I had LASIK surgery to both eyes almost eaxactly a year ago at the Southampton Clinic by Dr Ayoubi. Went for my final check up last week, then discharged. Very pleased with the results, (see previous postings) I have better than 20:20 having been -6 and -5.5 with some astigmatism. It has made my everyday life a lot easier no "faffing about" with contacts and switching from presciption glasses to sunglasses.
I am a keen birder using binoculars/ telescopes and microscopes at work, my "new eyes" have been a great asset for my hobby and made work easier. Best £1400 I ever spent.
Dr Ayoubi was excellent, the reception staff/nurses less so, but the surgen is the most important person in the clinic. I had the flap cut with the microkeratome followed by normal LASIK. Still get dry eye occasionally, especially on a long flight recently as the air con dries your eyes out. I use moisturising drops first thing in the morning as your eyes get dry overnight as you are not blinking!! Apart from that no side effects, no haloes, night driving fine.
It did take me 2-3 years of research and plucking up courage to have it done. Very important to research the procedure, go to several clinics and make up your own mind. Wasn't impressed with optical express, southampton as the surgeon does not do the consultation. Very important to be seen by your surgeon B4 the op. I didn't trust the optimetrists and reception staff, did not inspire confidence at both op. xpress and optimax!! However the surgeon was superb.