LASIK when preggie
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fairyprincess
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Are you doing it at a public or private clinic? I am just guessing that private clinics may be more keen to earn your money, so may still encourage you to do it.
I am not sure if you can, but there is the laser in action, and if you are in early pregnancy, best to stay clear of x-ray, etc type of radiation, or may affect the formation of the fetus. Not sure if laser counts. Perhaps you can call TTSH and SNEC to ask if they recommmend doing lasik while preg.
I did lasik when my baby was 6 months old, and wore the goggles for quite a while, in case she scratches my eye by mistake. That was 5 years ago already =)
I am not sure if you can, but there is the laser in action, and if you are in early pregnancy, best to stay clear of x-ray, etc type of radiation, or may affect the formation of the fetus. Not sure if laser counts. Perhaps you can call TTSH and SNEC to ask if they recommmend doing lasik while preg.
I did lasik when my baby was 6 months old, and wore the goggles for quite a while, in case she scratches my eye by mistake. That was 5 years ago already =)
Better not to do it til after coz your hormones are not stable now. I was even told by the optician that i shouldn't make specs when i'm preggie even though i was also in my 1st trimester coz your degrees would vary while preg. Dun waste $ n risk not having perfect eyesight after that.
Just sharing my experience.
I did it during my 1st 4 weeks of preg. It was not intentionally cos I am not aware that I am preg until I have completed my Lasik at SNEC. I was very worried abt the effect on my bb but Dr told me it was ok. The eyedrops contained little steroid & he assured me that it will not affect the bb.
Now I am doing great with my vision & my 3 yrs old gal is perfectly normal. But if you are still worry, it's better to wait till you have delivered. Anyway you have been short sighted for so long, why not postphone the op for another yr? I guess the wait shouldn't be a problem.
I did it during my 1st 4 weeks of preg. It was not intentionally cos I am not aware that I am preg until I have completed my Lasik at SNEC. I was very worried abt the effect on my bb but Dr told me it was ok. The eyedrops contained little steroid & he assured me that it will not affect the bb.
Now I am doing great with my vision & my 3 yrs old gal is perfectly normal. But if you are still worry, it's better to wait till you have delivered. Anyway you have been short sighted for so long, why not postphone the op for another yr? I guess the wait shouldn't be a problem.
winniebear
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Hi mommies
those who had did the LASIK, which clinic would u recommend? and what are the costs involve?
I have been thinking of it for a long time already ...
those who had did the LASIK, which clinic would u recommend? and what are the costs involve?
I have been thinking of it for a long time already ...
Me too, no regrets of doing Lasik! Gone are the days of looking for glasses 1st thing in the morn & the fear of getting eye infectious.
Lee Tai,
I did mine at SNEC & hubby done his at Paragon. SNEC waiting time can be quite long & they dun performed Lasik for 2 eyes on the same day. As for Paragon, the waiting time is shorter. I remember my hubby took less than 1 week to have his eyes done after assessment. On top, they will perform Lasik on both eyes on the same day, so you can save one trip. I am not too sure what is the cost now but roughly should be ard $3000+ for everything & both centres offer installment plan.
Lee Tai,
I did mine at SNEC & hubby done his at Paragon. SNEC waiting time can be quite long & they dun performed Lasik for 2 eyes on the same day. As for Paragon, the waiting time is shorter. I remember my hubby took less than 1 week to have his eyes done after assessment. On top, they will perform Lasik on both eyes on the same day, so you can save one trip. I am not too sure what is the cost now but roughly should be ard $3000+ for everything & both centres offer installment plan.
winniebear
Member
Hi Cat_tail
thanks. are there any side effects?
thanks. are there any side effects?
oink17
Member
sharing my experience as well.
i just did my lasik surgery earlier this week and my baby boy is 10 weeks old now.
I did have concerns about the changes in cornea shape or hormonal changes, but after reading articles online and consulting GP, Gynae and the eye surgeon, have decided to go ahead with it.
According to the 3 sources above, would suggest to do it after you have given birth as your cornea shape does change during pregancy - due to the water retention (swelling) and hormonal changes.
After birth, once all the swelling has gone away, then it would also indicate that the cornea has returned to normal.
I called up several clinics, including TTSH and SNEC on this, and it really depends on the eye surgeon "operating" on you. I know there are 2 surgeons in SNEC who are against pregnant woman and breastfeeding moms doing lasik. So really depends on the eye surgeon.
Also, as im breastfeeding my son, I also concern about the eye drops as it contain steriod. But my GP reassure me that even though the eye drops contain little % of steriod, by the time it got into the breast milk, its minimal.
I did mine in a pte clinic in paragon medical, called the lasik surgery centre.
No regrets on doing it - now dun have to fumble for glasses when breastfeeding baby son at night and also expressing milk.
i just did my lasik surgery earlier this week and my baby boy is 10 weeks old now.
I did have concerns about the changes in cornea shape or hormonal changes, but after reading articles online and consulting GP, Gynae and the eye surgeon, have decided to go ahead with it.
According to the 3 sources above, would suggest to do it after you have given birth as your cornea shape does change during pregancy - due to the water retention (swelling) and hormonal changes.
After birth, once all the swelling has gone away, then it would also indicate that the cornea has returned to normal.
I called up several clinics, including TTSH and SNEC on this, and it really depends on the eye surgeon "operating" on you. I know there are 2 surgeons in SNEC who are against pregnant woman and breastfeeding moms doing lasik. So really depends on the eye surgeon.
Also, as im breastfeeding my son, I also concern about the eye drops as it contain steriod. But my GP reassure me that even though the eye drops contain little % of steriod, by the time it got into the breast milk, its minimal.
I did mine in a pte clinic in paragon medical, called the lasik surgery centre.
No regrets on doing it - now dun have to fumble for glasses when breastfeeding baby son at night and also expressing milk.
winniebear
Member
Hi oink17
how much did u spend on the lasik?
I think lasik surgery centre is one of them which always advertise on the papers. If didn't remember wrongly the prices quoted are less than $2500 is that accruate?
how much did u spend on the lasik?
I think lasik surgery centre is one of them which always advertise on the papers. If didn't remember wrongly the prices quoted are less than $2500 is that accruate?
oink17
Member
hi lee tai
my apologies, the clinic name should be called the lasik surgery clinic, instead of lasik surgery centre.
I did wavefront lasik (microkeratome) and costed me $2888 w/o gst.
for the prices, u can check it out on their website.
yes, this clinic has alot of advertisements, think on TODAY.
You can attend their forum on lasik and afterwhich u can sign up for a free eye evaluation to see your suitability for lasik.
think they are the only clinic that provide free eye evaluation.
my apologies, the clinic name should be called the lasik surgery clinic, instead of lasik surgery centre.
I did wavefront lasik (microkeratome) and costed me $2888 w/o gst.
for the prices, u can check it out on their website.
yes, this clinic has alot of advertisements, think on TODAY.
You can attend their forum on lasik and afterwhich u can sign up for a free eye evaluation to see your suitability for lasik.
think they are the only clinic that provide free eye evaluation.
winniebear
Member
Hi oink17
thanks for the info. I will check out their website.
thanks for the info. I will check out their website.
hi mummies who have done lasik, i just did my lasik on fri...but vision on my left is still a little blurry now..like have residual power (my power is 350 for my left)..
wld like to check with u how long did it take for u to have 6/6 vision? my fren did her lasik and told me she has 6/6 on day 2...i called the clinic and they told me may be up to 1 or 2 mths! its quite inconvenient as my wk involves loads of time in front of computer and now i cant see that clearly...
wld like to check with u how long did it take for u to have 6/6 vision? my fren did her lasik and told me she has 6/6 on day 2...i called the clinic and they told me may be up to 1 or 2 mths! its quite inconvenient as my wk involves loads of time in front of computer and now i cant see that clearly...
harriet, i did mine at lasik surgery clinic at paragon. wld not recommend it unless u r prepared to wait v long and not to mention u only meet the doctor for less than 5min consultation. ..In terms of surgeon skills i wld say it is good ( i had dr marc tay). He is fast and efficient and painless...BUT the waiting time really cheesed me off.
I went for consultation on friday - it took 3.5 hours for the entire thing (checking eye power, cornea thickness etc). After that i was offered a slot at 6.30pm for surgery. I waited till 9.30pm to be finally operated by dr tay!!!!
I went for consultation on friday - it took 3.5 hours for the entire thing (checking eye power, cornea thickness etc). After that i was offered a slot at 6.30pm for surgery. I waited till 9.30pm to be finally operated by dr tay!!!!
thanks ruiqi, ok, paragon is out then..
just wondering if you have heard/experience any feedback about TTSH or Shinagawa? I called glenagles, the price advertised is just basic stuff, if you add on laser tracking or the eyeball during surgury or some other enhancement, the cost for each eye can go up by S1K!!!
harriet
just wondering if you have heard/experience any feedback about TTSH or Shinagawa? I called glenagles, the price advertised is just basic stuff, if you add on laser tracking or the eyeball during surgury or some other enhancement, the cost for each eye can go up by S1K!!!
harriet
yup. my fren's wife did hers in TTSH. Spoke to her only after i did mine *sigh*
She has only gd things to say abt them. She said her doctor was Prof Heng, senior consultant. u may wanna try. cost wise i think its abt the same. She had 6/6 on second day woh.
I just checked my eyes tdy. got residual power of 50 in left eye. They say may take up to 2 mths to stabilise...
She has only gd things to say abt them. She said her doctor was Prof Heng, senior consultant. u may wanna try. cost wise i think its abt the same. She had 6/6 on second day woh.
I just checked my eyes tdy. got residual power of 50 in left eye. They say may take up to 2 mths to stabilise...
Hi anthea,
Initially my right eye was 6/6.75 and left eye 6/6. After about 2 weeks, Dr Lee said both eyes are now 6/6.
Dr Lee is very encouraging and friendly, as well as the staffs there.
I felt discomfort after the surgery but was ok the next day. I slept throughout once I reached home till I went for my check up the next day. I think it really helped me to rest my eyes.
Initially my right eye was 6/6.75 and left eye 6/6. After about 2 weeks, Dr Lee said both eyes are now 6/6.
Dr Lee is very encouraging and friendly, as well as the staffs there.
I felt discomfort after the surgery but was ok the next day. I slept throughout once I reached home till I went for my check up the next day. I think it really helped me to rest my eyes.
anthea,
It's ok.
Yes, for my high degree, I need to have Intralase. Shinagawa has all the latest equipment and is Intralase is inclusive of the package.
Before that, I went to SGH (Singlasik) for pre-check. Doctor recommended that for better effect, he will do Intralase method for me but each eye will cost me $400. On top of that, he will also add on Tissue-saving thing which is about $100 plus per eye. So in total, I have to pay close to $4K to get my eyes done in SGH.
Another reason I chose Shinagawa is that my colleague went for the surgery 2 weeks before me and she is very satisfied with the result. That gives me more confidence.
Don't worry, go for it!
It's ok.
Yes, for my high degree, I need to have Intralase. Shinagawa has all the latest equipment and is Intralase is inclusive of the package.
Before that, I went to SGH (Singlasik) for pre-check. Doctor recommended that for better effect, he will do Intralase method for me but each eye will cost me $400. On top of that, he will also add on Tissue-saving thing which is about $100 plus per eye. So in total, I have to pay close to $4K to get my eyes done in SGH.
Another reason I chose Shinagawa is that my colleague went for the surgery 2 weeks before me and she is very satisfied with the result. That gives me more confidence.
Don't worry, go for it!
Hi minolta
I am also considering lasik at shinagawa / ttsh. hope you can help me with some questions that i have been dying to find out!
do you know if the $2388 package also applies to wavefront guided treatment?
From your interaction with Dr Lee at shinagawa, how is his attitude towards questions and is he experienced with all sorts of lasik treatments?
Did you have long waiting time like those in LSC?
How professional are the staff doing your pre-assessment at shinagawa?
how much is yr degree & astig and which treatment (ie. tissue-saving, wavefront, etc) did you choose?
I know that's alot of qns. Hope you can help! thank u so much!
I am also considering lasik at shinagawa / ttsh. hope you can help me with some questions that i have been dying to find out!
do you know if the $2388 package also applies to wavefront guided treatment?
From your interaction with Dr Lee at shinagawa, how is his attitude towards questions and is he experienced with all sorts of lasik treatments?
Did you have long waiting time like those in LSC?
How professional are the staff doing your pre-assessment at shinagawa?
how much is yr degree & astig and which treatment (ie. tissue-saving, wavefront, etc) did you choose?
I know that's alot of qns. Hope you can help! thank u so much!
hi minimint, oops. forgot to add that my fren did wavefront but not intralase. Its normal blade.
In LSC, my doctor told me that intralase takes twice as long - 20min vs the normal blade one - 10mins. Effects are just as good according to him. So I chose blade to shorten the op time.
In LSC, my doctor told me that intralase takes twice as long - 20min vs the normal blade one - 10mins. Effects are just as good according to him. So I chose blade to shorten the op time.
cloveryfaith
Member
Lasik is suitable for what kind of person. Are there any risks to it? Anybody has bad encounters to share?
hopeformi22
New Member
Dear all
I am new here, happen to saw this forum. I am married for more than a year, since then, i had been trying so hard for baby, but no result yet. Sad plus sad, not sure that is it i count the ovulation date wrongly or something wrong with myself or my hubby. Can anyone advise what i should do??? I am reply sincerely asking for advising comments. Pls help?
I am new here, happen to saw this forum. I am married for more than a year, since then, i had been trying so hard for baby, but no result yet. Sad plus sad, not sure that is it i count the ovulation date wrongly or something wrong with myself or my hubby. Can anyone advise what i should do??? I am reply sincerely asking for advising comments. Pls help?
jinnous
Well-Known Member
Hihi...you might wanna go to this link instead... http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/5/1378546.html?1223257080
I have also been trying for more than 8 months. I guess these things take time bah.
I have also been trying for more than 8 months. I guess these things take time bah.
audreysu
Active Member
soho - my hubby did his lasik at lasik surgery center at paragon under dr marc tay. he did his evaluation test on a sun and its really crowded, whole test took abt 3 hrs. the result is very very good and he regretted not doing it earlier. we paid abt $4k for wavefront bladeless procedure
sinnyy
Active Member
Hi all who did lasik,
Can I ask after the surgery the eyes still has these problems afetr 3 weeks:
1. HALO and GLOW effect on seeing lights and road lamps
2. Extremely dry eyes
Will the halo and glow effect go away or is it permanent? How long does it normally last?
Also the dry eyes is another problem...
Pls advise..
Can I ask after the surgery the eyes still has these problems afetr 3 weeks:
1. HALO and GLOW effect on seeing lights and road lamps
2. Extremely dry eyes
Will the halo and glow effect go away or is it permanent? How long does it normally last?
Also the dry eyes is another problem...
Pls advise..
alwaysme8081
New Member
Finding MORE people to join to share the discount among us, the lasik at
http://www.lasiksurgeryclinic.com/ under Marc Tay
You must do it in May 2011 in order to get discount
Me and my sister is doing it in May so we will be having $150.00 discount off
For this May 2011 promotion they will waive off evaluation of the eyes at the price of $174.00
If add
2-3 people =$200.00 discount for each other
3-4 people onward + $250 discount for each other.
Those keen to share and go in May 2011 pls click my username and leave behind your contact number
http://www.lasiksurgeryclinic.com/ under Marc Tay
You must do it in May 2011 in order to get discount
Me and my sister is doing it in May so we will be having $150.00 discount off
For this May 2011 promotion they will waive off evaluation of the eyes at the price of $174.00
If add
2-3 people =$200.00 discount for each other
3-4 people onward + $250 discount for each other.
Those keen to share and go in May 2011 pls click my username and leave behind your contact number
sinnyy
Active Member
Elmo: Do google on the 'side effects of Lasik' before you approach the lasik clinics. They will not tell you the side effects since this is their business.
My husband did his and suffered permanent damage to his eyes including astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, floaters, halo and glow. Now he went to prescribe reading glasses, glasses ands transition glasses. Isn't it worse?
It's a risk you'll need to take and you know it's not reversible.
Interesting reads:
http://www.seewithlasik.com/docs/lasik-complications.html
http://www.lasikcomplications.com/TopTenReasons.htm
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/lasik_complication_1.htm
My husband did his and suffered permanent damage to his eyes including astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, floaters, halo and glow. Now he went to prescribe reading glasses, glasses ands transition glasses. Isn't it worse?
It's a risk you'll need to take and you know it's not reversible.
Interesting reads:
http://www.seewithlasik.com/docs/lasik-complications.html
http://www.lasikcomplications.com/TopTenReasons.htm
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/lasik_complication_1.htm
sinnyy
Active Member
Elmo: FYI, if you would like to use Dr Marc Tay, please spend some time to read up more about him at http://sgforums.com/forums/3545/topics/431111?page=1
Please also read The Straits Times, 25 May Page B7 kof this article.
He has been ordered by court to pay damages for failed LASIK operation.
Please do not gather people to get bulk discounts for eye operations because everyone has different risk tolerance.
Please also read The Straits Times, 25 May Page B7 kof this article.
He has been ordered by court to pay damages for failed LASIK operation.
Please do not gather people to get bulk discounts for eye operations because everyone has different risk tolerance.