I had my first eye LASEK'd by Dr David O'Brart on August 31st 2001 and the other eye done on 1st March 2002. It was a long time between having my eyes done because I had various holidays and things already arranged. Upon reflection I wish I would of had the second eye done sooner! I would definately recommend David, he explains everything to the minutist detail and the operation is quick and painless. I myself had very little pain afterwards, more like what I would call a 'mild stinging' for 36 hours (like conjunctivitus). I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Before the operation I was:
Left eye: -1.25 Right Eye: -1.25 (6/15 on the snellen eye chart)
After the operation I am:
Left eye: 0 Right eye: 0 (I can now read 6/5 on the snellen eye chart, better than the average person).
I also had astigmatism in both eyes. I have still have a very small amount in my left eye, but hardly enough to notice.
I have no side effects such as ghosting, halos etc, these soon disappeared within a few weeks after the operation. My pupils are 7mm dialated.
My girlfriend goes in for her first eye to be LASEK'd next Friday. I will make sure she lets you all know how she gets on!