Laser Eye Surgery Discussion Thread

Thomsop

I've just booked an assessment at Optical Express and although they didn't mention cost on the phone, their website states "from £395 per eye". I have to say, having had a trawl through various websites that Optimax seems to get the best reviews. I'm a little nervous about Optical Express as their image is a bit "value High Street". Anyone had any good experience with them?

marko4ever25

fabwitch wrote:

I had my eyes done by Optimax in Finchley Road, London. I paid £1000 for both eyes and my prescrption was -8, so I was really blind as a bat. Optimax were fantastic and my results were fantastic, 20/20. I highly recommend them. The Doctor who did my eyes put me totally at ease and I had no pain or complications afterwards. I have never heard of charging a price per eye treated.

wot deal did you get bogof? who give you the £1,000 deal? was this for wavefront or lasik?

Kimberley

Has anyone had this done and can anyone recommend a good clinic either in London or Bromley area. :beer:

Nile

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tomstickland

Read the small print about what they claim. Personally I'd not go near laser eye surgery. I work with industrial lasers and know several people with far more laser knowledge than myself and they share the same opinions.

Kimberley

Oh right, how comes most people say it's the best thing they've done

Kimberley

Nile wrote:

Hello Kimberley

I'll move your thread over to the 'Health MoneySaving' board, where it should get more views and responses.

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Thank you :beer:

tomstickland

Laws of probability, but I'd advise taking a realistic view on the potential risks before going for it.

chipsdog

I Had laser eye surgery, 12 months ago exactly. It was the best thing I ever did, no more worrying about glasses and contact lenses. I went to Optimax in Leeds, it was very professional with great after care. It does hurt but the pain was worth while for the benefits.

Ali_UK

I had mine done 3.5 years ago and it was, indeed, the best thing I had ever done.....

That being said, I researched, asked around and visited two other clinics before opting to get it done with a doctor who had performed surgery on a colleagues husband and sister in law (this was at Optimax on Finchley Rd, North London). It took me two years from thinking about it to getting it done.

Do PLENTY of research and weigh up your options. How would your life be affected if your sight was not property corrected or over corrected? Are you prepared for the fact that you might only get a year or so before you have to start wearing glasses again? Can you slow down for a few weeks while you recover (avoiding smokey places, resting your eyes a lot, eye drops every hour/two hours for the first ffew days). Make sure your consultation is with the doctor who will actually perform the surgery.

It has changed my life but it isn't for everyone!