My consultation was on 14th November at the Birmingham clinic. Mr Masilamani (a man of few words) recommended that I went for femtosecond (laser cut flap) LASIK with Wavefront. I asked a number of questions and the surgeon replied by telling me he would get me 20/20 vision or better with no anticipated problems. I even asked if I would be able to return to work in a couple of days, even though I had a week's annual leave booked after the proposed op date, and he confirmed that this was a very real possibility. Especially with femtosecond and Wavefront. So, after a few days to think things over I confirmed my provisional booking for 20th November. I was kept waiting for 2.5 hours on the day and nothing has happened the way I was told it would in terms of recovery. Over 2 weeks later I am struggling to drive at night because of lights etc, have read that it can take time but my problem is with the fact that I was told there would be no side effects for me and it would immediately be the best thing I ever did. The surgeon was completely silent during the op so I had to quietly work out what he was doing for myself, I couldn't see 3 feet in front of me for the first 3 days because of fluid, which was apparently most unexpected, I am still struggling in dimly lit rooms (both naturally and artificially lit), driving at night is avoided if possible (it goes dark before 4pm at the moment!) etc etc. No doubt it will all improve as I have now been reassured (and i'll somehow struggle through the winter months without driving too much at night) but I have a big problem with the communication from the surgeon. Sorry to unload this on the forum where so many are immediately pleased with their results, but if you're thinking of getting the op done please please please do your research before going ahead. That said - all the best...

I feel a bit better after that. Thanks!!