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Surgery in Leeds, Dr. Khan, 1st October 2007. Lasik/intralase/wavefront, both eyes, fairly light prescription. My experience so far. ===================== Is now 9 days since surgery. First, I have to point out that very little scares me, normally. I was fine with the whole laser thing up until the moment I actually arrived for surgery. At which point, I started bricking it. In surgery: ------------------------- Going into the surgery room - this I found hard - I have no complaints whatsoever about the staff or their reassurances, but I'm one of those people who doesn't believe much of what I'm told, so I was now exploring unknown territory and was hoping I hadn't made a spectacularly bad decision. I guess it's natural to feel that way, considering how precious your eyes are. I'd rather have bad eyesight than none at all. Anyway.. The scariest bit in surgery, I would say, is where the cornea is moved and you see two images seperate. That freaked me out a bit inside, but I managed to stay calm on the outside. The most uncomfortable bit is where the machine presses down on your eyeball while the laser does it's job - but it doesn't hurt. The surgery itself took (I'm not joking) about 5 minutes! After surgery, same day: -------------------------- At first you can see ok with just a little noticable light sensitivity, but I found this progressively gets worse over the next hour or two. Apparently I looked pretty dodgy coming home on the train from Leeds, sat there with my sunglasses on trying really hard NOT to look like I'd just been poked in both eyes with a chopstick. I was fully expecting the Metropolitan Police to turn up and pump me full of holes.. I was glad my partner was with me to hold my hand - when we got off the train I could only open my eyes for a fleeting glimpse of where I was walking, and then had to shut them again for 10-20 seconds. On reflection, we should have come in the car. After getting home I just wanted darkness and strangely, quiet. (Yes, noise irritated me at this point..) So I went upstairs and found some - even managed to get a 2 hour kip in despite feeling like I had grit in my eyes. After about 8 hours, I found I could mooch around the house with shades on. It was still helpful to keep the lights dimmed and take prolonged blinks, but the uncomfortableness was subsiding at this point. It was now more of an irritation, a bit like having smoke in your eyes. Day 1 -------------------------- After a good night's sleep, the next day was much better. The irritation was now very minor, just occasional dryness, soothed by a 2 second blink. Along with a little light-sensitiveness. At this point I could tell my sight was much sharper than it had been before the op. I still found it more comfortable to wear shades in bright daylight, but this wasn't really a big deal. So only one day after surgery, I was busy fixing new skirting boards in our living room. With safety goggles on, of course. After that.. -------------------------- For the next week or so, there isn't much to tell. My eyes became progressively better, light sensitivety subsided. The thing that was most noticable, was night driving - glare from headlights of oncoming traffic caused me to wear my shades for the first few days, but that has now dropped to levels that don't bother me. I was told that the glare would subside after the first few weeks, and my vision would also improve further once I stopped taking the eyedrops. After only 2 days of not taking the eyedrops, it does feel like it's improved; but I guess an eye test will verify that, so I'm just going to wait for the next one before making any bold announcements. In summary: ---------------------------- - The worst bit: In all honesty, the first 8 hours were the worst - not painful, but very uncomfortable. - Should I have been scared before surgery? No, but then I'm not a robot. These are my eyes we're talking about! - Would I do it again? Yes. Tips: ---------------------------- - Avoid using public transport to return home from surgery. - Take someone with you, to get you home in one piece. - Take a few (maybe 3?) days off work so you can bum around whilst the sensitivety subsides. - Enjoy the new view! In finishing, I'd like to say thanks to Dr. Khan for fixing my eyes. Also, I must thank Akbar and Nareece at Shipley Optical Express, who did their level best to explain the whole procedure fully and assure me it would all work out ok if I went ahead with it.

I went in to ask about the procedure, went into depth with what was undertaken. Also went in for Assessment to see if i was viable to have it done (99% of people are). A couple of weeks later, i went in to have it done on one eye. I was a quivering wreck. Within 20 minutes i had it done, and i was walking out the surgery with my dark glasses on. absolutley painless!!!! It is the best thing i have had done, I am so pleased with it, i have recommended friends to have it done if need be, and i also get paid for that to..... it's a win win situation.

I had lasik wavefront with Interlase done a month ago now. Best Thing I've done so far. It's great to get up in the morning and see without glasses. All the team at Optical Express High Street Dundee are very helpful and look after you very well,right from the very start. Was put at ease and found out all i needed know from Graham , my Laser Consuller. Who walk me thru it all from consultation to the day I had Treatment. Professor Jan Venter MD and his team did a grand Job on the day also. The aftercare is superb! Kirsty my optiction is very thuro, checks every thing and check you're doing alright with your eyes. The treatment itself was painless and i was well instructed how to care for them after it was done. For the first week it felt like i had contacts in that needed taken out, however with the drops all was good. Well worth getting it done! A Big Thanks to all the team.

On the 12th October 2007 i went for my laser eye surgery. I visited the kilmarnock ,King st branch for my original consultation where instantly i felt at ease.Throughout my consultation i was treated with outstanding customer care, and felt it wes very informative. On the recommendation of the specialist laser optometrist,Jen, and Laser counsellor , Caroline i decided to go for the wavefront lasik intralase treatment. on my arrival at glasgow eye clinic i was greeted by Martin who was very friendly.He carried out further pre-tests and calmed my pre-op nerves! I met the laser technician Caroline who spoke me through my aftercare and got me ready for my surgery. Followed by Mr D Teenan who came to introduce himself and talk me through my surgery and what to expect. When my much anticipated moment arrived i was taken through to the laser suite. During the procedure it was totally pain free as i expected and i was constantly reassured throughout the process. After the surgery i was given one last check from Mr Teenan and given the all clear, and free to go home. After a few hours sleep i woke up with excellent vision. I can now read the bottom line of the test chart without specs!(woop woop) I would like to thank every member of staff involved and i am eternally gratful for the fabulous service i have received, I cannot recommend it enough!!!

The service I have received has been excellent. All staff have demonstrated professionalism and are well versed in customer care. I have recommended your company to several of my friends.

I am just back from my 3 week check-up. I am very pleased with the results. Graeme, Raymond and all the staff were very friendly and professional. I was a bit worried about the procedure but it was nothing, over in a flash. My only regret is I never had this done sooner. If you are thinking about it, I would strongly recommend it. June

I had laser eye surgey using intralase and wavefront 5 weeks ago. I had some minor problems with inflammation in the left eye which resolved after about 3 weeks. The staff at Norwich were excellent and very supportive. The procedure itself was very quick and mildly uncomfortable. Afterwards it was extremely uncomfortable for about 3 hours but got better and better as the day went on. No discomfort the following day and the blurryness gradually resolved after a few days. I can see perfectly now, it's absolutely amazing, they told me it's rare for someone to have zero readings which I now have. The only problems I have now are dryness and starbursts of lights at night. My advice is, research carefully before you decide, follow the aftercare instructions to the letter and use the lubricating drops as much as you can. Take the first week off work and just take it easy. The after care was second to none, I'm very impressed.

Had my surgery on 19/10/07 with Mr George at Birmingham. I was petrified before the surgery, but there was nothing to worry about - it didn't hurt a bit. The staff were excellent - explained everything about the procedure and reassured me throughout. My vision is still a bit misty, and the left eye is much better than the right. I think this will improve once the mistiness clears. Has anyone else had any problems with mistiness and how long does it normally last?

Amazing. I woke up this morning and can see perfectly. Would recommend this surgery to anyone. It's fantastic. many thanks Optical Express. Emma

I am absolutely delighted with the results from my eye surgery operation and couldn't recommend optical express highly enough. My eye sight is perfect and have given me a lot more flexibility than I expected.