andrew d Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Possibly a strange request, but have any trials riders had laser eye surgery? I am feed up wearing spectacles and have been considering this option. If any riders have had this done I would appreciate any comments or problems that may come up through trial competitions. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 i'm interested also, so far it seems a bit beyond my $$$ reach. if i save and don't get a new bike in the future maybe. but i would love to give up glasses. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonsurge Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I use those disposable contact lenses. They can be tricky to put in but I've never had one fall out. However, It can be a problem if you get a face full of mud though and some gets in your eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elctb Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I also thought about getting the laser surgery done. However, I decided against it when the doctor told me that it won't last forever since at my age (44) the eyes will change and I'll need glasses again in a few years. I'm wearing contact lenses with great success. I agree glasses suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikb Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Had it done about 5 years ago ( I will need to check !!!) with no problems at about 40 ish, my close up vision is a bit worse and I may need reading glasses in the future. I used Ultralase and had no problems but I was only a -2 to -3 prescription. The benifits are great I now dont mind riding in the rain but I still can miss flags!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racey Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Is it me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilco Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Did'nt the great Eddie Lejeune wear glasses?whilst in competition he did'nt do to bad for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I gonna stick with my glasses, I tried contacts just couldn't get myself to shove something into my eye, and I have seen a video of a Lasek eye surgery. It was right up close to the eyeball I won't get too graphic but eeeeewwwwww a flap is sliced off the cornea and then the laser hits the area under it. The flap is just laid back over no stitching I think it heals back up. I Like glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 You can use a method called the bates technique to retrain the weak muscles around your eyes and relax the tight ones (allowing your eyes to regain their correct shape) but its along and dedicated process and needs to be combined with the correct exercise for your spine. Would that be the master bates technique then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm pretty sure the master bates method causes blindness, at least that's what my mom used to tell me. I have been strongly consider lasek of which there are two methods. One is the flap as stated above the other is where the put a solution on your eye, brush the cells aside (instead of flap), do the surgery then brush the cells back over. This takes a bit longer to heal but is apparently cleaner, more natural way of healing. I know two non-trials guys who have had this done. One was in his 40s the other just over 50. Both swear by it after some 5-6 years. You will experience some near sighted vision loss but hell I'd rather wear glasses once in a while to see things up close then to have to wear the things all damn day long. I always though trials riders who wear glasses should be given a handicap of some sorts when its raining or fog prone weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilco Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I always though trials riders who wear glasses should be given a handicap of some sorts when its raining or fog prone weather. Why's that,incase you make a spectacle of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I don't know whether it would actually make any difference but have you considered those prescription goggles that can be bought for squash. You might look a bit of a t1t but ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Know where you are coming from as i wear glasses too. Convinced myself for years that i couldnt wear contact lenses then after spending a fortune on every cack brained contraption to fit specs into ski goggles and prescription sunglasses, at one piont i was carrying 3 pairs with different tints, i tried daily disposable contacts. I was working as a ski instructor at the time and if you have ever tried skiing in fogged up, frosted up specs especially if worn under goggles then you havent lived. The contacts transformed my skiing and my enjoyment of it. It was possibly the adoption of those lenses that gave me the impetus to start Trialling again. I agree Trials are no fun in specs. I've never had a problen losing a lens but if you do it's amazing how you can still ski and ride with just one in. I tried it once just to find out. In fact my optician even said a lot of his patients do it so that they can read as well as see distance stuff. The brain sort of compensates and blends the vision. Not as good as wearing two but a get you home thing. I only wear them for skiing and Trials but wouldnt be without them now they are the best piece of equipment i have ever bought. Back to the subject. I cant bring myself to have the Laser treatment but good luck to anybody who has. I can always take my lenses out or change the prescription. Laser is permanent. Try the daily lenses they are very thin and you soon get used to putting them in. I found the monthlys a bit thicker and more hassle what with cleaning solution etc plus the worry of damageing or losing one. Dailys just put a new one in each time and throw away at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerdude2006fr Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I wear monthly disposable lenses and ive never had any problems when riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent1982 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 The problem with laser eye surgery is that it hasnt been around long enough to have an understanding of what happens later on in life....i really want laser surgery but i like being able to see things as well so im gonna stick with my disposable lenses.....only cost me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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