Cannot recommend enough, had 1 other consultation at Optical Express, difference is like eating in KFC and a decent restaurant. Consultant told me i had Blepharitis (apparently common in contact lens wearers), Optical express or Specsavers who i had prescription with picked this up.
Day of surgery went well, due to prescription, the actual time under the laser was about 5 seconds each eye, surgeon spent longer clamping eye lids open. After the painfree surgery, i was moved to the quiet room, where i fell asleep for about 30 mins.
On the way home in the taxi the clarity of vision was amazing, however this goes once you start putting the numerous drops in.
On the day of the surgery i had to put 4 lots of drops in, no major issues at all, just took things nice and easy.
The next day was my worst day (but don't start worrying), i had been told, oh it hurts like mad, you should have Lasik as Lasek is the cheap option blah blah blah. I had at the worst mild discomfort, when my eyes felt strained, i just went back to bed and slept for an hour or two, only on 1 occasion did i struggle to get the drops in, and this was due to it being really light in the bathroom.
On the 2nd day, i was able to bungee jump (joking) i took the dog out for a couple of walks, with my dodgy hat and shades on, i felt fine, however, i was still taking the painkillers then.
On the 3rd day (yesterday) no painkillers, any worries i may have had soon disappeared, there was no pain, just a slight itchiness that i could only say is like hayfever, easy way of getting rid of it is to shut your eyes for an hour.
I had the contact lens bandages out 2 hours ago, my vision is still blurry (quite fun trying to type this), my eyes have healed, and i am now down to taking only 2 lots of drops 4 times a day.
They couldn't believe that i was so chirpy and have asked that as i have had suck a good experience, that i let others know how i got on.
Would i consider having Lasek after what i know now: Yes
Would i recommend the Focus Clinic: Yes, in all honesty, after they picked up my eye condition, already saw them as a cut above you standard eye clinic that has to advertise.
Am i getting paid for this: Nt at all, i have had an amazing experience at Focus, the professionalism of the staff and the cleanliness of the clinic make it a pleasure (they also have a coffee machine that grinds the beans when you want a cup).
Others have claimed that their surgery was painful, i suppose pain is relative, had i known how painfree and easy it would have been, i would have had it years ago.
There is a reason the Focus clinic don't need to advertise on TV, that reason is word of mouth, if the experience was poor, i woud be honest and say, but as i stated above, couldn't be better.
If you live in the London area and unsure of where to go, don't hesitate to have a consultation, i could have gone down the road, but chose somewhere that takes me 1 1/2 hours by public transport, says it all really.
Thank you Focus Clinic