Laser eye surgery (UK) Does this price seem right?
Hi I want to get laser eye surgery and I have wanted this for some time.
I know how it is done and I know all the risks and complications which can happen.
I want to get it done with Lasik and i want the best aftercare package (As i believe it is worth every last penny)
Ultralase have quoted me £4590 for both eyes with the lifetime cover on the best package,
Now for my questions:
Is this amount the average cost?
Does anyone know what other companies charge from their own experience?
(as you need a consultation to find out)
I know I can’t be told the exact amount it would cost me with optimax, Optical express, Birkdale etc
But if anyone has a rough idea that would be great.
Thanks in advance
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That type of price is a joke and the ”life time care guarantee amounts to nothing. Two reasons : 1) there is a heap of small print which precludes UL from doing anything if they ‘don’t consider it to be in your best interests’. If you have a copy of the guarantee! then take it to a medical lawyer and ask them just what it amounts to. 2) If you need a vast amount of after care - then surely you are trusting the wrong people with your eyes? Optical Express aren’t likely to be much cheaper.
Large corporate providers are only interested in you until you have paid - you are going to receive a number of calls asking you to book treatment and making ‘’special” once off offers. Once you have had treatment, no-one will be chasing you for follow-up appointments.
For a wider perspective of the laser vision providers available to you and the quality thereof - take a look at www.lasik-eyes.co.uk. This website is essentially the hub of all laser vision correction within the UK.
If you have any specific questions regarding the type of treatment you have been offered or the pros/cons of treatment - you are most welcome to email me.
Kind regards
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That type of price is a joke and the ”life time care guarantee amounts to nothing. Two reasons : 1) there is a heap of small print which precludes UL from doing anything if they ‘don’t consider it to be in your best interests’. If you have a copy of the guarantee! then take it to a medical lawyer and ask them just what it amounts to. 2) If you need a vast amount of after care - then surely you are trusting the wrong people with your eyes? Optical Express aren’t likely to be much cheaper.
Large corporate providers are only interested in you until you have paid - you are going to receive a number of calls asking you to book treatment and making ‘’special” once off offers. Once you have had treatment, no-one will be chasing you for follow-up appointments.
For a wider perspective of the laser vision providers available to you and the quality thereof - take a look at http://www.lasik-eyes.co.uk. This website is essentially the hub of all laser vision correction within the UK.
If you have any specific questions regarding the type of treatment you have been offered or the pros/cons of treatment - you are most welcome to email me.
Kind regards
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Comment by FMJ — November 20, 2009 @ 11:09 am
Yes that price seems correct. I paid almost 6,000 US dollars for my surgery, Lasik both eyes, so 4590 pounds sounds reasonable.
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Comment by An excellent advice giver — November 20, 2009 @ 1:42 pm
That price is way too high !.
I had lasik June 2008 and I paid 1095 per eye (that was with optical express)
They cannot give a lifetime guarantee as your eyes will naturally deteriorate over time anyway (they say when you get over 40 you may need reading glasses)
I had a fantastic experience with them and would highly recommend. Excellent before and aftercare and during the procedure was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed.
Best thing I have ever done
Good luck
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Comment by z — November 20, 2009 @ 2:32 pm
I advise you to listen to z and fmj.They have the best advice.That price is wayyyyy too high,And also,the aftercare part is a crock too because they schedule your very next appointment at 7 or 8 the next morning and if you are even late, they void the lifetime contract.I had it done and it cost me a lot less than that…maybe around fifteen hundred US dollars per eye.Just make sure the eye doctor you are going to has done a lot of the procedures and you should be ok.
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Comment by Sunshine — November 20, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
Find a company that uses fresh scalpels. The machine does the work, and your recovery is going to be the same regardless. Find the best price, and verify they are a responsible professional lasik provider.
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Comment by thinkaboutmoney — November 23, 2009 @ 6:58 am