Optical Express

I had LASIK surgery with Clive Mortimer and Ulrika (can't remember her last name)on January 28th 2002 at the Reading branch. I was incredibly nervous before the operation but the staff were fantastic and did everything they could to put me at ease.

The operation was over in under 30 minutes and by the next morning I could see perfectly and could read the bottom line of the eye charts. I did have a slightly bloodshot right eye which was caused by the eye clamp but this went after a few days.

I cannot recommend the eye clinic highly enough. The staff were very professional, helpful and incredibly thorough (I had three eye tests before surgery and all measurements are checked and double checked). The aftercare is fantastic as well.

To anyone reading this and is considering getting LASIK I would say go for it. You don't feel a thing and afterwards you just wonder why you didn't get it done earlier!

I had bi-lateral LASIK at Newcastle Clinic yesterday and 'wow' it's a miracle. The process is virtually painless - I thinkgoing for a polish at the dentist is far worse! I could tell that the flap was being cut but it wasn't painful at all. The laser lasted 38 secs and as soon as it was finished the red light looked normal instead of fuzzy at the beginning. I think I smiled for the second eye. I couldn't have been looked after better. My sight is slightly blurry, but I was -10.5 in both eyes. Been for post op check this morning and everythings fine. I feel like I've won the lottery nothing can compare to the way i felt this morning when I woke up.

Hi should have fed back ages ago, had my enhancement on 7-Dec-01 as planned, vision still not good in right eye, advised by Manchester clinic to use Viscotears and plenty of drops, which I did, however over Christmas it got progressivly worse. I phoned head office and they arranged an appointment for me at the London Clinic on 30 Dec-01. It turned out I was allergic to the preservative in the eye drops so using loads was making matters worse, a very bad reaction in the right eye. Left eye still great. Given different drops without preservative and gradually the eye got better, forgot to say had silicone plug put in tear duct to assist drops to stay in the eye for longer. Went back for check up in January and given all clear. Vision good in both eyes at long last. Was told I would need glasses for reading but so far manage to read most print without. Still need to use the drops and make sure they are without preservative, some days eyes are better than others but overall results now very good.
Denise if you read this, let me know how your getting on.

Went to Newcastle for op as the Glasgow clinic does not have the surgery facilities yet. Because of this they knocked £150 off my bill! The operation was COMPLETELY painless. I had -7.0 in both eyes and found that I could see pretty well straight away. The next day was even better. I was at driving standard first thing in the morning.

The surgeon was Rodney Eve and I can not praise him enough. He told me what he was doing at all times of the operation. It was strange to think that he was cutting a flap in my eye and I wasn't feeling a thing!

I would definitely recommend this clinic.

Have had my initial checkup all is well my persription is -3.75 both eyes. Found everyone to be extremly helpful and professional, glad to see that Roger Taylor (Queen Drummer) was not wearing specs on the TV last Saturday!That gave me a burst of confidence believe me as he was treated here. Looking forward to my treatment soon, will let you know how I get on :)

I had Bilateral PRK on Saturday (at Milton Keynes), and have to admit that they weren't lying when they said it would hurt! I had about 6 hours of really really stabbing pain in both eyes - neither the paracetemol or the sleeping tablets had any effect.

After that things calmed down alot and I was able to sleep on and off and by about 18 hours after I wasn't needing any pain meds. The vision improvement is something I didn't expect so soon. Straight after the op, before the pain kicked in, I was able to reasonably well - about legal driving requirement. I have another appointment on Wednesday to have the contact lenses removed so I'll let you know how things are then.

In terms of the patient care I can't give them enough praise. Abi and Beth (nurses) were v. friendly and were there throughout the procedure, talking me through things and were v. supportive. Mr Kumar (the surgeon) was excellent, very calming and explained everything that was happening. I'm thrilled with the results so far.

Well, I've been looking at this site now for quite a while as over the last few years I have been considering Laser surgery and now here I am 5 days after having LASEK and can see absolutely perfect!LASEK is quite similar to LASIK but has the same healing etc as PRK, the flap is made using alcohol which more or less burns the flap. However I experienced absolutely no pain throughout the operation (except the clamp which was quite tight on my right eye, however as it is over in seconds it was nothing really) and I also had no pain whatsoever since the operation on Wednesday 5th June, and I can honestly say that I haven't really had much discomfort, none of the gritty feelings that people have. I was to have contact lenses in until today (Monday 10th June) but one fell our on Friday night, luckily the flap had healed and I had no problems. I wanted to add my comments about LASEK as most people I have spoken to/read about have had LASIK and not much is said about LASEK, however if you are thinking about this DON'T THINK ANYMORE JUST DO IT, it is absolutely fantastic, my prescription was -3.50 (left eye) and -4.75 (right eye) so I needed glasses/contacts for everything and now I'm well on my way for 20/20 vision.
Anyway I can't say much more without repeating myself so good luck to anyone who's about to have LASEK.

Just a quick follow up to my previous comments. I had mt left eye contact lens removed on Monday and could read the second from bottom line only 5 days after LASEK. I was told this was normal vision for people who don't need glasses/contacts at all and I still had a couple more days for my eyes to settle even more. I am due for my next check at Northampton and Monday 17t June and feel positive I will be able to see the bottom line!!(Here's hoping) I'v gone back to work and things are great and I'm only using the Lubricant drops now which are lovely to use even if you don't feel like you need them. It was great to find out that Maxivision read this site, so if you;r reading this Mr Nylander, I think you're the best, thank you very much!!!!

Had treatment on the 14/06 and it was fantaaaaastic i cannot praise the people involved enough!!!!!!! I now have 20/20 vision from a -3.75 persription no pain no discomfort if you want it done then this is the place to go Shaftesbury Avenue they even pay your hotel bill for an over night stay if you live outside London if anyone wants to know more then please email me I will reply

I initially contacted MaxiVision by telephone in the hope of getting a brochure and at a time when I was unsure of exactly what was involved in the procedure. However the staff were extremely helpful with me and even called me back to explain what was involved to take the time to answer my long long list of questions.
All of my appointments were pre-confirmed by phone which meant that I never missed an appointment....I have read many comments on this site and others and luckily for me the procedure was completely painless and over in minutes.. I cant believe just how little sensation there actually was during the procedure...Now all I keep thinking is "I wish I had it done years ago!!!" I understand that not everyone is suitable but its definitely worth finding out if you are as this has changed my life.....

From receiving my brochure and booking my consultation and assessment, my laser eye surgery was done within 3 weeks.

I even managed to meet friends for a meal on the night of my surgery and I could see!!!!!!!!!!! :)