[Evans, Marv]

I had both eyes done on April 3rd at Kaiser. I just opted for the standard lenses, since I didn't mind reading glasses and distance which included a correction for my astigmatism. Plus, I'm getting pretty old and don't think the extra cost is worth it. The surgery went off as expected. The recovery was uneventful, except for the inconvenience of the eye drops for six to eight weeks afterwards. But that's all behind me now. I'd advise against doing any sports or heavy liftiing for the six weeks afterwards just to avoid the chance of creating a problem that is difficult to rectify. What I found out afterwards is that I don't really need reading glasses for regular reading. I use them for really small print. My distance prescription totally changed. I couldn't use my distance glasses from prior to the surgery and had to get new glasses along with sun glasses. Medicare covered the cost of the surgery and a pair of glasses. I had to pay for my new sun glasses. I still see a halo from the sides of my eyes in low ligtht coming from the side, but the opthamologist says my miind will ocmpensate for that eventually. I'd recommend having it done.