Everybody, it seems, has a different notion of what self care is. Is it going for a walk, doing some exercise, going to the dentist, having a treat or getting a procedure done that could restore your sight to the best it’s ever been? Or could it be all of these? Of course it could. Self care itself as a term has been bandied around quite a bit over Lockdown, in fact we seem as a nation to be thinking about self care more than ever, or so conversation across media would suggest - and isn’t that’s a great thing?

If you were to give yourself one self care gift what would it be? Would it be the gift of better sight ? Optilase, Ireland’s No.1 Private Eye Clinic is a great place to start. In business for almost 20 years, they have helped thousands of customers across the island of Ireland to make a return to better sight with Laser Eye Surgery.

Interested but don’t know where to start? There are lots of reasons why the treatment has been a global success with over 30 million people having had the popular treatment. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why it might be a good self care decision for you, but first let’s take a look at the treatment itself.

Laser Eye Surgery - a quick synopsis
Laser Eye Surgery is a way of permanently correcting your vision. The procedure uses a special type of laser to gently reshape the surface of the eye. In order to correct certain vision problems such as, nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

Many people that finally undergo the surgery really can’t believe their luck, when post surgery, 20/15 or 20/20 vision becomes their norm. The surgery is painless and short at around 7 minutes per eye, it will probably be one of the quickest life changing procedures you might ever have! Anybody over the age of 18 is a potential candidate for treatment and there is no upper age limit. In fact, there have been many patients in their 80’s and 90s who have been successfully treated. While it’s true that not everybody is suitable for Laser Eye Surgery, around 80% of consultations for the surgery are successful, which is very encouraging - there’s no time to delay, if you’re interested then it’s time to contact Optilase about your suitability, from a simple phone call you’ll have a good idea if you are eligible or not.

Why should you consider Laser Eye Surgery now?
Believe us when we say that there are so, so many reasons. But the main reason is that it can truly give you a better quality of life. Your sight is everything - If you’ve struggled with bad sight throughout your life like so many people that end up opting for Laser Eye Surgery, you’ll know what a struggle it can be sometimes.No more thinking about prescriptions, glasses or contact lenses, Laser gives you the chance to take the work out of your eyesight allowing you to wake up with clear vision, every day.

The treatment is painless, safe and permanent
The laser vision correction process itself is painless. Your eye is numbed using anaesthetic drops and you are offered diazepam to reduce anxiety and relax muscle tension. Depending on your treatment type, there can be some discomfort in the days after your treatment but this is generally temporary. Safety is understandably a huge concern for someone thinking of any type of surgery. The good news is that you have nothing to worry about, at Optilase, your safety is our No. 1 priority. Using the most advanced and safest laser technology and all of our Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Laser Optometrists, Laser Technicians and Surgery Nurses are highly experienced and fully accredited. Want more good news about Laser Eye Surgery? Long term follow up studies indicate that after the healing process is complete, eyesight remains stable.

It’s never been more affordable
If the cost is stopping you from going ahead with the surgery, then it may be time for a rethink. Laser Eye Surgery has become more and more popular over the last number of years, due mainly to the life altering results. And because of this, as well as advances in technology, it has definitely become more and more affordable.

Many Optilase patients at the Clinic opt for interest free finance plans, and as well as this you can also avail of 20% tax relief on the cost of the treatment. With no hidden costs or upselling, a lot of Optilase patients end up paying less than our published price. And that’s always a plus, especially when you are guaranteed to receive Ireland’s No.1 professional eye surgery experience with great results.

Your safety net - the Optilase Lifetime Care Guarantee
When you’re considering Laser Eye surgery, wouldn’t it be nice to feel like there was some professional aftercare available? Believe us when we say that at Optilase, you’re in the best hands possible. The team will give you a post-operative information pack containing eye drops and a schedule of when to take them. This will also include our 24 hour patient helpline number should you need any more information.

As well as this, Optilase offers a free Lifetime Care Guarantee as part of their ongoing commitment to patients and will provide you with a thorough aftercare programme for the 12 months following your Laser Eye Surgery procedure. Depending on individual cases, this may contain an average of four post-operative appointments to attend throughout the year.

After the first year of check-ups, you’ll be discharged from our aftercare programme, but don’t be a stranger – Optilase’s doors are always open if you’re ever unsure of anything or have any questions regarding your treatment. Now that’s something that money can’t buy, Lifetime it’s peace of mind, and continuous care all rolled into one.

Call Ireland’s No.1 Eye Clinic today
Optilase are a proud, family-owned Irish business and are privileged to have some of the world’s leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Laser Optometrists and Medical Staff working on the Optilase team, all of whom are focused on providing the very best laser eye treatment available, using the latest and most sophisticated technology.

And as the leading Laser Eye Surgery providers in Ireland, they will have all of the answers to the questions you may have (and all in non medical terms we promise!) To date Optilase has performed over 50,000 eye surgeries since its inception in the market - making it a household name across Ireland that can be trusted.

We offer a range of Private Eye care treatments and surgeries, all with the aim of restoring your sight, with the best medical care during and after your procedure.

What makes Optilase Ireland’s No. 1 Private Eye Surgery provider?
Optilase is Ireland’s only eye surgery provider to be rated as five star on both customer and clinical patient review websites. If you come to us for your eye surgery requirements, you’ll absolutely experience Ireland’s No.1 eye surgery care in every sense of the word.

If you’re looking for an eye surgery provider, it’s always good to go with a recommendation . Testament to the patient care and services we provide is the fact that many of our patients come to Optilase after a recommendation from a friend or family member. We have also had a large number of recommendations from GPs, Optometrists, Optical Chains and Ophthalmologists, proving that the experience that you get in Optilase really is thoroughly professional and market leading. And your results will speak for themselves!

Here when you need us
Optilase has flexible opening hours including weekends and late evenings. The services Optilase offers, including Laser Eye Surgery, are deemed to be an essential service to the public and it’s Clinics remain open throughout Lockdown ( Note - This piece was published in Spring 2020)

Optilase has Clinics, all over the Island of Ireland, including four Clinics in Northern Ireland.
For more information on Optilase and to book your free consultation +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll see the difference!