My life style had changed and after much deliberating (and gathering stories from friends and family) I took the plunge for laser eye surgery: 40 years of glasses and contact lenses was more than enough!
Most web sites told me that my prescription of -6 plus a bit and a small astigmatism in both eyes would be suitable so it came down to 'go and see'. I had done my home work so much would come down to the general impression.
I was the second patient at the Wetherby clinic and some creases still had to be ironed out. Having said that, the staff were more than friendly and I quickly felt at ease. The first consultation ended with the conclusion that my eyes were quite dry and there was a slight conjunctivitis although I felt no problems and it was decided to try some drops for a while to let the eye settle. The amount of (free) drops supplied was plenty.
The second consultation was much later than planned (I got lost in the system and it took a while before I was contacted but due to personal circumstances that suited me fine so I didn't chase them up either) and we decided to go ahead with the procedure on the same day if all was ok.
That decision caused some problems in an otherwise flawless route. Since we hadn't 'finished' the first consultation no treatment type had yet been decided so the finance option which has to be arranged prior to surgery could not be set up. It was agreed to do that on the day - but that London decision never reached my file in Wetherby. It also led to me having to chase up who my surgeon was going to be but that information was readily given once I asked. On the day itself the financing caused some more confusion but all promises were honoured and, with some improvising, eventually all was sorted.
The contact with Simon and the surgeon Mr Prashant Jindaal was again pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient but relaxed. The chosen LASIK procedure was quick, painless and the effect astonishing.
The next day the bandaging lenses were removed and I had already achieved driving standard vision. At the check up after 1 week my eyes were nearly achieving the 20/10 vision I had with contact lenses and the healing was so quick that the optometrist had to look twice to find the flap! I have had no pain, not even discomfort as such and was able to read, use the computer etc 2 days after surgery. Needless to say I am very happy with the result and would not hesitate to recommend Accuvision.