Everybody at the Optimax Reading clinic was wonderful. I was a little unsure/uneasy before the procedure after reading all the literature but although a new branch (opened Sept 05) everybody was very friendly. Dr Islam who did the procedure explained what was going to happen, dealt with my questions and even had time to share a laugh (very welcome to break the ice).

After my initial concerns the treatment session (Lasek) went very quickly and wasn't anything like I was expecting. The pain & discomfort started in the car on the way home after about 20 minutes. I can only explain the pain for the contact wearers out there as like putting your lenses in with them being soaked in the wrong solution. The pain lasted for the rest of the afternoon evening, as a generally heavy sleeper I had a good nights sleep with the pills and woke with the pain gone but still with the need to stay in a very dark room for another day and a half.

Controlling the pain/discomfort is better if you follow what they recommend. I also strongly recommend buying a few audio books to give you something to do and it also blocks out everyone asking you if you are OK.

I first thought about doing this over ten years ago, I wish I had, after two weeks I have better than 20/20 in one eye and the other is coming along nicely.

With the Ebay price and the Reading staff I strongly recommend you go along for a consultation.

See you around!