I had surgery on Monday 25th March 2002.I had PRK on both eyes and can honestly say I never experienced the pain that most people associate with PRK. The Eye Clinic were professional and I would recommend them. I initially wanted LASIK,however, due to corneal scarring (from misuse of contact lenses!......yes, I used to sleep in them!)the surgeon recommended PRK,my reaction....ouch!!!! I did my research and really expected the pain to kick in after surgery.......it never did! Heavy eyelids and the desire to keep my eyes closed post op. were my symptons. My surgeon was the excellent Chief surgeon, Clive Mortimer,Clive answered all my questions and talked me through the whole process, I cannot praise this man enough!!!!!! The procedure was 20seconds to remove the epithelium another 20 seconds to re-shape the cornea, each eye 40 seconds,voila!! After surgery, I could see a difference straight away, which I had not anticipated with PRK. Day 2, my eyes were light sensitive, but never painful,probably at the most, the feeling you get when peeling onions! Day 3, another check up at the eye clinic (with PRK you have surgery,a check-up on day 2 and day 3 my "patch contact lens" was removed by Clive. Whereby he told me I was healing nicely. Day 4, I was driving, yes I should have waited a week, but what for? I could see perfectly!!!!!! Day 5 night time driving......slight "starbursts/halos" around car lights,but nothing to impair my vision. I am so happy and still feel like I am wearing contact lenses.....I cannot believe no glasses, after wearing them for over 20 years. Lastly all the staff I encountered at Shaftesbury Ave were excellent and very patient!!!!! And they offer interest free payments...why go anywhere else?!!!