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$2012 Per Eye for Laser Eye Surgery @ Northern Laser Vision Centre (Chatswood NSW)

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$2012 Per Eye for Laser Eye Surgery @ Northern Laser Vision Centre (Chatswood NSW)
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AssociatedLdealchaser on 12/04/2012 - 11:59 nu-lasik.com.au (189 clicks)
Last edited 12/04/2012 - 12:09 by 1 other user

The Northern Laser Vision Centre is currently offering laser eye surgery for $2012 per eye for a limited time. In order to receive this awesome deal you must have the two (2) initial bookings AND book the surgery before the end of May 2012.

The initial bookings are used to determine your suitability for the procedure and will each incur a consultation fee around $100 depending on what extra testing may or may not be needed. If you are found to be suitable for laser eye surgery and you choose to proceed with it, as long as a booking is made before the end of May you will pay only $2012 per eye (for both eyes it will be $4024)for laser eye surgery.

The website will offer you more information about the actual procedure, the doctor and the clinic.

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  • j4ck on 12/04/2012 - 12:02

    Uhhh….

  • voteoften on 12/04/2012 - 12:02

    Wow Rep……..Meh.
    You need to put where this "awesome" deal is available in the title.

    Also, how much does this normally cost?

    • Associateddealchaser @ nu-lasik.com.au on 12/04/2012 - 12:06

      The Northern Laser Vision Centre is at Chatswood, NSW, right next to the Chatswood Westfield Shopping Centre.
      The usual price for laser eye surgery is around the $6000 mark

  • Noraneko on 12/04/2012 - 12:04

    What are the 2 initial bookings for?

    One for each eye?

    • Associateddealchaser @ nu-lasik.com.au on 12/04/2012 - 12:10

      The first consultation is with an orthoptist, an allied health professional that deals in eye care. With the orthoptist you will do the bulk of the testing on a variety of machines. The second consultation is with our doctor who will do further testing to ensure whether or not you are indeed suitable. Depending on your ocular status, the doctor will advise you on what the best course of action is.

      More information can be found on the website provided, http://www.nu-lasik.com.au/

  • chrism238 on 12/04/2012 - 12:04
    +9

    There's something unsavoury about medical procedures being advertised as bargains.
    Maybe prostitution will be next?

    • Noraneko on 12/04/2012 - 12:06

      A deal is a deal though (And I could always use laser eye surgery ><). I don't think OzBargain allows the 18+ service industry however =P.

      • OzzyMozzy on 12/04/2012 - 12:40
        +1

        This is not a deal though.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2012 - 13:05

          please have the courtesy to explain - otherwise we will have to remove the vote - thank you

          Edit - see later you have done this - ok

        • OzzyMozzy on 12/04/2012 - 13:15
          +2

          See below for my explanation, which was posted earlier

        • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2012 - 14:12

          Yes I saw your post further down.

          Thats why my edit.

          Please dont keep spamming the address of the opposition, starts to look like you might have some interest in that site. Which if you do then its very inappropriate

          Latest reference removed.

    • bigsarg7 on 12/04/2012 - 12:07
      +1

      I would rather see deals like this than the pens in the shape of a filled syringe. Now that it unsavoury

  • pw2002au on 12/04/2012 - 12:04
    +2

    A good calming film to watch before you go … 'Final Destination 5' ;)

  • sash213 on 12/04/2012 - 12:06

    Your username doesn't give comfort either. Did you chase deals to get all your equipment?

  • wbeer on 12/04/2012 - 12:06
    +9

    This is the type of decision you dont really make on price….. IMO.

  • antzz on 12/04/2012 - 12:10

    is this wavefront interlasik? or just normal one?

  • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2012 - 12:16
    +9

    Maybe I need to go in for Laser Eye Surgery? Because I can't see the bargain here

  • aldog on 12/04/2012 - 12:23
    +2

    Cheaper at Sebban Eye Centre Can get for around $1200) and also Sebban have positive feedback on Whirlpool forums at:
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1258336

    • flyingmonkey on 12/04/2012 - 12:28

      I was about to mention that actually, you can get both eyes done for the price of one essentially (and in reality you are going to want to get both eyes done). The fact that this Northern Vision Laser company can offer to laser two eyes for a $2000 discount shows they were probably significantly overcharging to begin with. Imagine the profits they are making!

    • OzzyMozzy on 12/04/2012 - 12:41
      +2

      +1 for Sebbans Eye Centre - http://eye.net.au/costs.aspx Had mine done there last year.

  • Helmuth on 12/04/2012 - 12:25
    +6

    To be serious for a sec: I paid over $5K for my lasik surgery, but I spent a number of months researching the surgeon and his surgical outcomes, then checking for recommendations and asking questions. When your sight is on the line, price should not be a major determinant unless all other factors are equal.

    Check for the quality of the surgeon, the equipment and process used, the professionalism of the pre and after care staff and the past outcomes achieved. Then and only then, look at price.

    Don't do anything in haste - time limits are bad in this situation.

  • krushgroove on 12/04/2012 - 12:29

    Waiting for hysterectomies to hit OzBargain.

  • stargalaxy on 12/04/2012 - 12:33

    Looks like you can go holiday in S'pore and get a lasik surgery as well for the same price.

    http://www.lasiksurgery.sg/lasik-costs.php

  • superforever on 12/04/2012 - 12:33

    I found that every several years there are always new technology comes out and always say the last one is no good with so and so problem.

    So I will never take my eyes at risk.

  • Zidago on 12/04/2012 - 12:34

    I guess this is better than the surgrey you get in Dead Space 2

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPitqV4wWTM&noredirect=1

    • wbeer on 12/04/2012 - 12:44

      loll - so if you miss sticking 1 needle into the eye, the machine decides to put 100 larger ones in.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/04/2012 - 13:01

        Pretty sure the guy playing that game is also the tough guy from the cheap men's T-shirts

  • _Bruce_ on 12/04/2012 - 12:34
    +1

    First: As mentioned above, do research rather than buying on price alone.

    Second: If you do want to take up this deal, I recommend getting a free test somewhere else (most places offer it) as if they say you can't get it you will save $200.

  • OzzyMozzy on 12/04/2012 - 12:39

    Bad Deal. This is better http://eye.net.au/costs.aspx $1288 per eye.

    Had mine done over a year ago, perfect so far. 2 mates went as well, all good for them as well.

  • Aap Ke Papa on 12/04/2012 - 13:19
    -2

    Get it done from India from the best doctors and under $1000 for both eyes! Many of my mates got it done!

    • OzzyMozzy on 12/04/2012 - 13:26
      +7

      Local stock vs grey import though, not a fair comparison! :P

    • Helmuth on 12/04/2012 - 13:38

      That would suck if you need a followup procedure or had any complications. I had a minor (10 minute) tweak done 9 months after my initial surgery, to remove astigmatism and bring both eyes to 6/6. This was included as part of the followup warranty (and the need for this was fully explained to me beforehand, as I had a wierd prescription).

      I'd hate to have to fly back to India to get that done. (It can't really be done until after your eyes heal and stabilize from the first procedure).

  • c64 on 12/04/2012 - 13:21
    +3

    better still, save $4k and just use a $20 pair of glasses. profit!

    • Sirlofty on 12/04/2012 - 13:55
      +4

      Better still, save $20 and find a stick on the side of the road to feel yourself around

    • lostn on 12/04/2012 - 14:07

      Should I wait for a deal on Ozbargain before I splash out on the $20 pair of glasses?

  • Scot on 12/04/2012 - 14:01

    Pretty expensive. There are many specialists doing this procedure for a lot less- Better still only have 1 eye done as a cataract op-(refundable through Medicare) and use 1x eye to read and one for distance. I know 3 people who have had it done this way and it hardly cost them any OOP expenses. Talk to your GP first.

    • lostn on 12/04/2012 - 14:08

      That sounds weird… do you permanently have one eye shut when reading and looking at distance?

      I know OZBargainers are stingy, but this is taking it to extremes..

    • cozmo on 12/04/2012 - 14:27

      "better still only have 1 eye done as a cataract op-(refundable through Medicare) and use 1x eye to read and one for distance." lol They are real Ozbarginers

  • dgreco on 12/04/2012 - 14:13
    +2

    Hi guys,
    I am a qualified optometrist with 15 years of experience. In my opinion it is not worth shopping around for cheaper deals like this one. I personally am not suitable for lasik nor lasek due to my high refractive error.

    Oh and btw the orthoptist who does all the testing is really a glorified nurse. The doctors don't double check the work and if the orthoptist is off by a fraction your post-op outcome will be affected.

    My advise for those who want laser surgery do not go for the cheapest one. Do some research and find a surgeon who you are comfortable with. If you do not see the surgeon on your first visit then I wouldn't bother.

    My 2 cents,

    pete

    • ninjapanda on 12/04/2012 - 17:28
      +2

      Hi,

      As a qualified orthoptist I agree that price should not be the greatest priority for a surgical procedure which will greatly influence your lifestyle for every waking moment for the rest of your life. Instead, time should be spent concentrating on the pros and cons of the different variations of refractive surgery as well as the reputation and experience of the surgeon. Not all refractive surgery is the same and one must be cautious especially about some of the marketing terms involved. In cases of high refractive error like yourself I am sure you are aware that other refractive surgical procedures are available to correct vision provided other criteria are met.

      I wont comment on your assessment of my profession although I am certain I cannot do many things a nurse can do and I'm sure nurses would say the same about orthoptics. Nevertheless I do feel that there is a sidepoint in that confidence should be instilled in the clinicians who work within the practice whether it be orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses or even optometrists as many of those people will be involved with the assessment, surgery and care. Much work is indeed double checked especially with borderline or suspicious results. Also as I am sure you are aware the automation of various imaging tools means result accuracy and replicability is not influenced adversely on who decides to press the button to take the scan provided correct methodology is applied for those tests. It is not in the interests of anybody to be off by a fraction.

      For the majority of ophthalmology practices you will see the surgeon on the first visit. In this particular circumstance it seems that the practice is small and it is a better allocation of time and resources for the orthoptists to do the relevant tests and preliminary result analysis to assess surgical qualification rather than have the doctor do nothing for an hour only to find out the patient doesn't qualify anyway. Whether or not this is the actual reason for the two separate day consultation workflow implemented for this practice is just conjecture on my part. Nevertheless I would not discount them simply because you don't see the doctor on the first visit.

      In conclusion to my ramble. Do some research and find a surgeon, practice and procedure you are comfortable with. An extra $1-2K isn't much of an additional cost when you spread it out over the number of years you expect to live with the effect of the surgery. The amount saved from other bargains from this site will probably make up the difference very quickly anyway (except from that filthy Dick Smith Sale a little while ago which just wasted precious time)!

      (As a matter of disclosure, whilst I have had some experience and training in various refractive ophthalmology clinics I do not and have not ever worked at one and thus have no commercial interests. I also like my stylish glasses and have never felt the need for the laser surgery myself!)

      Just my two cents as well

      Cheers
      - Jonno

  • blackwalnut on 12/04/2012 - 14:21

    I can't wait to hear " Hello everybody, Its Dr Nick" when you go to your consultation.
    Cheapest is not best when it comes to your eyes !!

    • cozmo on 12/04/2012 - 14:30

      And I think thats what some of these places pray on, they can charge an extra thousand here and there as people just pay.

  • cmdwedge on 12/04/2012 - 15:01
    +1

    I just do eyes.

  • shaybisc on 12/04/2012 - 15:36

    It would be helpful in choosing if we could check their stats. You probably can in the US.

  • Johnx on 12/04/2012 - 16:04

    Don't go with anyone that advertises for something like this.
    I had PRK (pre-Lasik) done in 1997 and the (Macquarie St) opthamologist was pretty much trying to talk me out of it, very cautious. I went back him a couple of years ago for Lasik (PRK didn't fix astigmatism and it's gotten a bit worse) green light until one little report came back (which I'm sure would have been ignored by some other doctors) and I have a condition where he would recommend against any further surgery You have to admire surgeons who don't want your $5,000.

  • Sharp on 12/04/2012 - 16:23

    So what's the bargain here? Price? A group of widely renowned professors doing your surgery? One of a kind equipment? I can't see any of them here.

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