Eye Spy (part 3)

28 Apr 2011

Article published in Cork Independent, April 22, 2011.
 

My Laser Eye Surgery Experience (Part 3)

 
It's D Day. By the time you are reading this (depending on what time you get your Cork Independent), I will be on my way to or in Optilase.
 
My appointment is for 4pm today. I need to bring sunglasses, and an escort to drive me home. I will probably need someone to drive me there, too, as my knees already feel a bit jelly-like just thinking about it. Today's the day the glasses go. I've been religiously taking my Omega 3 and Flaxseed and my tears are doing well, ably assisted by a very sad film or two I watched over the weekend. I'm not sure if this part was strictly necessary but I've never been one to do things by halves.
 
The operation I'm due to have - Lasik, Wavefront technology - takes about 15 minutes per eye in total. The laser part itself takes about 30 seconds per eye - almost literally in the blink of an eye. Although I've been assured by a colleague who had the same operation done just before Christmas that it is completely fine, I am still very, very nervous. I'm not remotely squeamish, but I am scared. Various people have written to the paper or commented online to say they have had this procedure done - some by Optilase - and they don't know themselves afterwards. They say it has revolutionised their lives. Tune in next week to find out if I feel the same way!
 
 

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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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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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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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Staff are all very nice and procedure was painless and quick

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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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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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