It has now been a day and a half since my treatment and having had my follow up now have '20/20' vision or whatever the EU now call it! I was increadably anxious prior to the treatment and must say it wasnt without pain but without a doubt the best £1700 I have ever spent. I had the op 5.30 Tuesday evening and yes I did find it painful. It lasted 15mins in total and by far the worst bit was when they put pressure on the eyeball when doing the cut of the cornea and then the actual laser treatment. It wasnt unbearable but dont be fooled by all the hype that its no worse going to the dentist - it is, by far. After the op I couldnt open my eyes for four hours not even for a split second & I was therefor begining to panic. They really stung - like when youve forgotten to neautralise the disinfectant on your lenses and this lasted the four hours. Eventually I fell asleep and when I awoke 45 mins later I could open my eyes momentarily and the stinging had reduced considerably. I did my drops, took my sleeping pill and went to bed. When I awoke the next morning I had vertually no pain and could see well enough to drive. Later that day I had my follow up consultation and I could read the bottom of the chart! It is now Thursday and I can honestly say apart from the fact I have red blotches on the whites of my eyes, no one would know I wasnt born with perfect site. No pain, swelling or soreness at all, I am absolultely delighted. Maxivision were very professional If you can get Mr Pillai I would strongly recommend him, he was freindly, approachable re any concerns and again v. proffessional. I know I have gone on about the pain side of it but this is only because many of the other comments I have read have skirted over this and to me this was my major concern prior to the treatment. In summary, yes it was quite a painful and unpleasant four hours but that was it, four hours and since then no pain and most importanly no glasses or lenses! Well worth it as far as I am concerned! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions...Kate