Optical Express

From my initial appointment the staff has been exceptional. The friendly staff at Tunbridge Wells have excelled in all departments. Offering help, advise assurance throughout my treatment. I would certainly encourage others to use Optical express.

I had my surgery just over 2 weeks ago now and what can I say....it's absolutely fantastic! I had my surgery at the Meadowhall branch and all the staff, since my first consultation there have always been brilliant - really friendly and helpful. I was so nervous on the day of my procedure, but there was absolutely nothing to be nervous about. My surgeon Dr Samuels re-assured me and answered any last minute questions I had before going in. Once in the laser room, I laid down on a kind of dentist chair, where my anaesthetic drops were put in to my eyes. I must have been shaking like a leaf as I was asked if I would like a nurse to hold my hand! Of course, I snapped up their offer and it really helped calm my nerves. I have to say the actual suction was pretty uncomfortable, and also when they clamp your eye just before lasering was too, but apart from that it's pretty painless - just a very weird feeling! I sat up from the chair about five minutes after entering the room and I could already see the clock on the wall - which I would never have seen before, and also managed to see and wave at my mum and dad, who were sat right at the end of the corridor so already I was over the moon! Apart from the cloudiness, and the slight stinging in my right eye my vision was already a million times better than before. I was talked through my drops by the lovely lady who held my hand throughout my procedure and told to just go home and rest. By the time I was home, and despite the painkillers, my eyes were really starting to sting and they were watering like crazy. I gave into the urge to close my eyes, and managed to sleep for a few hours. I woke with my eyes still a little cloudy which stayed with me for most of the night but woke up the next morning fine. They were quite bloodshot - especially my right eye, which is still a bit bruised. I went for my post op check-up the next day and found my left eye had a bit of inflammation and so had to take extra drops and go back the following day to make sure everything was OK. This had thankfully cleared up OK, and two weeks on my vision is great! I still have a bit of dryness in the mornings and late at night but nothing that my blink drops can't fix. I know how much reading these reviews helped me when I was deciding whether to have my eyes done, and I have to say, it is by far the best decision I've made. My advice to you - If you're thinking of having it done just go for it!! It will change your life :)

Had surgery 13.1.9, very apprehensive but was reassured by team. I have had glasses since age 4 years but would not wear them from about 13 years, lost a lot of quality life during teens and early twenties because I could not see. Finally got contact lenses aged 23 started with hard then gas permeable and finally soft. So, I have been through the mill with my eye balls. Now aged 57 plucked up courage to have laser and WOW cystal clear vision. My prescription in both eyes was over minus 8, I have had monovision laser which means one eye is for distance and the other is slightly under strength so I can read, so no need for reading glasses. Now, I know you might be considering laser treatment but probably like me are REALLY SCARED OOOOO!!! Don't be, you'll kick yourself after you have had it done. It only takes seconds and does not hurt one bit, the team are fantastic and I could not shake my surgeons hands enough after, he has given me a new lease of life. I recommend paying extra to have the laser cut, for me it was less stressful than worrying about a scalpel. ANYWAY, GO FOR IT WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE????

I had my laser eye surgery at Optical Express in The Trafford Center, I was really nervous about the whole thing but I really don't know why I was now! as the surgery is completely painless, after the surgery my eyes were stringing but once I had been to sleep for a few hours that soon disappeared. If any one is thinking about going for it but keeps reading bad reviews on the internet, forget about them and just go for it. I'm extremely pleased with the service and the results!

I had both my eyes done on the same day at the Optical Express clinic on Minshull Street in Manchester (Barlow House). My first visit, with Andrew, was to review the procedures available and to have him answer any questions. No pressure, just excellent advice and help. This was followed by an eye test with Elaine to check my suitability. Glad to say I booked my laser surgery the same day. My surgery was brilliant, the surgeon, a Mr Aziz, was exactly what i was hoping for, professional, meticulous, comforting and friendly. He has performed over 30,000 procedures which made me feel completely at ease. The actual surgery took less than 20 minutes for both eyes and went perfectly. No pain at all, no discomfort and no terrible smells. The days after i experienced watery eyes (with the occasional stinging) but nothing to keep me awake at night - and i didnt take any sleeping tablets. I did expereince some dryness and inflmation in my right eye in the weeks to follow which caused slight blurry vision, but with frequent visits (which are part of the treatment plan anyway), additional drops (all provided free by optical express) and following the advice from Elaine im glad to report just a month later my eyes are 90% healed (slight redness in my right eye but dissapearing by the day). Even better news is that my vision is crystal clear, my eyes are no longer dry or sensitive and im able to lie on the couch and watch tele without a creek in my neck because of wearing glasses. If you are like me you are probably remembering all the negatives you have read about laser eye surgery, dont! While i think its good to research so you know what to expect, dont let it stop you from having it done. Optical Express, Elaine, Andrew and Mr Aziz are fantastic. Its improved my quality of life exponentially! I have such confidence in my eyes and myself now that i wish i had it done earlier. Good luck!

***4 WEEK UPDATE*** Almost a month on and my sight is superb. No dry eyes or halo's at night. I was treated by Mr Tom Matterman at Bristol Cribbs Causeway. I cannot rate this surgeon highly enough. You only get one set of eyes and boy was I apprehensive about having treatment. This surgery is life changing. For the first time in my life I can walk in the rain without steaming up!! Go for it. If anyone is feeling nervous or unsure before booking a consultation please contact me and I will be happy to talk through my experience and answer any questions. If you would also like a money off voucher please drop me a line. Please ensure that you do this BEFORE booking your consultation with Optical Express. Good luck Paul

I cannot rate the treatment highly enough. The surgery was painless and my surgeon Mr Tom Materman at Bristol very professional and skilled. You only get one set of eyes so I was a bit nervous of what was about to happen. I had no need to worry and now have better than 20/20 sight. If anyone would like further information or a money off voucher please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be pleased to talk you through my experience. You can contact me by clicking on the link from this posting Kind regards Paul

I had my surgery on Saturday 21 March 2009 at the Edinburgh clinic. My surgeon was Dr Sanjay Mantry. The surgery was very quick, totally painless and not at all scary. I had done the research before had, read lots of reviews and check every site and feedback forum I could find. After the surgery my eyes were slightly stinging (less than getting shampoo in my eye) with one eye hurting more than the other, but I was not streaming or too uncomfortable. I tried to rest, but did not sleep and in a few eyes I felt fine. From the moment I sat up after the surgery I could see better than before. I had more than -7 in both eyes before surgery, so the difference was obvious. At first it was a little cloudy and not perfect, but it continually improved and by my Sunday Check up was better than 20/20. It does fluctuate a little when I am tried, but is otherwise brilliant. This was well worth the money and I would recommend that as long as you have researched the risks and benefit for you as an individual it is well worth doing.

Has anyone had lasik/lasek or anyother treatment done at cambridge optical express as im thinking of having it done and cant find any reviews on cambridge pleas ehelp if you can.

All i can say is it's the best thing i've ever done! After wearing glasses for 17 years(since i was 7), i can't believe my glasses are still in the bag that was given to me at the clinic. I keep thinking it's dream! Did i ever wear glasses I was able to get an appointment within a week for both my consultation and surgery, Optical express was great, the surgeon was reassuring, i would recommend them and the treatment to everyone i know. thank you optical express you've changed my life!