Optical Express Laser Eye Surgery & Opticians - www.opticalexpress.co.uk Review

Optical Express Laser Eye Surgery & Opticians - www.opticalexpress.co.uk
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Whiteev305's review of Optical Express Laser Eye Surgery & Opticians - www.opticalexpress.co.uk

“Before laser eye surgery at Optical Express I was a...”

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written by Whiteev305 on 29/10/2014

Before laser eye surgery at Optical Express I was a contact lens wearer for 10 years. Then I finally gathered the courage and money for eye surgery. The initial consultation with Optical Express at their Manchester Trafford Centre branch was excellent. The eye testing was thorough, the procedure explained thoroughly, the risks were explained as well as the treatment methods to minimise them. My suitability was then analysed, and the results were that I was suitable for the most expensive treatment (Lasik with iDesign Intralase). Due to the thoroughness of the consultation, I felt ready to book the surgery there and then and received a 10% discount for doing so.
On the day of the surgery at the Trafford Centre branch, every one of the staff was friendly and supportive and explained what was happening at every stage. There was a chat with the surgeon prior to surgery where he took the time to explain that I was at increased risk of aversion to bright lights after surgery due to my large pupils. This did make me hesitate, but after careful thought I proceeded with surgery.
I can't say the procedure was pleasant (your eyes are clamped open and lasers fired at them!) but it was brief and trouble free. I then instantly had my sight back (although blurry)! However, what I wasn't prepared for was the pain I experienced once the anasthetic had worn off. I couldn't open my eyes for the pain and the constant streaming of tears, so all I could do was lay in bed for the rest of the day, but did manage to get some sleep. And the next day was pain free! My eyes were still uncomfortable but I could see perfectly and with no side effects. My eyes flew through the first post-op check up.
For the first week after surgery, my eyes were uncomfortable, for the second week it was comfortable but noticeable, but by the third week there was no feeling of ever having surgery. It is now over two months since surgery and I have perfect vision with no side effects whatsoever, not even the night vision problems I was at increased risk of. And there's no more fiddling with contact lens and solution. It's brilliant being able to go travelling without having to pack all that kit!
In conclusion, I would throughly recommend eye surgery to anyone. If you have the money, the bravery to go through the operation and a day of pain afterwards, the results are well worth it.

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