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Laser eye surgery with optilase

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90


    Pm sent



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,786 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    I'm still in the consultation phase (back in today for a final test), so I'm not sure where the small print is in this case :)

    Is it fair to assume from your comment that the lifetime guarantee isn't as worthwhile as it seems?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    The lifetiime garauntee will be rendered useless by the small print. But at least you will be able to read the small print after your procedure :)



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Lavieenrose


    This is absolutely not the case and if Optilase refused to redo your surgery you should get on to a solicitor ASAP (assuming you're still within time - 6 years for a breach of contract).



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,367 ✭✭✭JimmyVik


    Read the small print first. There will be get out clauses in there.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Lavieenrose


    As a practising lawyer, I did read the small print pre-surgery, and didn't come across anything suspicious. Even it there were such a clause, it would qualify as an onerous or unfair clause and would need to be specifically brought to the customer's attention. The protections for consumers under Irish and EU law are extensive so companies don't get away with things like this.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,636 ✭✭✭dotsman


    Got mine done with optilase a long time ago, so don't remember the small print. But I do remember asking and being told that the operation is about resetting your eyesight back to 20/20. The "guarantee" is that the surgery was successful (i.e. that your eyesight was recalibrated). If your eyes deteriorate again later on (which they will likely do at some stage), then that's a different matter. This is why, at the time, they only recommended it for people aged 21 - 45, as a lot of people's eyesight changes during puberty or once they've hit their 50's.


    15 years since I've had it done, and my eyes are still fine. But I do expect that there is a chance that, when I am older, I may need glasses again.


    As for my "recovery" and post-op experience. I had no pain at all during recovery from LASEK. In the months afterwards, I did experience quite a few occurrences of dry/bloodshot eyes. And my eyes were definitely more sensitive to bright sunlight than before, but either I have gotten use to it, or it faded away as I haven't noticed it as an issue in a long time.



  • Registered Users Posts: 47 lasalle


    I got laser correction at the mater private clinic 20 years ago, i had very dry eyes from overuse of contact lenses. Had to keep using drops for a good 6 months after the operation for the dryness, other than that i’ve had no issues since



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,843 ✭✭✭GSPfan


    Hi, all.


    I’m nearly a year out from lasik surgery with Optilase in Ely Place. I was around -1.75 in both eyes if I remember correctly beforehand and I’m happy to report I’ve 20/20 vision now and absolutely no issues to report. Any and all side effects cleared up and I honestly don’t have any issues with my eyes.


    I went for my 12 month check up yesterday and i was told the eyes looked perfect. I was able to read the smallest slide of letters they had.


    I was watching my brother squint at the tv last weekend and i said to him that the procedure is uncomfortable because someone is messing with your eyes, the following 3-4 hours could be really painful, but I highly recommend getting it done even knowing that now. I can’t imagine myself still using daily contact lenses and dealing with glasses. I’m hoping this lasts for as long as possible but for now it’s been worth every penny.


    I was told that unless something unexpected happens then I should get a regular eyesight check every 2-3 years and the optician said hopefully i can expect 15-20 years of good eyesight before i see any real regression due to age. Obviously that’s not a guarantee but it was nice to hear that she was confident enough to say that.


    Best of Luck to anyone starting the journey. :)



  • Registered Users Posts: 5 charmicat


    Could anyone send me a referral code please?



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  • Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭alicenyhan




  • Registered Users Posts: 1 Sophb95


    Would anyone mind sharing a referral code? Booked in for prk surgery on Wednesday :) thanks so much in advance!



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Lavieenrose


    PM sent! 😊



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Lavieenrose




  • Registered Users Posts: 11 FluidProfessor


    Hi all,

    I just called Optilase for the refer a friend scheme. They told me that I am not eligible to use my friend's referral because I already had the eye consultation and neither of us will get the €100.

    Has anyone faced the same problem?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90


    That's rubbish, once it's before the surgery you should be fine. Call them again tomorrow and you'll hopefully get someone else answering the phone.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3 flyingpig


    Would anyone mind sharing a referral code please? thanks!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users Posts: 7 Maz1234


    Hey everyone. Anyone looking for a referral to get 100€ off or for details give me a message! Honestly the best thing I have ever done I completely recommend it. Got it done in cork in September and the recovery was great 😁



  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭cowmoo


    I need glasses for both reading and distance, was Lasik used for something similar as my eyesight?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 Peachy1


    Hi,I am getting laser eye surgery with optilase next month,does anybody have a referral code please?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Tio07


    Anyone have a referral code please?



  • Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭alicenyhan




  • Registered Users Posts: 2 a0d


    any referral codes going?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭Minniem24


    I have my referral available for Optilase 100e off

    Pop me a message here💖



  • Registered Users Posts: 1 Brianwilliam1986


    Hi


    Anyone have referral code please ??


    Thanks



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




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  • Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Fluffypatcat


    Anyone who weight trains - How long after having surgery did you get back to lifting weights?

    I had prk & I'm being told 2 weeks (because the gym could be dusty??)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭Minniem24


    I have my referral available for Optilase 100e off

    Pop me a message here💖



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Sailing___


    Does anyone have any experience with getter laser/ prk/ lasik and the dublin fire service medical eye check?? ive heard people who have gotten laser on their eyes have then failed the DFB medical.



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Sailing___


    hey I see the €500 off advertised everywhere but when i queried if the price i was given included it i was told it didn't. (ill leave it below) Has anyone ever needed post operative appointments after the year or enhancements into the future? I was quoted €3995 but could take the extra €500 off

    "Unfortunately, our promotional €500 offer does not stand any longer.

    How the €500 discount work is if you would like to receive the €500 discount you will only be covered for your 1-year post-operative appointments. 

    If you would need any enhancements in the future, it will not cover you for lifetime. 

    Paying the €500 will make you eligible for lifetime care guarantee."



  • Registered Users Posts: 15 sineadg91


    Hey all,


    I got LASIK done just over two weeks ago and had a great experience. I got a referral off someone on this page which gave me €100 off the price which was unreal! I can refer people now too so if anyone wants any information or me to refer them just send me a message!


    Sinéad



  • Registered Users Posts: 1 SPMoore


    I would like a referral for the 100 Euro discount please. ASAP as I have a consult today. Thanks



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭alicenyhan




  • Registered Users Posts: 3 cazzih


    Hello! Got my consultation with Optilase in two weeks (after they changed my time without confirming it with me) and wonder if anyone has a referral :)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users Posts: 3 cazzih


    My eyes are same, -1.75 and -2.0 - how much did you pay in the end? With/without insurance etc :)



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  • Registered Users Posts: 3 cazzih




  • Registered Users Posts: 12 optimist90


    Hi,

    Booked in with optilase for lasik in September, does anyone have a referral code? TIA.



  • Registered Users Posts: 11 FluidProfessor


    Pm sent



  • Registered Users Posts: 12 optimist90


    Just wondering about people's experiences of Lasik, I'm having my surgery on a Saturday, what's the likelihood of me returning to work on the Monday?



  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Tio07


    It really depends on your job role / duties in my case I was actually fit to go back after 48 hrs but wasn’t sure in the lead up to the procedure so had pre booked 4 days off just to be safe. I recovered really fast and was very happy with the whole process and found the aftercare brilliant too. It’s been 8 months now and it’s been absolutely life changing for me.



  • Registered Users Posts: 12 optimist90


    Thanks for that! Glad to hear you're happy with your results, can't wait to have mine done now, but still a little nervous!



  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭Tio07


    I was the same in the lead up to mine but it really is so hard to believe that a 10 min procedure can give you perfect vision, I suffered with glasses and contacts for over 20 years as I have a stigmatisim glass or lens never dealt with it properly and I had a lot of headaches and light sensitivity, but even that hasn’t been an issue since my procedure. Did you get a referral code you were looking for?



  • Registered Users Posts: 62 ✭✭InPsyDer


    Hi all, if anyone happens to see this in the next short while I'd love a PM with referral code please! Thank you!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭sportsfan90




  • Registered Users Posts: 30 Leinsterfan18


    Have a consultation Monday, if anyone has a referral code, please share.


    Secondly I was quoted €4195 over the phone, what are people actually paying?

    I'm -2 in each eye.



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