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Last Login: 29 July 2010 11:01
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Hi All
I had Lasek at the Leicester clinic last Thursday (01.07.10) and thought i would share my experience with you.
I am 39 and my perscription was right eye sph -1.50 right eye cyl -0.25 left eye -1.00 left eye cyl -0.50. I was apprehensive about the surgery as i was told that Lasek though the safest, was more painful and took longer to recover. I choose Lasek because it was the safest.
I met the surgeon Tahera Bhojani-Lynch and went through the concerns i had, which were: How painful was it (she answered that it could be very painful in recovery but that i would be supplied with painkillers,painkilling eye drops and sleeping tablets and the best thing to do was to take the sleeping tablets and sleep it off). I also asked when i would be able to drive as i was due back in the office in a weeks time (I was advise that it should be around day four). When i went into surgery, Dr Tahera made sure i was happy and explained what she was doing as she was doing it. Yes it was uncomfortable, but that is all it was. I had 'bandage lenses' put in to protect my eyes until i went for my 3-4 day check up. It was over quite quickly and after about 20 minutes i was on my way home with a big bag of medication.
As the anaesthetic eye drops wore off, (within about 1 1/2hr) i did feel considerable pain but quickly put some eye drops in and took the sleeping tablets and slept through until the morning. When i work up i didn't feel any pain at all, my eyes felt abit dry and my eye lids were swollen but other than that i was ok, throughout the next couple of days i feel a bit of discomfort (the painkillers provided took that away) and my eye lids when back to normal.
Yesterday (monday 05 July) i had my 3-4 day check up and was pleased to be told that i am at driving standard already. I have my next check up next week and feel confident that it will keep improving.
I am extremely happy with the treatment i have received, and hope my experience is a help to anyone considering Lasek. 
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Supreme Being
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Last Login: 06 September 2010 20:19
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Great post Rachel, thanks for sharing your expeience.
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) 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.
StephenB
07860 824 598
mcfcfan@btinternet.com
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Junior Member
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Last Login: 29 July 2010 11:01
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Update*********
I have had my 2nd aftercare appointment today, and have been told i have perfect 20:20 Vision!
I am thrilled that i no longer have to wear glasses. I had heard a few horror stories about Lasek and the recovery, but my experience has been an extremely positive one and i am so so glad i had the treatment done!
Hurray 
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Supreme Being
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 06 September 2010 20:19
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Many thanks for the update Rachelle.
Another success story.
Another person enjoying the miracle of laser treatment.
Potaential Patients
Optimax have now improved their offer.
The offer is:
-free consultation
-£500 off Wavefront treatment (with Lasik or Lasek)
-interest free credit.
To get this offer simply e mail me for one of the vouchers (it is part of their recommend a friend scheme). I will post the voucher to you free of charge.
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.
StephenB
07860 824 598
mcfcfan@btinternet.com
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