I had my treatment at Manchester on Friday 3rd September this year. I had already had my assessment completed in Bristol in July and found out that I had 'large pupils' so had to go to Manchester for the procedure! Having consulted this site I was expecting a sedative of some kind on the day, but no apparently I had to experience it stone cold sober!! Maybe I didn't look nervous enough. Anyway, I was terrified during the procedure so very glad that it didn't take very long at all. I walked into the room at 3.20pm and by 3.45pm I had been checked out, had a cup of tea and was on my way back to the hotel. My eyes felt like someone had dumped a truckful of sand into them and I was very frustrated by the desire to rub them. I slept as much as I could and by 3 hours later I felt fine and could watch TV. I woke up the next morning with no pain and 20/20 vision. I have had no pain whatsoever, and I was very impressed with the aftercare as I had a minor complication that was very carefully monitored to make sure if it developed into a problem it would be caught early (it didn't). two months on my only side effect is the occasional need for drops when I've had a long day. My vision is perfect and although the procedure itself was scary it was well worth it to wake up able to see clearly everyday. The staff were excellent and their support staff are really friendly and helpful.