At the time I decided to have the laser surgery (Summer 2002) I was working on oil exploration rigs off the coast of West Africa. My work required me to switch between an airconditioned office unit and the warm moisture laden tropical outdoors. Immediately after leaving the office I couldn't see a thing because my glasses were fogged! Contact lenses were a waste of time because the chemicals used around the rig caused them to irritate my eyes. I spent many hours reading reviews of clinics on websites such as this and procrastinating over the decision!. I was very worried but in the end came to the conclusion that the risks of surgery were very small compared to the vast quality of life improvement. I used Dan Reinstein's clinic because the reviews I'd read, although few, were overwhelmingly positive, the technology bang up to date and like a bottle of Stella Artois, the treatment "reassuringly expensive!" It is over a year now since the surgery and I am very happy with the results. The surgery was carried out quickly and efficiently and the follow up appointments regular. My eyesight was -1.75 in each eye before the surgery and now needs no correction. My left eye suffers occasional dryness after "recreational drinking!!" (somekind of dehydration perhaps) and is slightly weaker than the right but these are really minor irritations. I have nothing but praise for Dan and his team - many thanks guys!."