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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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Our Testimonials
540 reviews written between 2002 and 2020. Sorted by newest first.
Treatments are as each reviewer wrote them. Reviews that don't mention laser or lens surgery only show under All treatments.
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I have been wearing glasses since I was 18, and am now 35yrs. Both eyes are -3 with astigmatism. After a few months of research, I decided to go with Optimax, having read the reviews on this site I wanted to ensure that Dr Patel carried out the procedure in London.
Having met Dr Patel on the 26th of July for my consultation, I was very, very impressed with his explanations, calmness and successful approach. I had a choice of either Epi-Lasek or Lasik. Having read all the documentation I had received, I decided to go for Lasik, the reasons for this were that the healing process is shorter and you are not required to wear contact lense bandages after. I arrived back at the clinic on Thursday 4th August ready for my treatment. Believe it or not, the paper work took more time than the treatment itself. I waited upstairs in the laser waiting room and saw people going in and coming out looking OK. I went in to the laser room and was greated by a nurse, she put a hair net on my head and bags on my feet. I then met Dr Patel again and laid down in the chair. I was soo nervous by this point, but Dr Patel was excellent in trying to calm me down. He explained the process the whole way through. It does not hurt at all. Once you have had the eye drops put in, you cannot feel a thing, the clamp did not even bother me. Yes you do smell burning, but come on!, you smell burning when the dentist is drilling your teeth. Once it was all over, Dr Patel asked me to sit up and told me it was all over and had been completed successfully. I was so impressed, I could actually see. I went home, with no pain what so every, it felt like my eyes were a bit scratchy that was all. The next day I went back for a check up and was told that I have 20/20 vision. I am still truely amazed and wish I had the treatment years ago. I definitely recommend it to everyone. I am quite happy to explain the process to anyone that is interested. Tamora -
I had epi-lasek on both eyes (-2.00) just over one week ago. The first day was very painful, anisthetic wore off after about 3 hours, eyes were streaming and had to keep them closed. Took recommended advice and took the given painkillers and sleeping tablets and slept for 16 hours. Next couple of days were a lot better, but very light sensitive, also I'm not very tolerant of contact lenses, so the contact lense badages gave me some irriatation. Spent most of the time the next couple of days resting in dark room. Day 3 lenses were taken out and dramatic improvement. Vision really good already, no pain, just slightly light sensitive. One week on excellent. Watching TV fine, driving and able to work on my pc. Well worth it!
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I am due to go for my 3 month check up and I have to say everything is great. I was badly shortsighted so I opted for Lasik I needed quick recovery with 3 children. Short term discomfort. I would recommend, don't think about it do it.
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If you're thinking about getting your eyes lasered then stop thinking and just do it!
Sure there might be a bit of pain for a few days so just sleep until it's gone.
The only problem I had was the fact that my hayfever kicked in the day after surgery. So if you have hayfever keep taking your tablets and check before lasering that it's ok to do so. If it's not then put off the op until winter.I wish I'd done it years ago instead of thinking about it.
Highly recommended. -
12hrs of discomfort,1 week eyes a bit tired. Great vision now. Legal to drive after 1 week. Thanks to Leicester clinic.