Refractive Surgery

lindapalmara | 11:13 Thu 06th Dec 2012 | Health & Fitness

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I met a friend a few weeks ago who was about to have refractive surgery at a Bristol Clinic ( Optimax). It will cost her about £5-6,000. I used to work for a Consultant Ophthalmologist so I went along to talk to him. He says a percentage of patients need low grade reading glasses afterwards. The reason I am thinking of having this done is because I hate wearing glasses and fed up of juggling two pairs of specs ( distance and reading). Has anyone else had this (not laser surgery but full lens replacement. Thanks

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Wak

I can't help with the surgery but can suggest a pair of vari-focal specs then you wouldn't have to juggle the two pairs you now wear????

lindapalmara

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Thanks but I just hate wearing glasses at all. It's not a vanity thing, I just can't get on with them at all.

boxtops

Sounds like your specs are not right for you then, linda - I wear varifocals, I've worn specs for years, and I hardly know I'm wearing them.

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I have a point at the side of my nose which is painful with just about every pair of specs I've had. It is as a result of a botched sinus op 40 years ago. I also have an early cataract and the refractive surgery is the same procedure as a cataract op. This one off surgery will mean I will not have to have cataract in the future. I made the decision today to have it done and it turns out my ex boss is the only one licences in this area to do this. Better still he won't charge me his fee which brings the cost down.