Laser eye surgery

[Cobster]

Anyone know off hand the price for laser eye surgery at TLC?
I know for Bochner it's $5400 - 5 year guarantee, Herzig is $6000!!! (with the man himself) lifetime warranty lol.
Insane for Herzig considering what my friend paid 3 years ago with him $1000 less.
But was wondering what TLC's prices were and the "mileage" warranty.
I was leaning towards Bochner, but now towards Herzig because of their pre-op testing.

Anyone go to any of these places?

 

[Geoff]

I did Hertzig 3 years ago.

Look at it this way ( no pun intended) It is your only pair of eyes. You cannot afford any mistakes here.

Lifetime guarantee, each and everytime that you might require an update. You receive the latest technology.

My eye's were bad. Had different types of vision in each eye.

Now things are not absolutely perfect like when I was a kid. But I don't require any glass's and play tons of sports. I'am fine with this.

Good luck anyways, whoever you chose.

 

[Ben Hogan]

My advice is to do your research and find someone you have a comfort level with as well as someone with a reputable track record. One seldom (if ever) hears about any mishaps because the industry hides its mistakes. I can't help but think you get what you pay for - a "special" on eye surgery may end up being no deal at all.

 

[xarir]

Obviously with only one set of eyes it's pretty damn difficult to fix any mistakes. But I also think the laser eye centres prey on this to a certain extent and end up charging what they do.

I don't say this is evil - it is a free market after all. Like SPs these places can charge whatever they want so long as people are willing to pay. But let's face it - after fixed costs are covered, it doesn't really cost $5K+ to laser eyeballs. The profit margin on this stuff must be fairly high.

 

[ig-88]

Will OHIP ever cover this?

 

[xarir]

Will OHIP ever cover this?

Doubt it. Laser eye surgery, with very few expections, is something for the convenience of the individual. Bad eyes are not life threatening and can be addressed through other means that are far more cost effective.

 

[Cobster]

Nope OHIP does not cover it.
Well I know they're my only pair of eyes, that's why I'm sticking with Bochner, Herzig or TLC (if I make an appointment for a consultation).
But as someone stated earlier, the markup must be HYOOOGE!

 

[Cobster]

That's the impression I got with Bochner going in their office.
All these celebrity commendations and thank you letters.
As well as the "official laser centre for the Toronto Blue Jays".
The pitch at Herzig was about, we use the latest greatest machine, bla bla bla.
The sales co-ordinator was about to go on to a sheet called "Why choose Herzig?", before she could, I simply cut her off and said, could you just bottom line this for me. She was shocked, but said, "ok, no problem".

I caught the title of that sheet of paper, after I asked her to bottom line it.
But with Herzig, lifetime warranty, you'd think he'd want to get you in the office just once and never see you again for corrections.

You hope.

 

[kooley]

Will OHIP ever cover this?

only for diabetics

 

[Cobster]

Rubmeister calm down. lol
I'm not arguing with you, just stated what they told me about their guarantees.
And yes, if something happens in 10 years, they will correct it.
Kind of nice peace of mind.
Why do you sound so angry towards TLC/Bochner/Herzig? Curious...

Also do you mind posting the links about TLC complaints.
A friend recently had PRK done with them 3 weeks ago and so far so good.

 

[baci2004]

Is it safe to hijack now??? lol

My gf is looking into getting permanent lenses becuase she doesn't qualify for the laser treatment.Does anyone know anything about this?

I've never heard of it and it kinda freaks me out a bit.

 

[Cobster]

Not angry at all. What I feel about TLC et al is clearly stated. Overpriced and others deliver more for less.

After all my research I just ended up liking Lasik MD the best. I've recommended them to a few friends and they have been happy for half the price.

As for links about "TLC Lasik complaints" here you go... plenty of links! ;www.google.com

I called them not 20minutes ago to make a consultation appointment.
Somewhat pushy, she asked if I wanted to schedule a surgery date.
I said, WTF, I'm calling for a consultation which I don't have yet.
Seems very McDonaldish to me. Like a big fast food chain.
I'll check them out, but the scheduling a surgery date, when I didn't even have a consultation yet, has already turned me off.

I'm sure if I search for LASIK-MD complaints, I'll get a few as well.
Someone PM'd me this link (a few minutes ag), http://chetday.com/lasikeyesurgery.htm and told me they were one of the few that had complications.
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[Cobster]

What's LASIK's guarantee?

It's a tough decision...fucking hate it.

 

[Edifice]

Man, I never had laser eye surgery before, but looking at this video makes my eyes water.

Please tell me they numb you with something, as the person is wide awake.
http://spikedhumor.com/articles/74181/Laser_Eye_Surgery.html

 

[Viewer]

I did some asking around a while back. (I am no longer a candidate, since I got shingles in one eye. That puts me permanently on the DL for lasik. )

My friend who had it done out west (perfect results still, years later) mentioned one aspect that I haven't seen in this thread.

You want a place where the surgeon is an experienced eye-surgeon/doctor. If you have eye conditions which need to be handled first, or or which disqualify you, or if you have unusual complications during the surgery, you want someone who knows eyes well, not someone who just knows the laser equipment. Sure, anyone with some training can run the machine - as long as everything goes smoothly.

I had Bochner recommended to me by several people, including my ophthalologist.

Just my 2 cents... from someone now on the outside. :-(

 

[Manji]

Got my eyes done at Herzig....

Cost was around 4500.....

I now have Perfect vision....No complaints....
Was seeing perfectly the next day....I think I was pretty lucky....No complications at all and I healed up pretty quickly.....

Would definitely recommend it....
Especially if you're active and travel (I do both and it was a pain in the ass to wear contacts)....

 

[Cobster]

$4500 was how long ago exactly? Which doctor?
Friend paid that price about 2-3 years ago.

 

[Manji]

$4500 was how long ago exactly? Which doctor?
Friend paid that price about 2-3 years ago.

Sorry....fucked up on the price...
My sister's surgery was 4500 (she had it six months earlier)
My surgery was I think around 5500 or 6000 (I had astigmatism in one eye so they charged me more)

It was about two years ago....
With Doctor Herzig....At the Bay and Bloor location...

 

[bsi]

I had Lasik in 1999 for $1000. No problems whatsoever. Their price at the time was $1500 for both eyes but I got a special because they were opening a new clinic in Toronto.

I understand your apprehension and I had that myself. But I have to admit, after the first eye and before the second, my thoughts were "is that all? I worried about this for years for this???"

The previous guy is right. All the hard work is done by the computer.

Let me suggest that most of the people with a bad experience did not follow the post op procedures. Specifically, that means sitting the f**k still for a few days or weeks after the procedure.

I know one guy who played hockey one week after his procedure. What a total asshole. Jeopardizing your sight for the rest of your life rather than just wait two more weeks till the incision is firmly healed??? He had nothing but problems and I never spoke to him after he played hockey and did it to himself.

My friends invited me to play "just golf". I took a pass and sat mostly still for the three weeks they recommended.

Pick whatever clinic you want but the real success will be in following their post op recommendations.

Good luck!!

 

[Perry Mason]

Is it safe to hijack now??? lol

My gf is looking into getting permanent lenses becuase she doesn't qualify for the laser treatment.Does anyone know anything about this?

I've never heard of it and it kinda freaks me out a bit.

I had cataracts so I had lens replacement in both eyes by Herzig (himself)... on two consecutive days.

I had terrible astigmatism, too.

I paid $2,000 because I opted to have my eyes measured with the latest laser measuring device and special, blue tinted lenses that cut down on halos and the risk of post surgical complications -- neither of which was covered by OHIP. But it was made very clear that it was an option and that good results were obtainable without any extra cost.

I wanted the best surgeon around. Regardless. And Herzig's reputation is world wide... it was almost a joke how easy the surgery was for me and how quickly I healed. I was driving on the third day!

Am I happy? I am thrilled! Better vision than I have ever had in my life... but artificial lenses do not adjust focus, so I wear glasses for reading.

Highly recommend...

Perry