Common Misconceptions about Laser Eye Surgery

28 Apr 2014

Despite huge advances in medical technology and vision care, here are still some myths and misconceptions about laser eye surgery preventing people who are dependent on corrective eyewear from exploring surgery as a treatment option.

 

Free Yourself from Glasses and Contact Lenses

 

The advantages of laser eye surgery are immense - people no longer need to find their glasses to clearly see the world, or to deal with fiddly and expensive contact lenses and their accompanying lotions and potions.

 

Optilase laser eye clinics offer a free consultation to allow people to discover if laser eye surgery would be suitable for them.

Misconception: My eyesight is too bad for laser eye surgery

There are limits to any technology, but when it comes to laser eye surgery; if you already wear glasses or contacts to correct your vision then chances are that laser surgery will be able to help you. The Optilase Optometrist will review your particular vision issue and be able to tell you if laser surgery is an option; the technology has advanced in leaps and bounds and benefits an increasing number of people worldwide every year.

Misconception: I can’t get laser eye surgery because I have astigmatism

This is one of the biggest misconceptions regarding laser surgery and is entirely false. Laser eye surgery can help nearsightedness, farsightedness and people who have astigmatism.

Misconception: I’m too old for laser eye surgery

Optilase perform surgery on everyone over the age of 18, and there is no upper age limit – it all depends on how stable your eyes are, and what other eye conditions you have.

Misconception: I can’t risk surgery; my job depends on my eyesight

Laser eye surgery has been approved for pilots, firefighters, and astronauts, all of which rely on their eyesight to perform their job. These professions have found that glasses can be broken and contacts lost so surgically corrected eyesight is a much safer alternative.

Misconception: The laser will hurt

The procedure is painless. Your eye is numbed with anaesthetic drops and then a computer-controlled laser is used to reshape the cornea. The procedure only takes a few minutes for each eye.

 

Optilase are happy to answer any questions you may have, and the free consultation with one of their experienced Optometrists will tell you if you are a candidate for laser eye surgery. If they don’t think it will benefit you, they’ll tell you- and it costs nothing to find out.

 

Call Optilase on +353 1 223 8821.

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Monica mc mahon
April 15, 2024

From beginning to End of my procedure with Optilase, I was treated personally and professionally. The surgery, true aftercare was smooth and efficient and I can only say it was the perfect choice for us . I highly recommend Optilase.

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Roxanne Bartolome
April 15, 2024

I recently had the PRK procedure a month ago. It's been life changing to be able to see clearly after wearing glasses for 20 years. My vision was not 20/20 after surgery since I had PRK and I was first scared that it won't get better. But give it time and patience and it will improve. Optilase was superb on aftercare and the team during the surgery really took care of me. I'm so happy ❤️ Thank you Optilase!

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Lin Walsh
April 12, 2024

Omg i thought about having lens replacement for 2 years , i just wish i did it then , I’m absolutely delighted with my eyes now , i am only 3 weeks over it and cant believe how wonderful it is to see everything so clear , i nearly want to tell everyone who wears glasses to do this , if i had known sooner how painless this op is i would have booked in immediately , Everyone in my Clinic were fantastic so friendly , just do it you certainly wont regret it , also the aftercare is amazing .

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Susan Sutton
April 8, 2024

Staff are all very nice and procedure was painless and quick

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David Hill
April 8, 2024

Delighted with my experience at Optilase. Professional staff who looked after me from start to finish. Procedure itself was very quick. A big thanks to the whole team.

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Aoife Mckenna
April 8, 2024

Absolutely delighted with the results of my surgery. I wish I done it years ago

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Denise Carroll
April 8, 2024

Does what it say, corrects your vision! Very fast and professional service.

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jessica daiana
April 8, 2024

Great price for excellent service. All staff was very professional and welcoming, great results and good aftercare

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gary Malone
April 6, 2024

Best thing I ever done ,👍

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Catriona Brady
April 1, 2024

Fantastic experience throughout, from consultation to aftercare. Professional, welcoming and calming staff. Appointments and procedure were easy and relaxed and the overall result was excellent. Aftercare was also great, nothing was ever a hassle.

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Rebecca Walsh
March 29, 2024

Worth the money. Staff guide you step by step to relax you through the surgery. Recommend

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Mark O'Keeffe
March 28, 2024

I found the whole process very professional and very well organised. They also assisted in the documentation process very easy. They were also very good to help in arranging the reference process too. If I was make one small comment is they need to add a prescription painkiller to the process. Although the after experience was exactly what was expected it could been managed better with a stronger pain relief. Other than that I have recommended 3 people to get the procedure from Optilase, all of which had a great experience. I would highly recommend Optilase for vision correction and the long term benefits have changed my life.

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