Date of operation: 5/1/2007
Branch: Glasgow
Surgeon: Mr David Teenan
Treatment: Wavefront Intralase - Lasik (both eyes)

Hello folks. My name's Greg and I'm 21 years old. I had my laser eye surgery just over 3 months ago as I am intending on enlisting in the British Army, though felt glasses would be a hindrance for my (hopefully) future career (My prescription was quite moderate).

Currently I experience halos at night, slight astigmatism in my left eye and at times dry eyes (a side effect that's admittedly exacerbated by my working conditions, though I don't really consider it bothersome). My eye sight though is very functional and near perfect minor complications aside.

Glasgow clinic, staff were / are very friendly, chatty (especially "Greta from South Dakota", excellent councilor!) and professional, all staff I encountered, great personal skills. The surgeon himself Mr David Teenan very patient, professional and direct with you.

Surgery itself, usual notes of interest; slight burning smell detected when laser used, brief pressure in eye when tube attached, slight discomfort when clamps applied (my long eye lashes really are a pain in the backside, especially with that air puff test and administering drops!) Absolutely no pain felt during surgery. When the anesthetic wears off you really want to find yourself in a dark room attempting to grab a couple of hours sleep as your eyes are that light sensitive.

I read through the other recent Glasgow comments and would echo the sentiments regarding the long waiting times / "conveyor belt" feeling. The place REALLY is busy and regardless of the money spent (mine most likely being the highest) it's very surreal seeing the volume of people entering and leaving the waiting lounge / treatment room.

Aftercare treatment I'm pleased with also - I'm receiving additional aftercare appointments to monitor any changes in the astigmatism in my left eye and am satisfied that my eyes will fully settle as time goes.

I'll need to pass a VERY thorough eye examination by an Army Ophthalmologist (unfortunately Britain has yet to catch up with the USA who are very pro-laser eye surgery in their armed forces) so if I find myself somewhere hot, arid and sandy in 1-2 years time then you'll know that an eye specialist independent of Optical Express has deemed my new eyes satisfactory. I'll update come that time.

So to conclude, big thumbs up for the Glasgow Clinic. Any questions, feel free to e-mail.

Cheers,