I'm still a little doubtful about this. My aunt seriously regretted doing it because she needs to wear shades during the day and can't drive during the night. She's of age 50+. It could be due to her age though

Another aunt of mine around age 30+ did it a couple of years back. She, too regretted doing it because of a number of side effects(I'll find out more).
Cases of people getting blind after this are not unheard of. So far I know of none(thankfully) but almost all those I know of regretted doing this. I genuinely hope that all these problems are rectified by the new intralase technology.

That is the risks of surgery.
EVERY surgery comes with risks.
We have to weigh whether the benefits outweigh the risks.

My mom is a diabetic patient.
Have to inject insulin everyday.
Done lasik. Shortsighted perfect. Longsighted still have to wear a thin glasses.
She's satisfied enough

I've heard many horror stories mostly 3rd hand stories.
I weigh the risk, took it & the result couldn't be better

These are eyes we'r talking about, not a nose sinusitis or leg injury. Sure enough, I yearn for a normal life without glasses but hey, I wanna drive at night too. It seems like a common side effect to me rather than an occasional risk.

Yes it is a quite common side effect among lasik patients but the degree varies a lot.
Seems to me that your aunt got a higher degree one.
I can already drive on the 2nd day.
The side effects don't annoy me anymore after about 1 week.
Most just complaint about halos of bright light points.

Now optimax is having promotion at Curve. Only RM1288 for Lasik
Worth or not?

Dr.Lim SS2 clinic offered PRK laser surgery, RM3000 both eyes.

Which one is better?

rm1288 for lasik. i think they are talking about per eye.

i would go for those big corporations for lasik since they give lifetime corrective surgery if your vision gets bad again or somethin like that.

Anyone know of reputable 'doctors' in JB for lasik?

my fren just did this
pm me if u need his contact
so that u can contact him directly to ask for opinion
better than asking ard here

I'm struggling in between Nasa iLasik and Custom ZY ASPHERIC.

Both will cure short-sightness and astig (My left eye is 480 short-sightness 225 astig & right eye is 600 short-sightness 125 astig) so no problem for day time.
The major problems for me are these 2 packages is starburst, halo effect and glare.

Understand from doc tat Custom ZY ASPHERIC only cure glare and Nasa will curve all night vision defect.

Hope all x-Lasik user can enlighten me with ur night vision experience on driving/clubbing.....

Nasa surgery cost abt 10k and Custome ZY ASPHERIC cost abt 6k

I think that is incorrect.
AFAIK, both systems will do everything possible to cure all those.
Glare from bright light during the night is a common side effects.
I can live with it. Not bothering me anymore.

The difference is the system used.
Down to personal choice now

really??
I am planing to do it when i turn 21 (july 2010)
but if there is is promotion now, and since i am on summer break, my as well do it now =D
however, I am still abit afraid, like the risks and side effects you guys mention.
My brother did his in Optimax too. He says his eyes are always dry now, other than that it's fine.
Is there anything i should consider before deciding ><
Its a huge decision indeed, like one of you said.. it's the EYE, not leg injury or anything..

bro
buy 1milion insurance for ur eye

if anything happen no problem

waaa surprise to see something like this in healthfitness. best of all, coming from a senior member.

Hi, is the centre in damansara cuz i heard many ppl did it there

yeah the center is the optimax center in TTDI. near the KFC. just look on their website.

RM1288 is for 1 eye, so both eyes around RM25xx. Need to do the free eye checkup first to
do decide which method is suitable.

If you eyes are not suitable for Lasik, the doctor won't recommend..I guess. So, do the checkup first
before making any decision.

Vista is more expensive, cheapest also around RM4xxx, but they are using a different technology.

Which centre can recommended?

you should go checkout vista eye specialist @ The Curve....

for me, my power was around 6.00, i got zero power after nasa ilasik... and it comes with no side effects ....

i think i got some discount cards.. lemme know if interested

Hi caerulln,

Great to hear everything is going well for your mum!

Fyi, I just recently went for a free consultation session @ mid valley, the specialist mentioned that Lasik can correct shortsightedness, but not long-sightedness.

So your mom's condition would be normal I am guessing.

Hey MNet,

I will need to speak to my specialist once more about this great plan!

but if I am not mistaken, your will have to sign a disclaimer that you are undertaking all responsibilities, thus rendering your insurance useless?

All in all, I am considering strongly whether to go ahead with this procedure. any further pointers is much welcomed!

This post has been edited by vcws: Jan 2 2010, 11:36 AM

do anyone here with floaters in the eyes did lasik surgery before?
i am consider to do mine in vista/optimax in 1 or 2 months...
i have heard someone with floaters in the eyes getting even more serious after the lasik surgery...

and also, i would like to be informed if Vista(The Curve) or Optimax TTDI is doing any promotion because i am from Sarawak. thanks a lot !

(What are Floaters in the eye? Check here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floater http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/646651?hl=floater)

This post has been edited by OnGx2: Jan 2 2010, 12:20 PM