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Laser eye surgery with optilase

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 730 ✭✭✭Achasanai


    sarah23lou wrote: »
    I had my eyes done recently and while at a follow up I enquires about a friend of mine who is -10ish in both eyes. I was told they can go to -12 I think but that they do one eye at a time! You should ring and ask! When I initially rang about a consultation I was given my price over the phone! Hope this helps


    That's really helpful. I will look into it. Thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 hobes


    Just looking for a referral for Optilase (based in Cork if that matters) if anyone has one, cheers!


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


    hobes wrote: »
    Just looking for a referral for Optilase (based in Cork if that matters) if anyone has one, cheers!

    PM sent.


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 hobes


    PM sent.

    Received, thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 hobes


    So I went about my initial consultation with Optilase and I feel like I was quoted really high, I'm looking for some guidance here. Here is the quote I received:

    Total cost: €4,460
    15% insurance taken off: €3,790
    €100 RAF: €3,690 (from sportsfan90)

    I was expecting around the €3,000 mark so would like to know if anyone has had any different quote numbers recently from Optilase?

    Thanks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 421 ✭✭lemmno


    I paid €3500 in 2009 without any insurance so I’d say that’s right now over 10 years later.


  • Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭reddanmm


    Optilaise aren't the only ones in Ireland that do it . Have you tried other places . If you took a cancellation date with Optilaise they would do it cheaper .
    Personally I found Optilaise was like a laser eye assembly line. . Place was packed and you were not left upstairs to the clinic until you paid in full.
    We ended up cancelling and going elsewhere.


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 Dorans Pride


    Can you drive after the consultation?


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 hobes


    Can you drive after the consultation?

    No, not after the initial consultation, and most definitely not after the procedure itself.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Anyone a referral please?


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


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Anyone a referral please?

    PM sent


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 themarkedone


    Hi, just looking for a referral if anyone has one. Thanks


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


    Hi, just looking for a referral if anyone has one. Thanks

    Pm sent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,687 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    hobes wrote: »
    No, not after the initial consultation, and most definitely not after the procedure itself.

    Why cant you drive after the initial consultation, do they do something to your eyes during it? And for how many hours can you not drive?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Why cant you drive after the initial consultation, do they do something to your eyes during it? And for how many hours can you not drive?

    They give you drops to dilate your pupils. Get blurred vision afterwards. Hard to read your phone/look at TV.
    I didn't drive till next day.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,687 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Ah right, didnt know that, thanks. Do they tell you not to drive until the next day or can you drive some hours later?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Ah right, didnt know that, thanks. Do they tell you not to drive until the next day or can you drive some hours later?

    From my confirmation email.
    During the consultation, which will take approximately one hour, your Optometrist will use some dilating drops on your eyes which will leave your vision blurry and sensitive to light for around 8hrs. For this reason, we recommend that you avoid driving during this period. Although you can still continue your day as normal, computer work and reading may be difficult. You may also need a pair of sunglasses after your appointment to help with any sensitivity to light.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27 576hkg348rjn21


    Any chance of a referral ? I've already been given my price, is it too late now ?


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


    Any chance of a referral ? I've already been given my price, is it too late now ?

    Pm sent


  • Registered Users Posts: 142 ✭✭,mnb


    Has anyone got a referral code. Thaks


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


    ,mnb wrote: »
    Has anyone got a referral code. Thaks

    PM sent


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 MonikaCh84


    Hi, just looking for a referral if anyone has one.

    thank you


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


    MonikaCh84 wrote: »
    Hi, just looking for a referral if anyone has one.

    thank you

    Pm sent


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27 576hkg348rjn21


    Got PRK with optilase on Saturday,vision still very fuzzy. Is that normal? Getting slightly worried


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Got PRK with optilase on Saturday,vision still very fuzzy. Is that normal? Getting slightly worried

    Thats surely a question for Optilase? When is your follow up appointment?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 peachypyro


    Got PRK with optilase on Saturday,vision still very fuzzy. Is that normal? Getting slightly worried

    My experience was a bit of fuzziness was normal for a few days while the eyes were healing but I would encourage you to call Optilase if you are concerned. You have your usual post op appointments but if necessary, they will schedule another appointment to ensure everything is ok!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭zzxx


    Hi
    Looking for a discount code if anyone has one.
    Thanks!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 peachypyro


    zzxx wrote: »
    Hi
    Looking for a discount code if anyone has one.
    Thanks!

    Message sent :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭Sandrease


    Hello. I got a call back from Optilase and they quoted me 3790e straight without initial consultation on the phone. Does anyone know what is this quote based on? They haven’t even seen me yet.
    Could anyone send me a referral code please?


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


    Sandrease wrote: »
    Hello. I got a call back from Optilase and they quoted me 3790e straight without initial consultation on the phone. Does anyone know what is this quote based on? They haven’t even seen me yet.
    Could anyone send me a referral code please?

    PM Sent


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  • Registered Users Posts: 9 sarah23lou


    Sent you a pm😊
    Sandrease wrote: »
    Hello. I got a call back from Optilase and they quoted me 3790e straight without initial consultation on the phone. Does anyone know what is this quote based on? They haven’t even seen me yet.
    Could anyone send me a referral code please?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭Alex86Eire


    I got LASIK last July in Optilase in Cork. I was absolutely terrified - fainted at the consultation so wasn't sure if I'd actually be able to go through with it.
    It was the best thing I've ever done! I've had glasses for about 16 years and to be free of them and contact lenses at last was amazing.
    I found optilase great to deal with - aftercare is excellent too.

    Feel free to message me if you're looking for information or PM me for a code. I haven't been able to give it to anyone yet!


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Fernny


    I'd appreciate a referral code please. Thanks!


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


    Fernny wrote: »
    I'd appreciate a referral code please. Thanks!

    PM sent


  • Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Tr_18


    Fernny wrote: »
    I'd appreciate a referral code please. Thanks!

    PM'd


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 RL198914


    Could anyone send me a referral code please?


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


    RL198914 wrote: »
    Could anyone send me a referral code please?

    PM sent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭gabria


    Could someone send me referral code as well ? Remote working is making my eyes go on fire!


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


    gabria wrote: »
    Could someone send me referral code as well ? Remote working is making my eyes go on fire!

    PM sent.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 328 ✭✭Fathead


    Have my consultation on Wednesday, could someone pass along a referal code please.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭Alex86Eire


    Fathead wrote: »
    Have my consultation on Wednesday, could someone pass along a referal code please.

    I just PMed you :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 9 Lavieenrose


    Hi everyone, going for a consultation with Optilase soon and wondering if anyone has a referral code they'd be willing to share? Thanks so much in advance!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    Hi everyone, going for a consultation with Optilase soon and wondering if anyone has a referral code they'd be willing to share? Thanks so much in advance!

    PM sent


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,625 ✭✭✭✭Johner


    I was just wondering if anyone has a referral code I could use, thanks.


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


    Johner wrote: »
    I was just wondering if anyone has a referral code I could use, thanks.

    PM sent


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭SteM


    My wife is going in for a consultation with them soon, I'd appreciate a discount code if anyone had one available.


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


    SteM wrote: »
    My wife is going in for a consultation with them soon, I'd appreciate a discount code if anyone had one available.

    PM sent.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭Officer Giggles


    SteM wrote: »
    My wife is going in for a consultation with them soon, I'd appreciate a discount code if anyone had one available.

    PM sent


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 polly500


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


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


    polly500 wrote: »
    I'm planning to have a consultation with optilase soon and I'd really appreciate a referral code please

    Pm sent


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