sorry for bumping old thread.
I'm getting interested to do a LASIK.
Really annoyed by my so imperfect vision.

Currently, most seems to recommend Optimax.
My mom did intra-Lasik there
previously more than -10.00
all goes very well. Just still left some presbyopia

But after some researching, I'm focused on Vista.
They seem to have some more advance tech.
Check out their NASA iLASIK.

NASA approves a type of laser eye treatment for their astronauts.
Got a few commercial names. Checking the equipment Vista is using for their iLASIK seems to match those that are approved by NASA

Very expensive though.
Normal price: RM6500/eye
Bank promotion: RM5000/eye
Can get 0% installment up to 48 months (select credit cards) = RM210/month for both eyes.
Follow up care of 24 months
Lifetime warranty

Looking at the price might seems expensive but as I intend to take the installment, I guess some extra won't be felt too much.
Always better to get the best that we can afford.

Anyone done this type of treatment?
Or knows anyone else?

I think they started beginning of this month December. The chinese lady doctor I spoke to(theres 2 doctors, her and the malay lady whos head of the department) said she did about 200 patients so far and none have any complications so far "touch wood" lol. Yea the price is like almost RM 12.5k before discount not cheap at all but now they offering 9.3k.
The excimer laser is called Mel-80 if im not wrong.

Thinking to do it long long time ago,but after browsing through all the posts here,i don't think i want to do it already...Last time i was told the fee was like RM3-5k only,but now it seems to me it will cost around RM10k for the best lasik surgery.Is there any way insurance can cover the cost for me?Not willing to fork out that much for something which i don't really need.Hehe...

U really can't say what's worth & what's not in regard to this.
The Nasa iLasik is definitely a marketing gimmick but not baseless. The machine is indeed approved for use by NASA & US military.

Saying using microkeratome or intralase system makes no different is just wrong.
Saying there is not much difference is acceptable though.
Yes there isn't much difference but statistically the all-laser system have less complication percentage.
Microkeratome still depends on operator hands.
Laser flap making is totally on the machine.
No human hands can reproduce consistently & accurately as what the machines can do.

Your statement "In Lasik, there's only which system has the fastest repititation rate, the most advance scanner and the best laser power delivery" contradicts to what u said as not worth it.
Different machine & technology have different prices.

The Nasa iLasik is also relatively new. so of course price will be higher. Once they recoup the costs & more competition using the machine, I believe price will drop.

Saying all Lasik systems are the same is an ignorant statement.
The fundamental basic is the same yes.
But how the machine do it, differs.
Early machines corrects each type of irregularities separately.
Shortsighted 1st, then only do the astigmatism => unnecessary tissue wastage.
Newer machine do it all in a single shot.
There are some other minor differences as well.

Btw, have u undergone a lasik surgery?

U can't put a price on my eyes.
10 grand is a mere pocket change in comparison to what my eyes are worth.
I won't sell half my eyeball from 10 million.
A small part of my liver..maybe. My eyes..no way.

If u can afford it, why not take the best proven system?
Approval by US military is good enough reason for me

I do believe most other machines are good enough to do the job of correcting my eyes.
Do whatever makes u feel best
If u feel the extra 5k is unnecessary, no problem.
Most newer systems are reliable enough that it is just a matter of personal choice

i think the doctors at tun hussein onn eye hospital are okay..

to be honest, i'm from optimax at TTDI ... but i stupid enough to not choose a chinese doctor ... i'm quite frustrated wth optimax now .. i've ask to make an appointment with Dr chua but the receptionist tell me it's not "ETHICAL" to let other doctor to follow up my case ... WTF

er..that's a comparison of 2 different types of microkeratome?
Aren't we looking for microkeratome vs laser?

lol i thought u're done with it already.
Btw, what profession are u in again? whatever it is, I'm calling the BS flag.
U can't even distinguish a proper source of info from a website with a google ad at the bottom of the page

Not that I'm saying whatever system is the best or better or safest or whatever it is.
That's not the point.
The point is, I'll take any info i found from a page with a google ad with a grain of salt.

i'm sorry if i have offended you. but i was laughing all the way, when i'm reading thru your reply. No offence. (copying your words )

ps. In my guess, the system should work flawlessly.