Eye Surgery News, Advice and Customer Stories

Doug Howlett's experience at Optilase

Monday, 4th July, Munster rugby star, Doug Howlett has today confirmed that he underwent laser eye surgery at Optilase Clinic in Cork last Tuesday week ago, the 21st June and will start back to training with better than 20:20 vision.   Doug told us: “I can confirm that I had laser eye surgery just under […]
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Why Cork people recommend Optilase?

Article published in The Cork News. Laser Eye Surgery in Cork People who would previously have simply coped with their sight problems are now looking towards a long-term solution. That’s according to Laser Optometrist and Optilase Clinic Manager, Dan O’ Brien who highlights that with the spiralling cost of glasses and contact lenses, people are […]
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Daragh Reddin gets laser eye surgery (part 2)

Article published in Metro Herald, June 15th, 2011. Laser Eye Surgery with Daragh Reddin (Part 2) Laser Eye Surgery, Part II: Following a series of consultations detailed in last week’s Body Matters, Daragh Reddin finally makes the decision to cast off the glasses and goes under the, er, laser at Optilase The weekend finally arrived […]
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Daragh Reddin gets laser eye surgery (part 1)

Article published in Metro Herald, June 8th, 2011. Laser Eye Surgery with Daragh Reddin (Part 1) Laser eye surgery: A short-sighted Daragh Reddin discusses his spec-wearing history upon his first visit to Optilase where he discovers he is eligible for laser eye surgery. My tempestuous relationship with eye-wear began more than 20 years ago when […]
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Optilase Clinic now open in Derry

Optilase, Ireland’s leading laser eye clinic, has recently opened in Derry and is conveniently located on the Carlisle Road in front of the Foyleside Shopping Centre. The clinic is opened 7 days per week, and late night Monday to Thursday, allowing our patients in the North to easily arrange their free consultations and aftercare appointments. […]
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Eye Spy (part 4)

Article published in Cork Independent, May 5th, 2011.   My Laser Eye Surgery Experience (Part 4)   ONE week of antibiotic drops four times a day; anti-inflammatory drops three times a day; lubricant drops whenever I needed them; odd-looking Darth Vader goggles in bed; and better than 20:20 vision. You read that right. Better than […]
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Goodbye Glasses, Hello Optilase!

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Eye Spy (part 3)

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 […]
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Eye Spy (second part)

Article published in Cork Independent, April 14, 2011. My Laser Eye Surgery Experience (Part 2) Two weeks after my first appointment at Optilase, my glasses and I are starting to fall in love again. Then out of love. Then back in love. I'm so confused; it was never meant to be this hard!
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Eye Spy - A laser eye surgery diary

Article published in Cork Independent, March 31, 2011. Laser Eye Surgery Diary - Eye Spy I’ve had glasses since I was four. Big, plastic, pink frames chosen with a squeal of excitement from a tray of similar Barbie-shaded monstrosities. School photos show big plastic pink frames; an eyepatch; a squinty grin with glasses removed; and […]
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Free Laser Eye Surgery

Article published in The Cork News on the 18th of February, 2011. How a chance entry in a Cork News competition changed one man’s life forever... ‘I should have done it years ago’ If you’re not in, you can’t win – or so the saying goes. Having never won a raffle or draw in his […]
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See it and believe it!

Cork Independent Article by staff reporter. Thursday, 17 February 2011   My Laser Eye Surgery Experience in Cork   Sick of seeing nothing when you wake up in the morning and scrambling around for your glasses or contacts? Sick of sitting down in the cinema or to watch a match and you realise you have […]
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Patient Reviews

Renata Gomes
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Renata Gomes
June 2, 2026

I couldn't finish the process without leaving a review for this amazing team. Thank you all for helping me see so clearly without needing glasses. This month marks 3 months since I had LASIK, and it has truly been life-changing. Wearing glasses always bothered me because I enjoy sports, and even contact lenses were often uncomfortable. The whole journey started with Clare Hegarty at South William Street. Thank you so much, Clare, for your care and attention. As a Senior Optometrist, you gave me hope. At first, the process seemed almost too easy, which made me a little nervous, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. Thank you as well to Thomas Materman. Your clear, simple, and direct explanation of the procedure made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Thank you to the entire Optilase team. Three months later, it feels as if I never had surgery at all—except that I can now see perfectly. I have experienced no negative side effects, and I am delighted with the results. I highly recommend Optilase to anyone considering LASIK surgery.☘️☘️☘️

Blaithin Cox
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Blaithin Cox
May 30, 2026

Couldn't be happier with my experience of the Lasek eye surgery. I had consultations in St William Street and surgery in Carrickmines, staff in both clinics were friendly, professional, and excellent staff their job. I would recommend Optilase to anyone considering laser eye surgery.

Anne Beakey
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Anne Beakey
April 29, 2026

Staff are lovely here and provide a great service

Shane Guihen
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Shane Guihen
April 20, 2026

Couldn't recommend highly enough, everyone I dealt with, from the initial consultation, to the surgery and the after care were absolutely top class and a pleasure to deal with

Katie Corcoran
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Katie Corcoran
April 13, 2026

Excellent service. I found optilase really great to deal with- they were so professional and well organised before and during the laser eye surgery. They were also very friendly and the aftercare was great.

Roisin Mitchell
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Roisin Mitchell
April 7, 2026

I had a great experience and Optilase getting laser eye surgery, it was without a doubt the best money I ever spent and wish I did it years ago! I rave about it to anyone who'll listen. From my initial consultation to the surgery itself in Dublin and the aftercare in Galway I couldn't rate it highly enough. The staff were so professional, informative, friendly and attentative throughout the whole process. Extremely happy customer!

amnnau
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amnnau
April 3, 2026

Got my PRK surgery with optilase couldnt be happier! I was cared for in each step even post surgery, give me a call or message if you need referral

Amy Phelan
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Amy Phelan
April 2, 2026

Had such an amazing experience with Optilase in Cork. Such a brilliant team, they all made me feel so relaxed and explained everything so well. They reassured me so much on the day of my surgery, and I never felt rushed with any questions. I would highly recommend Optilase to anyone even considering laser eye surgery. I am the most nervous and skeptical person and it’s truly the best thing I ever did, there is honestly nothing to be worried about!! I had zero pain whatsoever and my vision was clear by that evening and 100% perfect the next morning, it’s truly amazing! Wish I got it done years ago. I have so much freedom now without contact lenses or glasses, it’s so hard to believe my vision is fixed!!

Helen Sanfey
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Helen Sanfey
April 2, 2026

My experience has been amazing. Everything was super professional and I was handled with complete care. My vision is perfect now and has changed everything for me.

Chloe Kearney
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Chloe Kearney
March 5, 2026

Had a consultation done today couldn’t fault the team at optilase the were very informative answer all the questions I had very quick and professional would definitely recommend

Barry Neville
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Barry Neville
March 3, 2026

Very professional, and very customer focused

Timmy Kelleher
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Timmy Kelleher
February 18, 2026

I got the refractive lens surgery in December and from my first appointment to the last post op appointment I was looked after with great care, and I would recommend this company to anyone

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