Optical Express

The best thing about this is my being able to drive with ordinary sunglasses again! The treatment is completely painless- I didn't feel anything and nothing was scary about it- I would recommend to anyone! It was more convenient to be able to get everything done in the one place in Inverness as my girlfriend had to travel to Glasgow which is 4 hours away from where we live for her treatment!

I had my operation in Southampton on 6th May 2008, before I went in for the operation i took 2 nurofen and i can honestly say I had no pain what so ever, i still have had no pain, driving home i could see the number plates on the cars in front (which i would not have been able to do before), my eyes felt heavy, and sensitive to the sun (just happened to be a very hot and sunny day!) and as advised when i got home lay down for about 1 hour when i took the protective goggles off my daughter was watching telly had a quick look and could see it perfectly. The next day went for my check up and my vision was 6/4 my eyes did feel a little gritty but nothing uncomfortable, since then been for another check up vision still 6/4. My night time vision in the first week was good except the starbursts on the car headlights (I didn't have this problem before) but as time is going on the glare of the headlights is decreasing, I would recommend this to everyone, its sooooo goooood not having to wipe the rain off my glasses or looking for them cos i can't remember where i left them

I can highly recommend Optical Express for this treatment. I had my treatment carried out by Tom Matermann at the Cardiff branch. My vision just 24 hours after the procedure was better than 20:20 (could read the bottom line of the chart!) and now 7 days on seems better than it ever did with contacts or spectacles. I have no prescription in the right eye and 0.25 in the left which may improve yet as it is early days post op. My advice is to get a consultation, discuss your own risks and benefits with the optometrist , go away and think for a few weeks and then return to book the surgery if you are then satisfied in your own mind to proceed. The procedure itself was simple and painless and I was in the clinic less than 2 hours total. All the staff have been excellent from my initial consultation through to the after-care appointments.

I would definitely recommend this procedure to anyone. I was very nervous and apprehensive before my treatment and this was mainly because I was unsure of exactly what was going to happen. I knew roughly what the treatment would involve but it was the actual process of doing the treatment that scared me, however I can safely say it was painless, quick and very easy to go through. It lasted probably no more than 5 minutes and the after-care was excellent. Once the anaesthetic had worn off I did feel some slight discomfort, however as recommended I went home and slept for a while and when I woke up I was fine. I had the treatment at around 11.30 on the day and by 5 o clock that night, my sight was fine. I've had my check ups and my vision is now better than 20/20, far better than I ever was with glasses and contact lenses, and without the hassle. I had all my consultations done at the Meadowhall site and the staff there are excellent. They explained and worked through everything with me, ensuring I chose the best package that was right for me. Once again, anyone who is in 2 minds about having the treatment done I would say go for it, you will find the benefits so rewarding.

I arrived at the Cheltenham branch at 9am and was straight in to the surgery and was all sorted in 30 mins with the follow up check I was out by 10am. No pain at all even afterwards, just a little light blurring but this was gone after a 3 hour snooze. The staff were brilliant and very informative. It was worth every penny.

I just want to send my grateful thanks to all at Optical Express on Minshull Street especially to the surgeon Dr Waseem Aziz. Less than 24 hours after surgery I have perfect vision thanks to Dr Aziz's brilliant expertise. Thank you.

Excellant service. I had a very low prescription 0.50 in right eye and 1.00 in left. The charges are worked out on a scale depending on prescription strength so mine were on the cheapest end. The consulatation was great and I booked for surgery there and then. I had to wait 6 weeks for a Friday slot and every day my glasses seemed a huge burden! My clinic is BLUEWATER. in Kent and surgeon Wayne Crewe- Brown. Very clean and organised. Soon the day arrived and I was at the surgery around two hours. Very quick and painless, although the suction feeling when the laser cut the flap was a little uncomfortable a bit like the dentist. This lasted 27 seconds. The laser was very quick and I just had to stare at the orange light. Afterwards my eyes felt heavy and watery but after a sleep wearing the sleep goggles ( supplied) and using the drops I felt great. Today after 24 hours I have 20/20 vision and can see detail I never saw with glasses. I am wearing "welder type" protective goggles I bought to ensure my eyes are kept totally clean and protected and to make sure I don,t accidentially touch my eyes. It is vital to ensure the three types of drops are used. Thoroughly recommend Optical Express. Good Value and good service.

Having worn soft contact lenses for 8 years, I've experienced all the inconveniences and discomforts that come with them; from drying out and popping out to getting stuck at the back of my eyes. I had always thought about getting laser surgery one day in the future but never got round to doing anything about it. Until recently that is! Last week, I had both eyes corrected using LASIK Wavefront & Intralase at the Optical Express in Shaftesbury Avenue, London. I can honestly say it is the best thing I've ever had. I can now see better than 20/20, although I do get halos at night (have been told this will improve as my eyes heal). The procedure itself was between 10-15 minutes long and was surprisingly painless. I was very nervous before and during the op but my surgeon reassured me making me relaxed. I could clearly see everything in the room right after the op. The after-care has been superb, all the staff are extremely friendly and attentive. I truly recommend this treatment to anyone who wears contacts/glasses and enjoys playing sports.. I cannot wait to start swimming, cycling and playing rugby again with my NEW eyes! Seeing the flaps in the cornea being lifted and placed back again after the procedure is an incredible experience I will never ever forget :)

Had my Surgery on 14/06/08, only a few day ago and I'm really happy with the results so far but my eyes are to settle over the next few weeks, I found the whole experience OK actually wasn't nervous and was talked through everything, worst thing i can say is that i wasn't seen until an hour after my appointment time but who really cares not like you can do much after having it done. The staff were great and told me exactly what was going to happen after the surgery and i did as they said and went to bed for a few hours, once i got up i was amazed at how good my vision was, slight halo effect but nothing too bad. I'm now following and taking my drops as told and looking forward to finally finding out what my eye grading is. I will update this as i go through my checks, the whole experience was painless and i was only sore for a couple hours after but once i rest was grand. I would def recommend this to anyone. Thanks Peter

Anyone who is thinking of having laser eye surgery, get it done!! I only wish I did it years ago, instead of waiting, fearing something would go wrong, it didnt! Thank you Fiona at the Metro Centre you did put my fears to rest, and Emma you were brilliant too. I went to three different consultations, one at Optimax, would not recommend them to anyone, kept me waiting 45 mins no apology, till I looked at my watch, then said I had early signs of cataract, dont go there. The other two said I didnt have cataract. Ultralase were good, service was good too, but their lasers just could not cope with my large pupils, so technology lets them down a little. So Optical Express came to my rescue, my brother had already had his done by them, so I was pretty confident with them anyway. Mr Esselaar the Surgeon is excellent he totally puts you at ease. My reaction when it was done, I could not stop laughing, I could see it was fantastic, Mr Esselaar, said I dont want you to read yet, but I could not stop reading things on the wall etc. the first 4 hours I slept as it does sting a little but after that it just gets better and better the eyesight I mean, the stinging stopped after 4 hours. My check ups have been positive and things have never looked better. I would advise anybody to get it done sooner rather than later. Never having to put contacts in again is great. My son is going to have his done next, I was the guinea pig! Friends are considering it too.