I had LASEK surgery in August 2007 having spent the last couple of years (meticulously) researching the different procedures, clinics and surgeons. I had decided the Eye Hospital to beprobably the best option as the patient sees the same operating surgeon and clinical staff from start to finish. I had also decided on LASEK which seems to be slightly more hassle in the short-term but lower-risk long-term and equal in terms of potential outcomes. It is imperative to do your own research though as this will vary from individual to individual.

At the Manchester Eye Hospital there is no rush, no pressureand a very honest and matter of fact approach. I was also heartened to find that profits from laser surgery are invested back into NHS treatments rather than lining the coffers of some glossy private operation.

I had a moderate prescription of -0.4 in both eyes. The operation was not painful as such, though a bit surreal, and was over in 5 minutes. Afterwards I was highly uncomfortable - imagine peeling onions for a whole afternoon and the resulting tears and irritation. This gradually subsided after a week and was much better after a fortnight. There was a great deal of fluctuation in my eyesight for the first 2 - 3 weeks - varying from extreme super-vision to blurred vision and this was quite alarming - but this does decrease as the eyes settle and heal. It is all part of the process. After a month things had settled much more and I had reached -0.5 in both eyes. I was pleased but a little frustrated that I still had a slight prescription. As another month passed however there was even further improvement and stabilisation and now I have 0.0 prescription in both eyes.

To say I am pleased is an understatement and I could not recommend Mr.Brahma, Leon & the other staff highly enough.Make sure you research / discuss fully the processes involved as we are all different - all I can say is the Manchester Eye Hospital have transformed my vision and my quality of life has improved massively for me as a result and (for me at least) it was worth every penny.