Laser eye surgery with optilase

AnthonyOD1987

Hopefully getting an appointment with optilase in next week or so - would anyone have a referral code they could share?

sportsfan90

AnthonyOD1987 wrote: »

Hopefully getting an appointment with optilase in next week or so - would anyone have a referral code they could share?

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Lorna93

I'd appreciate a referral code too if anyone has one.

sportsfan90

Lorna93 wrote: »

I'd appreciate a referral code too if anyone has one.

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manonboard

Hello. Booked my mum a consultation with optilase. A discount code would be most appreciated if anyone would kindly provide. Thank you

aallaann9003

manonboard wrote: »

Hello. Booked my mum a consultation with optilase. A discount code would be most appreciated if anyone would kindly provide. Thank you

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henke

Does anyone know roughly what is the usual degree of astigmatism they will go up to with the standard pricing of 3-4k. I am trying to work out is it worth my while going for a consultation. I have -2.75 and am trying to figure out how much worse than moderate that is and has Axis any signifance?

sportsfan90

henke wrote: »

Does anyone know roughly what is the usual degree of astigmatism they will go up to with the standard pricing of 3-4k. I am trying to work out is it worth my while going for a consultation. I have -2.75 and am trying to figure out how much worse than moderate that is and has Axis any signifance?

I can't help you with that, but the consultation is free so even if you're not suitable it'll cost you nothing except an hour of your time.

henke

Yeah I probably will just get that done. Does anyone know if health insurance benefits such as Laya apply to Optilase in the North?

mayo pixiebell

sarah23lou wrote: »

Sent you a pm😊

I just got the same price with them. It’s so expensive.

beachhead

Optilase must be the only eye site correction surgery clinic in the ROI

Alex86Eire

beachhead wrote: »

Optilase must be the only eye site correction surgery clinic in the ROI

There are 3/4 different places at least.

Roduffy

Hi,

Would anyone be able to refer me please? :-) I’m booked in for lasik with optilase in November

alicenyhan

Roduffy wrote: »

Hi,

Would anyone be able to refer me please? :-) I’m booked in for lasik with optilase in November

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JurgensKlopp

Hi all

Booked in for LASIK with Optilase Cork at the end of October. Just wondering if anybody could give me a referral?

Thanks a million

Alex86Eire

JurgensKlopp wrote: »

Hi all

Booked in for LASIK with Optilase Cork at the end of October. Just wondering if anybody could give me a referral?

Thanks a million

Hiya. PM sent.

sportsfan90

JurgensKlopp wrote: »

Hi all

Booked in for LASIK with Optilase Cork at the end of October. Just wondering if anybody could give me a referral?

Thanks a million

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SusieBlue

Would anyone mind sending me on a referral code please? Many thanks in advance

sportsfan90

SusieBlue wrote: »

Would anyone mind sending me on a referral code please? Many thanks in advance

PM sent Susie

pabloaimar

Hi, was just in here doing some research on optilase for my sister and I'm reading about this referral code. Would appreciate if anyone could send me one please?

Can you use the same code more for more than one person?

sportsfan90

pabloaimar wrote: »

Hi, was just in here doing some research on optilase for my sister and I'm reading about this referral code. Would appreciate if anyone could send me one please?

Can you use the same code more for more than one person?

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Alex86Eire

sportsfan90 wrote: »

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You must be close to being able to open your own clinic at this stage with all your referrals!

Damien360

As there appears to be many active users in here, can I ask what’s the worst prescription that can be corrected or is that an unknown.

I have -6.5/-5 and my eyeball is shaped (as optician told me) like a rugby ball. Contacts are uncomfortable after 3 hours and impossible in low light conditions as they try to pop out. I only use them for training.

Alex86Eire

Damien360 wrote: »

As there appears to be many active users in here, can I ask what’s the worst prescription that can be corrected or is that an unknown.

I have -6.5/-5 and my eyeball is shaped (as optician told me) like a rugby ball. Contacts are uncomfortable after 3 hours and impossible in low light conditions as they try to pop out. I only use them for training.

I think they can go up to -10 in Optilase anyway. Not sure how the shape would affect things. The consultation is free so you might as well go for one and ask!

sportsfan90

Alex86Eire wrote: »

You must be close to being able to open your own clinic at this stage with all your referrals!

If everybody who I’ve given one to here or in work etc through the years went through with surgery I’d have made a good bit back, in reality only a handful have ever got to that stage.

Damien360 wrote: »

As there appears to be many active users in here, can I ask what’s the worst prescription that can be corrected or is that an unknown.

I have -6.5/-5 and my eyeball is shaped (as optician told me) like a rugby ball. Contacts are uncomfortable after 3 hours and impossible in low light conditions as they try to pop out. I only use them for training.

For me the shape of my eyes meant I had to go LASEK rather than LASIK,I can’t remember what strength they were at the time though.

Gingko

Damien360 wrote: »

As there appears to be many active users in here, can I ask what’s the worst prescription that can be corrected or is that an unknown.

I have -6.5/-5 and my eyeball is shaped (as optician told me) like a rugby ball. Contacts are uncomfortable after 3 hours and impossible in low light conditions as they try to pop out. I only use them for training.

Id recommend 2 or 3 different consultations before arriving at a conclusion. Your prescription is not as extreme as some who have had laser done.

My eyes were -3 both eyes and had Lasik done with Optilase 5 years ago. My eyes are now 20/20! One of the best investments I ever made.

X6.430macman

Is there a certain age you have to be or is it possible to be too young for this? I'm in my early 20s and have - 3.25, thing I'm wondering is if I was to go ahead with surgery how would it be long term say in 20 years time?

Gingko

X6.430macman wrote: »

Is there a certain age you have to be or is it possible to be too young for this? I'm in my early 20s and have - 3.25, thing I'm wondering is if I was to go ahead with surgery how would it be long term say in 20 years time?

As far as I know your good to go re age. They do say that most of us will need glasses for reading etc when we get older. But in 20 years time that will still not be an issue for you most likely.

I have a friend who had laser done abroad in his 20s. He is in his 40s now and no issues. I got Lasik done at 40. Im now 45. My eyes were -3 and now 20/20. There was a girl in her early 20's (I presume) waiting for surgery on the day I had it done.

X6.430macman

Gingko wrote:

As far as I know your good to go re age. They do say that most of us will need glasses for reading etc when we get older. But in 20 years time that will still not be an issue for you most likely.

Thanks for the reassurance! I'll be looking into it in the next year or two for sure, starting to get irritated with glasses and contacts...

Alex86Eire

X6.430macman wrote: »

Is there a certain age you have to be or is it possible to be too young for this? I'm in my early 20s and have - 3.25, thing I'm wondering is if I was to go ahead with surgery how would it be long term say in 20 years time?

They advised me to wait til I was 25 to get the surgery in case my eyes were still changing. You need to have the same prescription for a certain period of time. You could still need reading glasses when you're in your 50s along with the rest of the population.

beachhead

Gingko wrote: »

As far as I know your good to go re age. They do say that most of us will need glasses for reading etc when we get older. But in 20 years time that will still not be an issue for you most likely.

I have a friend who had laser done abroad in his 20s. He is in his 40s now and no issues. I got Lasik done at 40. Im now 45. My eyes were -3 and now 20/20. There was a girl in her early 20's (I presume) waiting for surgery on the day I had it done.

No eye surgery lasts a lifetime.The eyes naturally deteriorate with age.Surgery does not stop that process.

lemmno

I believe I was too young when I did mine. I was 22 and I needed glasses again by 27. I know others in the same boat. Personally I’d recommend not to do it until late 20s/early 30s.

X6.430macman

lemmno wrote:

I believe I was too young when I did mine. I was 22 and I needed glasses again by 27. I know others in the same boat. Personally I’d recommend not to do it until late 20s/early 30s.

Have your eyes gone back as back as they were before you got surgery done?
That's actually interesting how they became poorer after just 5 years. That must be really frustrating for you, suppose it would be stupid to consider it again or is that even possible for you

lemmno

X6.430macman wrote: »

Have your eyes gone back as back as they were before you got surgery done?
That's actually interesting how they became poorer after just 5 years. That must be really frustrating for you, suppose it would be stupid to consider it again or is that even possible for you

They were on their way alright. I got the surgery done again as a free top up. Wouldn’t recommend this. Vision is great again but having the second surgery really pushed my eyes over the edge in terms of discomfort and dryness which I still live with daily years later. If you’re going to get it done, get it done once, in your late 20s/30s. If it fades, and it likely will, do not get a top up!

X6.430macman

lemmno wrote:

They were on their way alright. I got the surgery done again as a free top up. Wouldn’t recommend this. Vision is great again but having the second surgery really pushed my eyes over the edge in terms of discomfort and dryness which I still live with daily years later. If you’re going to get it done, get it done once, in your late 20s/30s. If it fades, and it likely will, do not get a top up!

That's really good to know, sorry to hear about that, that must really be frustrating having to live with that daily...

CrummyOldDanish

Quick Question: At my consultation I was recommended PRK and was quoted €3790 incl. insurance discount. Did anyone else get quoted similar? What did you end up paying? I'm not too happy with the price to be honest. I've seen other people have haggled and brought the price down a lot. I'd appreciate any and all advice. Thanks!

Lucas Hood

That is what i paid in March. Minus 100 euro less for someone recommending you.

Gingko

bcross12 wrote: »

Quick Question: At my consultation I was recommended PRK and was quoted €3790 incl. insurance discount. Did anyone else get quoted similar? What did you end up paying? I'm not too happy with the price to be honest. I've seen other people have haggled and brought the price down a lot. I'd appreciate any and all advice. Thanks!

Sometimes Optilase have €500 discounts during Summer months. Maybe ask them about this if they still do it and if it applies to PRK? And I have a reference if anyone needs one.. pm!

sportsfan90

FluidProfessor wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm planning to have a consultation with Optilase soon and I'd appreciate a referral code please.

And also, how did you proceed before the eye surgery? Like, have you been advised by your GP and referred you to Optilase clinic, or you went straight to Optilase for an eye test, then you had surgery. I'm asking about this for tax back purpose.

Thanking you.

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Dee15

bcross12 wrote: »

Quick Question: At my consultation I was recommended PRK and was quoted €3790 incl. insurance discount. Did anyone else get quoted similar? What did you end up paying? I'm not too happy with the price to be honest. I've seen other people have haggled and brought the price down a lot. I'd appreciate any and all advice. Thanks!

I paid €3690 with referral discount last week. Has lasik done with optilase on 2/12/20 and can't recommend enough so far. I was v nervous going in and they really helped to calm me down.

If anyone needs a referral just let me know!

dahamster

Dee15 wrote: »

I paid €3690 with referral discount last week. Has lasik done with optilase on 2/12/20 and can't recommend enough so far. I was v nervous going in and they really helped to calm me down.

If anyone needs a referral just let me know!

Can I get a referral please?

alicenyhan

dahamster wrote: »

Can I get a referral please?

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Dee15

dahamster wrote: »

Can I get a referral please?

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Brianwex20

Hi could I get a referral?

alicenyhan

Brianwex20 wrote: »

Hi could I get a referral?

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soso02

Dee15 wrote: »

I paid €3690 with referral discount last week.

I was quoted around 3,800 including insurance discount which was supposedly based on my prescription alone, -2.5 in both eyes.
Would this be about right ?

peachypyro

soso02 wrote: »

I was quoted around 3,800 including insurance discount which was supposedly based on my prescription alone, -2.5 in both eyes.
Would this be about right ?

Similar to me. That's about what I paid. You will get 20% of that back though so it makes it a bit more affordable.

The Princess Bride

Anyone looking for a referral, please PM me.

alicenyhan

The Princess Bride wrote: »

Anyone looking for a referral, please PM me.

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The Princess Bride

alicenyhan wrote: »

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Thank you, post OP here so looking to refer anyone who is thinking of surgery/laser.