I had epi- lasek surgery done at Leeds for myopia and astigmatism May 2004.The staff were fantastic and although spelled out the facts were very reassuring.The operation was a bit scary,although not at all painful.Once the drops went in everthing went blurry and I had to stare at the red light,bit of an out of body experience.The worst bit was the smell of burning.The treatment lasted for 30 seconds for each eye.I came out of the treatment room and looked up at the clock and I could read the time,incredible I didnt know there was a clock there before.The first three days were a bit sore ,throbbing ,eyes watering as I had been warned by the staff.I wore dark glasses for a week.By the time the bandage lenses were removed I had good enough vision to drive.Two weeks later I had 20/20 vision in both eyes.It was like a miracle.Seeing the world through your own eyes and not through lenses is indescribable.I went to Greece 8 weeks after the surgery ,it was fantastic to be without specs.My vision continues to be A1 although I do need off the shelf glasses for reading which is no hassle to me.I am now 53 yrs old I wish I'd have had the surgery much sooner.I can recommend Optimax Leeds to anyone,Thankyou Optimax for everything