When I first thought about laser eye surgery I was very apprehensive but I researched Optical Express and eventually came for a consultation. My mind was put at rest during the initial interview and I took the plunge.

I opted for the less invasive but initially more uncomfortable Lasek procedure. I was dreading the thought of having this done but gritted my teeth and went ahead.

I was in the operating room for a total of fifteen minutes. The laser was used for around thirty seconds per eye and I did not feel a thing. The contact lens was installed in each eye as I had been instructed.
What was I so worried about?

I was informed about the aftercare procedures that needed to be followed and was then driven home. The discomfort started after about two hours but was not unbearable. It felt like I had a piece of grit in my eye but as I was tired I soon was asleep.

With Lasek it is imperative that you rest your eyes for the full four days prior to having the contact lens removed. So bed rest was the order of the day. Luckily I had ensured I had a week off work.

On the fourth day after my laser treatment I returned to Milton Keynes and the contact lens was removed. I thought the discomfort would end here. This was not the case. The discomfort for the next two hours was worse than any previous discomfort. However, it was still tolerable and after a few hours sleep all had settled down.

I rested my eyes for a further two days as instructed and then – WOW – I could see very well without glasses for the first time in forty years. I went out in the car and could drive and read number plates without problem. One eye was slightly better than the other but it was absolutely brilliant.

I went back for my two week check up and found that the pressures were slightly elevated in my eyes. The aftercare that ensued was second to none. It was thought that the drops I was using was causing a reaction and so new drops were prescribed and supplied and I returned daily for check ups for the next few days whilst they monitored my pressures. All was fine by the end of the week.

My procedure was seven moths ago and my vision is similar in both eyes. Colour is vibrant and my vision is better than twenty-twenty. In fact I can now read the smallest line on the chart without straining.

Would I recommend it and would I recommend Optical Express? Yes I would without reservation. I only wish I had had the courage and done it years ago.

With my heartfelt thanks to all at Optical Express in Milton Keynes


Graham Harris T.ENG MAAT