Optimax

Had Lasek treatment at new Southampton clinic on 5th September. Both eyes were -3.00 and had slight astigmatism. Staff helpful and on all appointments i was seen on time. Treated by Alex Theodoris who was very reassuring and put me at ease by talking through each step of the procedure.
Couldn’t believe how quick it all was, about 35 seconds of laser in each eye. I moved my second eye slightly and the laser stopped and was started again but this was not a problem. one eye was fully bandaged (no bandage contacts were used) and the other had a plastic shield on for some visability. given sleeping tablets, pain killers, eye drops and sent home. I had made my following aftercare appointment before the treatment and this was a good idea because afterwards i couldn’t see clearly and probably would of forgot anyway. Drive home (not by me!!!!!) was about 45 minutes and after about 30 minutes eyes started to ache and water a lot. got straight into bed and rested. Husband had to give medication as i could not read all the instructions (although they had explained all at the clinic i didn’t remember the times) just wanted to take sleeping tablet as the pain was bad and i hoped it wouldn’t last up to 4 days i have heard about. Next day rested but still couldnt see much, very light sensitive but not in pain. Scary point came on Sunday morning when my four year old daughter came home after being shipped of to nannas for two nights. lying in bed next to me she stretched out and accidently punched me straight in the left eye! my automatic scream sent her screaming as well! however it was fine and no pain just a bit sore. By Sunday evening watching telly as i was so bored by not being able to drive or read. It was a bit blurry but a lot clearer than it used to be without my glasses or contacts. I found that when I wanted to rest my eyes the best thing I found was a soft eye mask I had from an airline care kit, it was so handy for a couple of days especially went lying down. I think optimax could really minimize discomfort by providing something like this. On Monday afternoon Optimax phoned up to check how I was getting on, and it was one of the girls that had been in the treatment room which i thought was good aftercare. Each day vision gets clearer and clearer didnt need anymore pain killers than those given to me by clinic but may be a good idea to have some handy just incase because you are only given a couple of days worth. Felt fine to drive but waited just in case for my first check up which was a week later on Friday 12th. Saw Mr Theodoris for aftercare which i was pleased about because sometimes it is not with the person who did the treatment. Vision up to driving standard and was told that over next two weeks will have 20/20 what a great result. Have to go back in two months time and will give results then. Compared to what other clinics are charging i am so glad that i chose optimax. I hope my account puts people at ease because i am the worst when it comes to pain and nearly talked myself out of it a hundred times. I am so glad I didn’t.

Had Lasek at the Belfast Clinic on both eyes on 02.09.03. Everything I was told was true, ie no pain etc etc however it was quite wierd as you could obviously SEE what was going on. Bandage contact lenses were a bit of a nightmare as I had tried contact lenses about 8 years ago and they did not work for me. Had a consultation on 05.09.03 and bandages not ready to come off. Thankfully off on 09.09.03 and I feel fantastic. Quality of vision comes and goes but I am confident that it will settle in the 2-4 weeks. Staff were efficient and the coffee is good. Go on let Tracey sort you out!

had both eyes donr in birmingham augubt 18th felt very rushed had no quality time spent with me just like a cattle market in out in out had treatment done came back next day had check up doctor said how are ya told him they were very blurred which i thought was my healing process he says thats to be expected then came out with come back in two weeks make an appintment with the girls on the desk was in there all but 5 mins felt like i wasnt listened to at all went to make an appointment couldnt have it on such a day because the doctor who i saw on the day of my lazer was going back to africa as he was only over for a week. its coming up to a month nearley went back last week for another check up saw a lovley asian guy before i even opened my mouth he said i dont know how your seeing he also said i bet its like your looking threw frosted glass and this doctor had just took the words out of mouth it was like looking threw frosted glass with a struggle finding it hard to focus what he also said to me was that there was still a lot of long sightedness there does any body now what can be done to get these eyes right as i am starting to panic in a big way as the days go on my vision is going down and down. so if there is any body that can help or give me some good advice please contact me thank you,

Following LASEK treatment at Manchester optimax on both eyes it is now 10 days later. As stated previously I had a lot of pain but feel wonderful now. I’d say it took a good 5 days to feel myself again.
I have no haze, went back to work after 6 days, can watch TV and am driving again. I’m even attending my taekwondo lessons (making sure i take it easy). My eyesight seems to be improving every day and my eyes feel fine – although I do get tired easily when on the VDU or driving.
I am due to have a check-up tomorrow to see how everything is. I hope everything is OK and I don’t have to go back to Optimax for a few months.
Here’s to going swimming in a few weeks and actually being able to see where I’m going and not just see blurred blobs.

Had lasek at Newcastle on 1st september feeling a bit low today as I have a considerable amount of “haze” good job I only got right eye done or I wouldnt have been able to see. Staff and surgeon were very professional although I didnt expect to be still in pain today and I honestly thought I would have been able to see! anyway seee what tomorrow brings!