Optical Express

I have been this this clinic three times so far. Once for a consultation which was excellent, everything explained to you. Second for my actulal surgery. The team were brillient, they made me feel comfortable and at ease, especially the kind surgical assistant who let me hold her hand during the procedure. I have just been back for my first aftercare appoitnment today. and once again, a nice relaxed visit. The staff and the clinic come higley recommended!

I have to say from start to finish and the current follow up checks todate the experience and results are without a doubt,absolutley perfect.Credit to Stephan Klopper and his professional team involved ,and of course Carmel and Kate with their pretests and after service,thank you very much indeed. I am over the moon with my new eye sight, so glad Ive had it done and will recommend you to everyone. Nidal Saadeh.

I have just had Lasik Treatment at Optical Express, West Quay Southampton (Friday 26th August). I had been thinking of having this procedure for about two years before actually getting enough nerve even to go for the consultation. the staff at Southampton are very friendly and make you feel at ease from the moment you walk through the doors. After having the consultation, which includes all tests etc...(my prescription was -1.75 / -1.25 and i have larger than average pupils) i made the decision to have the treatment and booked in for 1 month later, all my questions had been answered and doubts had gone. On the day of treatment i was extremely nervous, but as soon as you walk into the waiting room you meet other people also having the treatment, so you are not alone! .. again the staff make you feel relaxed. The surgeon i had was Mr Wayne-Crewe Brown, he made me feel totally relaxed and answered any last questions i had, from that moment on i was totally relaxed about the surgery. During the surgery i felt absolutely nothing - no pain, no discomfort, and if you want someone to hold your hand they do!!! I saw lots of different colours, Smelt different smells and that was it, they talk to you all the way through. Afterwards you just look like you've been crying non-stop for an hour!, but there is still no pain, your eyes just feel a bit gritty and tired. It's now the next day, and after sleeping with my 'guards' on (very sexy!) and putting my eye drops in, i have just had my next day check up - I can see everything sooooooo clearly, my vision is better than 20/20 - television, car number plates, leaves on the tree's, road signs, people across the road! - unbelievable for just 1 day later and still no pain whatsoever. Dont hold back if you are thinking of having this done, i wish i had done it sooner, the results are amazing.

I had Lasek surgery in May and have been discharged today 27/8/2005. Its hard to describe how my life has changed since having the surgery it is so wonderfull to not be dependant on glasses I have just returned from holiday and it was great to go to the beach for the first time without glasses! I had my surgery done in Birmingham after 15 years of dithering about I finaly took the plunge I only wish I had done it sooner It was painless and just a week or so of discomfort mainly the first three days from wearing the bandage lenses after they were removed it was a reliefe over the next couple of weeks my eyes healed at different speeds but they both got there in the end and I now have better than 20 20 vision. the staff were brilliant and the post op care is excellent I would advise any one thinking about having laser treatment to go for it its worth every penny!

I had LASIK vision correction and my surgeon was Mr.Wayne Crewe-Brown.The results are overwhelming and i recommend the treatment to anyone that can have it.Its the cheapest place ive found,in which i paid 595 per eye,and you can pay by installments over 10 months.Many thanks to Mr.Crewe Brown and my consultant Jo,and all the staff whom were very kind and helpful at Optical Express, West Quay,SOUTHAMPTON

I had lasik surgery at Optical Express in Southampton's West Quay yesterday (August 25). I have just been for my check-up and everything is fine. My surgeon was Mr Wayne Crewe Brown and I was short-sighted with a prescription of roughly -3.5 in both eyes. I also had fairly bad astigmatism. I was extremely nervous on the day of the operation and briefly thought about making a run for it, but I'm so glad I didn't. The operation itself is much easier than going to the dentist. It is totally painless and very quick. I had been especially nervous of the part of the operation where the flap is created, but this part was over before I could process what was happening to me. The laser part itself was fine - I just had to stare at a flashing red light while someone counted down the seconds. It's impossible to blink as your eyelids are taped back, although you do still make the reflex movements to blink. There was a comforting hand at the top of my head throughout the procedure and then it was all over. I tottered back into the waiting room where around eight other patients were waiting to see how I fared. (I was the first one in). My eyes were blurry, but I could still see quite well. After about 15 minutes, they became slightly gritty, but that's as bad as it got and it was no where near as painful as getting an eyelash in your eye, or grit under a contact lense. I was driven home and for the rest of the day, I rested in bed with the radio on and kept my eyes closed as much as possible. I also kept on the goggles they provide you with just in case one of my children poked me in the eye! I didn't sleep much that night mainly because I was paranoid about rubbing my eye, but today, my vision is even better. This morning, I could see the TV clearly, but found it difficult to read small writing on the screen clearly. This afternoon, I'm finding it easier and easier to focus, probably as the swelling goes down. I'm not suffering with dry eye at all and hadn't been using my comfort drops much - but when I went back for my check, I was told to use them as much as every hour as my eyes would be drier than normal even if I couldn't feel it. Finally, I would like to thank everyone at Southampton Optical Express. They were friendly, professional and kind. Today at my 24 hour check many of them stopped to see how I was and how my sight was. It's so strange. Yesterday, I couldn't see the time on the radio clock three feet from my bed and now I have 20/20 vision for the first time in 30 years!

I had Lasik surgery on 10 August in Bristol. Everything has been carried out so professionally. The staff are both friendly and helpful. I have had no problems whatsoever. Definately no pain during or after the treatment. Very slight discomfort that's all. I could see clearly straight after surgery and haven't looked back since!! I was also needing reading glasses with my contact lenses but at present I don;t need them either. My only regret is that I didn't have it done years ago. Go on go for it!

I had LASIK correction performed by Mr Crewe-Brown at the Shaftesbury Ave clinic on 18 August and I am amazed at the results. I was -6.25 in both eyes and the following day I had 20:20 vision. The procedure itself was not the most pleasant thing ever but the surgeon and nursing team and were very friendly and put me at ease. I had very little discomfort - about 20 minutes of watery eyes - which stopped after the surgeon put drops in my eyes before I left the clinic. Since then I have had no problems and my eyes are only dry when I wake up in the morning. I paid £695 per eye but I think this is relatively cheap considering the benefits I will enjoy, and is also cheaper than the other quotes I obtained. I do wonder if anyone actually ends up paying only £395 per eye though!

I had surgery at the Birmingham branch.I was short sighted and now i am better than 20/20. Its changed my life totaly I could do most of the sports,swimming -best thing Ive ever had done! The staff were very friendly and reassuring-Thankyou I will recommend this to anyone who needs glasses-GO for it.

Had Lasik 8 days ago at shafetsbury ave london, was very very nervous but the staff were very understanding and reassuring.That evening could see 20/20!I now have dry eyes towards the end of the day but very pleased with how it went! Just wish i had done it along time ago!!