Optimax

Spent ages on the internet looking at the various options and working to a budget due to a young family and finally opted for Optimax due to the good feedback I read. What a service! Excellent from the moment I walked in the door until I was finally discharged. 20/20 vision means a whole new world for me. Little pain just discomfort. It is nerve-wracking but well worth it. Go for it! Affordable professional treatment means anyone can have it done! Many thanks to Mr Ambrose and his team of staff

I had been thinking about Laser eye surgery for a number of years and did a lot of research on the internet, before finally taking the plunge on 04.10.07 at Optimax in Manchester with Dr Boezaart. My vision was -3.5 in booth eyes. As I had lost the ability to read when wearing glasses, I decided to have just one eye corrected, as I could still read without glasses due to being shortsighted. I wore just one contact lens for about a year before treatment in order to get used to this Monovision and then had laser surgery on just one eye. I made an appointment for consultation (free during October) and the treatment was scheduled for the afternoon of the same day. Everything went like clockwork and I cannot fault Optimax' efficiency. I opted for Wavefront Intralase Lasik as I did not want the pain associated with Lasek. When it was my turn to be treated, I was a bit worried about moving my eyes, but as you look into a rather nice red specled light, I soon relaxed and the first part was over in about 60 seconds, then I was moved over to the actual correcting laser which created a burning flesh smell, which was a bit unpleasant, but again that was over in a very short time. I was a bit worried about the lack of vision I had straight after surgery, as everything was blurred and I did not expect it at all. This lasted for about 4 hours and my eyes went from being boodshot to bright red and watering and stinging very badly.I had been given painkilling drops and they immediately relieved any pain as soon as they were administered. The effect lasted about half an hour, after which another dose had to be applied to make me comfortable. My vision kept improving and on the day after the treatment I could read everything bar the last two lines on the chart. I am very happy with the outcome, as I can see distance clearly (but I cannot read with that eye anymore (Which I was aware of, thus having had only one eye treated))What is not so good yet, is the middle distance vision, say between 2 and 6 foot away, which was clear with glasses. This makes working with a PC a bit difficult, but as my treatment was only a couple of days ago, I am hoping this will improve. All in all I am happy with my decision of having had the treatment, with my choice of Optimax as my clinic and my choice of Dr Boezaart as my surgeon. Oh, I nearly forgot: I paid £1290 for one eye for Wavefront, Intralase Lasik.

I had my treatment at the new Brighton Clinic just over a week ago. I honestly cannot believe the result, totally amazing. I had my treatment at 5.45 and by 10.30pm I looked up into the night sky and could see perfectly. I can honestly recommend this treatment to anyone. I had Lasik with Ultralase and Wavefront - after all, it is your eyes we are talking about and I decided to go for the best treatment available. I have my next Consultation in a few days time and I already know that I have 20:20 vision. To finish, all I can say is that I really wish I had done this many years ago. For the first time in 35yrs I am glasses / contact lense free.

I had Lasik with wavefront and Intralase on 8th November performed by Dr Quazi at the Manchester Clinic and I can honestly say it is the best thing I've ever done. All the staff at the clinic were fabulous, helpful and very patient with me which really helped with my nerves prior to the surgery. I've been looking into having the surgery for around 5 years now and originally went for a consultation back in 2002, but was told I was unsuitable as I suffered from Herpes around my eyes (never on my eyeball) as a child. This was obviously disappointing but I accepted it and carried on with my lenses and glasses. Then at the end of October I received an offer from Optimax whereby they would give me one eye ‘free’ (hence the low price I paid). I decided to go for the consultation to see if any new developments had been made in the last 5 years which would enable me to have the surgery – It turns out that I was a perfect candidate (moderate prescription; -3.5R -4.25L, no astigmatism, thick corneas, average pupils etc..) and I would simply need to get a course of aciclovir tablets from my doctor to prevent any possible flare up of the herpes! I booked the surgery and spent the next week scaring myself stupid by reading horror stories on various websites but decided to go ahead regardless! On the day of the treatment I was absolutely petrified. I even got some valium from my doctor to calm my nerves! However all my fears and worries were unfounded. The surgery was fine, I’d done a lot of research so I knew what was happening and what to expect… as many other people have said, the worst bit was the suction ring used to hold my eye steady while the flap was cut, but this was by no means painful, just a little uncomfortable. The whole thing was over in less than 15 minutes and I could see immediately – it was like a miracle! On the journey home I was reading license plates of cars which would’ve been a blurry blob to me an hour earlier! I had very minimal discomfort during the evening, my eyes stung slightly for an hour or so but did not really weep. I returned the next day for my check-up and was told I have 20:20 vision! Truly amazing!! I would definitely recommend the surgery to anyone who asked me, although everyone should do their research and make sure they fully understand the risks involved. I truly sympathise with the few people who do not have such wonderful results but for most people it’s the start of a whole new life!!

I had Epi-Lasek at Optimax Leicester by Dr Massilimassi (excuse the spelling). After an impatient few months I have never been happier!! I am afraid of needles so imagine my nerves having this type of procedure carried out. I found the op on ebay and was told I would have to have wavefront because I had enlarged pupils and this would help my night time vision the procedure cost in total £1030 – bargain!!

I decided to go for it and have both eyes done even though I was aware that I could suffer quite severe pain, and arranged to stay at my mum’s. The procedure itself was excellent, the Dr made me feel at ease and very relaxed, I went home and luckily had no pain and slept for three days, I didn’t use any of my pain killers or sleeping tablets (they also give you anesthetic eye drops in case the pain gets too severe, but can slow down the healing process). I went for my check up after three days and to have the bandage lenses removed and was told that the epthilium had almost healed and would be finished healing by the morning. Unfortunately, I went to bed that evening and my eyeball stuck to my eyelid and the pain when I opened my eyes was intense to say the least!!!

I had about two weeks off work because I couldn’t focus properly and couldn’t keep my eyes open. When I went back to work I had someone drive me for another five weeks as my eyesight was still not up to driving standard. After epi-lasek it can apparently take up to 12 months for the eyes to settle.

When I went back for my checkup I was told my eyesight was at 0.00 but I had enduced astigmatism of about 1.5 in each eye which was making my vision poor. I was told to use viscotears as my eyes were dry, dryness can affect the rate at which the eyes recover, and to come back again in one month.

After the further check up I had no astigmatism in one eye and only slight in the other.

I did mention to the optometrist that my eyes seemed to be getting drier and he recommended flaxseed oil which is excellent and my eyes are now perfect!!!

It has been a long wait but well worth it, I would go through being impatient, scared and having the dry eyes again just to have the vision I do, I was -4.00 in each eye and to know that I can jump in the sea or straight out of bed in the morning without having to remove or put in lenses again is the best thought ever!!

Before the op I had been wearing lenses for seven years and they had started to affect my tear ducts from such prolonged use.

I have my last check up today and hope to be discharged, it has taken three months but the customer service could not have been better. Optimax provide their own forum where you can discuss your experiences, you can email your questions over the Internet, I had direct line number for the optometrist, and they are not concerned if you have loads of check ups, they always reassured me and answered any questions I had on the numerous times I called.

Would I recommend? YES Would I do it again? DEFINITELY

I had my treatment performed at Optimax Aberdeen by Dr Osman. At all times I found the staff professional and welcoming. I was never pressured into have more expensive treatment (wavefront etc). All decisions were my own. Procedures and pitfalls were always explained. Laser treatment is a risk for everyone. I had great vision in my left eye from day one but my right went from being long sighted to short sighted with an induced astigmatism. At all aftercare appointments I always saw Dr Osman. When my prescription was stable I had an enhancement 2 weeks ago - 10 months after the original treatment. I have a mildly dry eye and halos in my right but not in the left, so not affected driving at night. I cannot say the procedure is pleasant and pain free, but its the best money I spent. I throughly recommend Dr Osman at the Aberdeen clinic.

this is the treatment that i hesitated over for nearly 10 years, and when i did have it done i wished i'd done 10 years earlier. its fantastic. the only disappointment is that you quickly get used to it and then forget how wonderfull it is.

I was very pleased with the result the next day. i dont know why i was so nervous on the day as you dont feel a thing. you just smell a burning thats when they laser your eyes.i went to the one in croydon. staff very friendly.waiting times are so long as they do everyones eyes in batches we all come back for some time.it is so nice to see the things i missed before.you just got to keep putting your eye drops in.eyes are bit blood shot but they settle down.i wished i had it done years ago.they also do interest free credit if you cant afford it.make sure you eat before treatment and take sunglasses with you for outdoors.when you have treatment done your eyes cry like you have peeled onions but that is because of the treatment. good luck.

Very pleased as I was very short sighted (nearly -9 in both eyes!). Had worn contact lenses for 20 years and hated wearing specs. Wanted surgery done for years. I had the surgery carried out at Optimax Birmingham and not London as stated above, although it was a surgeon from the London clinic who carried out the procedure. It is 6 months down the line now and my vision is 20/20, no more specs and lenses - excellent!!! Highly recommend it!

Excellent. Did all my homework & decided OPTIMAX were the best! I attended the Manchester Clinic & I have to say they were the best in all aspects of treatment. The staff, Doctor all were brilliant. Surgery was cool! I'd have it done again if I could!!!