Lasik

[Funz]

Did mine 3 yrs ago. wanted to do it b4 I got married but was put off by the need to do it 1 eye at a time. Glad that I waited cos it cost only $3000 instead of $7000.


I am really happy to be able to see without glasses or contacts. And I guess in the long run, it is cheaper as I was using daily disposable contacts.

The whole process is relatively painless. Only thing I did not expect was for my eyes to smart and tear that much about 10 mins after the operation. Luckily DH was with me or else I will not be able to get home.

Now still perfect eyesight. But problem is night vision is compromised. I am still having a lot of starburst effect which makes driving at night a bit more difficult.

On the whole, for most people, Lasik really is a ‘freeing’ experience. However, there are those the have side effects like me. For me it is manageable so I will still say no regrets.

[kiasimom]

Funz:

Did mine 3 yrs ago. wanted to do it b4 I got married but was put off by the need to do it 1 eye at a time. Glad that I waited cos it cost only $3000 instead of $7000.


I am really happy to be able to see without glasses or contacts. And I guess in the long run, it is cheaper as I was using daily disposable contacts.

The whole process is relatively painless. Only thing I did not expect was for my eyes to smart and tear that much about 10 mins after the operation. Luckily DH was with me or else I will not be able to get home.

Now still perfect eyesight. But problem is night vision is compromised. I am still having a lot of starburst effect which makes driving at night a bit more difficult.

On the whole, for most people, Lasik really is a 'freeing' experience. However, there are those the have side effects like me. For me it is manageable so I will still say no regrets.

Hi funz,

How do you deal with the starburst effect?
Is it astigmatism? Did you wear glasses for driving at night?

[Funz]

kiasimom:

Funz:

Did mine 3 yrs ago. wanted to do it b4 I got married but was put off by the need to do it 1 eye at a time. Glad that I waited cos it cost only $3000 instead of $7000.


I am really happy to be able to see without glasses or contacts. And I guess in the long run, it is cheaper as I was using daily disposable contacts.

The whole process is relatively painless. Only thing I did not expect was for my eyes to smart and tear that much about 10 mins after the operation. Luckily DH was with me or else I will not be able to get home.

Now still perfect eyesight. But problem is night vision is compromised. I am still having a lot of starburst effect which makes driving at night a bit more difficult.

On the whole, for most people, Lasik really is a 'freeing' experience. However, there are those the have side effects like me. For me it is manageable so I will still say no regrets.

Hi funz,

How do you deal with the starburst effect?
Is it astigmatism? Did you wear glasses for driving at night?

I had a pair of astig glasses done and yah I wear that when driving at night especially on rainy nights or unfamiliar roads. It improves clarity but does not remove the starburst effect much.

How I deal with it? I have to watch TV with the lights on, again not much problem cos not a TV person. And I drive a lot more cautiously at nite. If you see a car at a cross junction taking a long time make the turn, that could be me.

[kiasimom]

Hi funz,


Maybe that is one of the thing that LASIK cannot correct :?

I mean as long as it doesn't affect us a great deal, LASIK on the overall is still thumbs up :celebrate:

[MLR]

kiasimom:

I mean as long as it doesn't affect us a great deal, LASIK on the overall is still thumbs up :celebrate:

:celebrate: At least i m no longer considered legally blind.

I hv the starburst effect b4 surgery, within the 6 months after surgery, it got a little worst, but now its better than pre-surgery.
I am doing some reading about high defination yellow lenses that help to see \"clearer/sharper\" in low light condition. Will post my findings here when I come to something more conclusive.
I don't wear astig glasses, as I don't drive. But I am more careful whenever it rains heavily at night and I m out alone with DS.

Anyone here knows about a new surgery available at National Eye Centre for presbyopia 老花眼? My current condition may only last me about 3 to 5 yrs, so by mid 40s will still need reading glasses. Had inquired about another lasik in later years and lucky for me, my cornea is healthy/thick enough for another round. But if theres other alternatives, definately will give it a try.

[Funz]

MLR:

I hv the starburst effect b4 surgery, within the 6 months after surgery, it got a little worst, but now its better than pre-surgery.

I am doing some reading about high defination yellow lenses that help to see \"clearer/sharper\" in low light condition. Will post my findings here when I come to something more conclusive.
I don't wear astig glasses, as I don't drive. But I am more careful whenever it rains heavily at night and I m out alone with DS.

Anyone here knows about a new surgery available at National Eye Centre for presbyopia 老花眼? My current condition may only last me about 3 to 5 yrs, so by mid 40s will still need reading glasses. Had inquired about another lasik in later years and lucky for me, my cornea is healthy/thick enough for another round. But if theres other alternatives, definately will give it a try.

I tried a Oakley hi-def polarized glasses last week. It reduces the surrounding glare but the starburst is still there.

[kiasimom]

Hi Funz,


Do you think that the glasses don’t really help in the starburst effect?

[Funz]

kiasimom:

Hi Funz,


Do you think that the glasses don't really help in the starburst effect?

It does not really reduce the startburst effect by much. But by reducing the surrounding glare it helps improve vision. So, so long as there isn't a cluster of lights around, the starburst effect is manageable. Street lights are placed a distance apart. So no issue. Only challenge is on coming vehicles. Their headlights may have starbursts that obliterate surrounding items.

[autumnbronze]

outsider:

I started wearing glasses at 10yo.

I tried contact lenses when I was 14 but can only wear for 3 hrs due to dryness...
In 1999 May (about to get married in few months time), I decided to go for LASIK as I did not want to be a bride in glasses. I made the decision in 1 day.

There was a 1 month gap between the procedures for the 2 eyes. During that period, I had to wear glasses where 1 side is with power and the other is without. My eyes looked funny through the glasses, one big one small.

Done at Dr Jerry Tan, $7k for both eyes

Hi outsider,

My DH is willing to sponser my LASIK :rahrah:

DH's GP highly recommended Dr Jerry Tan.

I will be checking on his website soon. In the meantime, I was just wondering if you can elaborate on your experience. Were you satisfied with his services? How is he as a doctor etc ...

TIA

[kiasimom]

Hi autumnbronze sis,


yeah yeah yeah :rahrah: :rahrah:
Your DH is GREAT!!!

A bit kpo here, you can also consider my doctor, Ass Prof Wee at TTS eye centre.

He is GOOD!
Make some comparisions
Below are his credentials and info:
Name :
Clinical Assoc Prof Heng Wee Jin
Designation :
Head, TTSH LASIK Centre & Senior Consultant
Credentials :
MBBS, MMed, FAMS, FRCSE(UK), FACS(USA)
Subspeciality :
Cornea & Refractive Surgery (LASIK), Contact Lens, Cataract & General Ophthalmology