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Last Login: 06 September 2010 20:19
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Hi
"clamps" is definitely the wrong word, it is more like a plastic suction device to hold your eye still. It is completely painless, feels more like a dry contact lens being removed. Trust me.
Having laser eye surgery was best thing I ever did.
Here is a summary of my treatment:
I originally went to one of Optimax's competitors, but during the consultation I felt like I was on a conveyor belt, no real personal sevice and they avoided my "risk" questions.
Couple months later I went to Optiimax at Canary Wharf in London for a consultation. Very personal, very thorough and gave detailed explanation of my "risk" concerns. My mind was put at rest.
I then went home and did some Research on the consultants available and decided to have the treatment at Optimax in Finchley, London.
On 9/9/09 I had Intralase Wavefront Lasik Treatment in both eyes. I was short sighted and have astigmatism. Treatment itself was completely painless. Couple hours after treatment I had some discomfort, but never had to take the painkillers I was given.
Day 2 I had one bloodshot eye and it was slightly sore (felt a bit like a contact lens that has dried up).
Day 3 I had a follow up test...vision already the same as when I wore contacts.
Day 7 and vision is now 20/20. No discomfort whatsoever. Having treatment was one of the best things I have ever done.
Day 14 and I feel like I have experienced a miracle. daytime and night time vision is better than I ever had with glasses or contact lens.
Here I am 3 weeks later, all the sport I do tennis/football/golf is so much better with my "new eyes". I am really looking forward to going on holiday next month to a hot country, when normally I would suffer from dry eyes with contact lens.
November….just been on holiday and it was wonderful not to have to suffer from dry eyes with my contact lens. The clarity of my vision was really highlighted on my trip.
December and is fantastic how I can see all the Christmas decorations and lights so clear and colourful. On 20 Dec had my 3 month check up, both eyes confirmed at 20/20 vision and both have healed completely. Everything about this surgery has exceeded my expectations.
March, and I have just returned from a skiing trip. Once again having had laser eye surgery has given me yet more benefits. I was able to see the awesome view of the Alps in crystal clear vision for the very first time. And I was much better able to read the pistes and plot my journey, avoiding ice and other dangers. This was my best ever ski trip.
Haven't mentioned this before but I am also a football referee, refereeing in amateur leagues in Surrey. Let me just say I am having my best ever season, so much easier to make those decisions when your eyesight is 20/20.
It's now April, wish it was a bit warmer, but enjoying the beautiful colours of spring.
It's now May and enjoying swimming in the outdoor pool at my health club, another activity which is so much better without contact lens.
Having laser eye surgery was money well spent, and I will save money over the coming years by not having to buy glasses and contacts lens.
So POTENTIAL PATIENTS:
the good news is that I still have some £500 off vouchers. These are good for any type of Lasik or Lasek treatment. AND your consultation is free too. So please e mail me your full name and address (ideally before you book your consultation, but you can still use the voucher even if you have booked or had your consultation) and I will post the voucher first class.
Please read all my blogs about my amazing eye surgery. Simply click on my user name (StephenB), then click on "Show all posts by this member".
I am aged 53, have worn glasses/contact lens since aged 8, and now for the first time ever I have 20/20 vision. Is the best money I ever spent. You won't regret it.
I ma happy to talk to anyone on the phone about my experience, and no I do not work for Optimax, I am just one of their many thousands of extremely satisfied customers.
StephenB
07860 824 598
mcfcfan@btinternet.com
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