Life Changing & Cost Effective

I had Lasik on both eyes at the Chelmsford branch, the procedure was carried out by Dr Perera on Friday 12th March 04.

I was not at all concerned about the operation, because I had read as much info as I could, asked all my questions and made my mind up, but I did want complete freedom from glasses, otherwise I thought what was the point. I was assured this is what I would get and I have done - I know it is early days, but I have no pain and have had no pain since the day of the procedure, what I did feel however was gritty, stingy, waterey eyes for about 7 hours after and thats it. I have been told that I am healing fantastically well and that my eyesight (currently at 6/5 in my left eye and 6/6 in my right) will stabilise over the next few weeks, either slightly better or slightly worse, we will have to see, but early impressions are great. I believe though that it is as much up to you as it is to your surgeon to make sure you achieve the best possible results, keep you eyes safe and clean, use the drops and rest you eyes when you can.

I know that I will now need reading glasses later in life, but I will be free from glasses for at least 10 years.

Also the cost of the operation divided by 10 years also totally outweighs costs that I used to spend on glasses and contacts per year.

I can't thank the team enough (especially Dr Perera and the nurse on hand that day - sorry couldn't remember your name)- brillant !

I am wearing the clear glasses / sunglasses during the day and when I look in the distance somewhere, I still think I can see because I have my prescription glasses on - then I realise that no I can actually see that far !

It amazing - I know not much is known of the results after 12 years or so, but I for one was willing to take the chance to change my life for the now. There are risks in everything we do daily - you need to work out whether its right for you - we can advise, but its your choice in the end.

Good luck