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On my
LASIK operation
By
Henning Fiedler
January 2009
with daughter, before having lasik
As individual with short sighted eyes
doubled with astigmatism, I had the opportunity to visit Dr. Khalil
several times for regular check-ups and other minor issues with my eyes.
During my professional assignment as consultant in Kosovo (Eastern
Balkans) I used to drive a lot and that would obviously tire my eyes
quite a lot. For night drives I noticed that my glasses needed to be
cleaned before every ride other wise the headlights of other cars would
resemble stars in my glasses and reduce visibility and awareness
considerably. While treating a small eye infection in the German army
hospital in Kosovo I got worried when the medical officer said that my
glasses would only give a visibility of 60%. So I thought ”it’s time to
pay a visit to Dr. Khalil”. When we discussed the issue I asked about
laser operation and so on. Dr. Khalil had introduced the subject months
ago when we talked about developments and suggested that as a
possibility but never insisted since I was not really sure doing this
step. When I asked him this time, he explained to me in a very
professional way what was possible and what not. He further explained
the different steps and every question I had found an answer that was
more than satisfying. After one night of thought, I called him to set an
appointment for the lasic operation that we agreed upon.
It was not without apprehension that I
went to the eye clinic early April 2008. I never had any operation
so far in my life, and now I would do one voluntarily on one important
organ. The cleanliness of the clinic and kind attitude of the
personnel confirmed my thought that Dr.Khalil is a professional in
every, dedicated to the nitty-gritty things of his job and completely
committed to provide his patients with the medical support they need
with a manner and humanity that is pretty unique. After being
introduced to the operations room, Dr. Khalil tried everything possible
to make me feel comfortable and during the operation he provided all
information about what he was going to do next.
With the post operational
recommendations in mind, I went home, rested and started measuring the
difference at awakening the next morning. It was like opening to the
world with new eyes. What an overwhelming difference it was. I could
now see the signs on the street instead of shades of colors on other
shades of colors. What a pleasure not to have to make the move to shift
the glasses up to the top of the nose bone. What a pleasure not to have
small frames to the side that limit the vision of the world. As Dr.
Khalil mentioned, I needed to change glasses to standard reading
glasses. There are no miracles to be performed he said, and a 100%
recovery would bear some risks. Again, his down to earth advice was
proven right and of inestimable value. It took me days to stop wandering
around and see the world with my new eyes and enjoy it like a child.
Driving at night was now easier, and watching a movie without getting
bothered by the frames in the vision became as sweet as a Turkish
delight.
Looking back at now six months after the
operation, I can say that this was one of the best decisions I ever
took. There no troubles what so ever and it is sheer amazing what a
difference it makes.
Without the person and professional that
is Dr. Khalil I would probably still wear my glasses today. I can only
recommend paying a visit to Dr. Khalil and hear what he says about your
eyes and what he advises. The decision is still yours. And no matter
how and what you decide it will be the right one.
My deepest thanks to Dr. Khalil for his
help in changing my life and my perception of the world!
Henning Fiedler
Independent Business Consultant
Cairo, January 2009
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