Laser Eye Surgery Forum

Optical Express or Optimax

I have been for consultations with both these companies and, of course, each one states that their wavefront technology is more up to date and more successful than any other company. Also, as I have recently been dianosed as diabetic, will having the surgery be pointless, given the many side effects of diabetes if it is not kept under control. My most recent glasses perscription in Feb 2009 was:
Right eye SPH -3.5; CYL -0.25; AXIS 170.0:
Left eue SPH -3.5; CYL -0.75; AXIS 13.0

Both companies seemed to agree that not alot had changed from last year.

Optimax originally offered me Bilateral LASEK Wavefront then I received a call from them to say the surgeon was happy to carry out either procedure. Optical Express offered LASIK Wavefront Intralase.

As the cost differs somewhat (Optimax is a half price offer of £1885 both eyes) (Optical Express is £3190 both eyes with a discount of £900 if decision made this weekend)

I am very very confused as I dont know which option to choose.

It can be difficult deciding which is the best company to choose for your laser eye surgery, as they all claim to have the best equipment etc. You should ask them for the results they achieve for your type of prescription and compare the 2 side by side.
Both Lasik and Lasek produce similar results and wavefront increases the accuracy meaning you are more likely to achieve 20 20 vision. Intralase is generally considered the gold standard in Lasik eye surgery as it is slightly safer. If you are having Lasek then Intralase is not applicable. If your surgeon says you are suitable for both types then you have to go along with what they say. With regards to your diabetes if you are very recently diagnosed then your prescription can fluctuate a little bit. If they knew this on the day of your consultation then they will have taken this into account. Both Optimax and Optical express are reputable companies, so maybe you should go with the company that made you feel most comfortable. If in doubt you should ask if it is possible to speak to a surgeon or optician again. Hope this helps.

I went to Optimax and had brilliant results so would definitely recommend them. But I also know someone I work with who had their eyes lasered at optical express and they were really happy. I think it is best to go with the clinic you feel most comfortable with. hope that helps!