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Last Login: 29 June 2010 15:40
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I attended the clinic at the end of March to have Lasik Intralase Wavefront, I had previously researched well, checking out all the clinics in the area and researched well on the internet to make sure I was going to the best place possible to have my treatment.
The consultation was a piece of cake, quite a few checks on the eyes to decide the best treatment for me, all in all took a couple of hours of my time. The staff were very friendly, especially Mary, a lovely bubbly lady!
At 1st I was recommended Lasek treatment due to the size of my pupils and dry eyes, however I was advised that the clinic would check with the surgeon and they would decide which treatment I needed, as he might recomment Lasik.
A few days later I received a call to say that the surgeon had decided Lasik would be best for me. I was relieved as I had read that the recovery would be a little longer with Lasek.
On the day of my treatment, I arrived at 8.30am and waited around rather a long time until I was called, I think there was a mix up and I was forgotten about for a while, so ended up going in last. I think this was a bonus really as I met a few people who were really anxious (as I was), and I watched their reaction as they came out, and I knew everyone was ok. It put my mind at rest.
The treatment itself was completely pain free, you have anesthetic drops in your eyes to numb any pain.
The surgeon didn' talk very much but when he did it was to re-assure you that everything will be ok, the clamp on your eye is nothing to worry about and as you have had drops you dont have the need to blink anyway.
It took 13 minutes per eye to perform and was over and done with so quickly I hardly realised I had anything done. The noise of the lazer is the most scary thing but even that is not bad a tall, the noise it makes just makes you feel edgy. There is a slight burning smell when the lazer does its job but its really nothing to worry about at all.
I sat around in the waiting room for another 30mins or so after treatment and after a check up was allowed home. I slept the rest of the day on and off and my partner applied the eye drops on the 1st day (as there are so many at different times).
The next day I returned to the clinic to have the contact lenses removed that were applied to stop infection and promote healing. This was completely pain free.
And I could see! Clearly! without my glasses - which is fantastic. I had to wear sunglasses for 2 weeks, and continue with drops for 14 days. All I apply now are artificial tears 3 times a day everyday, and will continue to do so.
I was advised I would need reading glasses and at times I do (depending on how tired I am), but I can read a computer screen and my mobile most of the time without the need to wear +1 reading glasses.
I have now had 2 check ups and my eyes are improving all the time. 20/20 in the right eye but less in my left (as that was my problem eye), but I have been left naturally with monovision which I have been told is a bonus as I dont need reading glasses all the time.
I haven't looked back, no more prescription glasses and sunglasses, I can now buy all the designer sunglasses without worrying about prescriptions.
I have one check up left (3 month check up) and hopefully my sight will be even better, and I will be discharged.
My only complaint is that you should be given a packet of Refresh drops each check up (free of charge), it does cost £5 a box to buy at the clinic, but you can get them on the internet a bit cheaper.
So go on do it! You know you want to...
I'ts so worth it, best thing I have ever done 
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Supreme Being
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Last Login: 24 January 2012 23:12
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Hi Kathryn
great post, thanks for sharing with us. Normally we only hear from the rare people that have some minor probs.
Ps. ANY POTENTIAL PATIENTS...I still have some free consultation and £500 off treatment vouchers.
If anyone would like one please text or e mail me your full name and address. I'll send to you free of charge.
pps. please read my other blogs on my treatment.
Stephn B
07860 824 598
mcfcfan@btinternet.com
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