Though't I'd give it time before I posted and it may help others who are a bit dispondant and please email me direct if you are in the same position I was.
Attended Newcastle last July (note that I was longsighted so not the normal shortsight problem)
Was told that my prescription was quite small but they could do it - had the lasik wavefront and the day after - fantastic.
THEN my eyes started to get worse at the mid and near end - distance was excellent.
After numerous appointments I went last month and I was offered a retreatment.
The surgeon was only wanting to treat my right eye which I accepted.
On the day of the Op I asked the surgeon to treat my right eye by overcorrection - the risk was mine!!!
That done and the day after was great - after 5 days the right eye has dropped back a little but can still read and use my laptop without too much problem and my distance through my left eye is as good as ever - middle distance is good.
My thought are - I expect the right eye to drop back a little and it take a little time from my brain to adjust - I have a "pulling" feeling in my right treated eye, like having new glasses.
I return to work tomorrow so we will see but all in all I think the correction was worthwhile.
My thoughts on the staff at Newcastle - always feel welcome and how does the lady on reception always know my name - I can't be that bad a patient am I?
General advise is - do some reasearch and go for the best clinic you feel at home with - forget about the price you pay, in 10 years you won't remember what it cost !!!