2 Weeks Post-op

The vision remains great. I have been using a lot of artificial tears - Allergan Refresh - as they are preservative free. I don't really have very dry eyes but I use them religiously just in case.

The halos around bright lights are slowly going away. I can tell as the halo's diameter is getting smaller and smaller as time goes by. Hopefully it will be completely gone by next week.

1 week Post-op

My vision continues to be good and I attended my 1 week post-op this afternoon. The technician took the necessary scans and electronic tests and then I was seen by the optometrist.

The usual acuity and 'spot' tests were carried out. I could read 20/16 with both eyes and 20/20 on single eye. I was told that I don't have any prescriptions on my eyes anymore! There is some residual astigmatism of -0.50 on both eyes though, but I'm sure they will settle with time!

I have also been given a green light to have full shower, no more 'shower from the neck down' malarky!

3 Days Post-op

Eyes felt a bit dry in the morning. But other than that everything is fine.

Went to a friend's birthday do in Central London in the evening and it was amazing in what I was able to see the fine details of buildings, trees, people without glasses, I was convinced that I could actually see better now compared to wearing glasses and contact lenses... The treatment has been amazing and I wish I did it ages ago!

I left central at about 11PM and caught a tube to Waterloo, it was very dusty and my eyes felt stingy and dry... luckily I had my eye lubricant with me!

48 hours Post-op

The vision remains great, I found it easier to work on computer today. But still notice the halos around the white background on the PC or even on A4 paper.

In the evening, still notice the halos around bright light but I think it was better than last night.

24 hours Post-op

My vision kept improving throughout the treatment day but I did notice that my right eye is slightly weaker than the left. If I covered my left eye, I can only read up to 20/25. With both eyes I can read 20/20 easily and with concentration I can read 20/15.

I see halos around bright lights in the evening. I took a short walk and also noticed the glares from moving vehicles. I wasn't too worried about these as they were expected in the early days of the treatment...

Attended the 1-day post-op appointment and the optometrist told me that was no inflammation and the flap was placed nicely and looking good. She confirmed that the right eye is slightly weaker but she said it will get better as the healing process continues, the left eye is perfect.

I asked her whether I could use swimming googles to protect my eyes when I take shower next morning, she adviced against it as the goggles would put too much pressure on the eye. I guess I just need to be extra careful in the shower then...

2-4 hours Post-op

First thing I did when I arrived home was putting the prescribed eye drops in. Then I had a light lunch before lying down in bed. The eyes started to feel gritty and watery, it was like surrounded by chopped onions. The vision was still a bit blurry until then.

I managed to get some sleep with the eye shields they provided. When I got up the grittiness on the right eye has gone, I can still feel it in the left eye. The eyes weren't as watery either. I put the steroid drops in and a few minutes later the eye lubricants.

The vision has improved dramatically and I can see REALLY well! Everything was really clear and sharp!

Treatment Day - The surgery

My appointment was scheduled at 10:30AM and I arrived 15 minutes early. I think I was the second patient but for some reasons the whole session was running a little late.

I was seen at about 11AM by Dr Allamby. We went through the consent form, the scans that were taken during my initial consultation and he then carried out the necessary tests. He rechecked my prescription and noticed that my right eye is -4.00 instead of -3.75 sph but the astigmatism remains the same, we agreed that we should take this -0.25 into account. I was really impressed and had full confident in him.

I returned to the reception area and waited for another 15 or so minutes and I was ready for the surgery. The nurse went through the post-operative instructions, showing me all the eye drops -steroids, antibiotics, eye lubricants - that I need to take for the next seven days. I was also given a capsule of local anaesthetic to take away just in case I need it later.

I was given hairnet and shoes covers and I was led to the theater and noted the time was 11:55AM. Dr Allamby then put some local anaesthetics on my right eye and proceed to create a flap. The procedure itself was painless but I felt uncomfortable when he inserted the speculum (a device that keeps one from blinking). Then he proceeded to laser the right eye, again there was no pain and all I need to do was concentrating on the green light. It was over sooner than what it took to create the flap. The left eye was treated the same way.

When it was over, I sat up and I was fine. My eyes were watery and I could see the clock much clearer than before. It was 12:12PM! I was then led to a recovery room and rested for half an hour.

I was advised to avoid travelling by tube so I took a taxi to Waterloo and caught a train home. I'm so glad that I have my partner with me, it made the journey more comfortable as I didn't have to pay much attention to the journey. I tried really hard just to shut my eyes and relaxed instead of looking everywhere with my new sights......