Before i go into any detail, i just want to say how fantastic the team are at manchester and that i`m so impressed with the results from surgery.
after looking around at different companies offering laser surgery i decided to go with optical express. my decision was based on the homely and friendly feeling i got from the staff and the way the information was given to me in a "we want to help you way" instead of a "i want to make as much money from you as possible way"...the consultation was very concise and informative and the optician answered all my questions honestly.
I thought about it for few days then called up and booked my surgery.there was no pressure to commit at the consultation.
on the day of the surgery 21/11/05..i drove to the manchester clinic feeling very nervous and apprehensive. The staff there were very friendly and helpful....My surgeon Mr Waseem Aziz had a pre-op chat with me to answer any remaining questions, then it was into the laser room. There were 2 nurses in the room who were so lovely and made sure i was ok. they explained the procedure to me and told me what they were doing as they were doing it. i felt totally safe in their hands!..the procedure did not hurt at all, the distortion in my vison while the procedure was taking place was actually quite relaxing and helped to relax my mind. The nurse counted down the time left until each eye was done. this helped me so much!
i had the lasek procedure and had 47 seconds in one eye and 43 in the other...i was only in the laser room for about 10mins.
immediatly after the op i could see the clock on the wall and make out signs although my vison was very blurry still. now for the bit of bad news, about 20mins after the op my eyes started to sting (like having soap in them) this lasted for about 2 hours, but this was not a painfull feeling, just mild discomfort.
Post-op Day 1....vision better, slight dryness, could feel the contact lenses...used blink drops a lot..no pain at all, slight discomfort.
post-op day 2....vision better again, noticing the improvement all the time, still dryness and discomfort but less and less each day.
post op day 4....had my contact lenses taken out in the chester branch (lovely staff again) eyes so much better now, no dryness or discomfort since then and now on day 8. vision better for both distance and reading. the only problem i have encountered is my night vison, the star bursts and halos make driving more difficult but it is bearable, this is also fading each day now, oh and the shields you have to wear on you eyes for the first week while you sleep are annoying.

overall...staff are lovely, helpful and fantastic, im over the moon with the results, would recommend it to anyone...no pain just mild discomfort...the after care support is wonderful...24hr helpline, all information and drops needed...Thank you Optical Express..FIRST CLASS!