Surgeon: Mr Tom Materman
Date of Surgery: 20th July 2007
Clinic: Milton Keynes
Tra la la la la - I can see, I can see - glasses are in the bin!!!

Having had previous problems with dry-eyes, astigmatism, one lazy eye and being Ms Magoo (not much wrong there then!), I had wavefront intralase.

I honestly can't say I was worried about the surgery, the procedure had been explained to me fully - so I knew what to expect. I did however worry about the surgery results. I should'nt have - The results are amazing, no matter how many times you hear or read it, to wake up and be able to see without bin-lids......I'm still bouncing!!

The staff at Leics (where I had my initial consultation) and MK were fantastic. The surgery was painless, although a bit weird. Only snag was the waiting around, but I was told this before (plenty of mags / TV to keep me occupied). Like others, I could clearly see immediately after surgery (although through a milky haze!). Pain afterwards? not really, although very uncomfortable for a few hours (stick yourself in a vat of chopped onions - streaming eyes, blocked nose, uncomfortable to open eyes etc.). The next morning - WOW -I can see better now than I could before with my glasses, and it's still improving. 20/20 vision in one eye, my lazy eye is just a smidge behind (that's just at my 24hr appointment).

Now I can take 2 bottles into the shower because I can read the difference between what is shampoo and what is conditioner!!!

Seriously, don't let your fear of the surgery put you off, it really isn't that bad. Any questions you have, any doubts, anything you don't understand - ask the staff members. They are your eyes, it's your money & your decision - but if anybody asks me - based on my experience, my advise would be to go for it!!!

Lisa : )