Optimax

I am going to be having Lasik surgery in August at the Finchley Road Optimax. Has anyone had surgery here? Also I know I'll be seeing Dr Patel, what is he like?

I would highly recommend Optimax in Glasgow. Has Lasik on 9th July 2007 and touch wood everything has been fine. I had an eye test 24hrs after surgery and went from -6.50 in both eyes to -0.25 already, that was a week ago, and i am looking forward to hopefully and even better result at next weeks aftercare appointment. Dr Anwar was very helpfully (and slightly crazy, in a good way!). Made you feel at ease and really understood the stress you feel. Thank you a hundred times over for the new eyes!

Just an update, three weeks on and i still have no clear vision, my surgeon has been very positive but its really hard, driving, reading, working it affecting all those things, hes asked me to leave it a couple of months to see if it settles, so my summer holidays will be a blur, if no better he will reverse the process, but by laser, not a happy bunny at present.

Had Lasik with intralase & wavefront on 4th of July at Croydon Optimax. Perscription -4.25 &-4.75. Painless experience but I have developed inflammation under the flaps which I was not warned about because it is apparently rare with my mediocre perscription. Pretty blurry and driving difficult with some achyness & soreness apparently due to eye strain. Has anyone else experienced this, as im told it is temporary. Any info greatly received!

I had lasik surgery in September 2006 in aberdeen. There was no pain during or after the surgery and my eyes healed very quickly and I now have 20/20 vision. It might be because Iam only in my 20's that it worked so well, but I would recommend this to everyone who is thinking about having this done.

Epi-lasek + wavefront on 27 June 2007 at Bristol Optimax. Surgeon: Dr Slazus. Prescription: -2.25 in right eye; -2.00 in left. Thorough consultation, no hard-sell. The surgery itself was not painful just uncomfortable and the laser noise plus burning smell is off-putting. Quite painful when the anaesthetic wore off - first night was bad, but then lessened. Very cloudy vision the following few days. Have just been for second checkup and am long-sighted in both eyes. Apparently this is 'normal' at this stage. Don't feel I could drive safely at the moment as the difference in vision between both eyes distorts everything. Also, wasn't expecting near vision to be terrible. It's an effort to press the right keys on the keyboard as everything seems blurred! To be truthful I don't know if I would recommend the procedure to anyone else, but maybe this view will change if (and hopefully when!) my eyesight improves. The optometrist said that it can take between 1 and 3 months before the eyesight stabilises so I've still got a lot of blurry weeks to go!

I had the implant in my right eye July 2003 and my left Spetember 2003. Both procedures were done by Prof/Dr Ventor (where is he now? also Debbie from the Finchley clinic) who was brilliant as was all the aftercare check-ups. I had one small problem, about three/four weeks after the procedure on my right eye it started weeping, thought i had an infection. I telephoned the Croydon clinic and explained what was wrong, i was advised that they would get in touch with Prof/Dr Ventor (who was in South Africa at the time doing a lecture) and call me back which they did within the hour. I went to the Croydon clinic the next day to pick up some different eye drops and had an appointment with Prof/Dr Ventor four days later. The cause of the weepy eye was one stitch that hadn't dissolved, within 2 minutes he had removed the stitch and no more weepy eye. I have just had my second two year check up and am still glases free, this was money well spent in my case. Also my brother had Lasik the same year and he is still glasses free too.

I had my surgery yesterday june 28th,i have almost made a full recovery as i had lasik,went for check up today and im 20/20 in both eyes. my surgeon was dr slazus.he was the business.

I had my treatment (Intralase Lasik with Wavefront) on Friday 22nd June at the Birmingham Surgery. My Doctor (Dr Masilamani) was very helpful, talking me through the procedures and which would be best suited to me. Once we had agreed upon the procedure which was best suited I was shown a short video of the procedure, I was also given the opportunity to ask questions. I arranged to have the treatment on the same afternoon. The only slightly negative thing I would say about Optimax is be prepared to be in the clinic a long time. My appointment for surgery was delayed by nearly two hours, in my case this worked in my favour as it helped to calm my nerves a little but I can understand how such a wait could make some people more nervous. The surgery took about 10 minutes in total but it felt like the longest ten minute of my life! I wouldn’t say any of the procedure is painful but the pressure from suction cups can be a little uncomfortable. As anaesthetic is applied to the eye you feel very little. Throughout the procedure the Dr Masilamani was very reassuring, constantly telling me how long was left on each part of the procedure and how everything was going well. Once I came out of surgery everything was hazy and fuzzy. I had to wait for 20 minutes for the optician to check the condition of my eyes then I was free to go. A good tip is to take along some sun glasses for when you leave the clinic as you may be sensitive to light (I was a little). I was warned that around 4 hours after the procedure the aesthetic would wear off and I may feel some discomfort. You are supplied with some more aesthetic but asked only to use it if completely necessary as it may slow the healing process. Sure enough after about four hours I experiences discomfort. The best way to describe how it felt is like when you are cutting really strong onions. My eyes started to water profusely and my nose was constantly running. About the same time I was started to be really sensitive to light, so closed all the blinds in the house. I decided the best thing to do was to go to sleep. Two hours later when I woke up I felt better, but still light sensitive. From the next day onward things gradually improved and the fuzzy haze gradually went.It now I week since I had my treatment and I can already see better that I could with glasses. I think it’s the best thing I’ve done in a long time, any one thinking about having it done go for it! Just imaging; -Waking up in the morning and being able to see the clock -Opening the oven and not having steamy glasses -Not having to search for your glasses of contacts when you wake up Need I say more!!!!! If any one has any particular questions about the treatment I had please feel free to email me.

HI I AM LOOKING FOR SOME REASSURANCE. I HAD CK AT MANCHESTER 9 DAYS AGO AND AT THE MOMENT MY SIGHT IS WORSE.MY LONG SIGHT WAS PERFECT BUT NOW EVERYTHING IS BLURRED, IT HAS AFFECTED EVERY PART OF MY LIFE TO SUDDENLY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CLEARLY. I AM SO UPSET AND FRIGHTENED I HAVE DONE THE WRONG THING, MY CONSULTATION LAST WEEK WAS NO HELP, SO I HAVE MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR A WEEKS TIME. FIRSTLY HAS ANYONE HAD THIS. ALSO IS IT REVERSABLE, I WANT MY SIGHT BACK!!!!