I also had a initial consultation done at OptiVision, one of the other popular LASIK providers in the area.  Their staff was also professional and friendly, and the prixe was considerably cheaper.  After doing much research, however, I felt more comfortable with Alexander’s bladeless (IntraLase) procedure over OptiVision’s use of a microkeratome.  Besides reading about fewer complications, I was convinced that Alexander’s Allegretto laser was more appropriate for my eyes since I have larger-than-average pupils and extreme astigmatism.

I was a little nervous, since we were dealing with my eyes.  I thought it would be freaky watching them cut the corneal flap, lift it up, and have the laser do it’s thing.  Perhaps it was the Valium that they gave me, but I found the process completely comfortable, and it took only a few minutes to do the entire procedure.  Although I suffered bluriness and very dry eyes afterward (which is normal), I was able to drive without corrective lenses the very next day.

I have to put in eye drops every 20 minutes for the next month, which is a bit of a pain, but it’s worth it.  I can’t wait to go boating/swimming and actually be able to see.