Clinic questions

Eye surgery is one of the most common and well-established procedures in modern medicine. Every treatment at Optilase is performed by world-renowned surgeons using advanced technology, and we fully assess your suitability before you proceed.

Your free consultation confirms whether surgery is safe and right for your eyes.

Most Optilase clinics offer Saturday appointments. Opening hours vary by location, so check your nearest clinic's page for its confirmed hours.

Your treatment plan will confirm where your consultation and procedure take place. Some clinics offer consultations and aftercare only, with surgery carried out at one of our primary surgical clinics, and your team will explain your options.

Yes. Optilase is a family-owned, 100% Irish-owned business, operating 10 clinics across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Our clinics differ in their layout and access arrangements, and several are shared or satellite locations, so what is available at one clinic is not always available at another. Please contact the clinic you are booked into before your appointment and the team will confirm exactly what is available and arrange whatever help they can.

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

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 much larger, with roughly 1,500 spaces. Parking arrangements and charges can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

No. Optilase Londonderry 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, and the team will explain the location and next steps.

No. Optilase appointments take place within Thérapie Clinic on Carlisle Road. When you arrive, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than a separate Optilase entrance.

Optilase Londonderry is on Carlisle Road, Londonderry, BT48 6QX, within the Thérapie Clinic premises.

Optilase Dundalk is open 9am to 5pm, seven days a week.

Yes. The Marshes Shopping Centre has on-site parking for visitors, with wide bays across its car parks and secure parking for bicycles as well as cars.

No. Optilase Dundalk 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.

No. Optilase operates within Thérapie Clinic at The Marshes Shopping Centre. When you arrive, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than a separate Optilase building.

Optilase Dundalk is located at Units B & C, The Marshes Shopping Centre, Ramparts Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 Y9HT.

Optilase Galway is open 9am to 6pm on Monday, 9am to 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am to 8pm on Thursday, 9am to 7pm on Friday and 10am to 6pm on Saturday. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Yes. Q-Park Eyre Square on Merchants Road is the closest multi-storey, with 444 spaces, 24 hour access and a 2 metre height limit. It is the official car park for Eyre Square Shopping Centre and is a few minutes' walk from Barrack Lane. Charges can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

No. Optilase Galway 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.

No. Optilase operates within the Thérapie Clinic premises on Barrack Lane, where patients can attend Optilase consultations and aftercare appointments.

Optilase Galway is located at 35 Barrack Lane, William Street, in Galway city centre, within the Thérapie Clinic premises.

Optilase Limerick is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays.

Cruises Street is pedestrianised, so the nearest option is Q-Park Cruises Street on Denmark Street, a multi-storey with 320 spaces and a 2 metre height limit. Arthur's Quay multi-storey car park on Patrick Street is also close by, with 570 spaces. Charges and opening times can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

No. Optilase Limerick 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.

No. Optilase operates within the Thérapie Clinic premises on Cruises Street, where patients can attend Optilase consultations and aftercare appointments.

Optilase Limerick is located at 32A Cruises Street in Limerick city centre, within the Thérapie Clinic premises.

Optilase Newry is open 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 11am to 6pm on Sunday.

Yes. Basin Walk is the closest council car park, about a 3 minute walk from Kildare Street, though it is small at around 30 spaces. Council car parks in Newry are pay and display at 50p per hour, payable by coin or through the RingGo app. For a larger car park, Buttercrane Shopping Centre is about a 10 minute walk and has over 1,000 spaces. Charges and arrangements can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

No. Optilase Newry 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.

No. Optilase Newry provides optometrist consultations and aftercare appointments. If surgery is recommended following your assessment, your procedure will take place at one of Optilase’s primary surgical clinics.

Optilase Newry is located at Granite Exchange, 5–6 Kildare Street, in central Newry.

Optilase Belfast is open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday and on Friday, and 9am to 9pm on Thursday. The clinic is closed at weekends.

Yes. Q-Park Victoria Square sits directly beneath the Victoria Square centre with around 1,000 spaces and an entrance on Ann Street itself. It is open 24 hours and spaces can be booked in advance. Belfast City Council car parks are free in the evenings and on Sundays, and on-street parking in the city centre is free after 6pm on weekdays and all day Sunday. Charges and arrangements can change, so check the latest information before travelling.

Yes. Optilase Belfast is one of our primary surgical clinics, so patients can attend for their consultation and, where suitable, their procedure and aftercare. The appointments required will depend on your individual treatment plan.

Optilase Belfast provides consultations, surgical treatment and aftercare. Treatment options may include laser, lens-based and cataract procedures, depending on your assessment.

Optilase Belfast is located at 36–40 Ann Street, in the heart of Belfast city centre beside Victoria Square.

Optilase Dublin Carrickmines is open Monday and Tuesday 9am to 7.30pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 7.30pm, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 6pm. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Yes. The Park, Carrickmines has free parking above and below ground, free for up to 3 hours. Longer stays may result in clamping, so if your appointment is likely to run beyond three hours, please check the latest parking terms on arrival.

Yes. Patients can attend Carrickmines for consultation, treatment and aftercare where appropriate. We’ll explain which appointments are recommended as part of your treatment plan.

Yes. Carrickmines is one of Optilase’s primary surgical clinics, where suitable patients can undergo Laser Eye Surgery following a detailed assessment.

Optilase Carrickmines provides Laser Eye Surgery, including LASIK and PRK, as well as Lens Replacement Surgery, Phakic IOL Surgery and Cataract Surgery for suitable patients.

The clinic is on Level 2 of The Herbert Building in The Park, Carrickmines, Dublin 18.

Optilase South William Street is closed on Monday and Sunday, open 10am to 7pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 6pm on Saturday.

Optilase South William Street does not have its own car park. Drury Street runs parallel to South William Street and has the nearest options, including the Drury Street Underground Car Park and the APCOA car park on the same street. Charges apply and Optilase does not validate parking. Public transport is often the easier option for a city-centre appointment.

No. Optilase South William Street 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.

No. Optilase operates within Thérapie Clinic on South William Street. When you arrive, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than a separate Optilase building.

Optilase South William Street is located at 60a William St S, Dublin, D02 V592, within the Thérapie Clinic premises in Dublin city centre.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Optilase Cork does not have its own car park. There are five multi-storey car parks within a short walk of Opera Lane, including Paul Street and Merchants Quay, along with on-street pay parking nearby. Charges apply and Optilase does not validate parking.

No. Your consultation is designed to assess your eyes and help determine which treatment options may be suitable for you.

Yes. Optilase Cork is a primary surgical clinic, so consultation, treatment and follow-up care can take place at the clinic where appropriate. Your treatment plan will outline the appointments and care recommended for you.

Optilase Cork provides eye consultations, surgical treatment and aftercare. Your assessment will determine which treatment options may be suitable for your prescription and eye health.

You will find Optilase Cork at 17B Opera Lane, Cork, T12 Y7ND, conveniently located in Cork city centre, within the Thérapie Clinic premises.

Optilase Athlone is closed on Monday and Sunday, open 10am to 7pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 6pm on Saturday.

Yes. A car park is directly across the road from the building where Optilase Athlone is located. Please note that Optilase does not validate parking.

No. Optilase Athlone does not perform surgery. The clinic provides consultations and aftercare. 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 clearly as part of your treatment plan.

The Optilase service operates from within Thérapie Clinic Athlone at 4 Fairview Terrace. When you arrive, look for the Thérapie Clinic premises rather than a separate Optilase building.