Optimax

Had Lasik treatment on 12/12/02 at the Finchley Road Surgery with Dr.Patel my prescription was -1.5 & -1.75, I basically needed glasses for driving and T.V. I found the whole experience looking back a bit like going to the dentist, which was a touch disconcerting as they were about to Laser my eye's. However the reason's for me adding to this Web site are these two basic points: 1) Dr Patel was excellent, he continually calmed me down during the whole process. 2) He left me with 20/20 vision, I'm ecstatic.

I had Lasik treatment by Dr Patel at the Finchley Road branch on 7th January.He had been recommended to me by 2 people that i work with. My prescription was -3.5 in both eyes and id been wearing glasses for over 20 years. Throughout the whole operation he was continually talking and reassuring me, all the time letting me know what was happening and putting me at ease. It really did help. On the way home (by tube which was a slight mistake i now feel) i did feel slightly nauseous and found it a bit uncomfortable (but not painful) to open my eyes properly but after a few hours it got much better and by the evening it was amazing what i could now see without my glasses.Its now less than a week and its fantastic to be able to see properly without glasses. To anyone who is considering getting it done i would say i have just one regret, that i didnt get it done much sooner.

Went back for my 1 month post op checkup last week and both my eyes are now zero- which is great considering I was -9 and -10 before the op. Yes the op is completly painless, it is uncomfortable knowing what is being done to your eyes and being able to see around you albeit blurred, but grin and bear it for 15mins or so and it's finished and your sight will be starting to improve as you sit up. Then just go home and sleep, put drops in as directed and watch your sight come to you (cheesy I know but it's true)!!! Easy as that- honestly it is, I wish I'd had it done years ago. Yes Dr Patel is great- very professional and confident and his results speak for themselves.

I think that people can make their own opinions about whether to go ahead with the surgery- whichever type. Yes I have had LASIK and in 10 or 20 years I may have problems with my eyes- but who knows whether it will of been induced by LASIK or just happened naturally- maybe through contact lens wearing, using sun beds or something else. I smoke but I don't stress every time I light up about shortening my life- live for the day! You also cannot compare stats from the US with here as they have had many disasters with laser eye surgery (i.e. cowboys doing the procedures) compared with the UK who have had minimal complications with any surgery. My optician couldn't recommend LASIK enough to me even though he was loosing my business he still gave me all the info about the procedure and told me that I was a good candidate. I don't regret having it done and am certainly enjoying being able to see without using contacts or glasses.

I had Lasik Bi-Lat at Finchley Road, performed by Doctor Patel on Thursday 16th Jan. My prescription was -3.50 and -3.00, Today I'm seeing 20/20 what a result, I did allot of research on the subject before making a firm commitment to go ahead. all my concerns (of which I had many) were put to rest, the surgery was completely without pain, after about 3 hours my vision started to clear and I could see things that were only a blur before the procedure, I had some mild discomfort that evening. The following day clear vision, boring everyone I spoke to about the wonder of un-aided sight. Optimax, Dr Patel and a little of my time, has certainly changed my life. EXCELLENT!

Had my 1 week check up, after Bi Lat, Lasik, everything fine, read the eye chart bottom line, so 20/20 vision restored. check up did show left eye at 0.00, right at +0.25 but this is no problem, just slight over correction. Still think it's been the best decision I have ever made and best value for money ever spent.

At my initial consultation it was recommended that due to corneal thinness that one eye be treated by Lasek at Glasgow and the other, which was described as borderline, be treated by Lasik at the Edinburgh clinic. Imagine my consternation however, after travelling to Edinburgh, that the surgeon Dr. Boytha was unwilling, after looking at my notes, to perform Lasik on that eye and instead recommended Lasek because she thought the corneal safety margin after treatment would be insufficient. I don't know about other peoples opinion of Dr. Boytha but I was impressed that she was willing to recommend, despite the loss to the clinic, the cheaper and safer option. I went ahead with the Lasek op in Edinburgh and then a few weeks later in Glasgow. I have no complaints of my treatment at either clinic where I found the staff helpful and considerate. As to my recovery the first few days were quite uncomfortable and my vision remained blurred for about a week. Distance vision returned in the second week and by the third to fourth week my near vision had settled. I have no regrets about having had Lasek rather than Lasik. If you don't require immediate results Lasek may be the safer less invasive option. My prescription has gone from -4.75 and -7.50 to virtually zero and the pleasure even after nearly six months in not having to bother with glasses is immense.

I had Bi-Lateral Lasek (PRK) at the Glasgow Clinic on 1st February 2003 by Dr. Anwar. (-2.5 Left + -3.25 Right). I was obviously pretty stressed out on the morning of the treatment but after my consultation with Dr. Anwar I felt much more relaxed as he explained what the treatment involved and answered all my questions. The treatment itself was totally painless and Dr. Anwar talked to me all the way through it which helped immensely. My recovery was relatively painless (watery eyes the first night and bright lights proved a problem for the first few days). My right eye appeared to recover quicker however by the following Sunday my vision was excellent in both eyes. I had my check-up today and discovered that I was now slightly long sighted although this was normal and should settle down in the next few weeks. Next appointment 28 April 2003. I had worn glasses and contact lenses for over 20 years and what a difference to see clearly unaided after that length of time. I was highly impressed by Dr. Anwar and would recommend him to anyone. He has lots of experience (over 4000 eyes). I will write again after my next check-up in April. Overall I am one Happy Chappy. Happy to answer any questions.

Attended Optimax in Glasgow on 30th Jan. and had my consultation and bi-lateral treatment on the same day. Dr. Berry put my mind at ease,and answered all my queries.The worst thing about lasik is plucking up the courage to do it! As most people have said, there was no pain, the only discomfort being the pressure of the device when the flap was going to be made.This doesn't last long. Dr. Berry told me what was going on, but without going into detail. I had read that for a lot of people the improvement was immediate, and I was one of them. I walked out of the clinic with plastic eye shields taped to my face -I must have looked great-with my eyes watering, but I could see! My eyes continued to water for about 3 hours,but other than having puffy eyelids,you would not have known I had anything done. I had worn hard then gas permeable lenses for 27 years,and was finding that I couldn't tolerate them as well as before. Now I get up in the morning, and that's me until bed. Why didn't I do this sooner?

Today I had my pos one month check up. My last comment on this web site was 24th Jan after my post 1 week check at which time I reported that my left eye was 0.00 and my right was 0.25. Today it appeared that both eye's are now 0.00 which in my books is 20/20. I do read a lot of reports on laser correction, whilst there appears to be few bad experience's in general most people are pleased, it is scary, bright lights and car lights do appear a little brighter to me and my very close up vision is not quite as sharp as it was, however these are so minor effects that I would definitely do it again. The positive's are fantastic. Dr Patel at Finchley Road was recommended to me by others and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.