I'm thinking of getting laser done for my eyes, but who should I contact first? I don't have a specific ophthalmologist that I go to.

Go to your Optometrist and have him/her refer you to a reputable lasik center in your area. You will need to have a consultation done. The surgeon will be able to let you know if your a candidate.

Could i stop breasfeeding for a couple of months then start again after a laser eye treatment?

I have to get a laser vision treatment on my eye, for a pteryigum but i cant do it until after i stop breastfeeding! this really hurts because i know my milk is the best out there. is it possible to stop nurseying for a few months feed my lil one formula then after my situation start breastfeeding again? thank you

Yes, you will have to relactate. Either by having your baby nurse, using a Supplemental Nursing System, or just by pumping

I am thinking of getting it done when i'm older because i'm sick of wearing contact lenses and glasses all my life.
Was just wondering what does exactly happen?
What does it feel like?
What are the after effects

There are two types, lasik and lasek. lasik is where they make an incision in the cornea, to create a flap, they then use the laser to remove a layer of skin. lasek, is where they push the but of cornea to one side, rather than cutting it. I had lasek, and i have to say it was the best thing i ever did. I had no problems. I was very nervous going in, but everybody was very reassuring. You are awake for the procedure. The worst thing to me was the smell and the noise when the laser was turned on. I never felt the laser. They put a piece of surgical tape on your eyelashes to keep them out of the way, and taking that off was the worst part! I was able to see as soon as i sat up. My eyes were sensitive to light on the third day after surgery. Then it got better and better, within a week i had perfect sight. I would def recommend it!

I've been told that laser eye treatment is great for up to approx 2.50 dioptres but my eyes are -5.00 and -6.50 and I have been told that it's not wise to go through surgery with that measurement because it involves taking too much off the eye. Is this true? What's the opinion of a professional?
Also, I've heard that some people need to go back to wearing glasses after 10 years, is this true?

-5.00 and -6.50 are not necessarily too high for laser surgery. Corneal thickness is the measurement of concern when it comes to "taking too much off the eye." The cornea is the front of the eye that does most of the focusing for the eye. It is the part that is lasered in surgery. If it is too thin, then surgery is not a good idea. There is no way to tell just from your prescription if you are a good candidate or not for surgery; I suggest seeing an eye doctor for an evaluation.

I'm not sure on statistics about people needing to wear glasses again, but there is always a chance of your eyes changing again. Your eyes shouldn't get as bad as they were before, though. And remember, when you get to about your forties, you will still need reading glasses as you go through presbyopia. This is when you lose the ability to accommodate, or focus at near, because of the aging of the lens and its muscles.

Again, the best way to know if you are a good candidate for surgery is to see a doctor. Talk to your optometrist next time you go in for a checkup. Good luck!

Can a professional optician tell whether a patient has had laser eye treatment by inspection alone?

Post laser eye treatment, regardless of medical files/history- can an optician and/or doctor tell that I have had treatment from observing/inspecting my eyes very closely?

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors, not optometrists. Both, however, can tell if you have had laser surgery.

I might be getting Laser Treatment done, but i'm not sure if it's safe.
Money is no problem.I want the best for my eyes, thanks! I might be getting Laser Treatment done, but i'm not sure if it's safe.
Money is no problem.I want the best for my eyes, thanks!

If you get CustomVue lasik it's worth the risk, in my opinion. Conventional lasik has a higher rate of permanent halos, glare, and bad night vision. If you look online, most complaints are from conventional lasik. I had CustomVue a week and a half ago and I don't have any problems with halos or glare...not even dry eye. CustomVue lasik is twice as much (and more accurate), but it's your eyes and you will have to live with the results the rest of your life...so you should choose the best available. Good Luck :)

Is it possible to get a free laser eye treatment in Croatia? Is it possible to get a free laser eye treatment in Croatia?

I would be terrified to have anybody out of the U.S. do any procedure on my body especially my eyes. They don't have the strict guidelines we do and they may not even be insured against malpractice. You'd be better off to talk to your eye Dr. 1st to see if they think you qualify. Better to be safe than blind.
Then set a goal for yourself to start saving up for it. The best way I found when this became my goal because I wanted it THAT BAD was to take any extra money I came in to (overtime, bonuses, $ given as gifts, etc) and put it into a savings acct knowing that this is what it was for so the temptation to touch it was never there.
Also check your health/vision insurance plan as they may cover part of it. You could also reimburse yourself through a flexible spending acct if your place of employment offers that type of acct.

Is there any age limit for making an laser eye treatment?

Is there any serious side effects? Is it safe?

There is a minimum age, it's either 18 or 21, i can't quite remember. but it's safer to be at least 21 as your eyes may still be developing in late teens.
complications after laser surgery include dry eyes, over or under correction, fluctuation in acuity of vision, light sensitivity, double vision. long term effects are still generally not known.