In simple terms, humm is an easy alternative to paying with cash or with credit card and allows you to pay in monthly instalments.
humm allows you to spread the cost of your treatment at Optilase Eye Clinic. It’s that simple. Applications can be made online (please ensure that you are not using Internet Explorer). If you are approved for finance with humm, you can use this approval for any treatment at Optilase Eye Clinic.
*Interest rates and fees are dependent on your plan.
To be eligible for humm you must meet the following criteria:
• Be at least 18 years of age • Provide proof of PPS number & address • Be an Irish citizen or permanent resident of Ireland • Earn a minimum taxable income of €1,000 per month • Have a current credit/debit card and a photo ID • Have a good credit history
Optometrists are the principle providers of eye examinations to the public in Ireland. They are fully qualified to check the health of your eyes, and they can also provide you with a prescription for glasses or contact lenses.
You need to achieve a certain standard of vision to be eligible to drive. Your optometrist can confirm whether or not you do so.
Certain occupations and trades require specific visual standards. Your optometrists can inform you of these standards.
Many eye conditions are hereditary, so it’s important to be aware when a relative is diagnosed with an eye condition.
Children should be examined at a young age - if they have an uncorrected problem for a significant length of time they may develop a permanent reduction in vision in one or both eyes. Appropriate vision correction before the age of 7 is the best way to avoid this long-term visual problem.
It is recommended that you have your eyes checked at least every two years and more often when your optometrist advises. Some patients with underlying medical issues, like diabetes, need to be checked at least once a year.
Certain medications can affect your vision and the health of your eye. For example some malaria tablets can damage the macula, which gives you sharp central vision; prolonged steroid use can speed up the development of cataracts. Your optometrist can advise you of any ocular side effects of medication you may be taking.
Using a computer for long periods throughout the day can have a negative impact on your eyes. If you spend a lot of time on a computer for work, you may be eligible for a free VDU (Visual Display Unit) eye test on a regular basis.
Things to get checked out immediately
See your Optometrist if you experience any of the following signs or symptoms:
Eyelid lumps or bumps
Sudden loss / reduced vision
Stingy / itchy /red eye
Flashing Lights
Double Vision
Blurry Vision
Unexplained headaches
Flaky/ red eyelids
To book an appointment with an Optometrist at Optilase, call +353 1 223 8821 or visit our clinic contact page.
At your consultation we will answer all your questions, discuss finance options, and assess whether you are a suitable candidate for one of our life-changing, treatments. Consultations with our expert Optometrists are free and take approximately 1 hour at one of our nationwide clinics.