I have spent countless hours wondering what it would be like, to wake in the morning and see everything in my room clearly as soon as I open my eyes. To be honest, I never really thought much could be done about it and simply settled for going through my morning ritual of groping for my lenses and poking my eyes to put them in. I think the thing that bothered me most, was feeling helpless until I put on my lenses.

I have never liked wearing contact lenses. They make my eyes terribly dry when I wear them too long and besides that they have given me a couple of eye infections too. I dislike glasses even more, as they are so cumbersome. However, I am studying for my master’s degree so I need to see clearly as I put my eyes under strain for many hours of reading, so there wasn’t really an alternative, or so I thought. Your eyes are so important and I think a lot of people take their vision for granted.

People around me started to say lots of great things about laser eye surgery. I’m 24 and thought I might be too young but the idea really appealed to me. At the same time I was really afraid of the thought of it. My vision was bad but was I really sure that I wanted to risk what poor quality of vision I did have? I thought about have laser eye surgery for a long time. I’d go from extremes, one minute thinking it was a great idea and that I should do it as soon as possible and the next minute I would put myself off through fear. So I did a lot of research on the internet and decided to face my fears and go and speak to Accuvision, who were highly recommended to me by close friends.

The people who met me there were incredible. They checked my eyes very thoroughly, explained everything about the surgery and showed me pictures of my eyes. I even saw in one picture how my extended use of contact lenses had scratched the tissue of my eye. They really took their time answering all of my many questions, and didn’t rush me into anything. I really appreciate that.

Looking back now, I do not understand what I was so nervous about. The procedure lasted only 5 minutes and was completely painless. The staff talked to me the whole time, explaining what they were doing and making sure I was OK. Right after the surgery my sight was a bit blurry, but I could already see far better than I had done with my contact lenses! When I woke up the next morning, I went straight to the window and stood staring at everything for 15 minutes. I couldn’t believe my eyesight was perfect. I can’t emphasis what a wonderful shock that is. It really stuns you being able to see perfectly on your own.

I don’t know how to thank the staff at Accuvision. They have changed my life. What they have done for me is amazing.

They really care about the people they treat. The day after the surgery I went back to check my eyes and they have made sure I will go back again soon for another check- up. They have even called me to make sure everything is fine. They really believe in what they do, and feel rewarded by their job. You don’t find too many places like that today! I am enjoying my new eyes everyday and I can’t find words for how grateful I am and glad that I trusted Accuvision with my eyesight.

Karoline Nakken, Miss Norway 2005