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What prices have people paid just out of interest? I know everyone's eyes are different so it's likely to vary but just wondering - I'm considering it myself so that's why I'm asking.0
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I am going for a free consultation next week and I'll let you know how I get on.Val
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Got the surgery done at Optical Express a couple of weeks ago and yes you can haggle with them over the price. I am really pleased with the outcome.Val0
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Just for a history lesson, I used Optical Express in 2003, before they had a machine in Belfast, and I had to go to Glasgow to have the op. This was still cheaper than the only other one at the time, on the Lisburn Rd (£1,200 with 0% finance!).
The op itself was quicker and less painful than putting contact lenses in, and my eyes are still good all these years later.0 -
Do you mind me asking how much you paid and what your prescription is?0
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Me? I told you what I paid. My prescription was, from memory, minus 5 and minus 4.5 dioptres - is that right? I also had astigmatisms in each eye which doesn't seem to be a problem and I think gets corrected. I think they go up to minus 7 dioptres, for glasses-free vision, but my info is very old now...0
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Hi sorry Almillar I meant Rockman. I am still new to the site and thought I was replying to him.0
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