Having contemplated having surgery for about 8 years, I finally took the plunge on Monday. It's amazing!
I decided on the Centre for Sight after being recommened not only by a friend but also from my GP. I was advised to avoid the High Street outfits and that you get what you pay for!
I visited the centre in East Grinstead and found all of the staff the be very friendly, helpful and professional. After going through the series of tests, I then saw Mr Daya. He explained that he was sure that he was be able to significantly improve my vision, although it was very likely that I may still need glasses for driving etc. This was fine by me. I feel that I had realistic expectations. My intention was to be able to see my children without glasses. I was fed up with being the nerd in the swimming pool with glasses on!
Mr Daya explained that I had pretty thin cornea's and this too, could affect the outcome of the surgery. I was still happy to go ahead.
On Monday, 9/6, I had the surgery. I have to admit, I was quite nervous once laying on the bed, looking at that light. The right eye was worse as I wasn't really sure what to expect, the left was better. I can't say that it was painfull because it wasn't , but it was uncomfortable. It was also a really wierd feeling, seeing all that it going on.
After the surgery, I sat with eyes shut and black goggles on for some time. My eye's were stinging a bit, but not as bad as if you had soap in them! When it was time for the sight test, more drops were put in and the stinging went. My vision was good enough for driving. I was so pleased.
At the follow up on Tuesday, it had improved even more and is now better than 20/20. This is fantastic. I really am thrilled. My eyes are not remotly sore or tender, they are not gritty. it really doesn't fell like I have had anything done. I am being very religious about the antibiotic and anti-inflammitory drops.
I have found the Centre for Sight, Mr Daya and his staff to be friendly, professional and helpfull. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone considering this surgery. I believe that the best advertisment is personal recommendation. You only have one pair of eyes and it is so important to choose wisely. I believe after looking into this for quite some time that I chose the best.