For anyone considering laser-eye surgery, I would just say--DO IT! Like a lot of other people who have written on this site, I am wondering why I waited so long. I was about -8.5 in both eyes, and thus totally dependent on glasses. I had had glasses or contacts for 32 years, and then one fine afternoon I walked out of the Advance Vision Care surgery without them!

The scariest part about the surgery is the clamp going on your eye, but it really is only your fear, it didn't hurt at all. The treatment itself (I had Lasik) was quick and easy (and the sedative beforehand helped keep me calm, as I was quite jittery!) I was able to travel by train that afternoon, though I needed help finding my seat: my long-distance vision had improved miraculously, but reading was difficult. In fact, the only warning I would give to anyone who like me makes a living from reading (I am a university lecturer) is to be aware that your near vision is weak for a while: I had my treatment 1 week ago and still am having trouble reading paper and computer text. I wish I had made sure to have time off afterwards. My charming Woolworth's reading glasses make my friends laugh, after the snazzy designer frames I used to wear--but I should be able to pitch these in just a few weeks at most.

The staff at Advance Vision Care are friendly and professional, and I knew I was in very good hands the whole time. It really felt like a miracle, and it helped to meet a few other patients in the waiting room as I awaited my turn. I'll never forget the man who was resting after his surgery, with a look of wonder on his face as he blinked around the room! And I know I am in good hands still with the extensive after-care plan, available locally, though I live in far-way Glasgow.

So--what are you waiting for?

Laura