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Originally Posted by cliff b (Post 11341233)

Rosemary do you have the contact details of the company that you friend used?

Does anyone know if there is there are any that I could look at around Nerja when I go in October, I would imagine Malaga has a few.

Nice to visit one that has been recommended.

If its E1k an eye, sorry not got a euro key on PC, thats about Â£1650 less than half what my Mrs is paying.

I cant believe the treatment is any different than in rip off Britain.

Let us see where this comment takes us . I have had experience of the NHS in the UK and as a lawyer worked on lots of negligence cases but for one bad example the law of statistics indicates 1000's that go like a dream. If a plumber gets it wrong you could have a leak - a Medical guy then totally different story.

Then living in France for years and the French Health system.

Some eight months only in Javea and the Salud - never again

Now back short term in the UK.

In my considered opinion the best health system is undoubtedly France but of course the OP should remember that the market is the market and if the private sector price at whatever level then please take it or leave it.

What is the surgery you are looking for Lasik Surgery or Laser Surgery?

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Originally Posted by ebsrdubai (Post 11586801)

What is the surgery you are looking for Lasik Surgery or Laser Surgery?

Hi and a warm welcome to the Spanish forum on BE. Myself and Fred James are the moderators for the Spanish forums whilst BEVS moderates Europe. Moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. This is so that members gain the information that they are looking for and find their experiences on the forums to be friendly and worthwhile.

Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

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Originally Posted by Madridboy (Post 11341218)

Just out of curiosity, for those that have had laser eye surgery done or know of others that have had it done, what's the general opinion of it.....this is something I've thought about for a while so I don't need to wear my glasses.

I went to a clinic in England about 6 years ago, asking about laser treatment so as to do away with my glasses. What I was advised seemed very sensible; I was 62 at the time. He said it really wasn't worth it, because although it would correct my sight, I'd almost immediately need glasses for reading/close work. He said laser treatment worked better on young people since they have many years ahead of them without the need for reading glasses.
So I carry on with glasses/ sometimes contact lenses when I can be bothered to put them in and for which I need reading glasses always.

PS: for what it's worth, we took our handicapped son to a very good eye clinic in Oviedo; it was private, but excellent and with a very good reputation.