Having problems with your vision or just fed up shelling out for new glasses or contact lenses? There’s no better time than the present to think about Laser Eye Surgery. Optilase has been Northern Ireland’s No.1 Private Eye Surgery provider since 2003, so if you’re thinking of finding out more, you need to look no further.

Our Promise
At the top of their game in Northern Ireland, Optilase has a reputation for delivering vision and sight correction with outstanding patient care, safety, and successful results. Our world-leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons have carried out over 50,000 successful eye surgery procedures to date. Our focus is on trust, reliability, quality and care - and that’s our promise to you.

Our Expertise
But what makes Optilase Northern Ireland’s most trusted eye surgery provider? A combination of different factors; we use the latest state of the art technology and employ top surgeons, nurses and optometrists from all around the World and we are passionate about providing the best patient experience and care, from initial consultation through to final check-up.

But more than that, because our patients are always at the core of our business, we operate flexible opening hours (including weekends and late evenings), so we can build your consultation, treatment and after-care around your busy schedule.

Book a free consultation today!
Ready to take the next step and find out more? We offer a free one hour consultation process that could be life changing for you. Our experience means that we’ve had thousands of happy customers leave our Clinics feeling like they can see like never before, why not check out some of our testimonials for an insight into what your laser eye surgery journey with Optilase will look like!

Call us now in Northern Ireland
Wherever you are in Northern Ireland, there’s a Clinic near you. We have Clinics in Belfast, Newry, Derry/LondonDerry and Enniskillen.

For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call 0800 044 3236 now, and we promise - you’ll see the difference!

As Ireland’s No.1 Private Eye Surgery Clinic since 2003, we’ve had thousands of customers through our doors who opt for Laser Eye Surgery - meaning that whatever your question on the procedure, we’re almost certain we’ve got the answer. If you’re considering the procedure, a quick overview of some popular questions might help, here are some of the questions that our team are asked across our Clinic network.

How will I know if I am suitable for Laser Eye Surgery?
In short, it’s impossible to really know without visiting us for an initial assessment. Generally though there are a number of factors that may make you unsuitable for laser vision correction - include prescriptions stronger than -10 or +5, or having a squint or a lazy eye. For women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is necessary to wait until 6 months before starting your treatment.

Is it permanent?
Yes, long term follow up studies indicate that after the healing process is complete, eyesight remains stable. Some patients may develop the need for reading glasses as they age but this happens to most adults regardless of whether they get laser vision correction.

How long does the treatment take?
The laser vision correction itself takes around 7 minutes per eye. Between preparation, treatment and aftercare, you should expect to stay in the clinic for up to 2 hours on the day of your procedure.

What complications can occur?
There are some risks involved in laser vision correction, you will be made aware of these risks during your initial free assessment as well as your pre-operative consultation. The most common side effects of laser vision correction include dry-eye, night-time glare, halo effect and regression.

I’m interested in finding out more - what happens at my initial assessment?
Your journey with Optilase begins when you attend your initial assessment. One of our Laser Optometrists will meet with you and spend the next hour thoroughly examining and testing your eyes. You will find out if you are a suitable candidate for laser vision correction, what treatment will be best for your eyes, and how much exactly it will cost. It’s important to note that you will not be able to drive after your assessment for at least 6-8 hours.

Don’t delay - find out more about Laser Eye Surgery from Optilase today!
Optilase is Ireland’s No.1 Laser Eye Surgery provider. In the market for almost 20 years in Ireland, we’re renowned for providing exceptional laser eye surgery across our many Clinics.

For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll soon see the difference!

So you’ve bitten the bullet - no more contacts or glasses, next step is Laser Eye Surgery, great vision awaits! You’ve done your research too, you’re going to have your procedure carried out at Ireland’s No.1 Eye Surgery Professionals, Optilase.

But what will your Laser Eye Surgery journey look like? Here we run through the time that you’ll have with us at Optilase as you move towards greater vision.

Initial Assessment
Our initial assessment is all about finding out if you are a suitable candidate for Laser Eye Surgery. During this free assessment one of our Optometrists will carry out a series of eye examinations to find out your suitability, and then based on the results they will then explain in detail the processes involved and answer any questions you may have. The whole assessment just takes around one hour to complete, and then it’s onto the next step which is organising a pre-operative consultation with your surgeon.

Surgeon Consultation
At the consultation you will meet your Surgeon who will carry out a further eye exam and give the final approval required for surgery to go ahead. Then they’ll talk you through the technical aspects of your laser eye surgery and resolve any additional questions or queries.

Following this, our administration team will go through all of the necessary paperwork with you and set up payment details before confirming the final date and time of your procedure.

Your Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
Understandably, you might feel nervous on the day of your laser eye procedure but, at Optilase, you can rest assured you’re in the safe and capable care of our team, consisting of your consultant ophthalmic Surgeon, nurses, laser technicians and other professional support staff members. We’ve been carrying out Laser Eye Surgery on our customers since 2003, and we’re a highly recommended and experienced team, so there is no need to worry.

On the day of your surgery it’s a good idea to bring a close friend or family member with you for some support. Your laser eye treatment takes, on average, seven minutes per eye. It’s a very short procedure but one with a lasting, life-changing outcome.

Following the operation, you can relax while our nurses explain everything about the aftercare programme. They’ll 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 or help.

Call Optilase today
Optilase is Ireland’s No.1 Laser Eye Surgery provider. In the market for almost 20 years in Ireland, we’re renowned for providing exceptional laser eye surgery across our many Clinics.

Ireland’s premium Laser Eye Surgery providers, we pride ourselves on being the best in the market, and we’re looking forward to your call and to bringing you through your Laser Eye Surgery journey, afterall it’s going to be one with a very exciting conclusion - great sight.

For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll soon see the difference!

As we get older, everything seems to slow down a little more doesn’t it, and our sight is no different. General problems with our near vision in particular can be very frustrating. Whether it’s affecting your daily routines like sending a text message or putting make-up on, any loss of near vision can make the simplest of tasks a real effort.

Optilase, Ireland’s No.1 Eye Surgery Clinic has been tackling problems such as near vision loss ( commonly called Presbyopia) as well as Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery in their Clinics
Across Ireland for almost 20 years. If you’re suffering with any eye concerns, you’re in safe hands when you call Optilase - and here are three reasons why.

A world renowned medical team
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. As they say, experience is everything, and there is no doubt about it, we have the best Eye Surgery team in Ireland to bring you through your eye surgery journey.

Experience and convenience
With almost twenty years of experience as one of Ireland’s first private eye clinics, Optilase has all the experience and professionalism you need to help with your eyesight concerns.
With a number of Clinics throughout Ireland, Optilase uniquely operates flexible opening hours including weekends and late evenings, so that you can build your consultation, surgery and aftercare around your busy schedule.

All the extras
From a lifetime guarantee to our promise to always use the World’s latest technology, there is no doubting that Optilase are at the top of their game in Ireland. There’s some other perks too - like a finance package to fund your surgery that offers 0% finance, as well 20% tax relief.

Call Optilase today
For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise – you’ll see the difference!

Having problems with your near vision can be very frustrating. Everyday tasks like reading a text or checking a bill in a coffee shop can become awkward or annoying. The good news is that if you do suffer with near vision problems, Reading Vision Correction might just be the answer.
Here are three telltale signs that the treatment might just be what you’ve been looking for all along.

You have trouble reading fine print clearly
You’ll notice this with newspapers, mobile phone texts, labels on jars, etc. and find yourself holding objects at arm’s length to try to focus clearly on them. It happens to everyone, usually between the ages of 40-65.

You’re over 40 and have near sight problems
Are you aged between 40 and 65? As we get older, we lose our near vision. The technical term for this loss of crispness and clarity of near vision is ‘presbyopia’. Presbyopia, the loss of ability to focus on near objects as the eye ages, happens when the eye’s natural lens loses its flexibility and stiffens with age.

You can’t do without your reading glasses
Presbyopia is the reason that reading glasses become necessary, even for people who have excellent distance vision. It’s an inevitable condition, whether people have had previous laser eye surgery or not. People with presbyopia have difficulty reading menus, phones, newspapers, magazines, labels, watches and other objects close-up.

Don’t delay - find out more today from Ireland’s No.1 Eye Surgery Clinic Optilase
If you have Presbyopia you may be a candidate for Reading Correction Surgery. The best way to find out is to book a consultation in an Eye Surgery Clinic. Optilase is Ireland’s No.1 Eye Surgery Clinic and has been performing eye surgery for almost 20 years in Ireland.

If you’d like to find out more about whether or not you may be a suitable candidate for Reading Vision Correction, you can fill out Optilase’s online suitability survey - it only takes a few minutes and it could be the best thing you ever do! Alternatively call Optilase today for a free consultation on +353 1 223 8821.

Fed up with forking out for new lenses and frames every year? It can be a costly process, and an ongoing expense that occurs more quickly that we care to remember each year.

Laser Eye Surgery has become a really popular alternative, for lots of reasons- here’s three reasons why you should consider it today.

It’s permanent
Yes that’s right, Laser Eye Surgery is a way of permanently correcting your vision. So once and for all you can ditch the contacts or glasses and say hello to a new you, with great eyesight! Long term follow up studies indicate that after the healing process is complete, eyesight remains stable. Some patients may develop the need for reading glasses as they age but this happens to most adults regardless of whether they get laser vision correction or not.

It’s pain free
Does the thought of Laser Eye Surgery frighten you just a little bit? You’re not alone, but the good news is that you can relax - it’s a painless process. Your eye is numbed using anaesthetic drops and you are offered diazepam to reduce anxiety and relax muscle tension. You might have a little discomfort in the days after your surgery but that’s perfectly normal and is only temporary.

It’s cost effective
With prices starting at just €36 - Laser Eye Surgery has never been more affordable. As Ireland’s leading laser eye clinic, Optilase offer the very highest level of patient care including a lifetime care guarantee, the safest and most precise technology, at the most affordable prices. Still concerned about the cost? Optilase offers interest free finance plans where patients can also avail of 20% tax relief on the cost of the treatment.

Don’t delay - call Ireland’s No. 1 Laser Eye Surgery provider today
Optilase is Ireland’s No.1 Laser Eye Surgery provider. In the market for almost 20 years in Ireland, it’s renowned for providing exceptional laser eye surgery across its many Clinics.

For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll soon see the difference!

Your Laser Eye Surgery journey starts here with Ireland’s No.1 Eye Clinic, Optilase

Dreaming about a time when you can forget about your glasses and contacts? Laser Eye Surgery is the quick, pain free life changing treatment that can help make these goals a reality for you - and quickly. Here’s how to get started on your Laser Eye Surgery journey today.

Research
Have your friends or family had Laser Eye Surgery? Ask them for recommendations of where they have had their surgery and trawl through the internet for Clinic reviews. Look for somewhere that has been in business a number of years and carries a number of testimonials on their site - do they have a YouTube channel? If so watch some of their videos, you’ll find out about their customer experience and customer care a little more by doing this. Always look for a reputable, leading company who is well known.

Meeting with your Laser Optometrist
Decided what Clinic to go with? A number of Laser Eye Surgery Clinics will offer a one to one consultation with your Laser Optometrist before treatment. This step is crucial, during these meetings they should carry out a series of eye examinations to determine your suitability before you embark any further on your journey. Following on from this the Optometrist will then explain in detail the processes involved and answer any questions you may have. The whole assessment should take approximately one hour to complete. A pre-operative consultation should then arranged with your surgeon who gives final approval for surgery.

Surgeon Consultation
A pre-operative consultation should then arranged with your surgeon who gives final approval for surgery. Firstly, your Surgeon will talk you through the technical aspects of your laser eye surgery and resolve any additional questions or queries. Then all that’s left to do is book in for your surgery, you’ll never look back!

Life changing in the best possible way
Now that you know the process and what Ready to take the next step and find out more? Optilase are Ireland’s No. 1 Laser Eye Surgery providers, and have more than 20 years experience in the Irish market, with Clinics throughout Ireland. Their experience means that they’ve had thousands of happy customers through their doors, so why not check out some of our testimonials for an insight into what your laser eye surgery journey with Optilase will look like!

Call us now
For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise – you’ll see the difference!

Fed up of the limits that come with wearing glasses? It might just be time for you to find out a little more about Laser Eye Surgery, the quick and painfree life changing treatment that is performed every day in Ireland’s most trusted eye clinic, Optilase. So, what are the main things to find out about? Let’s have a look at what anyone considering Laser Eye Treatment should know.

The basics - What does Laser Eye Surgery do?
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 (distorted vision).
Over 30 million people worldwide have chosen to undergo this quick, painless and yet life-changing procedure, to achieve 20/20 vision. Laser eye surgery gives you the opportunity to live a life free from the inconvenience and cost of having to wear glasses and contact lenses.

The science bit - Are there different types of Laser Eye Surgery?
Yes, there are two types of laser eye procedures called LASIK and LASEK/PRK. The key difference between these procedures involves the method of preparing the cornea. LASEK, (also referred to as PRK) was the first type of laser eye surgery for vision correction and is the predecessor to the popular LASIK procedure.

LASIK laser eye surgery treatment involves creating a very thin circular ‘flap’ in this outer layer of the cornea, using a laser surgical tool (femtosecond laser). In LASEK surgery, instead of using a laser, the surgeon simply loosens the top layer of cells of the cornea using a special solution.

What’s my next step? - Book a free consultation with Optilase today!
Ready to take the next step and find out more? Optilase offer a free one hour consultation process that could be life changing for you. Our experience means that we’ve had thousands of happy customers leave our Clinics, why not check out some of our testimonials for an insight into what your laser eye surgery journey with Optilase will look like!

Call us now
For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll see the difference!

If you are aged between 40-75 and find reading everyday items like a text on your phone, the newspaper, a price tag or menus a stretch or strain then it’s possible that you are suffering from something called presbyopia. Presbyopia is when we lose our near vision, and it happens to many people as we reach middle age or get older.

Without a doubt suffering from eye strain or vision blur like this can be very frustrating and at times debilitating, so what is the answer ?

Reading Vision Correction
Many people with these symptoms who are tired of not being able to see or read these everyday items with ease, get a treatment called Reading Vision Correction performed. Under this procedure, there are two treatment options available - Kamra and Presbia, both of which are offered at Optilase, Ireland’s No.1 Eye Surgery Clinic.

What are my options?
Both the Kamra and Presbia treatment options use what’s called a ‘corneal inlay’. The most suitable treatment for you will be discussed at a consultation with one of Optilase’s experienced Optometrists taking your current prescription and lifestyle into account. Both treatments are entirely painless and take on average, less than 10 minutes, allowing you to resume most activities the very next day.

Is everyone eligable for Reading Vision Correction?
No, unfortunatley not everyone is a suitable candidate for Reading Vision Correction.
Generally, Presbyopia is quite a specific issue, and it only affects people over 40.

The condition is solely due to ageing of the eye, so if you are younger than 40 and you have issues with close vision, you’re better suited for laser eye surgery, as your problems require a correction of the cornea. If you are older than 65, it is possible that you have complications other than presbyopia which alter your underlying prescription needs – for instance, cataracts.

Find the right solution for your eye concerns
If you are in any doubt about what might be the best solution for your eye concerns, don’t worry. A simple call to the team at Optilase will set up a one to one consultation with an experienced Optometrist who will assess your concerns and put a plan in action for you.

Call Optilase now
Optilase are Ireland’s No. 1 Eye Surgery providers, and have more than 20 years experience in the Irish market, with Clinics throughout Ireland. Their experience means that they’ve had thousands of happy customers through their doors, so why not check out some of our testimonials for an insight into what your eye surgery journey with Optilase could look like!

For more information on Optilase and the services they offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise – you’ll see the difference!

Laser Eye Surgery - Fact or Fiction?

Deciding to start your Laser Eye Surgery journey is a big decision, and like most big decisions our mind can work overtime when we fear the unknown. And that’s entirley understandable.

While there’s lots of information out there about the procedure, the internet can be a wild and wonderful place full of fiction as well as facts! So maybe it’s time to let the experts, Optilase Ireland’s No. 1 Eye Surgery Provider tell you how it really is!

Laser Eye Surgery is Painful - FICTION
The good news is that the laser vision correction is painless. During the procedure your eye is numbed using anaesthetic drops and you are offered Diazepam to reduce any anxiety you may have as well as to relax muscle tension. Depending on your treatment type, there can be some discomfort in the days after your treatment but this is generally temporary and in most cases will be very mild. So no, there’s no need to worry about pain.

Both eyes can be treated on the same day - FACT
Due to advancements in Laser Eye Surgery, it is perfectly safe to treat both eyes on the same day. In total, it takes approximately 10-15 minutes to have both eyes treated. If for any reason you would prefer to have your eyes treated separately, the team in Optilase can arrange this for you at no extra charge, but equally most patients like to get both eyes done together.

Eyes look different after Laser Eye Surgery - FICTION
No, there is no permanent change in the appearance of your eyes after the procedure. The day after surgery, your eyes should be white and clear. The overall healing process can take 4-5 days and during this time the eye may appear slightly red, this is perfectly normal.

Bite the bullet and book a free consultation today!
Ready to take the next step and find out more? Optilase offer a free one hour consultation process that could be life changing for you. Our experience means that we’ve had thousands of happy customers leave our Clinics, why not check out some of our testimonials for an insight into what your laser eye surgery journey with Optilase will look like!

Call us now
For more information on Optilase and the services we offer call +353 1 223 8821 now, and we promise - you’ll see the difference!