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Satellite Eye Clinic in Derry

Eye consultations and aftercare in the heart of Derry

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Optilase Derry provides local eye consultations and aftercare for patients exploring laser eye surgery, lens-based vision correction or cataract treatment.

If surgery is recommended, your procedure will take place at one of Optilase’s primary surgical clinics. Your Derry team will explain your options, where treatment will take place and what follow-up care to expect.

About this clinic

Optilase Derry provides eye consultations and aftercare as part of the wider Optilase clinical network.

Whether you are exploring laser eye surgery, lens-based vision correction or cataract surgery, our team can assess your vision, explain your options and help you understand the next steps that may be appropriate for you.

Surgery is not performed at the Derry clinic. If treatment is recommended, your procedure will take place at one of Optilase’s primary surgical clinics. Our team will explain where your procedure will take place and how your follow-up care will be organised.

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Visiting & contact

Everything you need to plan your visit.

Contact

Carlisle Road, Derry, BT48 6QX

Clinic location

Optilase operates within Thérapie Clinic on Carlisle Road. When arriving, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than separate Optilase signage. The clinic is opposite Foyleside Shopping Centre.

Opening hours

Closed
  • Mon09:00 — 18:00
  • Tue09:00 — 18:00
  • Wed09:00 — 18:00
  • Thu09:00 — 18:00
  • Fri09:00 — 18:00
  • Sat09:00 — 18:00
  • Sun11:00 — 18:00
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Services offered here

5 services available at this clinic.

  • Eye consultations
  • Vision & suitability assessments
  • Treatment options advice
  • Surgery referral
  • Local aftercare appointments

Getting here

How to find us, parking and accessibility.

By car

A council-operated car park sits on Carlisle Road itself, but it is small at around 22 spaces and charges apply Monday to Saturday. The Foyleside Shopping Centre car park is directly across the road and far larger, with roughly 1,500 spaces.

Public transport

  • Foyle Street Buscentre is a short walk from the clinic and is Derry’s main bus station, served by Translink Ulsterbus and Foyle Metro town services.
  • Translink route 212 runs between Belfast Europa Bus Centre and Foyle Street every 30 minutes, and Bus Éireann services connect from the Republic of Ireland.
  • Derry ~ Londonderry railway station is on the Waterside, about a 4 minute bus ride from Foyle Street Buscentre.

Accessibility

The Optilase clinic operates within the Thérapie Clinic premises on Carlisle Road. If you have specific access requirements, please call us on +44 28 9163 8403 before your appointment so the team can make arrangements.

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Eye care in Derry

Optilase Derry provides consultations and aftercare for patients considering a range of vision correction and eye treatment pathways, including LASIK, PRK, Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacement Surgery and Phakic IOL Surgery.

If you are researching laser eye surgery in Derry, or experiencing short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism or age-related changes to your vision, a local assessment can help establish what is affecting your sight and which options may be appropriate.

You do not need to choose a procedure before your consultation. Surgery is not carried out at Optilase Derry. If treatment is recommended, our team will explain which primary Optilase surgical clinic your procedure will take place at and what happens next. Your consultation may include a discussion of your vision history and goals, eye-health checks and measurements relevant to the treatment you are considering.

If further treatment is appropriate, we will explain where your procedure will take place, how to prepare and what aftercare can be provided at the Derry clinic.

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What our patients say

  • Margaret Mc Clafferty

    I had LASIK done in Dublin after a consultation and follow up in Derry. From the very start, Elizabeth in Derry put me at ease with her approach. Such a warm, helpful way…

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  • Shanna Blair

    Lianne is fabulous, great consultation lots of information and lovely to speak to

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  • Ben Sheeran

    Fantastic staff. Lianne was really courteous and professional

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  • Aline Bortolotti Secco

    I had a great LASIK experience at Optilase Carrickmines and couldn’t be happier with the results. Dr. Tom Materman is incredibly kind, attentive, and made me feel comfort…

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  • Luke

    Very good experience throughout. Very helpful and friendly staff and a quick procedure done. Would recommend.

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  • Carl Thorne

    Life changing. From the initial consultation to the aftercare, Optilase have been friendly, professional and caring every step of the way. No worry or concern was too sma…

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  • Colm Smith

    Very happy with the operation, results and the aftercare

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  • Thomas Mielimonka

    Fantastic experience through and through. Fred and the rest of Belfast team were a dream to work with. They explained everything, kept me well informed and honoured the …

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  • Sarah Lennon

    Very nice staff. Very patient and accommodating. Made a nervous patient feel less so.

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  • Gerard Mcphillips

    Very professional and appointments on time

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  • D

    Great team, great experience. Anyone thinking about doing it, do it. Always on the end of the phone if there was any issues. Highly recommend!

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  • Jason Farrell

    The entire process was smooth professional and completely stress free, I couldn't be happier with my outcome

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Optilase Derry FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about our Derry clinic.

  • Optilase Derry is located on Carlisle Road in central Derry, within the Thérapie Clinic premises and across the road from Foyleside Shopping Centre.

  • No. The Optilase service operates within Thérapie Clinic Derry. When you arrive, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than a separate Optilase building.

  • No. Optilase Derry provides consultations and aftercare but does not perform surgery. If your assessment confirms that surgery is appropriate, your procedure will take place at one of Optilase’s primary surgical clinics. Our team will explain the location and next steps as part of your treatment plan.

  • Yes. There is a council-operated car park on Carlisle Road itself, though it is small at around 22 spaces and charges apply Monday to Saturday. The Foyleside Shopping Centre car park is directly across the road and far larger, with roughly 1,500 spaces. Parking arrangements and charges can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

  • Optilase Derry is open 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.

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