This is my story of my laser eye surgery with Optical Express on 28th January 2010 at the Southampton, West Quay branch. I had Intralase Lasik Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery. To get your 10% ‘recommended by a friend’ discount quote my details Emma Smith, patient number 58852654, DOB 5.11.1979 and hey presto. Let me know how you got on with your surgery in the comments box. Good luck everyone!
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Hi, thanks for this video. I live in the USA. My intralase Lasik surgery is scheduled for 03FEB10. I’m a naval aviator so the military is covering the cost (due to my job) but I was a little apprehensive about it until I watched your video.
They already gave me the “fancy” goggles and medication. I’m supposed to put some drops in the day before the surgery.
No swimming for 30 days and they said don’t let the shower pressure hit my face (eyes).
Hi, thanks for the great video! I went for my consultation today at Optical Express and after all the tests they said I am suitable for Intralase Lasik Wavefront. I have -2 in both eyes and was quoted £3190. Do you know if all the Optical Express stores aware of this 10% off refer a friend discount? As the only thing I can see by looking around is the £300 off vouchers lol.
As far as I’m aware all the branches do it, I’ve never heard of the £300 vouchers, but its worth asking about the referral system as I think it’ll be worth more to you than just a straight £300 off. If you use my details as your referral you should get 10% off. It doesn’t hurt to ask and it could save you a few quid extra!
Good luck and let me know if you go ahead with xxx
@smiffysmrs – thanks again! 10 hours until my surgery! Getting nervous but you gave me some courage! Thanks again to my youtube friend across the pond!
@smiffysmrs – Everything went really well. This morning (the day after surgery) I went in for my first post-op check up. They doctor told me that I had 20/15! Amazing technology is it not? My eyes feel fine, just a little scratchy but nothing too bad at all. LIFE CHANGING. Thanks again for your video! Cheers.
I’m booked in for my laser eye surgery on the 18th! My sister is also getting it done and she managed to get 10% off both of ours for some reason. When you had your Intralase done, you know when they use a laser to cut the flap, could you feel much pressure pushing down on your eyes? Others say this is the worst part!
Yup that was the worst bit, but it only lasted 22 seconds for each eye so its over very quickly.
Good luck – two weeks on and my vision is superb! My tip is to keep your sunglasses with you at all times for the first week or two, its really helped me. It just lets the eyes relax a bit i think
Had it done today! The surgery went all fine, was over really quick. After the numming drops wore off my eyes were watery, bit sore and my eye lids felt really heavy, was really hard to open my eyes! After about 4 hours I could easily open them but was very light sensitive. Now 8 hours on and after 2-3 hours sleep I’m fine with any light but my vision is still abit cloudy but I can already see alot clearer! It it normal for your vision to be a little cloudy for the first day?
All sounds perfectly normal to me. My vision was definately cloudy for the first day, things will settle down, just keep on a tight schedule with your drops ( i used the various alarms on my mobile to make sure i never missed a dose ).
My eyes were very lihgt sensitive for about a week and then less so in week two, and now at the end of week three I’m pretty much normal again.
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!
How did your weekly check go?
They were good at Southampton weren’t they – although they do always seem to be running late for my check up appts when I go to the West Quay branch (better to go to the Above Bar one if you can)
@stedanalton you may have problems Steve, I’ve just found out that the 10% discount thing stopped running about a week before my surgery. Now its called Ambassador Refferal for which I need to issue you with a voucher, but they havent come yet. If you tell me when & where your surgery is booked for I’ll call up cust services and they have said they will call that branch and arrange a discount for you. Not sure how much of a discount it works out to be though as I havent received any info yet!
Hi thanks for getting back to me ! My surgery is booked for 9am on Monday 3rd of may at the birmingham branch but i booked it through wolverhampton branch after my consultation on Tuesday 6th of April. Full Name is Stephen Denny and address is 2 Elm Road ,Walsall WS31BH ! Thanks For your time with this greatly Appreciated
Great Vid I had wavefront Intralase done on monday and was as nervous as hell, but like you said need`nt have worried didnt feel a thing through surgery, i would say the worst thing was the stinging eyes after for about 5 hours but after that settled whohoo 20.20 vision I second that if you can afford it GET IT DONE it really is worth every penny i would go and have it done
@stedanalton sorry I havent got back to you I’ve been working away during the week with no Internet access – Argh!!!! But I have printed up your details and I’ll give customer Services a call ASAP for you.
Good luck and just remember you’ll be fine!!
@lellyloo – I look at pictures of myself now and think who is that person! Its so funny how quickly you get used to not wearing glasses. I wish I had the money to do it years ago but hey at least its done now ….. I can walk in the rain with my chin up rather than just staring at the floor – its the little things!!
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!
Wow! Who is this stunner on YouTube? A new celebrity has been born!
Hi, thanks for this video. I live in the USA. My intralase Lasik surgery is scheduled for 03FEB10. I’m a naval aviator so the military is covering the cost (due to my job) but I was a little apprehensive about it until I watched your video.
They already gave me the “fancy” goggles and medication. I’m supposed to put some drops in the day before the surgery.
No swimming for 30 days and they said don’t let the shower pressure hit my face (eyes).
Thanks for the video!!!
I’m glad my vid relieved some of your apprehension…. my work here is done!! LOL!!
Let me know how you get on and good luck
xxx
Hi, thanks for the great video! I went for my consultation today at Optical Express and after all the tests they said I am suitable for Intralase Lasik Wavefront. I have -2 in both eyes and was quoted £3190. Do you know if all the Optical Express stores aware of this 10% off refer a friend discount? As the only thing I can see by looking around is the £300 off vouchers lol.
As far as I’m aware all the branches do it, I’ve never heard of the £300 vouchers, but its worth asking about the referral system as I think it’ll be worth more to you than just a straight £300 off. If you use my details as your referral you should get 10% off. It doesn’t hurt to ask and it could save you a few quid extra!
Good luck and let me know if you go ahead with xxx
@smiffysmrs – thanks again! 10 hours until my surgery! Getting nervous but you gave me some courage! Thanks again to my youtube friend across the pond!
God save the queen.
how did you get on warrior? I hope everything went okay.
@smiffysmrs – Everything went really well. This morning (the day after surgery) I went in for my first post-op check up. They doctor told me that I had 20/15! Amazing technology is it not? My eyes feel fine, just a little scratchy but nothing too bad at all. LIFE CHANGING. Thanks again for your video! Cheers.
I’m booked in for my laser eye surgery on the 18th! My sister is also getting it done and she managed to get 10% off both of ours for some reason. When you had your Intralase done, you know when they use a laser to cut the flap, could you feel much pressure pushing down on your eyes? Others say this is the worst part!
Yup that was the worst bit, but it only lasted 22 seconds for each eye so its over very quickly.
Good luck – two weeks on and my vision is superb! My tip is to keep your sunglasses with you at all times for the first week or two, its really helped me. It just lets the eyes relax a bit i think
Had it done today! The surgery went all fine, was over really quick. After the numming drops wore off my eyes were watery, bit sore and my eye lids felt really heavy, was really hard to open my eyes! After about 4 hours I could easily open them but was very light sensitive. Now 8 hours on and after 2-3 hours sleep I’m fine with any light but my vision is still abit cloudy but I can already see alot clearer! It it normal for your vision to be a little cloudy for the first day?
All sounds perfectly normal to me. My vision was definately cloudy for the first day, things will settle down, just keep on a tight schedule with your drops ( i used the various alarms on my mobile to make sure i never missed a dose ).
My eyes were very lihgt sensitive for about a week and then less so in week two, and now at the end of week three I’m pretty much normal again.
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!
How did your weekly check go?
They were good at Southampton weren’t they – although they do always seem to be running late for my check up appts when I go to the West Quay branch (better to go to the Above Bar one if you can)
Just watched your vid and I have taken your details as I have my consultation tomorow thanks and enjoy your 50 pounds spending money !Steve Denny
@stedanalton you may have problems Steve, I’ve just found out that the 10% discount thing stopped running about a week before my surgery. Now its called Ambassador Refferal for which I need to issue you with a voucher, but they havent come yet. If you tell me when & where your surgery is booked for I’ll call up cust services and they have said they will call that branch and arrange a discount for you. Not sure how much of a discount it works out to be though as I havent received any info yet!
Hi thanks for getting back to me ! My surgery is booked for 9am on Monday 3rd of may at the birmingham branch but i booked it through wolverhampton branch after my consultation on Tuesday 6th of April. Full Name is Stephen Denny and address is 2 Elm Road ,Walsall WS31BH ! Thanks For your time with this greatly Appreciated
Great Vid
I had wavefront Intralase done on monday and was as nervous as hell, but like you said need`nt have worried didnt feel a thing through surgery, i would say the worst thing was the stinging eyes after for about 5 hours but after that settled whohoo 20.20 vision I second that if you can afford it GET IT DONE it really is worth every penny i would go and have it done 
@stedanalton sorry I havent got back to you I’ve been working away during the week with no Internet access – Argh!!!! But I have printed up your details and I’ll give customer Services a call ASAP for you.
Good luck and just remember you’ll be fine!!
@lellyloo – I look at pictures of myself now and think who is that person! Its so funny how quickly you get used to not wearing glasses. I wish I had the money to do it years ago but hey at least its done now ….. I can walk in the rain with my chin up rather than just staring at the floor – its the little things!!
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!
I am now day 6!! Vision in my left eye is still a little blurry at distance but they lasered off a lot of astigmatism!! Weekly check on friday and I’m quite nervous about looking at the charts – hope it’s got better!
This has been the most amazing experience of my life so far, and now I can see I expect many more!!!
If you have doubts just go for it – you’ll see the rewards – literally! and Southampton Optical Express were brilliant and so caring!