Lasik eye Surgery

kurtgoh

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how much does a lasik surgery really cost?

my mum and i are thinking of doing it.
 

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Hi,

I just did my bladeless Lasik + CXL @ ECC on 17 Feb, so 12 days into recovery my vision is still blurry, could barely see the text on my laptop screen using my right eye, left eye is slightly better. It doesn't get better as time goes, kinda remained the same or became slightly worse.

Originally my eyesight was about -4.75 degrees, 1.25 astigmatism in both eyes. Vision in darker places is greatly reduced too. For instance, I would need to switch on the living-room light even in the afternoon, else I will find things a lot unclear, although Dr says will get better in times, but will never be as good as before Lasik.

I was told by the dr that the blurriness was probably due to the cross-linking. and would need to give it more time to heal and clear up the haze.

However, the usual story I heard from friends who did the bladeless Lasik their recovery was fast, but they didn't do the cross-linking. Has anyone have a similar experience and could share some information?
Thanks a lot.

I will list down the cost for anyone who needed a reference: (all price are GST included.)
Post Assessment - $288.9
Operation - [bladeless Lasik (3.45k) + CXL (1.1k) + Med - Discount [refferal, pre-assement, corporate ($570)]] - $4,336.82
1-day post check-up - $85.6
1-week post check-up - $130.54
1-month post check-up - $100+ estimated
3-month post check-up - $100+ estimated

So all in all about 5k. Initially, I was told about 3k-ish by my friend. But all those post-check-up will definitely need another 4-5 hundred so do include those costs if you are planning to go for Lasik.
 

REBEKHA

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Hi,

I just did my bladeless Lasik + CXL @ ECC on 17 Feb, so 12 days into recovery my vision is still blurry, could barely see the text on my laptop screen using my right eye, left eye is slightly better. It doesn't get better as time goes, kinda remained the same or became slightly worse.

Originally my eyesight was about -4.75 degrees, 1.25 astigmatism in both eyes. Vision in darker places is greatly reduced too. For instance, I would need to switch on the living-room light even in the afternoon, else I will find things a lot unclear, although Dr says will get better in times, but will never be as good as before Lasik.

I was told by the dr that the blurriness was probably due to the cross-linking. and would need to give it more time to heal and clear up the haze.

However, the usual story I heard from friends who did the bladeless Lasik their recovery was fast, but they didn't do the cross-linking. Has anyone have a similar experience and could share some information?
Thanks a lot.

I will list down the cost for anyone who needed a reference: (all price are GST included.)
Post Assessment - $288.9
Operation - [bladeless Lasik (3.45k) + CXL (1.1k) + Med - Discount [refferal, pre-assement, corporate ($570)]] - $4,336.82
1-day post check-up - $85.6
1-week post check-up - $130.54
1-month post check-up - $100+ estimated
3-month post check-up - $100+ estimated

So all in all about 5k. Initially, I was told about 3k-ish by my friend. But all those post-check-up will definitely need another 4-5 hundred so do include those costs if you are planning to go for Lasik.
Wow. I also did transprk at clearvision. Currently 11 days post op. My vision is still a little bit blur but sometimes it will be clear for me when i read the small fonts on my phone. Actually i could start to read the big fonts on my phone around day 8. 2 days after i removed the bandage contact lens. In office or at home at night, sometimes i can see really clear as if i use contact lens. Didnt do CXL though so not sure if there is any difference. Maybe you want to try going to dr tony ho for a second opinion? Total amount spent at clearvision till date is $3888+$80++ medication.
 

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I actually tend to forget to use it coz when I get distracted I won't realise it's dry. Probably not ideal but yeah.... when I'm free I try to drip them lol.
Hi, how much did you pay for the doc consultation after the first month? I forgot to tell them that i have a referral code before paying for the op. But they allow me to deduct the $120 for the doc consultation from second month onwards. So trying to calculate if it is worth it.
 

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Hi, how much did you pay for the doc consultation after the first month? I forgot to tell them that i have a referral code before paying for the op. But they allow me to deduct the $120 for the doc consultation from second month onwards. So trying to calculate if it is worth it.

$53.50 inclusive of GST. :)
 

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ok.. so it is the same for you. I was worried that they under corrected for me and I might have to go through this whole process again. ok but at least we are on the same boat :s12: it's tough to be on a desk job with this vision!

my degree was -3.50 and -3.75!
Hi, did your vision get almost clear for the first 2 weeks then blur again the next week? I'm experiencing that now. Not sure if its normal.
 

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Hi, did your vision get almost clear for the first 2 weeks then blur again the next week? I'm experiencing that now. Not sure if its normal.

Yes vision will be very unstable/blur until 2-3 months later, at least for me. Currently 3.5 months into my recovery and I would say my vision is 85-90%. If the words are too small, I can't read (compared to contact lens/specs days).

No point asking the doc/nurse in the clinic because they will always say that it is normal :s13: anyway Dr Ho says that my final consultation will be in 2 weeks time! (4 months after surgery)
 
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Yes vision will be very unstable/blur until 2-3 months later, at least for me. Currently 3.5 months into my recovery and I would say my vision is 85-90%. If the words are too small, I can't read (compared to contact lens/specs days).

No point asking the doc/nurse in the clinic because they will always say that it is normal :s13: anyway Dr Ho says that my final consultation will be in 2 weeks time! (4 months after surgery)

Oh wow congrats!! Finally dont have to go through the long process downstairs at Mount E. Was getting worried because when im not working in office i can see clearly most of the time at home but once i start work it is always so blur.
 

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Oh wow congrats!! Finally dont have to go through the long process downstairs at Mount E. Was getting worried because when im not working in office i can see clearly most of the time at home but once i start work it is always so blur.

I tend to find my vision more blurry in the morning and it will get slightly better in the afternoon. During the first 2 months at work I had to zoom in to 400% on my excel because the numbers "3", "6" and "8" looks very similar to me!!

Haha happy recovering!
 
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