Lasik/ laser eye surgery

Posted by ldsllvn (184 days ago)

can anyone recommend an excellent doctor in Central for this please? At the moment thinking of going to HK Laser Eye Center but happy to hear suggestions! Has to be in Central or on HK island not too far from Central... Thank you

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by docboat (184 days ago)

I would always use Dr. Iain MacRobert and his team - 1419 Prince's Building

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ldsllvn (184 days ago)

thanks docboat - good to know - I booked an appointment with him - someone else told me about him - he is quite a bit more expensive than most tho.. nevermind

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by F100 (173 days ago)

There was an article about the pros and cons of doing laser eye surgery in the SCMP post a couple of months ago. I found it very informative.

There are some people who have really regretted doing it.

Some of the comments were:

The doctors will promise that that your eyesight would be "better" than it is now.
However, you might still have to wear glasses because even though your eyesight is "better than it was before"....there is a good chance that you will still need to wear glasses because your eyesight is not 20/20...
hence, everyone's eyesight is different.
you might go for the operation and think that you WILL NEVER have to wear glasses again.
But you might come out of the operation with "improved" eyesight and STILL have to wear glasses.

There is also the age factor, the younger you are...the better the success of the operation.

I've also have friends who have experienced the "halo" effect.
they are sensitive to light and see rings.

However, I also have a friend who had the operation done in her late 20's and is so happy with the results.

Do your research and READ the fine print.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kellieja (165 days ago)

I had mine done at the Quality Healthcare Centre in Worldwide House just over a year ago. I was 42 at the time and had about -2.5 short sight and a bad astigmatism in one eye. The results are great and I do not regret it one bit.

I am a bit long sighted now but I had been told around age 38 that the signs were there then so not unexpected plus its not bad enough for reading glasses yet!

The procedure is not painful at the time but it got bad waiting for a taxi in the bright sunlight to come home so I wish I had a lift pre-arranged. They gave me a sleeping tablet and once I woke up it felt so much better.

As said by F100 make an informed decision - I too have heard of people who have been disappointed or their expectations not met. You have to weigh up what it means to YOU currently vs. any issues that may arise after. No surgery is risk free after all.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cd (164 days ago)

I had mine done 3 years ago for my 40th birthday at Opalvision. Best thing I ever done, the joy of not wearing glasses is wonderful even if its for a limited time. The Doc did say that there's a chance that I could need glasses again as Igot older, not because of long or short sightedness but because in you 40's your eyes have a tendancy to change shape, something that they cannot cure. The day after I had mine done I had them tested and one eye was 20/15 the other 20/10 so better than 20/20.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Moppet (149 days ago)

I also went to Quality health care in worldwide house and thought they were
Brilliant. Explained everything to me every step of the way and i now enjoy glasses free vision for the first time in 16 years. I was nervous about it all but they helped me through that. I have had a slight problem with dryness in one eye but i received free appointments for a year to keep a check on it untill it was ok.
It doesn't really hurt at the time but is not a pleasant experience, i was 41 when i had it done 18 months ago and have very good vision now. I am thrilled with the results and feel like a new person without glasses.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Sashimi Girl (144 days ago)

yup i got mine done at hong kong sanitorium. i read that that is the best place in HK and i used the head surgeon there. i am also happy with my results. the surgeon was definitely very good although i am not crazy about his bedside manner. i felt he could have volunteered more information than he did without me having to pry it out of him every time. the clinic is always super busy and i sometimes felt like being treated like cattle. however all in all, i am happy with the result (vision) so that is the main thing. i also went to see dr mac roberts however he did not use the intralase way of cutting the cornea so i went elsewhere. personal choice so it's really up to you. good luck! :)

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by livinology (136 days ago)

I have a question for those who are interested in laser eye surgery for sight correction. Have you noticed most eye surgeons wear glasses? If laser surgery is so good and safe, why don't they have the surgery themselves and get rid of those slippery glasses?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Tootsnbelle (133 days ago)

livinology - I think it is like having a mechanic/electrician/etc in the family - they always prioritise you last because they are so busy with everyone else and it's easier to ask a family member (or yourself) to wait, so often will still be driving the worst, falling-down-car, or have dodgy wiring in their home etc.

I also wear glasses and am interested in the surgery... does it cost very much?

(I am based in Hong Kong)