Optimax

I had my first check-up yesterday and I am pleased to report that my vision is v.good (could read the second to bottom line easily). My eyes are healthy and slightly long-sighted which should correct itself in the coming weeks. Overall the best £495 i have ever spent. My next appointment is in 6 weeks time so I will keep you guys posted.

Firstly, many thanks to everyone on this forum for their information and advice. Having done a lot of research, I finally had bilateral epi-lasek with Dr Almasri at Finchley Rd on 24 April.
The consultation, treatment and immediate aftermath were exactly as described by a number of people on here. My partner wasn't able to accompany me, so I had to get a taxi home and look after myself. The clinic recommended that I didn't, but actually I was fine as I was in bed and asleep almost before the anaesthetic wore off.
The next day or so was uncomfortable, but bearable – just sleeping and listning to radio plays. I had the bandage lenses removed on the tuesday which I was thankful for as they had started to get very irritating. The removal of one of the lenses disturbed the surface of the eye a little and caused some blurriness, but that cleared the next day.
In the next few days I started getting impatient as my vision wasn't improving as quickly as I wanted, but by the 7th day I had to drive and was (just about!) ok. I've now had the first sight test since treatment and I was pleasantly surprised to find I could read the bottom line fairly easily. I still have some astigmatism in both eyes, but not enough to bother me especially as I wore contacts that didn't correct it anyway. I haven't yet had any of the other side effects that I was worried about such as halo-ing night vision (my pupils aren't large enough for this to be likely) or hazing.
All in all, a very positive experience so far – my only comment to anyone would be don't be impatient – in my experience, after the first few days, vision improves steadily and noticably day by day. My prescription prior to treatment was -3.25L -3.5R with some astig in both (I cant remember the exact figure) steve

The service from the Manchester Clinic was superb. From Gill Clegg and the ladies on reception to Dr Hynes and his staff. I went for my consultation on March 31st intending to have Lasik treatment at a cost of £1,850 however after a thorough consultation by Dr Hynes he recommended that I should opt for the Epi-Lasik treatment at £1,080, due to the thickness of my cornea. This option made me feel more comfortable with both Dr Hynes and Optimax as he had considered my eyes 1st and not just the income he could generate for the company. I then had treatment on both eyes, right -8 and left -7.5, on April 7th and the results to date are fantastic. As you can probably imagine, with my prescription I needed glasses/contacts for everything !! and the shock of seeing various things straight after the treatment was amazing. The treatment was pain free and as I walked away from the clinic I could even see number plates on the other side of the road. I was that ecstatic, my wife thought they had given me some illegal drugs !! The worst part of the whole experience was to come during the journey home where my eyes were streaming and painful for at least 1.5hrs. Once i had arrived home closed the curtains and slept for about 4hrs, on awakening the pain/streaming eyes had gone. From then until now my distance vision has been superb and my close up vision has improved day by day. I even felt comfortable to drive 4days after treatment. I've an appointment in a couple of weeks to see if all is ok but to date I'd recommend the treatment to anyone.

Had Lasik treatment on both eyes with Dr Patel at Finchley rd clinic approx 10 hours ago. Very strange experience of treatment, but vision already very good. I recomend anyone who is sure they want this to research into and understand what to expect during and immediately after treatment. I did this and it was exactly as expected. Began with treatment and although you feel next to nothing, you see a blurred red light, hear the laser in action for only a short period of time, sight remains blurred until treatment finished, then you can see but very foggy, after approx fifteen min, the next couple of hours eyes water like mad and are best kept shut for comfort. At home started the drops and things started to become much clearer, after three hours pretty good sight and the feeling of a contact lens in. Woke early eyes sticky, no pain, feeling of lens in almost gone and vision damn good but feels improving and clearing more all the time. Strange to wake and feel like you have glasse on as can see everything good. Words to explain process. Very strange, dont expect immediate result from theatre, definately be driven there, remain calm, things settle after several hours and vision returns. I will post again in a while to conclude final results, but so far very good.

Hi there, I have just attended the Aberdeen clinic for an emergency check up as my baby daughter accidently scratched the front of my eye (!) I must admit, I was really worried that so soon after the LASIK – which went perfectly – that some permanent damage had been caused by an innocent accident.
I phoned the clinic immediately after the damage was done and the girl I spoke to quickly eased my fears, but suggested that I go to the clinic for a check up.I was seen that day and the optician I saw was quick to put my mind at rest that I had only superficial damage which would heal quickly and the LASIK 'flap' was ok. Phew!
Again all the staff at the clinic were reassuring and friendly – I really can't fault them!