GO FOR IT !! Lasik - had consultation last thursday at Leicester then booked in for lasik the following thursday at leicester - quoted price off ebay which they price matched, met the surgeon - Dr Andre Olberholster - very professional and honest, he did my treatment i was so nervous on the day but it didnt hurt at all i nearly didnt go through with it but im over the moon i did and would definatley do it all again you come out thinking what was i so worried about - it hurt more taking the selotape off the plastic sheilds that were stuck to my face. I did smell burining but just breathed through my nose and a nurse held my hand all the way though i was so overwhelmed afterwards i wanted to ...  More...

I chose the LASEK eye laser surgery option. This was the cheaper of the 2 different operations. However before I had the operation I had a prescription of -3.50 dioptres in one eye and -3.00 dioptres in the other, so I was quite short sighted. On the day of the operation everything was fully explained to me by the surgeon including how long the procedure would take and also all of the benefits of having the surgery. Now after the surgery which took a total of 15 minutes to complete, I can see as clear as a whistle and my vision is back to 20/20. This is the best £1000.00 I have ever spent. I would recommend OPTIMAX to anyone who is considering having treatment. I know you may think the price ...  More...

I had both my eyes treated at the Glasgow clinic (can't remember the surgeons name, sorry). The treatment was very fast, with mild discomfort. I experienced very little pain post-treatment and apart from the antibiotic drops did not require any further 'relief' drops. My sight improvement was very impressive and very quick [I was 6/4 in both eyes, unaided, after 3 weeks]. I am now pursuing a career in the police force. I would recommend LASIK treatment to anybody [my father has now had his eyes treated as a result].  More...

I had Epi-lasik on 4 Nov 2005 at Croydon with Dr Hoe. He was very nice and made me feel relaxed. The staff were lovely and held my hand during the procedure. Shame I cant say the same about the reception staff. My eyes were -4.75 & -5.00. It was quite uncomfortable having it done not nice at all but not painful. It felt alot longer than 15 mins, but then when you counting it always does. Its such a strange feeling when your having it done because they put these drops in your eyes so its all blurry like your under water, so you never can focus on what he is doing. It was no where near as bad as I expected. It goes really blurry when they take the flap off your eye. The laser made me jump a ...  More...

After speaking to the helpdesk to book the consultation, being told I was an "ideal candidate" with my prescription (-3.25 in both eyes), and then paying my £60, I was very optimistic and really looking forward to having the treatment, despite reading the rather painful experiences of others! However, after only 5 minutes with the consultant at the Optimax clinic in Leicester, my enthusiasm disappeared completely. Unfortunately I didn't get the consultant’s name, mainly due to the fact that she was so downright rude! She came out of her room, called my name and as I approached her to say simply "pleased to meet you" she ignored me, turned away muttering something which sounded like h ...  More...

I had gone to Manchester Optimax through convenience as I had relatives nearby, I am 39 years old. Excellent customer care. Staff friendly and helpful. Dr Hynes was wonderful& very honest. Great having the same doctor from consultation to surgery. I had Epi Lasek as Lasik not suitable - only mild discomfort for 24 hours max then fine. could see practically straight away - wonderful !! Can see better than most my friends now! Feel like I have x-ray vision! Should have done it years ago especially with the interest free! My follow up appointments now show me as having 20/20 vision ! A big thank you..  More...

EPI-LASEK I saw Dr Ayoubi at the Ipswich branch on Wed 16th Nov. Very charming and calm surgeon. After the consultation, had EPI-LASEK treatment after 1/2 hour. No pain and the surgeon talked all through the op, very re-assuring. 1st Night, lots of pain and kept up all night. I even tried to sleep upright on the sofa in the living room but still kept on waking up. Painkillers and sleeping pills did not work at all. 2nd Day, eyes watering a little less but the painkillers eventually worked. Listened to a lot of radio, which was probably the reason as to why I went to sleep at 8pm and woke up 8am. A good sleep due to lack of sleep the night before. Left eye functioning a lot better t ...  More...

I am a 60 year old male living near Alton, Hants who has been promising himself laser eye surgey to correct poor(ish) long distance vision (-3.25 thingies in each eye) for years. Finally, with my 60th just behind me and armed with a personal recommendation from a recent acquaintance, I started the ball rolling. I searched the web site, phoned the call centre and got a consultation for the Southampton office on 15 Nov 05. From the supplied literature I was a bit confused as to what I should be aiming for. I really felt that correcting both eyes was a logical route and that Lasik would be the best treatment. Why? To be honest I'm not entirely sure. Anyway, late Tuesday afternoon I met wi ...  More...

I am a 60 year old male living near Alton, Hants who has been promising himself laser eye surgey to correct poor(ish) long distance vision (-3.25 thingies in each eye) for years. Finally, with my 60th just behind me and armed with a personal recommendation from a recent acquaintance, I started the ball rolling. I searched the web site, phoned the call centre and got a consultation for the Southampton office on 15 Nov 05. From the supplied literature I was a bit confused as to what I should be aiming for. I really felt that correcting both eyes was a logical route and that Lasik would be the best treatment. Why? To be honest I'm not entirely sure. Anyway, late Tuesday afternoon I met wi ...  More...

Hello, I am considering Epi- Lasek at the Croydon Optimax with Dr Hoe. Has any else at surgery there and how did you get on??  More...

I had Lasik in Southampton on 28th October with Mr Ayoubi. My prescription was -6.75 and -7.00 with astigmatism. Mr Ayoubi was brilliant, very professional and confident. The operation didn't hurt a bit and straight afterwards I was delighted that I could see the Exit sign, and people at the other end of the room. By the middle of the following morning though I was quite alarmed that my vision had gone blurry although speaking to some friends who had the same experience reassured me a bit. At my aftercare appointment a week later my eyesight had improved a bit. It is now nearly 2 weeks later and I am pleased to say my eyesight seems to be improving every day. I have been told I have driv ...  More...

I am attending the Glasgow Optimax clinic at the end of November for my consultation with Mr Anwar and then the treatment is scheduled for 17th December, so I have the Christmas break to recover. I am having bi-lateral treatment and my husband has major concerns about the possible complications for having both eyes treated at the same time, the biggest fear being blindness and not having the ability to work again and the fact that insurance companies don't cover Elective Surgery. I am 31 and have worn glasses and contacts for 16 years and would welcome not having to wear glasses again until much later in life. However if after having treatment, I still had to wear glasses even if my pres ...  More...

Hi all. I recently had epi-lasek on both eyes at the Birmingham clinic on my 50th birthday, 15th October 05. Today (29th Oct), I have just returned from my 2nd after-care appointment and my vision is better than 20/20. After listening to advice given to me during my consultation, because of my age, and because of my need to see close up stuff ( do a lot of fishing), I opted for the mono-vision option, where one eye is undercorrected. What fantastic results! I have to say though, the first 24hrs were agony! I found it impossible to sleep even with a couple of strong painkillers and the pills given me to help me sleep! But I persevered with the antibiotic drops and the other dr ...  More...

Thinking of laser surgery for miopia -8,25 R -7.00 L. Have had consultation at Ultralaze Chester, who seem extremely professional, if a tad epensive. Have booked consultation Optimax Manchester, much cheaper. I am concerned about difference in price, obviously do not want sacrifice quality for cheapness, but is it worth paying the extra for peace of mind. Comments please.  More...

I made an entry earlier this month but things have gone downhill. I went for another review last week and new prescription is -2.00 in right eye and -1.75 in the left eye. Had to go to my optician who confirmed the above prescription. Got my new glasses today, so much about me thinking that I had gotten rid of my glasses. The treatment is not for all of us.I am gutted.  More...

Nicki, if it's any consolation, after my epi lasek I couldn't drive for over a week so don't worry too much. I spent the time going for walks, resting or going shopping on public transport! I found that gradually my sight improved. I didn't drive til day 8 but it probably wasn't all that brilliant then. I think it was towards the end of week 2 before i felt confident that I could see where I was going. Stick with it, but do contact whichever clinic you went to for advice meanwhile  More...

well, things have gone downhill for me since the last time i made an entry here earlier this month.I went for a review a couple of days ago and was told that my eyesight has now deteriorated to -2.5 in right eye and -1.75 in the left.Imagine the dissapointment!They gave me some eye drops to use for 3 weeks, apparently these are mearnt to stop the deterioration.So i had to take a trip down to my optician who confirmed the above reading and so its back to glasses for me from next week.I wont lie, i am gutted to say the least, i had been telling everyone about the treatment but now some are not so sure after the experience i am now going through. In conclusion, this treatment is not for everyon ...  More...

I had my Epi-Lasik treatment back in April 2005, I live in Belgium, and I attended the Birmingham Clinic, which I have to say are very professional, the treatment was totally painless, but during the following 3 days, I did experience some discomfort, when my "bandages" were removed, the pain and discomfort went immediately. My eyesight is perfect, and if you are considering laser treatment by Optimax, I recomend them 100%, to prove this my daughter had her eyes lasered too, and my son is next. A mother would not recomend anything to her children, unless she was totally satisfied, which I am. Thankyou Optimax.  More...

Had epi lasek last saturday 15th October, I feel I was given the best case scenario - 5 days on i am struggling to see the PC monitor, and my eyesight is still poor so cannot drive, watch tv or carry on my normal activities, the Consultant advised me most people have eyesight good enough to drive by day 3 when the lenses are taken out, my eysight was worse than immediately after the op. I cannot begin to explain the anguish this has caused me over the last few days, I will post again to let you know how the progress is, but be warned my experience has made me realise how precious your sight is.  More...

Hi, I had epi-lasek (monovision)at southampton with Mr Ayoubi on 1st October. my left eye didn't need undercorrecting so my right eye was fully corrected. Mr Ayoubi is extremely experienced (his profile is on their website). I am a big wimp who hates even getting an eyelash in my eye but Mr Ayoubi puts your mind at rest. He explains what he is doing as he goes along so you know what to expect. the first 12 hours were the worst but not all that bad really. I've had worse trips to the dentist! My right eye is at 20/20 so it's just a case of getting used to the monovision which Russell said could take a bit longer. feel free to pm me.  More...

Hi! I am having a consultation in the Manchester Optimax clinic soon. I have -6.75 in each eye, so this means I am only eligible for Epi-Lasek, is this correct? Is Epi Lasek the one that is supposed to be more painful, but have fewer side effects? (Sorry for being dim, but I am finding this all so confusing, with so much contradictory information!)  More...

Hi, forgot to mention that I am supposed to be on holiday a fortnight after the surgery. Should I postpone it in case I need follow up?  More...

I have a consultation and Lasik treatment booked at Southampton at end of Oct with Dr Ayoubi. Just wondered if anyone had any comments???  More...

I've just had lasik surgery on Oct 6th. The procedure was performed by Dr Esselaar and I had no pain whatsoever throughout the procedure, although it was commented that the astigmatism was so bad in each eye, they were the strangest shape he had ever seen. My prescription was -8 so my eyesight was very poor also. For the first 4 hours after surgery I suffered some discomfort and my vision went from being quite hazy to perfectly clear. On my check up the next day, my vision was at driving standard already. Each day it gets better and better. It's the best thing I have ever done and I would recommend optimax to anyone thinking of having laser eye surgery. All the staff were brilliant.  More...

Had treatment at the Southampton clinic on 7th September. Little more than a month on now and everything is fine. No dry eyes or halos, and I don't need glasses any more.  More...

Had Epi-Lasek done at Croydon clinic with Professor Venter on 08/09/05. My prescription was -6.50 and -6.75 with astigmatism in both eyes. I also have thin corneas so mytomicin-c was used. The procedure was painless just a little bit weird. It was all over in about 15minutes.Its been a month today, last check-up was told that left eye is -0.50 and right eye is -1.75, and that this might improve with time, so I’m praying!!! As I am a nurse I only paid half price £595! Night vision is still a bit poor, awaiting next appointment towards the end of this month. It’s definitely been worth every penny, no more glasses or contacts. If you are thinking about having this treatment, just book yourself ...  More...

I had the Lasik eye treatment 7 weeks ago. I was totally impressed by the operation, it was painless and quick and although I suffered from mild discomfort for a day and a half this was all it was. By the second day I could see well enough to get by, but when I returned to work intensive computer work was a bit difficult for the first week but after that everything was fine. I have had no headaches or other side effects. I am the biggest coward going and everybody is so amazed that I actually went through with it, but I would say it is the best thing I have ever had done. Many thanks for all your help.  More...

I bought the operation as a present for my wife, who is absolutely overjoyed at being able to see when she wakes up without the need to fumble for glasses. She doesn't believe I can ever top this present. I would highly reccomend the treatment for anyone who is eligible!  More...

I would recommend optimax to anyone. I suffered about 12 hours of discomfort(not pain) following epi-lasik surgery. Within 2 weeks I had better vision than when I wore glasses. I can now read every line on the sight test chart. This has really changed my life for only very short and mild discomfort.  More...

I've read a lot of the reviews on here, and looked at several other websites, but I'm looking for a bit of more specific information relating to laser treatment, based on my prescription and lifestyle. If any one can offer advice/personal experiences which may help, please email me. (Please put 'LASIK' in the subject box so it'll be easier to find if it gets filtered out to junk mail!) My main concerns are: 1. My age - I am 21. Is having laser treatment at this age a good or bad idea? 2. I am a student, but I am considering a career in the police once I graduate. 3. I play rugby and am concerned that LASIK (which I think would be my only option (??)) may be a ...  More...

I am due to go for consultation and maybe treatment following day (Oct 2005) however not many comments from Bristol clinic, any reason?  More...

I had my surgery done nearly a week ago now and I still cant get over how well my eyesight is. Sometimes I go to take my glasses off or think I need to take my contacts out but I dont. I am only 21, so I was quite scared about getting it done coz I was young. The surgery is very quick and I will say the only thing that bothered me was the clasp in my eye. However it is worth every penny. Optimax were brilliant they are very thorough and you did not feel like it was a sales pitch. If anyone is thinking of having it done I would definitely say go for it you will not regret it. I went to the optimax in Liverpool and they could not be helpful enough. Good luck.  More...

I had Epi-Lasik done on both eyes last Friday. Four days on from surgery and my right eye is still a tad blurry, but the left eye is healing great. I’m still slightly anxious about my blurry right eye but I’ve been told it’s normal for the eyes to heal differently. My right eye does seem to be getting clearer each day, and I have to keep in mind I’m only on the forth day of recovery. The operation was carried out at the Opitmax clinic in Manchester by a female doctor (I know it sounds ridiculous but I never got her name). She was pleasant but seemed to focus on if I knew entirely what the risks where, that made me a little uneasy. She was pleasant though, although a little quiet througho ...  More...

I am now being treated by optimax who have taken over the clinic in Belfast, due to time constraints I have had to fly the Liverpool to get the re-treatment carried out. But im just glad im geeting it done for a reasonable price.  More...

Had treatment done last October (have only just been told about this review site!). Was very nervous about the whole thing when I recevied an appointment for the test, consultation and treatment on the same day! My eyes were both -2.75. I went ahead with the surgery (Epi-Lasik) at a cost of £990 for both eyes at the Manchester clinic. Result: WOW!! I could see straight away but about 4 hours later my eyes were very swollen and couldnt see for about 18 hours later - not a problem because I got alot of sleep with the help of the sleeping pills!. Had the lenses taken out 3 days later which got rid of the little discomfort I had and the swelling was gone completely by day 5. I had no worr ...  More...

Saw it on ebay, and cos i am sick of having endless problems with my contacts, i thought, what the hell! Spoke to the staff after buying it on ebay and discussed my options. It was at that point i could have easily turned around and said no, but they were so helpful. As they explained my options, it emerged that as i am employed by the NHS i can get it half price! Well, that made my mind up for me!!! Went for my initial consultation, and i couldn't have been more impressed. The clinic was clean, the staff were friendly, they didn't laugh when i asked if i could lose my eyes, they were just wonderful. My surgery is booked for 26th September and i cant wait. I will resubmit when its be ...  More...

Well I've took the plunge and I am booked in optimax manchester Sat 17/09. Opting for Lasek due to fears about actually having my cornea cut. Bought my package off Ebay which takes a bit of getting use to but hey it is the year 2005 and also if it saves me £400 on my last quote what the heck! My perscrition is R/E = -4.00 sph, +2.25 cyl, 100°, L/E = -4.25 sph, +2.00 cyl, 90°, would like to hear from anyone who has had a similar perscription corrected by Lasek. I will post back as soon as my new eyes allow me to.  More...

Very high standard of treatment at the liverpool branch of Optimax. And very competetive as i bought the treatment throu ebay My eyes were -1.75 in both eyes & i opted to have just one eye done, the difference is amazing, no more glasses..... great!!! The guy who i saw has got it spot on my right eye is now 0 prescription. It took my brain about two months to get used to having one eye at -1.75 & one at 0, but i would recommend to anyone that you try monovision first. its worked really well for me!! Paul  More...

I had my eye's treated a couple of weeks ago and i have to admit it's the best decision i've ever made. I don't think it has quite sank in yet how great it is to not have to bother with glasses/contact lenses. I highly recommend the Optimax Clinic in Leeds, the staff were so friendly and really helped me relax and feel comfortable before the surgery. I want to pass on my heartfelt thanks to all at the Optimax Clinic in Leeds. Also the fact that i bought the surgery from ebay saving me even more money on an already cheap price was fantastic!!  More...

Has LASIK at Southampton on 06/09/05 carried out by Dr.McGraw. Absolutely no pain whatsoever, she explained everything that was about to happen and was reasuring at all times. I did not realise it would be so clinical and that they would all be gowned up but made me feel at ease straight away, treatment only took 10 minutes. Opted to have both eyes done at the same time and immediately saw the results once I was sat back in the waiting room. Had worn glasses and used contacts for 40 years combined with a prescription of -6.50 in both eyes so was expectant (and told) that I might need Reading glasses afterwards. Obviously only day 2 at the moment but my vision is fantastic and I am eve ...  More...

Fantastic treatment, fantastic staff, fantastic service (seriously sexy consultant!) Can not recommend this company and service enough! My life has been changed. Go for it - if you are worried, have one eye done at a time - but you are dealing with professionals here who care about YOU and not profits - just do it!  More...

Hi, I understand that Optimax are taking over the Advanced Eye Clinic - they have already begun advertising for staff in Belfast. I was given the impression that this compnay would honour any treatments / offers provided by Advanced Eye Clinic. Cheers. Dax  More...

Had epi lasek - mono vision at Leicester clinic. Excellent service/staff. Only slight gritty eyes after op and for 1 day after no pain. 4 Weeks on have 20/20 vision. Best decision ever to have laser treatment cannot describe the feeling of not having to wear glasses or the hassle of contact lenses. Great!  More...

I had my laser surgery in February 2005, 2 weeks after I was made redundant and searching for a new job – it was a highly stressful time, but it had been booked for over a month so there was no going back! I got a ‘January Sale’ voucher from Optimax – both eyes done for £700, I had toyed with it for ages, so took advantage of the voucher, as it was cheaper than the Ebay purchase. I went to the Glasgow clinic and had Dr Anwar and for my follow-ups, Myra Crawford. My eyes were: R-3.50 and L-4.00. The surgery itself was fine, a little uncomfortable, and for someone with as strong a stomach as myself, I found it a bit yucky. I would recommend you put some Vicks at your nose, as the s ...  More...

I had my treatment in March of this year after having worn glasses for nearly 20 years from the age of 18. My prescription was -2.75 in each eye which although not very bad was enough that I could not see anything further away than 6 inches without glasses or contacts. Not even being able to see in the mirror to dry my hair in the mornings was getting me down. I had thought about Laser Surgery for many years but was always a bit scared as you really only get the one chance with your eyes but this year as I am getting married in 4 weeks I bit the bullet. I actually found my surgery through e-bay and was then contacted by the Newcastle clinic to arrange my consultation. From start to ...  More...

Had treatment over three months ago at the Southampton clinic, my prescription was R-5.25 L-6.50 was quite nervous on the day of treatment but the staff where reassuring enough. My night vision for first six week was so poor that I could not drive at all. But now it has settled down now still get stars around lights but it does get a bit better every week My vision now is better than it ever was with glasses and during the daylight hours it is a whole new world of vision. I suppose I feel that the day light hour’s vision is so much better because I never wore contact lenses so I was always aware of my glasses frame in edges of the field of my vision In summary I would say if you are co ...  More...

I had LASIK at Aberdeen branch of Advanced Laser Eye Clinic in November 2003. Since then I have experienced many eye troubles. Half of my original prescription has come back, so I must still wear glasses. Contact lenses are out, since my eyes now get painfully dry. As soon as things started to go wrong, the Clinic's attitude to me changed - far from giving me more care, they made me feel like the fault was mine as 'all surgery contains risks' (even though I had not been fully warned of these risks before the surgery) and I got the clear impression that they saw me as a nuisance. I asked them for a payment towards new glasses, they refused to help. And even though the surgery had ...  More...

I attended the Optimax Leeds branch. From start to finish, I was shown first class customer care. The surgeon explained the procedure in simple terms, and alayed any fears that I had. The Lasik procedure was amazingly quick, and totally painless. I experienced a mild discomfort for around two hours afterwards, but no more than if I had been wearing my contact lenses to sleep in. The following morning I had eyesight better than that experienced with my contact lenses. I cannot recommend Optimax too highly.  More...

I had epi-lasik treatment at the Birmingham Optimax clinic two weeks ago. My prescription was -2 and -3.25 and now I have 20:20 vision. There was some discomfort (not enough to stop me sleeping) for the first 24 hours but that was it. My vision has improved daily since. I bought the treatment via Ebay and paid £795 total for both eyes, which I think is excellent value when you think how much I have spent in my life on glasses and contract lenses. I took a week off work to recover but this was mainly because I have to do a lot of driving and needed to be sure I was safe to be on the roads.  More...

Croydon clinic. EPI-LASEK 3 weeks ago. Dr Hoe. I had something like -2.5 in both eyes. consultation same day as surgery. in and out in just over an hour. had a very uncomfortable evening until i eventually conked out thanks to pain killers and sleeping pills. it'd be wise to practice using eye drops before you get it done otherwise you'll be getting used to it at your most vulnerable time. i think i didn't use anesthetic drops correctly or my tears washed them out and that's why they didn't appear to work. next day i woke up fine. pain gone and had a normal weekend - telly etc. when i got protective contacts off a few days later I had better than 20/20. it's even impr ...  More...

All gain and no pain, really nice people and great service, go for it!  More...

I had Epi-lasek on moderately short-sighted eyes. There was 12 hrs of minor discomfort, which is fairly insignificiant when you consider the gains. I have 20/20 vision now and would recommend this treatment to anyone. I went to Optimax Liverpool clinic and the staff there were great and very professional and I would highly recommend them(my Dad and bother are also going there now!). Don't be put off by the fact Optimax is cheaper than other clinics, i personally think that other clinics are just ripping people off. If you purchase this surgery through ebay (like I did) you can get correction in both eyes for £795 and no extra costs! Please contact me if you need any more information, C ...  More...

I bought my Laser Eye Surgery on Ebay. The whole process from bidding, to having the treatment done, has only taken 3 weeks. I chose Epi lasek treatment for my short sightedness, and chose Liverpool as my nearest clinic. I had my treatment on 16th August 2005. My settings were:- left eye sph -2.84.Cyl -0.56.Axis 175. right eye sph -3.04.Cyl -0.88.Axis 15. I would like to thank all of the staff and the operating surgeon in Liverpool for their professional manner, and also their friendliness. I am still receiving aftercare appointments, and my eyesight is improving day on day. I have a little blurred vision with my left eye, but I have been advised that this is ...  More...

Had Epi-Lasik at Liverpool on Saturday 13th August 2005. I'm 25 and my vision was -2.25 and -2.50. This was my second consultation as in April I wasn't suitable due to a viral infection, although I wasn't aware that I had one. Had all my tests done again, blood pressure etc and had my consultation with Dr Madusudhan. He had a look and confirmed what my optician had told me, that my infection had cleared up. It was a fantastic feeling, knowing that in a couple of hours I will have surgery to improve my vision with the hope of not having to wear contact lenses again. I went back into reception, massive smile on my face, told my dad that I was having it done and paid my deposi ...  More...

I was unsure whether my eyes were suitable for laser treatment as my one eye was -10.5 and the other -9.75. I went for my consultation and found that as my corneas were exceptionally thick I could have Lasik carried out. Although I do not have perfect vision in both eyes (I am now very slightly long sighted but still able to drive without glasses) I did not expect never to have to wear glasses again. I am 48 years of age so I knew I would need reading glasses - nothing can yet be done about the ageing process. I was just fed up of having to pay over £300 for a decent pair of glasses I have read comments about the possible side effects which Optimax points out prior to treatment but ...  More...

Hi, well here i am writing to you all on the 4th day after epi-lasek treatment on the 11th. What can i say, well the procedure is not the nicest of things to go through, but neither is having a tooth pulled. It's totally pain free, if a little weird.......Once the anastetic eye drops wore off my eyes became painfull, but it was manageble.....took my sleeping pills and off to bed i went. The next day was like a miricle, i had very good vision and no pain or irritation. Over the next couple of days my vision was just getting better and better. 1 hour to go untill i have my banged lens taken out and my eyes are tested. I know already that they near to if not 20/20, but i'll post back af ...  More...

I have been considering the eye surgery since the early 90's, until my wife saw the offer advertised on ebay of all things, so i thought about it and took the plunge. The consultation was very thorough and intensive. I didn't realise what you can tell from your eyes. The consultation told me that i would get a very good result. All the bad points were clearly pointed out to me and i was under no pressure at any time to have them done. I chose the epi-lasik and to have both eyes done at there and then. The staff and surgeon were very helpful and made you feel relaxed. The operation was amazingly quick, less than 30 seconds per eye and there was an initial sight of perfect vision after ...  More...

Had Lasik at the Finchly Road clinic by Mr Patel in April. I had prescription of about -6.00 and now have 20/20. Thank you Mr Patel, Russell Ambrose and Optimax! Its wonderful to be able to be 'normal' after wearing glasses for 45 years. will thouroughly recommend to anyone and everyone I meet.  More...

well it's comfirmed!!!!! my eye sight is better than 20/20 at first checkup....... what can I say Dr Samual and all the staff at Leeds Optimax thankyou........  More...

Decided to upgrade to Lasik from Epi-Lasik based on positive comments and recovery time in relation to driving etc. Had treatment at Leicester Optimax following the consultation and tests by a South African Doctor called Andre. He was fantastic as were the rest of the Leicester staff. I would agree with the dentist comments that other people have left (burning smell etc)and the general easiness of the operation. My sight is now fantastic 4 months 'in', (now see where my golf ball has landed!!)however the immediate results were very good after about 4 - 5 hours. My own personal account of discomfort - felt like a double eye poke for about three hours after returning home. Started bac ...  More...

I had epi-lasek done at Glasgow clinic, purchased via ebay!! All staff have been totally professional and put me at my ease straight away. I was driving around 4 days after surgery and have had no problems, best of all I can see (probably better than some of my friends with and without glasses). THANK YOU OPTIMAX  More...

Hi, I also need check-ups and was very suprised to find the clinic gone into liquidation. Also, I am no longer getting a response from the 0870 number they advertise - I did get a call back from someone representing the administrators a couple of weeks ago. It is possible to make a claim against your credit card company (if this is how you paid) by getting a copy of the Letter of Liquidation from Company House and forwarding it with all relevant materials to your credit card company- unfortunately Company House have not received this yet! I was also told by whoever is in charge of the liquidation that a new company would be taking over the service and would honour all outsatnding check-ups a ...  More...

I bought laser surgery as a present for my son who has worn glasses since the age of 11 and is now 24. Although he had quite a slow post-op recovery his sight is good now and his appearance and confidence have been boosted as a result. He'll look better than ever when he gets married next year! Optimax did a great job and were helpful, professional and friendly throughout.  More...

After the initial consultation with Optimax in London, I was told that I have slightly thinner than average corneas. My best option was to have the treatment done at Croydon, where they have a machine that cuts a thinner flap than normal. It took a considerable length of time to get a consultation with the Croydon surgeon -a couple of months, with several phone calls (including some promised call-backs that never happened) and an email to the founder of the company(which seemed to speed things up enormously). I got a slot for a consultation and if I wanted, treatment the same day. From that point on, everything has been amazing - surreal, almost. Professor Venter was calm, professional, ...  More...

I have been wearing glasses since I was 18, and am now 35yrs. Both eyes are -3 with astigmatism. After a few months of research, I decided to go with Optimax, having read the reviews on this site I wanted to ensure that Dr Patel carried out the procedure in London. Having met Dr Patel on the 26th of July for my consultation, I was very, very impressed with his explanations, calmness and successful approach. I had a choice of either Epi-Lasek or Lasik. Having read all the documentation I had received, I decided to go for Lasik, the reasons for this were that the healing process is shorter and you are not required to wear contact lense bandages after. I arrived back at the clinic on Thursday ...  More...

I am due to go for my 3 month check up and I have to say everything is great. I was badly shortsighted so I opted for Lasik I needed quick recovery with 3 children. Short term discomfort. I would recommend, don't think about it do it.  More...

I had epi-lasek on both eyes (-2.00) just over one week ago. The first day was very painful, anisthetic wore off after about 3 hours, eyes were streaming and had to keep them closed. Took recommended advice and took the given painkillers and sleeping tablets and slept for 16 hours. Next couple of days were a lot better, but very light sensitive, also I'm not very tolerant of contact lenses, so the contact lense badages gave me some irriatation. Spent most of the time the next couple of days resting in dark room. Day 3 lenses were taken out and dramatic improvement. Vision really good already, no pain, just slightly light sensitive. One week on excellent. Watching TV fine, driving and a ...  More...

I was very sceptical - eye surgery on e-bay? But what a bargain. Astigmatism more of a problem than my -1.75, but a week later I'm already at legal driving level, and the wonder of being able to see! Bi-lateral epi-lasek at Birmingham. Recommend it to anyone!  More...

I am very happy with the service and the treatment in Croydon. I had LASIK on my left eye, which had -4.5 astigmatism and was midly shortsighted. I had a lot of reflections and ghosts. Now it's 5 days after treatment and my left eye is now a lot better than my right is. I could already read the 5th line on the chart on the 1-day aftercare. So I can really recommend Optimax. I've been at Croydon, treated by Dr. Venter.  More...

12hrs of discomfort,1 week eyes a bit tired. Great vision now. Legal to drive after 1 week. Thanks to Leicester clinic.  More...

If you're thinking about getting your eyes lasered then stop thinking and just do it! Sure there might be a bit of pain for a few days so just sleep until it's gone. The only problem I had was the fact that my hayfever kicked in the day after surgery. So if you have hayfever keep taking your tablets and check before lasering that it's ok to do so. If it's not then put off the op until winter. I wish I'd done it years ago instead of thinking about it. Highly recommended.  More...

Hi Alan, I too have had laser surgery in the Belfast clinic and need an enchancement. I have been unable to e-mail you can you reply to me please? many thanks Andrea  More...

I had both my eyes lasered much more than ten years ago (please let me know!) at the Finchley clinic. The technology then did not permit both to be done at the same time so I had mine done about six months apart. I experienced pain and discomfort for a few days after each operation and it was several weeks before achieving perfect sight but the benefits massively outweigh the inconvenience of contact lenses and spectacles. My sight is still perfect and with the advances in technology, I would thoroughly recommend this procedure to anyone thinking about treatment - get on and do it!  More...

Well, that's it finally decided to take the plunge, after 6-8 months of research. Will be going to the Leeds clinic on the 11th Aug for Topography, consultation and then Bilateral Epi-Lasek. I'm confident that there will be no issues with regards to having this treatment done, as i've had free consultations with other clinics and have been accepted with them. My presciption currently at a stable -2.75 in both with no other issues. So i'm pretty optomistic with regards to the results i'll achieve. I would like to think that 20/20 will be a good result. Keep a look out, I'll post here with updates after the procedure Regards  More...

Excellent. Had surgery at Leeds clinic. My eyes were -1.75 and -2.50 and now have 20/20 vision. It was painful the first few hours, however, my husband does say I am a baby! Staff were very help and I would absolutely recommend Optimax to everyone, in fact I do. Wish I'd had it done years ago! Thank you.  More...

I had epi-Lasek early April 2005. Before this my prescription was -4.00 in both eyes. I could see that my eyesight had improved drastically straight after the procedure and over the next 7 days everything became much sharper, a pleasure that I had not enjoyed without the aid of glasses/contact lenses in 20 years. Now after 2 aftercare appointments I have been told that my vision is 20/20 and that I am even reading the line below the 20/20 grading! The staff at Optimax Birmingham were excellent before and after surgery and my Eye Surgeon was very friendly,thorough and honest. This was the best decision that I had ever made. I cannot tell you how happy I am being given my eyesight back. I am o ...  More...

I had epi-lasek at the Birmingham clinic just under a week ago (19/6/05). I had prepared myself for the worst, and imagined dreadful pain, both during and afterwards. I can honestly say, it was fine. The actual procedure is over very quickly, and really doesn't hurt...just a slight feeling of pressure. Within half an hour, my eyes were very sore, but nowhere near as bad as I had imagined. My eyelids became quite swollen, and being in a bright room was uncomfortable, so I took two sleeping tablets (provided) and went to bed. By the next morning, most of the swelling had gone down and the soreness had eased. I just felt like I usually do when I've had my contact lenses in too long. ...  More...

Had eye surgery at Croydon after wearing glasses for the past 12 years. I saw an offer from Optimax on ebay and out of curiosity went for it. I paid an amazing £810 for both eyes and the process was so simple and quick. It was difficult for the first 2 days and the vision was getting better for the first week. Now have perfect eye sight, wearing sunglasses when I want to, going swimming etc. Basically doing all the things I couldn't do before. If I'd known about this 12 years ago I would have signed up then!  More...

I had Epi-Lasik at the Manchester clinic in June-05. Both my eye's were approx -4.0. All the eyes test etc given before the treatment were quick and easy. I was in the treatment room for less than 10 minutes and that included the time to clamp and prepare both eyes and the laser treatment (about 15 seconds for each eye). There was NO PAIN at all during the treatment. After the treatment I was told that within 30 minutes my eyes would begin to feel heavy (as though I wanted to close them and go to sleep) and so was advised to stay in a dark room. And that’s exactly what happened. I was very fortunate that I DIDN’T HAVE ANY PAIN for the first 48 hours like most people do. Not sure ...  More...

I had Epi Lasik surgery at the Optimax clinic in Bristol. Being in the forces and quite sporty the constant battle trying to keep glasses in good nick and the annoyance of having to take them off for sport (leaving me blind!) was enough for me to take the risk of surgery...and to be honest the worry of "what if I'm left blind?" is not to be underestimated. The booking process and staff at Bristol are excellent and I even shared emails with Russell the boss...now where do you know where the boss has the time or inclination to talk to the customers?? The op took only a few minutes and was totally painless, the recovery period mildly uncomfortable for a couple of days but after that every ...  More...

Lasik treatment really has revolutionised my life. The best money Ive ever spent. My treatment was arranged very quickly, carried out efficiently and is unbelievably successful. 20/20 vision - amazing  More...

Excellent. Had surgery at Leicester clinic. Both eyes were -1.75 and now have perfect vision. Staff were exceptional and I would absolutely recommend Optimax to everyone. Wish I'd had it done years ago! Thank you.  More...

It's a miracle! I was -6.00 and -6.25 and although my eyes gave the consultants some concern they were absolutely thorough and did their utmost to make this operation possible. After 30 years of being lost without glasses or contacts I am now totally free of them. Vision is now + 0.5 and -0.5. I had Epi-Lasik and although there was some discomfort for the first few days this would still not put me off, such are the wonderful benefits (and I'm a real wimp!). Thank you Optimax. Remember to take your old glasses in and donate them to charity - you won't need them!  More...

I have rated this very poor only because the laser eye clinic in Belfast has gone into liquidation. The eye surgery was fine. Unfortunately I require re-treatment due to my eye sight being particularly poor to start with. As the company has gone bust i have no idea where i stand. If anyone has any info please email me. Thanks john  More...

I had epi lasik done at the Croydon surgery, it took 5 minutes and i can safely say that the results are fantastic. I now have better then 20 20 vision { and i thought you couldnt get better than that }, the staff are very friendly and professional {especially as i turned up late for my second appointment because i hadn't read the time right on the letter} and i can assure you that was before my op.I do strongly advise anyone who wants it done to get it done, sure it hurts a bit but after a few hours you are fine.In fact the only problem that i have had is that i still push phantom glasses up my nose, but i'm sure that habit will fade away soon.  More...

Hi All, Had some progess on what to do if you're stuck for aftercare but I think it would be inappropriate for me to post it here. Please get in touch with me via the email above and I can let you know what resolution I've managed to get and hopefully help out a little. Cheers, Alan  More...