Had worn glasses and sometimes contact lenses for 15 years - was totally fed up with them. Went to Optical Express in Milton Keynes for a consultation to see if I would be suitable for laser correction. The optician I saw was very helpful, explaining each test he did and what each result meant. For example he explained the different complications that could arise if my cornea was too thin or if my pupils were too large etc - I was "average" on everything, making me a good candidate. Then chatted to my "counsellor" to find out more about the actual procedures. Booked the Lasik there and then.
Okay, down to the nitty gritty, had my Lasik (both eyes) on 26th May 200(Milton Keynes, Mr Jain). Was a little nerve wracking waiting to go in, especially when I had to write out that I understood there was a risk of my eyes being worse after the procedure! Saw Mr Jain who checked my eyes one last time for any recent changes that would stop me going ahead - there weren't any - and then he asked me if I wanted a pill to chill me out (way to make someone nervous!). I declined. Then we go into the laser room. Eye drops to numb my eyes - okay so far. Then they put that thing on to hold my eye open - a bit uncomfortable but still okay. Then they cut the flap - also uncomfortable and freaked me out a bit, but still under control. Applied the laser - aah the easy bit, just look at the light. Flap back and more eye drops, all done on to the next one.
I could tell there was an improvement immediately, even though it was blurry for a few hours. Had a nap when I got home, got up for dinner and went back to bed. By morning everything was just fantastic, a whole new world. Applied eye drops religiously and had no problems at all. Have had better than 20/20 vision since my follow up appointment the day after. It is now more than 4 months later, still perfect, no more eye drops, I can't begin to tell you how it has changed my life - had to get a new haircut of course to complete the new look hee hee!!! Would recommend it to anyone - assuming they went through the same checks to make sure they were suitable of course.