Ophthalmic sister where I work said she wouldn't go near it. She's still wary of the long term results.

Is it really that bad having to wear glasses?

I think it is, yes. Especially when it rains.

My eyes are far too complicated to have laser treatment. I was really disappointed when I heard that news but life moves on. My heroes Kim Jong Il and David Ruffin wore glasses so spectacle wearers are in good company.

The consultation went well anyway.

It took around 80 minutes, they did an array of eye tests and my prescription was -1.5 and slightly worse in my left eye.

I'm booked in for the procedure on March 24th.

My personal advisor throughout the process is married to a guy called Stephen Lyons, who played for Wakefield and Hull KR back in the 70's. We got talking about it after she noticed my FC scarf

Maybe you could Chris i was -8.00 and -7.75 i now have 20/20 vision.

I was told by quite a few surgeons i couldn't have it done, then one guy in Manchester said it wasn't a problem and i could see why absolute legend perfect eye sight one of the best things ive ever done.