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Had the Epiflap treatment at the Finchley Rd clinic in London on Thurs 20th Feb with Dr Almasari. I was -3 in each eye with an astigmatism in both eyes. Dr went through all the pros and cons of the treatments and at the end of the consultation asked whether I wanted one or two eyes together, I asked for eyes advice and he suggested one for safety reasons, however, as I already booked time off work and people to look after me I opted for both. In treatment room for 20 mins, pain free but found it important not to think about it as you can see everything! Straight after the appt vision was hazy within half an hour they became really light sensitive – I would recommend sunglasses whatever the time of your appointment! Light sensitive for the next 36 hours and a dull ache although the last two days have been much better. I still have hazy vision although it’s much better and I am off to have to bandage lenses out this afternoon. Will update in due course!

Had Lasek treatment on both eyes special offer 790) on the 21st Feb, at the Birmingham clinic by Dr Anand. Found all the staff very friendly & answered all the questions I asked (which wasn’t many because got all my answers off here). My prescription was L2.00 R2.79, large pupils (which have more risky in night halos ect, but Dr put my mind at rest.
Had the op earlier than expected as one patient didn’t turn up. Op went with no problem, felt absolutely nothing, though was uncomfortable with pressure on my eye at one time. seemed to take quite a while in loosening & pushing the epithelium to one side, but as I couldn’t feel it, I was ok. When he actually lasered my eye, I just spelt something like burning hair now don’t u lot go off burning your hair to see what it spelt like!) Replaced the epithelium, place contact bandages & proceeded to the other eye. I was in the treatment room for all of 30mins.
Was told to expect pain for the first 36hrs & was given pain killers ,sleeping tablets & drops for my eyes. I took 2 painkilling tablets before I left clinic & hand on heart I never had one bit of pain, not even an ache. The only discomfort I had is that I couldn’t open my eyes for at least 36hrs & had to gently prize them open to get the drops in & to let the tears pour out. Its now Sunday night & can open eyes fine, watch a bit of telly though still a bit fuzzy & as u can see I can come on here & type, though forgive any typing errors because I cant see THAT good. Will be having the lens remove Monday, shall up date then. So far I’m really pleased with the treatment, fingers crossed that things will just get better & better.

I had treatment on the 6th of Feb at Liverpool. Had been considering it for over 12 months and the £200 offer swung it for me.
I had lasik on both eyes, (minus 1.5 left and 2.5 with astigma right)
Treatment went well, and after had one eye bandaged and one covered with a clear dust shield.
No tea and biscuit after surgery, not impressed.
Anyway, friend helped me to car, and as my left eye was not covered it was agony all the way home from Liverpool in the car.
Got home, boyfriend went mad about why both eyes were not bandaged, as both had been operated on, good point.
He bandaged eye and put me to bed.
Woke up later in terrible pain, and with acute welders flash in both eyes.
This subsided after 1 day, but I was not expecting it!!
Day two, could not see properly, lots of pain cant tolerate light.
Day three, my long site is fantastic and night vision very good. Left eye not as good as right but think, give it time.
Went last Monday for post op appointment.
Just told I was doing very well and to come back in six weeks. Dont know what prescription my eyes are now, he didnt tell me?? My left is good long distance but blurry on close up, and as this is my dominant eye its making my job in an office very difficult.
I am still struggling with close up stuff and getting bad eye strain, just feel I need reading glasses for work.
Will persevere, and add to this site after my follow up, just a bit naffed that my better eye that did not have an astigma is not near as good as my bad eye!!!
Will let you know how I go on, and If any improvements happen between now and then.

Today I had my pos one month check up. My last comment on this web site was 24th Jan after my post 1 week check at which time I reported that my left eye was 0.00 and my right was 0.25. Today it appeared that both eye’s are now 0.00 which in my books is 20/20.
I do read a lot of reports on laser correction, whilst there appears to be few bad experience’s in general most people are pleased, it is scary, bright lights and car lights do appear a little brighter to me and my very close up vision is not quite as sharp as it was, however these are so minor effects that I would definitely do it again. The positive’s are fantastic.
Dr Patel at Finchley Road was recommended to me by others and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

I had PRK Epiflap yesterday (19th Feb) on both eyes at the Birmingham clinic. It seems they always have special offers hence I paid £850 including the consultation for both eyes. I was first in line but due to some problems (computer crashing, someone fainting) I ended up in the hot seat over 1.5 hours late. My surgeon Mr Anand seemed slightly nervous but was a nice chap and all went well.
I have to say, the first 3/4 hours were pretty uncomfortable even with pain killers but the discomfort lessened throughout the day and I slept OK last night. I feel pretty good this morning and wont be needing any more painkillers. I feel as though I haven’t experienced too much pain (maybe because Mr Anand uses bandage contact lenses). I’ll update after they are whipped out on Saturday. My eyesight is fuzzy and sensitive to light and still a bit gritty but getting better all the time.