for 17 years ).

Since my treatment, I have recommended Ultralase to more than 10 other people; and will continue to do so. 100% satisfaction.

As you read this and all the other testimonials, I probably can 2nd guess many of the thoughts and emotions going through your mind There all written from the other side of the fence. You can’t hide the fact, it is a big decision.

I researched it, asked questions, spoke to people and decided to do it. Two weeks on after 40+ years of wearing glasses (fairly high prescription). It’s been an amazing experience so far, using the protective glasses made everything still feel the
same, except I had to remind myself there’s no prescription in them.

Be comfortable with your own decision, you may find that it opens up a whole new world for you. All this was with a customer service provided by staff that personifies excellence, I couldn’t fault it.

I went to Ultralase Leeds for treatment on May 17 2003, Dr Gilbert Cohen.Since the age of 14 (now 39 …Where did that go?) I have worn glasses or contact lenses and endured a pretty heavy prescription of -8.50 in both eyes. I felt from the start that the service in Leeds was both courtious and very professional – It’s early days yet, on Friday gone I had my week check up and everything is settling down just fine and my eyesight is better than 20/20 – amazing!!!. I will be interested to find out how my night vision will improve over the next couple of months (Halo type effects when looking at car headlights) – I was told that because of my prescription strenth, I would be more prone to this issue but am reassured to read other comments from people on these type of sites who see an improvement with time. The operation is no big deal – for me,during the 1 to 4 hours after the operation I felt severe discomfort (stinging and running eyes) that settled down almost as quickly as it came. At the day after check up it seems that only one other person that I spoke to had experienced the same. Dr Cohen was calm, left time for questions and made me feel at ease. So far the results are fantastic – Go for It ! let me know if I can answer any specific questions if you have a similer prescription dave@dryan54.fsnet.co.uk
Thanks for the great website!!!