Health Insurance & Eye Surgery
Fast access to consultant-led cataract surgery for VHI members
If you're a VHI member and have been told you need cataract surgery, you may not have to wait months for treatment. As a VHI-approved provider, Optilase offers fast access to consultant-led cataract surgery, with appointments available without the lengthy waiting lists often experienced elsewhere.
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Benefits for VHI patients
- No waiting list for eligible patients
- Rapid consultation and surgery scheduling
- Consultant-led cataract surgery
- State-of-the-art technology
- Convenient nationwide consultation locations
Your VHI cover
The insurer and procedure combinations we can currently accept.
Why choose Optilase for your VHI-covered cataract surgery
Optilase is Ireland's leading eye clinic, offering consultant-led cataract surgery using state-of-the-art technology, with convenient clinic locations nationwide. As a VHI-approved provider, we're able to offer eligible patients fast-tracked access to surgery, without the waiting times often experienced through other routes.
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The Optilase experience
See how Optilase compares to traditional hospital waiting lists.
Wait weeks or months for an initial consultation
Rapid access to consultation appointments
Extended waiting times for surgery
Surgery scheduled without lengthy delays
Multiple appointments spread over several months
Streamlined patient journey from consultation to treatment
Vision may continue to deteriorate while waiting
Earlier treatment and faster visual improvement
Limited flexibility in appointment scheduling
Convenient appointment options across multiple locations
Uncertainty about when treatment will take place
Clear treatment timeline from the outset
High demand can result in ongoing delays
No waiting list for eligible patients
Hospital-based environment
Dedicated specialist eye care clinics
Traditional Hospital Waiting List
Optilase Specialist Care
Wait Times
Wait weeks or months for an initial consultation
Rapid access to consultation appointments
Surgery Scheduling
Extended waiting times for surgery
Surgery scheduled without lengthy delays
Patient Journey
Multiple appointments spread over several months
Streamlined patient journey from consultation to treatment
Treatment Outcomes
Vision may continue to deteriorate while waiting
Earlier treatment and faster visual improvement
Flexibility
Limited flexibility in appointment scheduling
Convenient appointment options across multiple locations
Transparency
Uncertainty about when treatment will take place
Clear treatment timeline from the outset
Availability
High demand can result in ongoing delays
No waiting list for eligible patients
Environment
Hospital-based environment
Dedicated specialist eye care clinics
Ireland's leading eye clinic
Choosing the right treatment is a personal decision. Patients trust Optilase for world-renowned surgeons, transparent pricing, and a supportive experience, with 30,000+ procedures performed and 99% of patients recommending us.
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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…
Google Review - Shanna Blair
Lianne is fabulous, great consultation lots of information and lovely to speak to
Google Review - Ben Sheeran
Fantastic staff. Lianne was really courteous and professional
Google Review - 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…
Google Review - Luke
Very good experience throughout. Very helpful and friendly staff and a quick procedure done. Would recommend.
Google Review - 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…
Google Review - Colm Smith
Very happy with the operation, results and the aftercare
Google Review - 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 …
Google Review - Sarah Lennon
Very nice staff. Very patient and accommodating. Made a nervous patient feel less so.
Google Review - Gerard Mcphillips
Very professional and appointments on time
Google Review - 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!
Google Review - Jason Farrell
The entire process was smooth professional and completely stress free, I couldn't be happier with my outcome
Google Review
Health insurance FAQs
Common questions about using your health insurance at Optilase.
Cover depends on your individual VHI policy and pre-authorisation requirements. Your consultation will help confirm your eligibility.
You can contact VHI directly to check your policy, or speak to our team over the phone.
No. At present, health insurance coverage only applies to Cataract Surgery.
Eligible VHI patients who have cataracts can access rapid consultation and surgery scheduling, without the lengthy waiting lists often experienced elsewhere.
At present, we only accept VHI health insurance for Cataract Surgery.
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