Surgery Type : LASIK
Surgery Location : Eye Clinic, 28 Renfield Street, GLASGOW
Date and time : 29th September 2003
Prescription : -2.5 and –3.00
Tel : 0800 783 5555
Web : www.eyeclinicdirect.com
Surgeon : Dr Rodney Eve
Nurse or counsellor ( person who gets you ready for surgery ) : Lauren McGregor
Ophthalmist : Emily McDonald
Advisor :- Lorna McInnes

( In short - highly recommended - First class )

Thurday 25th September 2003 - Assessment
Went for laser correction assessment today. Was seen by Lorna McInnes and Emily McDonald who were both very helpful and answered all my questions thoroughly ( They both must have been fed up with the quantity of questions I had ). Went about a year ago, so knew what to expect, but hearing all the bad press did not go ahead with the surgery. In my opinion, the assessment was just like an eye test but with a few additional tests, which were no problem. I was offered an appointment for this Monday of the Laser Correction, which I decided to take, less time for me to think about it and change my mind. Was not sure whether to have LAKIK or LASEK so decided to discuss this with the surgeon on the day. But I would prefer to have LASIK as it is supposed to be not as uncomfortable.

Monday 29th September 2003 – Laser Correction Day

Before the surgery
Went for laser correction today. I was very apprehensive to say the least ( Cannot describe how I really felt ). I arrived at the clinic early and was shown into the waiting room and immediately put at ease by Karen. Some of the people who had appointments earlier in the day were still getting their surgery done and had to sit in the waiting room for a few minutes after they had had their treatment. This was a good idea because everyone gave excellent comments after the surgery, which made you feel more at ease. After they were all finished Lauren McGregor took me through to meet Dr Rodney Eve in the examination room so he could do a final check and ensure he was happy enough to go ahead with the procedure. His manner was excellent, very calming and helpful and we discussed the LAKIK or LASEK option. He said that I could chose which option I would like so I went with LAKIK. It was at this point I was given the option to take a sedative, which of course I did and was shown back into the waiting room for it to take effect whilst everyone else was seen. After everyone had been seen Lauren McGregor took me back through to a small room just outside the Laser Correction room where I was fitted with my green hat and slippers to wear in the Laser Correction room and my eyes were wiped clean. I was given my sleeping pills at this time to take when I got home.

During the surgery
She then took me into the Laser Correction room where there were 2 other people and Dr Eve. It looked just like a dentists surgery. You are allowed to hear what the laser will sound like when you come into the room so you know what to expect. I lay back in the chair and the procedure began. Lauren McGregor was by my side and held your hand for the entire duration of the procedure, which was very helpful. Dr Eve explained step by step the procedure, as he was about to do it, which puts you at ease. The procedure is exactly as they describe to you. Your left eye is covered with a patch, the upper and lower lid are held open by a spatula type thing, they cover your eye with an instrument, which then applies suction, the flap is cut and moved over and the laser is turned on. The flap is then repositioned, drops are applied to your eye and the spatulas are removed. The other eye is now done. I forgot to mention that drops to numb your eyes are applied but I can’t remember when. Throughout the whole process I felt no pain. The only part I felt a bit of discomfort was when the suction was applied and that was nothing to worry about at all.

After the surgery
Lauren McGregor then takes you back through to the examination room where Dr Eve examines your eyes to see that he is happy with them. Eye shields are then taped to your face to ensure that nothing can damage or contaminate your eyes. You are then led back into the waiting room where everyone is waiting with anticipation to see how it went. I noticed a difference straight after the surgery that my vision had improved but everyone is different. I left the clinic and was then taken home in the car. I just wanted to close my eyes all the way home, not that they were sore, I just couldn’t keep them opened. When I got home I took my sleeping tablet and went straight to bed at 13.30, falling to sleep very quickly and did not waken up till 18.30. I had something light to eat, took my other sleeping pill and then went back to bed. I did not waken up till 7.30 the next morning. Did not need any painkillers thankfully.

Tuesday 30th September 2003 – Day After Laser Correction

Woke up this morning with no pain. Returned to the clinic for my check-up. Had the eye shields removed and noticed a vast improvement in my vision, but it seamed to be clear then go a bit fuzzy, which I was told to expect. I was told that my eyesight was better than expected and that my eyes were looking healthy. Got my 3 types of drops for my eyes and made my appointment for Friday for my weeks check up. Used my drops as advised and using my artificial tears hourly, just to be on the safe side, do not want to have any pain if I can help it. My eyesight is getting better as the day goes on. Everything is so clear, cannot explain what a different it is already making.

Wednesday 1st to Monday 6th October 2003 – 2nd to 7th Day After Laser Correction

Still no pain and still can’t believe the difference in my vision. I cannot explain how different it feels. I feel my vision is now better then what it was when I was wearing my lenses or glasses. The novelty of not having to wear my glasses or contact lenses still has not worn off yet. I keep going to take my lenses out before I go to bed, as I am still not used to my sight being so good without glasses or lenses.
Have had my week check up and everything has gone well. Vision is 20/20.



Cannot recommend the Eye Clinic, 28 Renfield Street, GLASGOW or Dr Rodney Eve highly enough. All the staff I mentioned above are excellent but Dr Rodney Eve and Lauren McGregor are just wonderful.