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How to book with Prof O'Keefe and what's involved

  • 07-08-2015 10:15am
    #1
    Terri26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭


    hi, silly question but do I just ring up and ask for a consultation? It says for patient referrals. What is involved? Still trying to decide whether to do it or not as I'm nervous. I don't even like using eye drops


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  • #2
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Terri26 wrote: »
    hi, silly question but do I just ring up and ask for a consultation? It says for patient referrals. What is involved? Still trying to decide whether to do it or not as I'm nervous. I don't even like using eye drops

    Why do you want to see Prof O Keefe? Usually they would like a referral letter from your doctor or optometrist but it really depends what you are going for


  • #3
    Terri26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Terri26


    Thanks for the reply daisies. I was thinking of laser eye surgery and his name has come up on threads. Does my doctor have to refer me?


  • #4
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Terri26 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply daisies. I was thinking of laser eye surgery and his name has come up on threads. Does my doctor have to refer me?

    Not in that instance. I would ring and ask for a consiltation for laser. They will likely put drops in your eyes and you vision might be blurry after (your reading will be very blurry), bring a pair of sunglasses as you will likely be light sensitive


  • #5
    starlight1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭starlight1


    Terri26 wrote: »
    hi, silly question but do I just ring up and ask for a consultation? It says for patient referrals. What is involved? Still trying to decide whether to do it or not as I'm nervous. I don't even like using eye drops

    Hi Terri,

    I had lasek with Prof O Keeffe in January this year. I was told when booking the initial consult that whoever does this consult/testing will be the person who carries out your surgery so just bear this in mind when booking if you are set on a specific person.


  • #6
    Terri26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Terri26


    Thanks Starlight1. sorry only seeing this now


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  • #7
    starlight1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 139 ✭✭starlight1


    Terri26 wrote: »
    Thanks Starlight1. sorry only seeing this now

    no worries Terri-any other questions, feel free to ask. I did a lot of research before I went ahead so understand the need for information


  • #8
    Terri26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Terri26


    You're very good Starlight1, I'll definitely take you up on that offer.


  • #9
    Jasper_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭Jasper_


    Just give the reception there a call and ask about his availability.

    I had mine done there by himself a year ago this week. As far as I remember I was able to get a consult with him as early as the following week. Once I had the consult I booked in 2 weeks later to get them done. As far as I remember he only does the surgery on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The rest of his days are doing consults and check ups and the like.

    You could not possibly be in safer hands. Just go for it, a year on and its by far and away the best money I have ever spent, better then 20/20 in both eyes with zero problems.

    As another poster said - any questions drop me a pm and I would be more then happy to help you.


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