Optical Express

I had my surgery last Friday at the Harley Street branch by Jonathan Carr. I was very impressed with the staff and their attention to detail. Both the surgeon and the back-up staff made me feel at ease and answered all my questions on the day. I had relatively little pain or discomfort (take your own pain killers as soon as you go to the aftercare room) and after gettiing home and going to sleep for a few hours I woke up with the streaming gone and pretty much perfect vision. This was confirmed the next day at the 1-day check-up with better than 20/20 vision. By Day 2 I had no discomfort at all and am taking my drops as directed. My consultation and check-up have been at the Watford branch and I have to say they have been very good as well. Both time I have been seen 5 early, as soon as I turned up, and the the staff are very freindly and again answered all questions professionally with ease. My only very small gripe with the whole thing is that they tell you to allow 2.5 to 3 hours on the day, but I was done in and ready to go in an hour!!! ...as someone was picking me up (and I couldnt get in contact with them) I had to wait quite a long time in the aftercare room. So, no problem if someone is with you but if you are being collected, just be aware.

I had my surgery last Friday at the Harley Street branch by Jonathan Carr who talked me through the whole thing before and during I was very impressed with the staff and their attention to detail. Both the surgeon and the back-up staff made me feel at ease and answered all my questions on the day. I had relatively little pain or discomfort (take your own pain killers as soon as you go to the after-care room) and after getting home and going to sleep for a few hours I woke up with the streaming gone and pretty much perfect vision. This was confirmed the next day at the 1-day check-up with better than 20/20 vision. By Day 2 I had no discomfort at all and am taking my drops as directed. My consultation and check-up have been at the Watford branch and I have to say they have been very good as well. Both times I have been seen 5 mins early, as soon as I turned up, and the the staff are very freindly and again answered all questions professionally and with ease. My only very small gripe with the whole thing is that they tell you to allow 2.5 to 3 hours on the day, but I was done and ready to go in an hour!!! ...as someone was picking me up (and I couldn't get in contact with them) I had to wait quite a long time in the after-care room. So, no problem if someone is with you but if you are being collected, just be aware.

I had my treatment in December 2008 at Liverpool One by Mr Qazi. The surgeon is amazing, very reassuring, and all the staff in the laser room were lovely. After I had had it done, I went home and went to sleep. I had slight discomfort for a couple of days until the bandage contact lenses were taken out. Now I have better than 20/20 vision!!!! The thing I have noticed most about having my eyes done is walking around in the rain - I can normally be seen with a big grin on my face when it is raining now, as I no longer need windscreen wipers on my glasses anymore!!!!!! Thanks Optical Express!!

I recently had a consultation in the Kirkcaldy branch where I was seen by my counsellor who explained what was going to happen and introduced me to the optometrist who carried out the consultation. The drops were the worst part as it was very sunny outside and i had forgotten to bring my sunglasses! Everyone was very friendly and professional. (even got a nice cup of tea! ) Surgery was straight forward and again everyone was very friendly and re-assuring. I was a bag of nerves but the surgeon was very professional and explained everything as we went along wich helped my nerves. I would recomend Optical Express to everyone!

I had my eyes done in may 2009 with intraLasik, at liverpool one. All the staf are very helpfull and put you at ease, the procedure only takes about 10 min from start to finish. I had some discomfort for the first day very watery eyes, but if you follow the the staffs advice, and go stright home and sleep, you will be fine the next day as was I. My vision is now greatly improved and i am glasses and contacts free. If you are concerned about having this done DONT BE just go for it. I would like to thank all the staff at Chester who helped with my consultation very helpfull. Thank you Bob Russell

Bilateral Intralase Lasik in Bristol 02/06/09. Prescription was -3.75/-4. 24 Hrs later and I am now better than 20/20. Could not be happier. Surgeon was brilliant and things could not have gone better. Wish I had it done earlier...

My prescription used to be -8.75 and -7.5. I had LASIK treatment on Friday 5th June 09 in Aberdeen with surgeon Susanna Boytha. Two days on and I have 20:20 vision. The staff at Optical Express were great, before, during and after the procedure. On the morning of my op, I arrived at 9am and was seen immediately for a re-check of the wavefront measurements of my eyes. After that I waited for about 45 minutes before an initial meeting with the surgeon, followed by preparation and treatment. The treatment was disconcerting but not at all painful. Anaesthetic drops were inserted in both eyes (they sting a little). A clamp of some sort is placed over each eye prior to the Intralase procedure - this was briefly painful, probably the most uncomfortable part of the process. Intralase itself was totally painless. I could see vague specks of red light and felt a lifting sensation as the flap was completed. I felt the surgeon lift each flap (feels strange but not painful). During the wavefront laser treatment (the second stage), I could hear rapid clicks and saw red fringes on the edge of my vision. Again, no pain at all. The flap was smoothed back into place - again, an odd feeling but not painful - and that was it. Fifteen minutes waiting for the surgeon to do a final check then I was free to go. The level of care and clear explanations throughout made it a very smooth process. Slight grittiness in the eyes as the anaesthetic wore off, but nothing particularly painful. I slept when I went home; slept again a couple of times during the day; by the next morning my vision was 20:20. Would I recommend the treatment ? I've worn specs and contact lenses pretty much continuously since I was six years' old. I now have excellent vision after a very short, painless procedure that cost about the same as 10 years' worth of glasses and contacts. So yes, I would highly recommend it. I just wish I'd done it sooner.

I cannot rate the treatment highly enough. The surgery was painless and my surgeon Mr Tom Materman at Bristol very professional and skilled. You only get one set of eyes so I was a bit nervous of what was about to happen. I had no need to worry and now have better than 20/20 sight. If anyone would like further information or a money off voucher please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be pleased to talk you through my experience. My email is intamedia@blueyonder.co.uk Kind regards Paul

It is so hard to explain how I feel. The best thing that has ever happened to me, to be able to see everything without the use of my spectacles. I cannot recommend this treatment enough, no pain and able to see 24hours later. A life changing experience. Optical Express looked after me and offered excellent care both in Manchester Clinic and Liverpool Clinic....

I cannot rate the treatment of clinic highly enough. The surgery was painless and my surgeon Mr. Tom Matterman at Bristol very professional and skilled. You only get one set of eyes. I was very nervous of what was about to happen. I had no need to worry and now have better than 20/20 vision! The difference in just being able to wear sunglasses and walk in the rain without steaming up is fantastic! If anyone would like further information or a money off voucher please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be pleased to talk you through my experience. Please contact me through the link on this message or direct at intamedia@blueyonder.co.uk Kind regards Paul