Laser Eye Surgery Review by
Barrie Collins
Optometrist
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Working at Optimax and seeing first hand the results of a
large number of laser eye treatments, Barrie was so impressed that
he decided to take the plunge himself in 1992.
He had 20/20 vision within a week
and that remains the case today. Patients that he advises as
being good candidates for laser treatment are reassured
that he has practised what he preaches!
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Barrie's story - LASEK Laser Eye Surgery
As an Optometrist conducting
eye examinations for a living, I was apprehensive about having
laser eye treatment. I was concerned that if I
had a less than optimal result I would be reminded of that fact
every day.
Yet, having worked at Optimax and
seen the results of a large amount of treatments, I was so
impressed that I decided to take the plunge.
I was short sighted (-3.50
dioptres) and had a very small amount of astigmatism. I underwent
bilateral
LASEK treatment in April 2002 and the result
easily met my demanding expectations. I had 20/20 vision in each
eye within a week and that remains the case today.
I now take my excellent vision
for granted. Yet on occasions, getting up in the night or when I’m
swimming or scuba diving, I am reminded of how difficult things
were as a myope dependant upon glasses and contact lenses.
Patients that I advise as being good candidates
for laser treatment are reassured that I practise what I
preach.