1. Optimax Laser Eye Surgery Review
Optimax is a UK specialist in laser eye treatment, lens replacement surgery, and cataract surgery. Founded in 1991, this clinic has performed over 430,000 vision corrections. It currently has 28 clinics nationwide, including London, Bristol, Birmingham and Belfast.
Here is how nearly 1,000 real customers rate Optimax for its clinic, cost, treatments and surgeons:
| Optimax Rating Overall | Clinic Rating | Cost Rating | Surgeon Rating | Treatments Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (3.9 out of 5) | (3.6 out of 5) | (3.5 out of 5) | (5 out of 5) | (4.1 out of 5) |
These ratings boil down to:
Pros: Fixed prices, free consultation, Wavefront technology, locations nationwide, NHS-trained surgeons
Cons: Poor customer service, lacking communication from surgeons, frequent delays
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2. Optimax Laser Eye Surgery Cost
“I would do this surgery again tomorrow knowing the results I have got. It was worth every penny – the best money I ever spent.” – Stephen Gerrard
(3.5 out of 5)
Laser eye surgery at Optimax costs £1,695 (per eye) for Wavefront LASEK or Wavefront IntraLase LASIK. Cataract surgery costs £2,995 (per eye), while implantable contact lenses will set you back £2,495 (per eye).
These are average prices for eye surgery in the UK – not as cheap as other high street clinics like Optical Express, but less expensive than eye hospitals like Moorfields Private.
Are there any hidden costs? No – Optimax offers free consultations, and transparent prices. Plus, there are finance options, meaning you can pay under £50 for 36 months for laser surgery, or under £70 a month for lens surgery.
Here are the prices of some of Optimax’ popular lens and laser surgery options:
| Eye Surgery Procedure | Price (per eye) | Finance Options (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Wavefront LASEK | £1,695 | £42.38 (36 months, 0% APR, £169.50 deposit) |
| Wavefront IntraLase LASIK | £1,695 | £42.38 (36 months, 0% APR, £169.50 deposit) |
| Cataract / RLE / CLE Treatment | £2,995 | £64.40 (36 months, 0% APR, £299.50 deposit) |
| ICL Treatment | £2,495 | £51.49 (36 months, 0% APR, £249.50 deposit) |
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3. Optimax Treatments
“I am delighted that the procedure was pain-free, and I didn’t even need any painkillers afterwards. At the weekly check-up, I was amazed to learn I had 20/20 vision – much better than predicted.” – Joan Hassell
(4.1 out of 5)
As well as traditional laser eye surgery, Optimax also offers a range of lens surgery options. Here is the full list:
- LASIK
- LASEK
- Wavefront / IntraLase®Femtosecond
- Cataract or refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery
- ICL surgery or keratoconus treatment
Aftercare
Optimax provides a free and comprehensive aftercare program to regularly check and monitor your vision at each stage of the recovery process. All aftercare costs are included in the cost of your eye surgery.
Optimax locations
Optimax offers a range of clinics nationwide. It also hosts open days, where patients are able to have a free assessment, take a tour of the clinic, and speak to specialist consultants. Optimax’s main locations are: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester.
4. The Verdict
I am really happy with the results. Apart from the machine not working and the long wait, the staff at this Optimax were really nice, friendly and helpful, as was Dr Patel. I would recommend this Optimax. – Tina Gibson
(3.9 out of 5)
Optimax has an average overall rating due to hit-and-miss patient care, based on nearly 9,000 independent reviews on Lasik Eyes since 2002.
Most patients we spoke to were happy with the service. However, the long waiting times and poor communication mean this clinic misses the top spots on the list of the best laser eye surgery clinics in the UK. Still, Optimax makes it into these top lists:
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5. Optimax Surgeon Reviews
6. Optimax Patient Reviews
Julia Dawkins
lens replacement went well. Following that I needed remediation treatment on one eye – lazer treatment. I was asked back a total of 8 times to review my eyes but was not explained anything about what or why I should have dry eyes. treat ment for that was hardly explained and I returned many ties without any further treatment scheduled, nor with any explanation of how they would proceed. after a year almost to the day I was given lazer remediation treatment. On the day all the proper tests were carried out before the treatment. However I overheard that my data had crashed to computer which instructed the lazer what to do. Finally after 3 and a half hours someone came to me and said they had solved their”little ” problem and work would now commence. I was really scared by the time I sat in the chair for my eye to be lazered (!) and had to say to the doctor that I just had to trust his expertise that he would not proceed if anything was wrong.
Terrible after care service and lack of information. I wrote complaining to them on March1st (I think) and still have had only an acknowledgement, but no reply to my complaiint. Outrageous! Would not reccommend to anyone.
Sarah
Has anyone used Dr Malcolm Samuel in Leeds. I am going for a consultation with a view to having the op on th same day in 3 weeks times. Be honest and dont leave anything out. Thanks
andrea
I attended a consultation at Optimax Bristol but unfortunately I had a reaction to the eye drops so was unsuitable for treatment that day - has this happened to anyone else?? I am booked in for a further eye test and treatment (Intralase and wavefront) in November with Dr Slazus & would appreciate any feedback if anyone else has had treatment with him as I am very nervous
Steph Leuty
I have just had the initial consultation in the Optimax Liverpool and wanted to know who else had had surgery in Liverpool and how it went...and all the details so that I can make an educated decision.
Matthew Daniel
Hi all, I have put off laser eye surgery, mainly because of the cost. However today I found out that Optimax now take Tesco clubcard vouchers. How bizzare!!! Now £200 of clubcard vouchers (£800 in deals), will cover the cost of epi-lasek. This is the type I am hoping to be allowed. I am -2.75 & -2.25. I all goes well I will book myself in for the 20th January. Hope this info helps someone. Matt
Mel
Looking at having epi-lasek next week at Manchester with Dr Qazi. Any reviews on Manchester or this doctor please as at present I'm on verge of canceling due to nerves and not being able to look after my daughter.
Heather
Am contemplating surgery in Leeds but finding it difficult to get statistic. Has anyone out there used the Leeds clinic and with what type of results?
marie
Do you do a free consultantion if not how much does it cost?
Sude
Am now more than 8 full days in to surgery and regret having gone in for it. In my last post I wrote it was early days, and no doubt they will tell me it still is but it feels that there has been no improvement in the left eye since immediately after the surgery. Everything is a struggle and extremely tiring. I was told the morning after surgery (Saturday) I should expect a rapid improvement and expect to be back at work by Monday. More than a week later I cannot - as a result of the uncorrected left eye which is still very blurry everything is imbalanced and I have been suffering from severe migraines. The surgeon had explained that he would not re operate due to thin corneas before surgery, I was not however told of the chances that re operation would be necessary. At the rate things are going with no sign of improvement I am left in limbo unable to live my life. The Optimax guys don't really listen and seem to think this is perfectly normal and acceptable. I hope very much that I am wrong but after having gone in for a treatment that seemed to signal full vision and return to work within days I am left having had to take 5.5 days annual leave, waste several thousand pounds, a lot of severe headaches and inability to see properly for what looks like an unlimited amount of time. There is sign up on the wall of the Croydon clinic where I met a patient with an identical issue. The sign issues a warning that abuse from patients will not be tolerated. You wonder why in a private clinic they would need a sign like that? Now I understand why.
Tony
hi all i am due to have consultation and surgery in a few weeks with Dr Khurshid at Bristol Optimax I have read his profile and i am slightly concerned that he has only been with Optimax for less than one year and has no previous Laser eye surgery experience. has anyone else has surgery done by Dr Khurshid? if anyone can share there experiences then they will be of great help! many thanks
jayne b
I am considering having laser eye surgery at Optimax Manchester branch has anyone else had their eyes done at this branch?
