I would recommend this procedure if you are having difficulty with your current means of sight correction. I developed a corneal ulcer from contact lens wear and so needed an alternative. I found the pressure on my eye from the part of the procedure needed to facilitate the corneal flap lift was the worst part of the surgery – I didn’t feel the laser at all. The inserts and numbing drops to stop any blinking felt a bit weird and uncomfortable but still manageable. I think it’s important not to take the surgery lightly and to prepare yourself accordingly.
After the first surgery I was still wearing glasses for a very low prescription (-0.5) whenever I needed to see to the furthest reaches of my vision, or in (for example) busy train stations, but found (especially with the facemask fog) I wanted to get this corrected out too, and Professor Gartry was subsequently able to remove this small remaining shortsightedness so I no longer need to wear glasses at all. Very happy with the end result.