Optical Express

I would say to any one who is unsure about this treatment that they should not hesitate in getting it done. It was completely painless and something I should have done a long time ago. The results were brilliant and I noticed the difference immediately. I can't thank Optical Express enough.

The best thing I've ever done. I was -5.50 and -5.75 so I was pretty blind and it still 5 weeks on hasn't sunk in that I don't need my lenses or glasses and that I can see perfect all the time. I am 40 and have been wearing glasses since the age of 8. Its taken me a while to get the courage to go for it but I am so glad I did. My surgeon was great. Mr Teenan and his staff just carry out the surgery with ease. It literally took about 10 mins top for both eyes. Its a lot of money for the time it took but the end result is worth it. I could have went somewhere else cheaper but I wanted someone recommended and I would only go to this surgeon as I had not heard one single bad one about him.

The surgeon and all the technicians were so friendly and really put me at ease..I was very nervous! But I had no reason to be; it was all over so quickly! and I could literally see straight away, although I tried to keep my eyes shut for the rest of the evening. I woke the next day with perfect vision.I had no bad side affects other than a few days of dry eyes (after I stopped taking the steroid drops). But they are fine now, I wish I had had the surgery ages ago! - I'm so happy with my treatment and the after care is great. I would recommend laser surgery to everyone. Especially with the discount vouchers they offer; £150.00 off surgery on the refer a friend scheme. Although surgery can be a bit expensive, it is definitely worth every penny!

I am very happy with my surgery. The procedure was very stress free with no pain. My eye was uncomfortable for about a week afterwards and was then back to normal. Vision is great now and no need for glasses! Email me with any questions Kirsty

The staff at Optical Express were really kind and all very knowledgable (most having had the surgery!) I was a bit nervous during the surgery but all the technicians told me exactly what was going on so I felt reassured. I could see literally straight away but I did as I was told for the rest of the day and went to sleep for a couple of hours..then I tried not to focus on anything for the rest of the day, the next day I woke and and was reading absolutely everything, clear as a bell!! i now have better than 20/20! I took all my drops as prescribed and had no bad side affects..I'm still taking the moisture drops occasionally as I work on a computer all day and they sometimes get a bit dry, but its AMAZING, I'm SO pleased I had it done, and would recommend it to everyone! The website is good too as you can read about your surgeon before hand ..and see how much practice they've had ;) it really helped put my mind at rest! And I have monthly check ups; very efficient! - Its worth every penny!

So pleased with the consultation, the surgery and the aftercare. It is fantastic not to wear glasses, the surgery itself took only a few minutes and the team were very supportive throughout, brilliant!!!!!

I had my treatment at the Optical Express store in Milton Keynes on Tuesday 6th December 2011. The reason I had to have LASEK rather than LASIK is because I have had 2 ulcers on my right eye and 1 on my left and they have left scarring. My vision before the op was -2.25 and -2.5 and it is now 20/20 Everyone was really friendly and kind, they didn't put any pressure on me to have the surgery and answered all of my questions. No question was too silly and I felt like I was the only person they had to see that day. The surgey itself lasted roughly 3 minutes per eye. I had a quick check over by the surgeon to make sure nothing had changed with my eyes since my consultation, when he agreed I was good to go I sat in the waiting room for about 5-10 mintues and was called through. The nurse took my glasses for me and told me to lie down, she made sure I was comfortable before anything else. The surgeon talked me through everything he was doing so I wasn't startled in anyway. First of all he out some drops in my eyes to numb them and then used a clamp to hold my eye open, I didn't feel the clamp at all but I could see it just out the corner of my eye. He then placed some more drops in my eyes and rubbed a swab over them (again I did not feel anything but I could see the swab) I was then asked to focus on the red dot and heard a clicking noise whichwas the machine doing its stuff. My vision went blurry for about a minute and then the surgeon put cold water in my eye and some more drops and moved onto the next eye. I really didn't feel anything other than the excess from the cold water and the drops as they ran down the side of my face. I saw a difference straight away as the nurse explained to me how the different drops worked and when to use them, I was also given a pair of goggles to wear to bed for the 1st week to stop me rubbing my eyes in my sleep. About 15-20 minutes later the drops started to wear off and my eyes started to water (as I was told they would) When I got home I went to bed for the rest of the evening/night. I then returned to the clinic the following morning for my first check up and they said everything looked good. I had booked the rest of the week off work so was at home for the recovery. I would highly recommend not going to work for a few days. Now I will be honest, the 3 days that followed were rather unpleasent. My eyes felt like I had shampoo in them and stung constantly. I was very, very sensitive to light, I couldn't even look at my mobile as it was so bright. I spent those 3 days in bed and in the dark. On the Thursday night I was in so much pain that I had to use the drops that are kept in the fridge. (It is recommended that you only use these as a last resort as they slow down the healing but they do numb your eyes almost instantly, so use them if you are in pain, thats what they are for) I remember one evening that my husband and I had to eat dinner in the dark with only the TV for light and I even had to have my back to the TV with my sunglasses on. Please don't let what you've just read put you off because I woke up Saturday and all the pain/stinging sensations were completely gone. I was still sensitive to the light but no where near as much as before. I had my four day check up on the Sunday and had my protective contact lenses removed. After this I was able to drive and my eyes were feeling much better. I had another check up the following Sunday and they were very pleased with my vision. I've just had my month check up and I could read every line they asked me to. I've got another appointment booked for my 3 month check. I cannot believe how amazing it is! I only wish I had it done sooner (and I'm only 26). I know it seems like alot of money but personally I think its worth every penny! All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, they treated me like a complete individual and I felt as though I was the only person that mattered. Watch out for the 'phantom glasses' I keep trying to push mine up but then remember they aren't there lol I still used the moisterising drops occassionally, but I work at a computer all day and many of the other people in the office who have never worn glasses before use drops too so its nothing unusal. I would recommend laser eye surgery to anyone! Plus shopping for sunglasses was great! (The women in 'The Sunglasses Hut' in Milton Keynes were wonderfully helpful!)

The entire process from initial telephone contact right through to my being able to see without glasses and all the follow up visits/checks was painless, and handled with extreme courtesy and professionalism. For the first time in over 18 years I have 20/20 vision and cannot thank all the people involved enough. I would recommend this procedure and Optical Express to anyone who is thinking of having corrective eye surgery.

Myself and my husband both had laser eye surgery at Optical Express on 13th March 2012 and are very pleased with the results. I had intralease - Lasik and my husband had Wavefront - Lasik. We have both been given !!! £150.00 money off vouchers !!! to give to anyone wishing to have laser eye surgery at Optical Express. Please just contact me at Jackie.briley@virgin.net and I will send one in the post to you. The vouchers are valid for three months and all you have to do is when you go for your consultation take the voucher with you so that Optical Express know that you have one. Even if you have already had your consultation you can still take the voucher to the store you are having your surgery as long as it is before your surgery date and Optical Express will honour it We both I only need glasses for reading which is a +1.50, so we are now able to just buy our reading glasses over the counter like at BHS or Boots instead of going to the opticians which is great and cheaper!!!

I am very happy with my outcome after my surgery . I felt very well looked after throughout the process and I am so glad to be free of my glasses. A big thank you to Mr.Teenan and his team at Silverburn.