Before Laser Eye Surgery

26 Jul 2013

Some Optilase patients come into the clinic on the day of their procedure and are completely unfazed with what is about to happen, while others can be extremely nervous.

 

If you fall into the latter category, then it’s probably best to take some steps to prepare yourself mentally in anticipation of your surgery.

No more glasses or contact lenses

The first step in getting ready for a life independent of glasses or contact lenses is an important one. If you have relied on corrective eyewear all your life the transition to not needing them can be quite overwhelming.

 

Laser eye surgery is a permanent vision-correcting procedure that means you will no longer have to reach for glasses first thing in the morning. This unusual aspect of individual freedom takes some getting used to at first, so be prepared!

Realistic expectations

During your free consultation at one of our Optilase clinics, a member of staff will have outlined the expected results of your laser eye surgery.

 

It is important to discuss your wants and needs at this stage so that you are acutely aware of the best possible outcome in your case.

Understanding risks

No surgery is completely risk free, and laser eye surgery of course comes with some considerations and potential side effects.

 

Make sure you understand each and every risk outlined to you at the consultation stage, and feel free to contact us at any point if you have any further questions. Some of the risks you may have been told about include:

  • Under-correction / Over-correction
  • Poor night vision
  • Dry eyes
  • Scar tissue
Physical preparation

If you wear contact lenses you will have been advised as to how long you should avoid wearing them prior to laser eye surgery.

 

For women, eye makeup and moisturizers should not be used in the days leading up to your procedure. Shower before your appointment as you will need to avoid getting anything in the eye post-surgery.

 

The entire procedure lasts only minutes and you won’t feel a thing, but some nerves are completely normal.

 

If you have any worries in the lead up to your surgery, we are always available to answer questions from your initial consultation to the day of surgery itself.

 

Don’t hesitate to call Optilase on +353 1 223 8821 or fill out our consultation form.

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Monica mc mahon
April 15, 2024

From beginning to End of my procedure with Optilase, I was treated personally and professionally. The surgery, true aftercare was smooth and efficient and I can only say it was the perfect choice for us . I highly recommend Optilase.

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Roxanne Bartolome
April 15, 2024

I recently had the PRK procedure a month ago. It's been life changing to be able to see clearly after wearing glasses for 20 years. My vision was not 20/20 after surgery since I had PRK and I was first scared that it won't get better. But give it time and patience and it will improve. Optilase was superb on aftercare and the team during the surgery really took care of me. I'm so happy ❤️ Thank you Optilase!

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Lin Walsh
April 12, 2024

Omg i thought about having lens replacement for 2 years , i just wish i did it then , I’m absolutely delighted with my eyes now , i am only 3 weeks over it and cant believe how wonderful it is to see everything so clear , i nearly want to tell everyone who wears glasses to do this , if i had known sooner how painless this op is i would have booked in immediately , Everyone in my Clinic were fantastic so friendly , just do it you certainly wont regret it , also the aftercare is amazing .

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Susan Sutton
April 8, 2024

Staff are all very nice and procedure was painless and quick

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David Hill
April 8, 2024

Delighted with my experience at Optilase. Professional staff who looked after me from start to finish. Procedure itself was very quick. A big thanks to the whole team.

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Aoife Mckenna
April 8, 2024

Absolutely delighted with the results of my surgery. I wish I done it years ago

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Denise Carroll
April 8, 2024

Does what it say, corrects your vision! Very fast and professional service.

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jessica daiana
April 8, 2024

Great price for excellent service. All staff was very professional and welcoming, great results and good aftercare

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gary Malone
April 6, 2024

Best thing I ever done ,👍

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Catriona Brady
April 1, 2024

Fantastic experience throughout, from consultation to aftercare. Professional, welcoming and calming staff. Appointments and procedure were easy and relaxed and the overall result was excellent. Aftercare was also great, nothing was ever a hassle.

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Rebecca Walsh
March 29, 2024

Worth the money. Staff guide you step by step to relax you through the surgery. Recommend

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Mark O'Keeffe
March 28, 2024

I found the whole process very professional and very well organised. They also assisted in the documentation process very easy. They were also very good to help in arranging the reference process too. If I was make one small comment is they need to add a prescription painkiller to the process. Although the after experience was exactly what was expected it could been managed better with a stronger pain relief. Other than that I have recommended 3 people to get the procedure from Optilase, all of which had a great experience. I would highly recommend Optilase for vision correction and the long term benefits have changed my life.

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