I'd been thinking about laser eye surgery for a few years - at my annual eye examinations, the optician would usual say that my prescription (-2) made me a suitable candidate but I never did anything about it until the terms of my medical insurance were due to change meaning that I would have to pay most of the cost myself. If I moved quickly, the policy would cover it so I decided to have a consultation in Leeds. I had used glasses or lenses for distance and needed nothing to read and, after carrying out various tests - none of which were painful, the consultant suggested that if I had one eye lasered, that would do the distance and my other eye would do the reading. I had already experimented with using only one lense and never found it a problem. Al the questions I had about possible long term effects, the procedure itself and the cost were answered readily. I also talked to other people who had already had the procedure and no-one regretted it. I thought about obtaining other quotes but googled reviews and felt that the Optical Express offer was very competitive. From that point it wasn't a difficult decision to book an appointment. I knew what to expect so was quite relaxed on the day itself and it was all over very quickly. There were several other people in the Leeds clinic going through the same process as me - further eye examinations, discussion with the surgeon and then the laser procedure - and the staff seemed well practised in the routine. Lying flat and having the laser equipment lowered over my face was probably the worst part. There was no pain, everything happened exactly as the surgeon said it would and in seconds it was all over. My eye was light sensitive but I could tell immediately that my sight had been corrected. Aftercare was brilliant - full instruction on application of drops for a week, wearing dark glasses for a couple of days and eye shield in bed. I drove the next day and have had regular check ups over the 3 months since I had the procedure. I have had no problems at all not even dry eyes which I am told affects some people and my vision seems perfect. It really is quite amazing and I would recommend it highly. I also have plenty of money off vouchers to distribute if anybody would like to save something off the cost.