My Intralasik Wavefront procedure..

In a way I was quite looking forward to being one of the first patients to undergo the Intralasik procedure. I had attended a seminar, presented by Mr Daya at The Centre for Sight, at the beginning of July and the Intralase cutting procedure appeared to be an exciting step forward. I had already been assessed as suitable for sight correction following tests earlier in the year. However I found the seminar instrumental in giving me the final push to “go for it!” and would recommend the seminar to any prospective patients who may be slightly unsure. Although I had looked through the brochures etc it was important for me to see the actual procedure first hand and the seminar included actual film footage.

The day of surgery arrived and I didn’t feel nervous, which is quite remarkable for a self-confessed wimp when it comes to medical procedures! I had read all the patient reports on the website and was sure that there would be some pain involved in the procedure. I had read about “discomfort” and was imagining all the variations included under this term. However, I have to say that the procedure was completely painless. Mr Daya and his team were both confident and precise. The flaps were cut using Intralase. After they had been cut I can remember thinking “was that it?”. Mr Daya had explained that I would need to wait for a while before the second stage of the procedure could take place so I sat outside the theatre with my eyes shut. Drops were administered on several occasions during this time. The Wavefront procedure again was painless. In fact I was so relaxed that the Wavefront recognition switched off during the second eye procedure!

During the recovery period I sat with eyes shut along with the other patients in the Reception area. Drops were administered again during this time.

After a while I was told I could go home. When I reached home I felt more comfortable lying down in bed. I administered the drops I had been given at the appropriate times during the evening. I didn’t need to take any painkillers at all.

The following morning my distance sight was much improved. My eyes did not appear red at all and didn’t feel uncomfortable. Mr Daya was very pleased with the results at the follow-up appointment the next day.

Two weeks later I am still delighted with the results of the surgery. I had worn contact lenses on and off for 27 years and absolutely loathed glasses. Old habits die hard and I still think I need to take my lenses out at the end of the day! I wish this surgery had been available when I was 21. I would recommend the surgery wholeheartedly, especially to youngsters with short sight. Mr Daya explained that I would probably need to wear reading glasses following the procedure owing to age-related long sight which happens to everyone in their 40s/50s. However, so far my eyes seem OK and I do not need glasses at all.

I am glad I chose the Centre for Sight, which had been recommended to me by two former patients, and I would say that the procedure is less frightening than a check-up at the dentist.
Well-done Mr Daya and your team!