I am booked in for Epiflap (Lasek) for the Consultation and Treatment on 17 January 2004 at the Birmingham Clinic. I am -300 in right eye and -400 in left eye. I am 37. Please could I hear from anyone who has had the Epiflap (Lasek) treatment at the Birmingham Clinic. Would like to hear from people who had a similar prescription of myself.  More...

Hi I had lasik surgery @ Optimax London clinic on 4th Dec 2003 as of today 19th Dec 2004 my vision is still blurred as everything looks out of focus and black writing looks greyish. And when watching TV there is no sharpness in vision.I can only read second line on eye test chart and symptom is same in both eyes.I have been to clinic three times since surgery and seen Surgeon every time as I am worried. Dr says my recovery is very slow.I saw him last on 15th Dec .I had to have bandage lenses for one night and they were removed day after my surgery. I am not suffering from dry eyes symptom or any other symptoms. Has any body had similar symptoms in past and if so please let me know as I a ...  More...

I had bilateral lasek on Tuesday 18th Nov. The surgery, as expected was tense, but not painful (tense due to natural concerns). Slept most the day, on and off, and was glad I had my sister to stay with. No pain at all though, and I'm a bit of a weed! The most uncomfortable things were the contact lenses as I'm not used to wearing them. On Friday I went back in to get the lenses taken out and my first sight test....already at driving standard. Things have got better every night. I'm so pleased that I bit the bullet. I appreciate that my final prsciption will not be known for a couple of months, so fingers crossed. Dr Doyle came across as very capable, although he did not spend much ...  More...

I had bilateral LASEK at Optimax Manchester on the 1st of November. 2 things to say. 1) OUCH!!! & 2) WOW! The first 24 hours were terrible, probably similar to pouring extra hot chilli powder into your eyes. Every few minutes i had to pull my eyelids open to release the pressure caused by the build up of tears. The sleeping tablet helped and the next day was better. The pain didn't last long but it was very intense and not being able to rub your eyes doesn't help. Things might have been easier with bandage lenses but i wasn't able to go back to have them removed so I went without. Very light sensitive for a few days and still don't like bright lights now, 3 weeks on. Vision is excellent. Bet ...  More...

I am looking for someone to partner with for the 2-4-1 offer. I will be receiving Epiflap treatment in their London clinic but my partner can use any of their clinics at any time, all that matters is that our files are linked. Cost for both eyes will be 495 (PRK) + 5 credit card fee, Consultation costs 60, so, the total for both eyes will be 560. Please email me if interested in joining me on this deal.  More...

I am looking into booking Lasek treatment at the London branch of Optimax. Can any past London patients please give me their opinion on the doctor who did their treatment. I want to do the 2-4-1 offer, but don't want to forfeit half the quality, so rather scared! If anyone can help it'd be most appreciated, thanks :)  More...

I am just about to book Lasek treatment at the Brimingham branch of Optimax with Dr Gopee - His CV is impressive, but i would appreciate comments, good or bad, from anyone he has performed Lasek on.  More...

I am presently researching about PRK, as I would like to get it done myself. I have just read the following in Paul Hill's PRK Experience in the UK on the links page and i was wondering, out of those who have had the PRK procedure done, who agrees with this? "Short sighted people such as I (-2 dioptres) have very good macro sight (that is for distances closer then, say, 20inches) I've noticed that for distances further then this my treated eye is superior but for closer distances my untreated eye takes over. Using a highly accurate system (arular) I have found that my untreated eye can obtain sharp focus down to 3 inches (amazing) but my treated eye can only focus down to 4.5inches BUT th ...  More...

I had bi-lateral Lasik on Wednesday at Optimax in Ipswich. I had my post-operative check-up the day after and was told by the surgeon that I had a graze on each eye. I woke up on Friday with very hazy vision. I managed to see the surgeon at midday and was diagnosed as having DLK. I have been told to take steroid drops every 2 hours. Can anyone let me know if you have had similar problems and if so, how long the blurryness will last and if it caused any long-term complications. From Shirley  More...

I went for my consolation at Optimax (Manchester) and everything was going fine until the consultant was looking at the lenses in my eyes. He then said I was not suitable because I have the early signs of cataracts in both eyes. Thats not a nice thing to find out when you are only 44. June  More...

Just a quick update on my experiences of bi-lateral lasek. I had it done at Optimax in southampton on 23/10 with Dr Ayoubi. He was very thorough and explained everything well. He went through the procedure and the after effects & I was perfectly happy to go ahead & get it done that day. The receptionists and assistants were all very nice & the clinic wasn't very busy. Procedure itself was as described, but a little weird to go through! Coming out of the treatment room with one eye bandaged up and the other with a plastic cover over gave my 2 year old boy a shock. They gave me 2 Solphadol (paracetamol & codiene) immediately after the treatment, and gave me the aftercare pack with lea ...  More...

ADVICE NEEDED!!!! I am a student taking up the offer of 2-4-1 LASIK treatment with my TWIN sister! We have our consultation and treatment appointment booked with Optimax in Birmingham. The reason it is so cheap is because they want to make it affordable to everyone (im quoting/paraphrasing) Can anyone tell me about Dr Hill? His biography is quite extensive although obviously I would love some reassurance :) We're both 22 and -6 to -7 Hollie  More...

Hi, Re: Dr Islam – Optimax - London Clinic I was just wondering if anyone out there has had any experiences of Dr Islam in the London office. I am due to undergo Lasek treatment on the 4th December and am getting very, very nervous and would appreciate some honest, independent feedback. Thanks - Enda Norton  More...

I had LASEK treatment in June 2003 at the Southampton Branch of Optimax with Dr Ayoubi initially I got to a stage of having 20/20 vision in my left eye but within about 6 weeks I have a misting created by scar tissue which has caused everything to be very blurry. I've been given drops to try and clear up the misting which I need to take for 6 weeks but apparently in some patients can last for up to 3 years. Fingers crossed everything will be ok but as yet has no real improvement. My right eye is now good enough to meet driving standards. Steve.  More...

Hello sir I m going to tell you my whole history from my childhood (actually unfortunately I have got an accident in my child hood which resulted in damage of my eye) which is prepared by the local doctor which is in medical language BY: Dr. Nadeem Riaz I saw the patient with the compliment of decrease in vision left eye more than the right eye. He gives history of blunt ocular trauma to his left eye at the age of 5 years and was operated twice on that eye.on examination his best corrected vision in right eye is 6\18 and left eye Hand movement appreciation only. I O P in each is normal and eyes are essentially quit. Fundus examination shows bilateral posterior staphylomata with lef ...  More...

My friend and I are due to have bilateral lasik next month, and we are both starting to panic! We are booked into the Ipswich branch with Dr Fraschetti, I believe he used to work at the Bristol office. Does anyone have any experience of this surgeon/clinic, we are starting to wonder whether it would be better for us to have one eye done at a time. If we do have each eye done seperately, how soon can we have the other done and is it really worth us doing it this way. Please advise as we are already getting nervous and we have got three weeks to go yet!!  More...

Had Lasik at the Edinburgh clinic last week. I initially went to the Glasgow clinic but they do not offer the advanced Wafefront laser technology so I travelled to Edinburgh for the treatment. I found the Edinburgh lot less friendly than the Glasgow clinic, they seemed more keen to get me to hand over my deposit than to explain the procedure or side effects. There was no oppurtunity to see the consultant before the procedure, you only see him five minutes before you actually undergo the op. He didn't introduce himself and seemed pretty brusque. I week after the op I have excellent vision in my right eye, but my vision in my left eye is just above driving standard (6/9); disappointing ...  More...

I had lasek done on both eyes in manchester a week and a half ago with Dr Shay. The results are great. I am from Ireland and made the appt over the phone. They did give me some wrong information - told me i could travel home on the same day wheras the dr said i should stay at least 1 night. I was also unable to get the bandage contact lenses because they gave me wrong info on an optician here in Ireland (told me that she could take the lenses out but she could not). So i went without and it was very uncomfortable for the first two days. After all that i still think it was well worth it and anyone considering it should go for it......no more glasses.....yippee!!!!!!!  More...

Had my 2 week check up on Friday and everything is fine. I had bi-lateral Lasik treatment to correct -4.5 in both eyes. Even though Doctor Hynes wasn't scheduled to see me one of his patients was late so he did the checkup. My eyesight is better than 20/20 for both eyes. I'm still not out of the habit of reaching for glasses in the morning and heading to the bathroom to take my lenses out at night though.I'll post again after the final checkup in December.  More...

I'm booked in for a consultation on Thursday 23/10 at Southampton with Dr Ayoubi and (if all okay) LASEK (possibly bi-lateral) same day. My prescription is: Right: -2.25, 0.25, 125deg Left: -1.75, 0.25, 105deg I've read all there is to read on the internet, and considered it long and hard, finally coming to the decision that the time is right. I first enquired with Optimax in Bristol ten years ago, but was put off by the fact that it was a relatively new procedure. I'm right on the verge of not needing to wear glasses during the day, but sometimes find normal tasks difficult without them. Problem is I can't stand contact lenses and hate wearing glasses. I want to see peoperly ag ...  More...

I had Epiflap lasek at the bristol clinic all the staff are very nice . I had pain for about 2 days it was the best thing i have ever done now two of my mates are having laser treatment so give it a go  More...

I had LASIK treatment on the 3rd october 2003 at Birmingham. My prescription was -4.5 in both eyes. Dr Madhu was my surgeon and did my consultation too, although Michael did my aftercare. I did loads of research on the net and even found a video of the procedure, i wasnt nervous at all, quite excited really...... That was until i lay down in the operating room and just went to pot. But Bob the assistant was soooo nice to me and answered all my silly questions and told me i was really brave. The laser had to be started again once on my left eye because of me... but everything was ok. The actual treatment was painless but quite uncomfortable and i was absolutely petrified. After it ...  More...

Hi I am looking into having eye surgery possibly my husband and myself, has anyone been to the clinic in Bristol, could I please have anyones comments, on there experiences. Thanks  More...

For those asking opinions on Lasek. I had this treatment in Feb (left eye) and April (right eye) this year. Both eyes are now 20/10 which is amazing considering I had a starting prescription of about -5 in each eye with over -3 of astigmatism !! My left eye settled down quite quickly (<4 weeks) although I did experience the usual side effects for a few months. The right eye took much longer. In fact it was only at my checkup a few weeks back that it had finally caught my left eye up. So in all, while the result is excellent it has taken a good 6 months of healing to reach this stage. If anyone wants me to expand on the side effects and how they really affected me let me know. ...  More...

Hello, I live in Israel and AM NOT A PATIENT of OPTIMAX However, I couldn't find another board like this one and am very interested in hearing about other people's LASEK experiences. Very much enjoyed reading everyone's comments. I had LASEK done on both eyes. left eye about 3 weeks ago and right eye almost 2 weeks ago. Now I am very very worried. my left eye has cleared up rather nicely, after about 3-4 days post op. The right eye has not yet cleared and I have very blurry vision. what concerns me is that my surgeon insists that it could still clear up. I would really apprecaite hearing from anyone who has had similar experience. since my left eye cleared so quickly, it seems unl ...  More...

I have been to a consultation- it did feel quite rushed and busy, but i got all info needed. i've read most of the comments on optimax on this board (takes ages) and at the moment i think the risk is too big of loosing quality of sight especially at night. there are no in depth surveys/results that i can find about lasek at optimax. it simply says 98% or whatever (eventually) get 20/20 vision. there seems to be a lot of people with halos/ghosting/haze- whatever you want to call it- blurry vision, which happens at night. even if you don't read the comments- the star ratings are not good. i will personally not be rushed into this by thinking that this special offer will run out at the end of t ...  More...

I had Lasek about 6 weeks ago now. 20/20 in right eye, but still short sighted in left eye - though getting better. I was told I had largish pupils and may have trouble with halos and night vision. To tell the truth my eyesight when I'm driving seems no different than when I wore contact lenses. I'm just waiting to see if the steroid drops I've been given will help my left eye catch up to my right.  More...

Hi There ! I've just booked to have my eyes done by Dr Shah at the Manchester clinic. I'm slightly (ok, very !!) nervous about the fact that the decision/suggestion to go for Epiflap was given by the girl who took my enquiry over the phone on an approximate prescription given by me !! Has anyone had the epliflap procedure with Dr Shah? If so, I would really value your thoughts. Thanks !  More...

In reply to Miguel- I had bilateral LASEK last Friday. I'll post more details here when my vision has completely settled and I can give a fair rating. For now I would say having both eyes done is worth doing providing you don't have to see ANYTHING for the first day (they put a clear patch over one eye but in practice it's too painful to keep your eye open for longer than a millisecond). Also note that it is very painful for the first few hours- try to have the treatment done as late in the day as possible so you don't have long to wait before you can just pop the sleeping pills. Also, one thing that nobody pointed out is that you must take loads of tissues with you for the ride home. ...  More...

Considering LASEK on both eyes as feel it is the safer option but a little concerned as my prescription, particularly my left eye is perhaps higher than recommended. (L -5.25/R-3.50). Would like to hear about people with similar presciptions who have had LASEK.  More...

Is anyone considering Optimax surgery and would like to half the costs of the procedure, using optimax's 2 for 1 offer? You need to be available to attend the Leeds clinic with me, but your treatment can be held at any optimax clinic. please get in touch, either on this board or by e-mail to steve@sk-design.co.uk  More...

I just wanted to add my comments to this site. I had Lasek on both eyes at the same time at the Croydon site with Dr Hoe on the 30th Sept. Six weeks on and I am so so so so pleased with my eyes. On the day of the surgery I was ok and had spoken to Steve who is on this website at the Croydon office as he had a check that day. I was really positive about the out come as Dr Hoe was lovely during the consultation. It was me who messed up with my nerves going to pot when I had my first eye lasered. I kept moving and the laser stopped about five times. When I had the other eye done I was more relaxed and the laser only stopped once. It was all completely painless. Like everyone writes, yo ...  More...

I am considering having surgery at either the Liverpool or Manchester branches of Optimax but to say the least am a little bit scared!! Could anyone recommend a particular surgeon or give me any advice on which branch is better? Many thanks, Pam  More...

Anyone any comments on Dr Patel in Finchley Road? Also, can anyone advise about having same-day treatment on both eyes. I suspect i'll need LASEK. I was going to have one eye done at a time, but with my perscription i can see problems being able to get on until i have the other eye done. I am having my consultation on the 22nd October and am also looking to take advantage of the 2 for 1 offer.  More...

Well I've been in for my checkup today and as expected I was 20/20 in both eyes. The only side effect I've had is a slight haze, but hopefully that will clear in the next couple of weeks. Unlike some other posts, I'm glad I waited until now to have the operation. I always got on well with contact lenses and I suspect the advances of technolgy and experience have been significant with the laser eye surgery over the past few years. This made me very comfortable with the entire procedure and the expected results. The only other point I'd like to mention is the choice between Lasik and PRK. I was suitable for either treatment, but opted for Lasik due to the faster recovery. People in a simila ...  More...

Well I had lasik treatment about 4 hours ago from Doctor Hynes at the Manchester clinic. My prescription was -4.5 in both eyes. The procedure itself was much as I expected. It was slightly uncomfortable but certainly not painful in any way shape or form. The smell of burning flesh isn't especially unpleasant and you get a fantastic light show. Once the anaesthetic drops wear off it's a bit painful for a couple of hours, but everything seems fine now and I CAN SEE CLEARLY !! I'll post again after the aftercare appointmnets, but I'm confident that I may even be 20/20 by tomrorrow. Another patient in Manchester today had travelled from Milton Keynes specifically to see Doctor Hynes and I ...  More...

Anyone any comments on Dr Shah in Manchester? I am booked in for 10th October but am having my consultation on the same day. [live in ireland and am flying over for the day] I am a bit apprehensive as to why its so cheap! I am availing of the 2for1 offer with a work collegue. Good or bad comments on surgeon or clinic would be gratefully appreciated  More...

Wilma, I had blurred vision in one eye for a couple of weeks and it settled down fine. I had my eyes done a month ago at Advance Visioncare and find they are still changing a little each day, though my sight is excellent. They say your vision can take up to three months to finally settle. But I'd ask your clinic and make an appointment if you're worried.  More...

had lasek surgery done 16th sept. fortnight on have blurred vision.told this will probably come ok. Not so sure.Can anyone advise me  More...

Treated in Manchester by Lasek. Just had a check up after 4 weeks because my left eye was still short sighted (my right eye is 20/20). Good news - I can now read the 4th line on the chart with my left eye (only 2nd line 3 weeks ago). I've been put on steriod drops for 6 weeks which could improve my eyesight even more. I have to go back in 4 weeks so I'll just wait and see how everything goes. As it stands, I'm over the moon with my eyesight now and quite happy if things stay the same. It's amazing how many people I've met are now thinking about laser eye surgery because of my experience.  More...

Hi Sakyka Just to let you know - i was told by Optimax that the 241 would only be until bookings taken before end September. Alo - interesting - when i sent details of mine and my daughters info for the 241 - i got no reply - yet when they thought it was sjut me - they replied. !!!!  More...

Has anyone had lasek done at manchester by Dr Llango.would like your comments pls.have booked for consultation and treatment same day.  More...

I am looking to get laser eye surgery done at Optimax in Finchley. I am in particular looking to take advantage of the 2 for 1 offer. Basically if i apply for the treatment a friend can get treatment for free. I was hoping someone would be interested in going halves at £750 each for the LASIK treatment. If anyone is interested please email me at sheikh_mushood@hotmail.com. Thanks.  More...

Hi..i forgot to state my location. I am in London so will most likely attend the Finchley branch but i don't mind getting it done in Croydon. If anyone interested in going halves, email me.  More...

Had bilateral epiflap on 13th September at the Southampton clinic. My prescription was -2.75 in right eye, -2.5 in left. I found the staff in Southampton very helpful. My operation was performed by Dr Ayoubi, who took great care to explain everything carefully beforehand, giving me the chance to decide whether to have one or both eyes done and even to back out altogether if I got cold feet. My topography appointment was officially 2 hours before my laser appointment, but as the clinic weren't busy on the day, they gave me the option of going straight in for the surgery which I chose to do. Dr Ayoubi was great - he explained exactly what was happening every step of the way, and was very calmi ...  More...

I had Lasek treatment, both eyes 14/02/03, 2.25/2.50 at Leeds by Dr.Samuals. During pre-op assessment risks mentioned included dry eyes, I already experienced slight dryness & expressed concern, was informed may have to use eye drops afterwards. Afterwards my eyes felt unbearably dry for 6 months, improving monthly rather than daily. I work parttime using P.C.in dry artificial lit atmosphere, had to wear sunglasses for weeks to ease discomfort(using 2 bottles of eyedrops preserve free a week). Diagnosed with blepharo-conjunctivitis at local hospital 13/07/03. Given 3 weeks antibiotics,1 week sterioddrops etc. Although problems subsided now still got pink lower lid margins, slight affected ...  More...

I have searched this site with interest and its great to see all of the feedback from all those who have had good and bad experiences. What i cannot find and have been trying to enquire about is weather someone with high blood pressure and also HIV positive ( but not on mediction) would be suitable for ANY type of corrective surgery. I get the impression that many HIV positive people would like the corrective surgery, but think they would be refused because of any aftercare problems. Any feedback would be appreciated.  More...

Laser surgery for HIV patients is probably not recommended. The grounds for this is not that treatment or follow up is not possible or prone to complication, but rather that occasionally HIV positive patients can develop other eye or retinal disorders (unrelated to laser surgery!). If significant haze or complication were to develop from having laser surgery, it would make monitoring or treatment of these other conditions difficult. This would also be the case for other diseases, such as diabetes etc. Hence, Laser surgery is generally not recommended for disorders such as this. I wouldn't have thought that high blood pressure alone would be a contrindication to laser surgery.Hope this helps. ...  More...

I had my bilateral Epiflap surgery on 13th Sep at the Optimax Finchley Rd clinic (-1.5 (L), -1.25 (R) plus astigmatism in both eyes). So far my experiences are very positive, exactly what I was expecting. It offers one of the cheapest options in the market so don't expect a red carpet treatment but in my case there were no delays, I was dealt with quickly and efficiently. If anything they are a little short on the information front so ensure you research everything properly beforehand and have your questions ready and I would advice to have visited at least one more clinic for a consultation (the expensive ones offer it free) as a comparison. Optimax is a perfect option for people who wa ...  More...

Had my consultation at the Edinburgh branch 2 months ago. Was told my eyes were -8 and recommended i choose the lasik surgery. Has anyone had this treatment done with a prescription similar to mine? I have read some of the other (good&bad)comments left and remain unconvinced with such a high prescription. Anybody help?  More...

sean and steven-have you looked at other clinics? accuvision and london vision clinic appear to have good records re higher prescritions/thinner corneas. If i proceed i will go to london vision clinic. check out their websites  More...

I had a consultation at edinburgh clinic last year. After the examination I was told that my cornea's were too thin for LASIK, but I was a canidate for LASEK. I had no problem with this, but a few weeks later received a phone call telling me that a second doctor had reviewed my results and decided I was a canidate for LASIK. Didnt quite feel me with confidence, so I decided to do some more research. I'm now at the point where I would like to look into surgery again, but the comments on this site are so mixed, that I have my doubts. Which Doctors have had the most negative reviews? Which clinic is the best? Quite frankly, my eyes are too valuable - unless I can get some positive info ...  More...

Can anyone advise about haveing same-day treatment on both eyes. I suspect i'll need Lasik. I ws going to have one eye done at a time, but with my high perscription i can see problems being able to get on until i have the other eye done. So, please give me your comments on Lasik - one at a time.......or both together?? Also, anyone out there......can you give me a blow by blow of AFTER the surgery........  More...

Had Lasek treatment at new Southampton clinic on 5th September. Both eyes were -3.00 and had slight astigmatism. Staff helpful and on all appointments i was seen on time. Treated by Alex Theodoris who was very reassuring and put me at ease by talking through each step of the procedure. Couldn't believe how quick it all was, about 35 seconds of laser in each eye. I moved my second eye slightly and the laser stopped and was started again but this was not a problem. one eye was fully bandaged (no bandage contacts were used) and the other had a plastic shield on for some visability. given sleeping tablets, pain killers, eye drops and sent home. I had made my following aftercare appointment b ...  More...

I had my initial consultation at the Manchester branch yesterday. As mentioned in several posts on here the administration wasn't great, but I think it's the quality of the advice/surgery that is most important. I couldn't help thinking that this would be a great place for a Dom Jolly skit - The waiting rooms have a number of adjoining rooms and I can imagine the reaction if screaming was heard from one of the rooms. I've got to say I was quite impressed with the surgeon I saw. My pupils are smaller than average and my corneal skin is thicker than average so I was approved for Lasik treatment. My prescription is -4.5 in both eyes and hasn't changed for several years. I've wore contact le ...  More...

I am considering the 2 for 1 option at Southampton. Are the company going bust as this is much less than half price of anywhere else? or is it done by trainee staff (remember the dodgy haircuts from my local hairdressing college, eeks). If anyone has experience of the Soton branch, please drop me a message to let me know how you got on. I am -6.25 right, -5.25 left and hate contact lenses that give me a lot of discomfort.  More...

Had Lasek at the Belfast Clinic on both eyes on 02.09.03. Everything I was told was true, ie no pain etc etc however it was quite wierd as you could obviously SEE what was going on. Bandage contact lenses were a bit of a nightmare as I had tried contact lenses about 8 years ago and they did not work for me. Had a consultation on 05.09.03 and bandages not ready to come off. Thankfully off on 09.09.03 and I feel fantastic. Quality of vision comes and goes but I am confident that it will settle in the 2-4 weeks. Staff were efficient and the coffee is good. Go on let Tracey sort you out!  More...

Hi, I've booked in for LASIK treatment on the 2nd October with Dr Madhusudhan, please can you contact me with feedback if you have had treatment with this dR. Just need some reassurance. Thanks Kelly  More...

Is anyone in London willing to go halves with me on a 2-for-1? Please email me if interested. Thanks.  More...

Reply to Michelle posting 8/9/03- if you are still unhappy with your vision please visit londonvisionclinic.com and view--- especially patient testimonials. I have not yet had eye surgery but my research has favoured this clinic. I hope everything works out for you-keep me posted via lasik-eyes website.  More...

had both eyes donr in birmingham augubt 18th felt very rushed had no quality time spent with me just like a cattle market in out in out had treatment done came back next day had check up doctor said how are ya told him they were very blurred which i thought was my healing process he says thats to be expected then came out with come back in two weeks make an appintment with the girls on the desk was in there all but 5 mins felt like i wasnt listened to at all went to make an appointment couldnt have it on such a day because the doctor who i saw on the day of my lazer was going back to africa as he was only over for a week. its coming up to a month nearley went back last week for another check ...  More...

Just an update on my 10 day check up. I have 20/20 vision in my right eye, but it seems I was "under lasered" in my left eye so it is still short sighted (forgot to ask by how much). That said, my vision is line 6 (just over driving standard) which I'm quite happy with even if it stays that way. May actually be the reason why I'm not in any way longsighted which I was told to expect. My corneas have both healed very well. I have to go back in 3 weeks time to see if my left eye improves and I may need steroids (not sure what they do - must ask). I'll see what happens in 3 weeks.  More...

As I stated previously I had one eye done 1st Sept prescription -4.00. Im not in pain anymore just my eye tires easily and Im still sensitive to light I feel like a film star wearing sunglasses in the house, but my vision is still very hazy to be honest Im starting to get a bit worried now, but I know I have to be patient. I was supposed to start work today but my Doctor has given me a weeks sick note - I will be bored silly ha ha but seriously Im pleased I didnt get both eyes done same time. Maybe some people heal quicker than me, I STILL DONT HAVE ANY REGRETS just no patience!  More...

Following LASEK treatment at Manchester optimax on both eyes it is now 10 days later. As stated previously I had a lot of pain but feel wonderful now. I'd say it took a good 5 days to feel myself again. I have no haze, went back to work after 6 days, can watch TV and am driving again. I'm even attending my taekwondo lessons (making sure i take it easy). My eyesight seems to be improving every day and my eyes feel fine - although I do get tired easily when on the VDU or driving. I am due to have a check-up tomorrow to see how everything is. I hope everything is OK and I don't have to go back to Optimax for a few months. Here's to going swimming in a few weeks and actually being able to see ...  More...

Had lasek at Newcastle on 1st september feeling a bit low today as I have a considerable amount of "haze" good job I only got right eye done or I wouldnt have been able to see. Staff and surgeon were very professional although I didnt expect to be still in pain today and I honestly thought I would have been able to see! anyway seee what tomorrow brings!  More...

Question for anyone, please say how bad your prescription was, as this would be really helpful. Anyone had treatment for +8 and what were the results? is it even available for really poor eyesight?  More...

Question for anyone, please say how bad your prescription was, as this would be really helpful. Anyone had treatment for +8 and what were the results? is it even available for really poor eyesight?  More...

I'm gearing up to have treatment. So far, I've read everything I could find on the various treatments, I've attended an open day at Birmingham Optimax and I've been to see my doctor and asked his advice. Tomorrow I'm attending a free consultation with Ultralase, though I have to say this is really going to be a benchmark for the consultation I'm going to book with Optimax in a couple of weeks when I return from holiday. I'm concerned on how they can charge so little compared to people like Ultralase, as I've always believed you get what you pay for. There is also the part of me that always wants the best deal though, so I'm still looking closest at Optimax, but I'm looking for the potential ...  More...

This rating is for the aftercare. I have been told I can only get my final appointment on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday (Glasgow) - no use to me as I work. If I want Saturday wil have to pay to see an optician who knows nothing about me !!!! Absolutely appalling, and was not warned of this at any point.  More...

Had epiflap (LASEK) on both eyes on 26/8/03 at Manchester. Consultation, treatment & aftercare very good. The consultant explained everything to me beforehand and told me I was suitable and that I could go ahead with treatment straight away. I opted to have both eyes done at the same time. I had read up about the treatment and so was aware of what the consultant was doing and he also talked me through it. The treatment was very quick and painless and I was not given bandage lenses. This may be why I suffered terrible pain for 2 days - although my eyes did not water and I felt no grittiness etc. On the 3rd day I awoke and looked over to the alarm clock - I could see the figures as plain as a ...  More...

After much deliberating over the epiflap surgery, i was finally convinced to go for it after the birth of my son. At 4 months the floor was wearing my glasses more than me! My consultation was on July 25th 2003 and i went staright in for the surgery afterwards as did my mother. I can honestley say i felt no pain or discomfort during the procedure, afterwards both my eyes and my mothers were weepy and quite light sensitive. I took 2 painkillers and went to bed. Our consultant recommended the contact lense bandages - these made our eyes feel quite gritty, but upon removal everything was very clear and the dry eye feeling soon disappeared. All in all its the best thing we've ever done, ...  More...

Both eyes -2.50 I went to the Leeds branch on the 21st of July for bi-lateral lasek its the best thing I have ever done, Dr Samuel is fantastic he went through everything very slowly and explained all the risks and recovery period making sure I had understood. I have been waiting to post anything on the web site until I had my monthly check up. Just had it on the 26th of Auguts 20/20 vision. I had the contact lenses put in so help ease the pain because I am a wimp you dont have to have these it does mean going back 3 days after surgery but hey anything to lessen what ever the pain might be, the day I had it done I followed the instructions and took the pain killers 1/2 hour after having ...  More...

Hello I went to the London branch. My right eye is still fine touch wood but my left eye as I said before can hardly see text or anything up close. My eyes were fine for 3 months and it just started to get worse. My prescription was -7.5 and -7. I will see if I can get an appoinment this week to see what they say. Its quite scarey, the thought of wearing glasses and contacts again fill me with dread ! The headaches are starting to take their toll on me as well.  More...

David, sorry to hear it has not gone well for you, what was your prescription before the treatment and which branch of optimax did you have the treatment?  More...

Hoping to go to Leeds taking advantage of 2for1 for Lasik in September,anyone interested.Friend already been and says good value.  More...

Hello Bad news I had both my eyes done back in July and they have been gradually getting worse. They were fine for the first month but then got worse its gotten to the point now where I can not see with my left eye at close range any more. The sad fact is Im not sure they will be able to do anythign about it as I started off on a high prescription. I will unfortunately have to go back to glasses or contacts. Maybe this is rare but be careful  More...

Had my first check up yesterday, was told I had 20/20 vision and the eyes were healing very well, the whole experience of LASEK went very well for me  More...

Left eye - Sph -2.50 Right eye - Sph -2.50 Had LASEK (EPIFLAP) treatment done to both eyes at Croydon last Wednesday (20th Aug) by Dr Ho. As expected I was nervous but Dr Ho made me feel very reassured. The actual operation was over in no time at all and was completely painless. As soon as the first drops go in, everything goes blurred. I couldn't feel the Epithelium being removed just saw it, but Dr Ho was very good in explaining what was happening. Don't worry if you move your eye, I did, and the laser stopped as promised! The Epithelium was replaced and a bandage lense put in place and that was it. I agree with Michelle about afterwards with the nurse. She told me a few times wha ...  More...

I`m hoping to have Lasek surgery at Manchester.Optimax have an offer 2for1.if you intersted let me know asap.  More...

Original Eyes: Left -1.75 Right -2.5 8mm pupils I had LASEK performed by Dr. Anwar at the Glasgow branch. My overall impression of Optimax and Dr. Anwar was that they are very capable and professional. However i did get the feeling of a `conveyor belt`. Of course, since Optimax are probably the cheapest surgery, i`m not suprised things were slightly `too efficient`. As for the surgery itself, it was a bit nerve-wracking, and certainly more serious than a trip to the dentists (i`ve seen some people equate the two). About 20 mins after leaving the surgery the pain started to kick in...proper pain - teeth clenching stuff! It lasted all evening, until the sleeping pills knocked me ...  More...

So far so good, had my Bi-Lateral (both eyes at the same time) Epiflap proceedure 5 days ago. I had a few essential last minuet questions and I'm sure the nurse thought I was jabbering on because I was nervous...which I was. I had my treatment postponed on Sat 16th due to staff sickness so since the assessment on that day I had thought of a couple more things to ask. Dr Ho (Croydon) gave a lovely smile to greet me and I felt a tad more relaxed. The surgery - if you can call it that, went very quickly. I tried to relax and just let it happen and I knew that I should expect blurred vision as soon as the drops were put in. Dr Ho was very calming. I could feel the Epithelium being removed bu ...  More...

Sorry everyone - maybe my eyes are not as great as I thought I didn't type in the minus signs in my prescription - I was shortsighted: Right: -3.00, -0.25 Left: -3.25, -1.00 :-)  More...

Has anyone has any experience with the Leeds branch? How good are they? Has anyone treatments gone wrong & does anyone recommend them? I am thinking of booking in October but apprehensive after reading some negative comments. What is the best clinic in peoples opinion?  More...

I'm having my Epiflap surgery booked with Dr Almasari for Sat 13th September. Does anyone have any comments about this surgeon? Is Epiflap exactly the same as Lasek? Many thanks for your help!  More...

Had PRK epiflap with Dr Mathen at the Manchester Clinic on Sat 26th Agust. Tretament went very well, it is a little disturbing being so aware of things but you just need to relax. The discomfort kicked in about 15mins after treatment just about enough time to get to the car. I couldnt open my eyes for 48 hours but three days on pain has gone and I am starting to see the improvements already. I will write more after my 10day check up  More...

Oops 16th August not 26th August, perhaps eyes havent improved as much as first thought  More...