opticians, lens and laser treatment
Oct 1st 2006, 8:03 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
lol ... re laser surgery; my optician always says ''if its that good, how come so many opticians still wear glasses'' 
good point.
good point.
Oct 1st 2006, 8:30 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
typical doc-missed out the first h in ophthalmologist 
lol - oops
Oct 1st 2006, 8:37 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
I've just converted to Night & Day Lenses from specs in the last couple of months. The costs were:-
Eye Test - Free with Medicare - Bulk Billed
Consultation for Contact Lenses & Three months after care - $140
Order of 3 months supply of contact lenses - $150 (10% discount if you order 6 months +)
I only opted to buy 3 months worth because I know that I'll be able to get them cheaper online - probably from here https://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/s...oductCode=1012
HTH
Eye Test - Free with Medicare - Bulk Billed
Consultation for Contact Lenses & Three months after care - $140
Order of 3 months supply of contact lenses - $150 (10% discount if you order 6 months +)
I only opted to buy 3 months worth because I know that I'll be able to get them cheaper online - probably from here https://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/s...oductCode=1012
HTH
Oct 1st 2006, 8:40 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
I had Lazer treatment at Ultralase in Leeds and have had no problems
Oct 1st 2006, 9:09 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
How old are you?
a very very young...46
Oct 1st 2006, 9:12 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
the lines are to indicate the orientation of the lens on the eye, the actual positioning is done by gravity due to prism ballasting-the lens will find its correct postion as you blink; you don't need to "line it up" before insertion.
do you have any idea of your spectacle or contact lens prescription?
do you have any idea of your spectacle or contact lens prescription?
just looked on my lens cases..and its got numbers on, not sure if they are the prescription but it says : +5.00 -1.75x80
as i said only one lens is prescription, other lens says: +6.00
Oct 1st 2006, 10:07 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by Ozzidoc
And opthalmologists!
lol ... ok clever clogs
I never know what my eye person's title is ... i just call them opticians!!!
I do know the one i took my kids to at vision express last time was crap - she had no children skills and kept telling them off!! threatened them with eye drops if they didnt co-operate!!(my mother in law let me down at last minute so didnt have anyone else with us - we all had to go in together)
wont take kids back there now ...
Oct 1st 2006, 10:54 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
lol ... ok clever clogs
I never know what my eye person's title is ... i just call them opticians!!!
I do know the one i took my kids to at vision express last time was crap - she had no children skills and kept telling them off!! threatened them with eye drops if they didnt co-operate!!(my mother in law let me down at last minute so didnt have anyone else with us - we all had to go in together)
wont take kids back there now ...
I never know what my eye person's title is ... i just call them opticians!!!
I do know the one i took my kids to at vision express last time was crap - she had no children skills and kept telling them off!! threatened them with eye drops if they didnt co-operate!!(my mother in law let me down at last minute so didnt have anyone else with us - we all had to go in together)
wont take kids back there now ...
(Opticians and ophthalmologists are different - the former are very skilled technicians - for want of a better word - and the latter are medical doctors who can operate on eyes.)
Oct 1st 2006, 11:15 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
I had laser treatment for my short sightedness and astigmatism with Optimax. Now have fantastic eyesight which I completely take for granted.
Oct 1st 2006, 11:21 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by Mrs Jackaroo
I've just converted to Night & Day Lenses from specs in the last couple of months. The costs were:-
Eye Test - Free with Medicare - Bulk Billed
Consultation for Contact Lenses & Three months after care - $140
Order of 3 months supply of contact lenses - $150 (10% discount if you order 6 months +)
I only opted to buy 3 months worth because I know that I'll be able to get them cheaper online - probably from here https://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/s...oductCode=1012
HTH
Eye Test - Free with Medicare - Bulk Billed
Consultation for Contact Lenses & Three months after care - $140
Order of 3 months supply of contact lenses - $150 (10% discount if you order 6 months +)
I only opted to buy 3 months worth because I know that I'll be able to get them cheaper online - probably from here https://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/s...oductCode=1012
HTH
What about solutions? Are they included or do you have to buy them seperate?
Oct 1st 2006, 12:20 pm
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by ianandhelena
there is no absolute limit on someone's suitability for Lasik-it depends on the corneal thickness; -8.50 is probably approaching the limit though havindg said that.
i used to work in Optical Express at the bottom of the Moor.
i used to work in Optical Express at the bottom of the Moor.
Oct 1st 2006, 2:02 pm
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by Glenat
Just had another thought.
What about solutions? Are they included or do you have to buy them seperate?
What about solutions? Are they included or do you have to buy them seperate?
Oct 2nd 2006, 1:38 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Had laser surgery Optimax, Liverpool about 4/5 years ago best thing I did, completely forgotten about contacts and glasses. Am 42 in February and just had eye test 20/20 vision all clear for another 2yrs!!!!
Chris
Chris
Oct 2nd 2006, 7:56 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Hi I have to agree with the others who have said getting laser surgery for their eyes is the best thing they've ever done. I got mine done in Glasgow in Jan 2003 and I have never regretted it. It is completely life changing. I actually got them done so I could go snorkelling and scuba diving without the worry of losing lenses and it was great.
If you are suitable for the op, go for it, brilliant how much freedom it gives you.
If you are suitable for the op, go for it, brilliant how much freedom it gives you.
Oct 2nd 2006, 9:15 am
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Re: opticians, lens and laser treatment
Originally Posted by lollyno1
Hello
he he just thought maybe no one can read this if they need glasses..lol
anyhow, i wear glasses and lens, toric cos something wrong with my shape of eye..as well as blind as a bat.
Just wondering what the set up is in aus for contact lens wearers. I normally go to specsavers and pay a monthly fee to get new lens every three months.
Are opticians expensive? Are they easliy accessible. Dont know why im asking this as I will be living over 3 hours outside of Adelaide!
Maybe I should try for laser treatment. :scared: Anybody had it done and can recommend someone in England.
thanks...i know lots of questions.
regards
lolly
he he just thought maybe no one can read this if they need glasses..lol
anyhow, i wear glasses and lens, toric cos something wrong with my shape of eye..as well as blind as a bat.
Just wondering what the set up is in aus for contact lens wearers. I normally go to specsavers and pay a monthly fee to get new lens every three months.
Are opticians expensive? Are they easliy accessible. Dont know why im asking this as I will be living over 3 hours outside of Adelaide!
Maybe I should try for laser treatment. :scared: Anybody had it done and can recommend someone in England.
thanks...i know lots of questions.
regards
lolly
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