It was an extremely hard decision to make but one that I don’t regret. My myopia is considered low –3.5 in each eye, so was surgery a risk I should take? Could I be blind? Would I die? Would it hurt forever? After hearing and seeing adverts for LASIK I went for a consultation with another clinic. They said it was possible to treat me, however because I have larger pupils I may have halos/glare. I also did not meet the surgeon that was going to treat me This was what put me off. Later I read an article on the new wavefront (improved lasik) technology, it was more accurate as it overrides the problem that a larger pupil can give. Mr Julian Stevens was highly recommended by a friend of a friend who is a doctor. So I phoned them up and they told me that wavefront technology was standard. I booked an appointment (long waiting list) and met Mr Stevens. Normally I take a long time to decide anything, but I booked the treatment date straight away. He answered all my questions clearly and patiently (trust me I ask a lot of questions). Not only was Mr Stevens nice and helpful but also his staff, who answered any queries I had. I went to see my doctor and my optician and they both said that there was nowhere better than Moorfields.
So three days ago (8th August) I went to Moorfields for the operation. I took a long look at my beautiful bulldog just in case I would never be able to see him again (due to my vanity) and went to the hospital. I was so nervous and my body was stiff. The operation was painless, everything was a bit of a blur but my mind was conscious of what was going on. I was so scared. The treatment went by fairly quickly. Then everything was a bit blurry, by the time I walked out of the hospital I could see most things quite clearly. On the journey home my teeth were hurting, due to me gritting them too much! Now I don’t know what all that worry is for. I feel so good I don’t have to fiddle around with contact lenses. Mr Stevens is a truly excellent and professional surgeon and the fee for the surgery was very reasonable - even less than some places that don’t even use wavefront. I can’t wait to scuba dive without my contact lenses and I can see my dog without finding my glasses in the morning!