Eye surgery treatments

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Why choose Optilase for your eye surgery?

Optilase offers three main types of eye surgery in Northern Ireland: Laser Eye Surgery, Lens Implant Surgery, and Cataract Surgery. Each corrects vision differently, and the right one depends on your age, prescription, and eye health. Not sure which applies to you? The quick guide below points you to the right treatment, and your consultation confirms the details.

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Our eye surgery procedures

Laser Eye Surgery
Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea to correct common vision problems, which can free you from glasses and contact lenses. It takes minutes per eye, and most people see more clearly within days.
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Lens Replacement Surgery
Lens Replacement and Phakic IOLs work within the eye rather than on its surface. Lens Replacement typically suits ages 40–65 experiencing presbyopia, while Phakic IOLs suit higher prescriptions or thinner corneas not suited to laser.
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Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery removes a cloudy natural lens and replaces it with a clear intraocular lens (IOL), restoring vision affected by cataracts.
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Which eye surgery is right for you?

This is a general guide only. Your consultation includes a full assessment to confirm what's right for your eyes.

Under 45 with a stable prescription?
Usually Laser Eye Surgery
Higher prescription or thinner cornea, not suitable for laser?
Usually Phakic IOLs
40+ and experiencing presbyopia (reading vision loss)?
Usually Lens Replacement
Cloudy or misted vision due to cataracts?
Usually Cataract Surgery

Am I eligible?

Take our quick 2-minute suitability quiz to find out if laser eye surgery is the right solution for you.

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Everyone's eyes, lifestyle and budget are different, so we start with a conversation to understand your goals. Patients trust Optilase for our world-renowned surgeons, transparent pricing and supportive experience, backed by decades of experience and consistently excellent results.

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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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Eye surgery FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about eye surgery at Optilase.

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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 procedures take only a few minutes per eye. You will be at the clinic longer than that: expect to be in theatre for around 20 minutes, and to allow roughly two hours overall for pre-operative scans, the procedure itself and your aftercare checks.
Exact timings vary by treatment, and your consultation will talk you through what to expect on the day.
Your consultation includes a full eye assessment to confirm which treatment is right for you. You can also try our online suitability check beforehand.
In some cases, combination procedures are possible. Your consultation will confirm whether this applies to you.
Our Laser Lifetime Care Guarantee applies to Laser Eye Surgery. Your consultation will confirm what is included with your specific treatment plan.