I had intacs in my left eye yesterday, the operation wasn't too bad, eye is a bit sore and red but only had to stay for 4 hours after due to the general anaesthetic.
The great thing is my vision, when I woke up in recovery I was able to read the 'wash your hands' notice next to the sink on the other wall... on the ward I could look out the window and see the individual bricks on the building across the road from the hospital. The vision is amazingly improved, and without any glasses etc. I can notice the far outer part of my vision is a bit blurry, still some double vision/ghosting and I haven't yet been out and about to see what distance vision is properly like. I was told the only thing I can't do is swim for 2 weeks. Yesterday before the op I was unable to read normal sized print, I couldn't see the top letter on the chart, the difference now is remarkable
I have 4 weeks of drops and then back to see the consultant, I think there's a stitch (or more) to be removed at some point, and then I guess they will see if I need glasses or lenses. I know vision may change as it heals and settles down.
Very glad I decided to give this a try instead of going for a graft
Helen
