Has Lasek done 6 days ago at Birmingham branch. Mr George recommended Lasek as I had very thin corneas. Had heard stories of pain following procedure so was very nervous. However, no pain just grittiness and smarting of the eyes for 3 days. Found the smarting got worse after having had the bandage lenses out and could not bear light for about 12 hours after but now am fine. Vision is still a little blurry but fantastic improvement (-4.75 and -5.75 pre op). I still have a little discomfort in one eye - it feels like I have something in it - but on the whole am very pleased. Vision seems to be improving and I realise it is a slower process with Lasek so am hoping for fantastic vision in a few months. I would not hesitate in recommending Lasek, it is fantastic to wake and not fumble for my glasses after 35 years!!
The only little grumble I have about Birmingham branch is the waiting. I was booked in for treatment at 2.30pm and was still waiting at 5.10pm! This makes the anticipation worse and by the time I got into the treatment room I was a nervous wreck. This waiting is not uncommon as three family members have had the same experience. My advice is to take a book to read and try tostay calm as the procedure is so simple and pain free, the anticipation and waiting is the worst part of the treatment but well worth it.