Beau Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I would dearly love to have it done but can't afford the cost of it. I certainly wouldn't qualify for any cheap discounts. If you want to know more about the Watchdog report you can read about it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Well I have at last been for a consultation with Ultralase today (so please excuse typing errors as vision still a little blurred!!) Very professional and in depth answered all my questions, they offer 3 levels of treatment and although slightly dearer they do offer a good financial package. Deffered payment for 9 months and then 3 years interest free just incase anyone was considering!! As I am going on holiday in 4.5 weeks and you cannot swim for the first 4 weeks it does look like I am going to have to wait until after the holidays, but I am leaning more towards Ultralase as they did seem more professional and were happy to discuss the pros and cons. Will let you all know when I have had it done!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Can I be nosy and ask how much you were quoted for this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 There are 3 grades of surgery with ultralase I can't have the cheapest because of my perscription so I can have Ultra Plus for £3990 or Ultra Elite for £4990! They have said the difference between the two is like watching tv in digital or HD!! So as it's my eyesight obviously I would want the best, so although the financial package is good it is still an awful lot of money!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I could never understand that pricing system Kris which is why I never went to them for a quote. As you say, of course you want the best treatment available for your eyes, so deciding on a 'bronze' level is just crazy... For what it's worth mine cost £3,000 and I think the treatment is pretty identical. Hang on for a couple of weeks at least Kris, and if they call you tell them you do want the best treatment - from what I have read in various places they will almost certainly drop the price considerably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 That's what I'm waiting for Steve!! One of our parents went to Ultralase and because she took her time making a decision they took £1000 off (if they do that it will make my mind up for me!!). Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I think you're wise to do so - and I've heard they'll do bigger discounts if you say you're only interested in the gold star (the only one you should be interested in) but can't afford it. I think they rely on people's enthusiasm to charge over the odds but still make a perfectly good profit by reducing by a big percentage. Hold fast for a while - especially since you're not going to get it done by the holiday now so the urgency is out of the equation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just thought I would let you know that Ultralase have just called and offered me a discount of £1300!! So I am booked in for the 19th August (my birthday!!). Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Brilliant - hope all goes well for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ooh exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Just thought I would update you all. I had my eyes done yesterday afternoon and all went well, been back this morning for my check up and could read the bottom line!! Really worthwhile I'm even back to driving! Yipee!! Kris (And I could read the clock this morning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (And I could read the clock this morning ) Woohoo! Glad it went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Good news Kristina. No more scrabbling around for the glasses first thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Well done :( Its so weird isnt it! - Im three years on and its fabulous and liberating...get some nice sunnies now! Course it would be nice to have some sun to wear them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 wow how fantastic glad it went so well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Brilliant news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If only I was brave enough! Glad your op went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If only I was brave enough! Glad your op went well. Great news about your eyes! I wish I was brave enough too Sue. My eyesight is shockingly bad. I'm highly short-sighted. I even get free eye checks on the NHS because the level of correction my eyes need is so high. If I went for surgery I have a feeling it would be a major thing with much higher risks as they'd need to do some much more radical reshaping, so I daren't go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Have to say all going well still, no problems to report other than the night guards I have to wear! It's a case of one size fits all and they are rather large and uncomfortable and the tape to stick them on is so sticky I reckon I could wax my eyebrows with it! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devondaisy Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just caught up with this Kristina - fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Have to say all going well still, no problems to report other than the night guards I have to wear! It's a case of one size fits all and they are rather large and uncomfortable and the tape to stick them on is so sticky I reckon I could wax my eyebrows with it! Kris Night guards? I'm intrigued! What are these for and why do you have to wear them? Is it just to stop you rubbing your eyes on the covers or pillow whilst they heal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Not alowed to rub your eyes for 2 weeks so these are to prevent you from rubing them in your sleep but they are pretty horrible and have to wear them for 2 weeks!! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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