Do I have to take time off work for Laser Eye Surgery?

10 Mar 2014

No; you’ll need the day of surgery off and we advise taking the next day as well; mainly as your eyesight will be a bit blurry and if you work with computers you may be better taking that day off.

 

Taking time out of your work schedule for an elective procedure like Laser Eye Surgery might not seem ideal, but the life-changing effect of this short and relatively simple procedure has on patients’ lives makes the time off completely worthwhile.

 

To minimize disruption to our patients work routine, Laser Eye Surgery at Optilase Ireland is carried out on both eyes on the same day in under half an hour.

 

Advances in laser technology and an improved understanding on how the eye responds to and heals after Laser Eye Surgery, means that most patients are able to return to work 24-hours after the procedure.

How soon will I be able to see after Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser Eye Surgery permanently removes a pre-determined amount of tissue from the cornea of each eye to correct the original error that caused blurred vision.

 

Changes in vision acuity are immediately apparent after the procedure, so that patients leave Optilase with fully restored vision.

 

In the hours after Laser Eye Surgery it is not unusual for vision to appear blurred intermittently as your eyes begin to adjust to their new focusing power.

 

Other normal post-surgery symptoms include sensitivity to light, eye irritation and excessive tearing, but these should abate in the first eight hours after surgery.

How can I be sure that my Laser Eye Surgery was a success?

After your Laser Eye Surgery you will be prescribed antibacterial eye drops that must be used in order to keep the eyes moist and prevent infection.

 

Protective goggles must also be worn to shield the eye from any being exposed to drying conditions, dust or involuntary rubbing by the patient.

 

The day after Laser Eye Surgery, you will attend a follow-up consultation at your Optilase clinic in order to evaluate the success of the procedure and to ensure that the eye is healing correctly.

 

If you are interested in Laser Eye Surgery, book your free consultation at one of our Optilase clinics by calling
+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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