Laser Eye Surgery aftercare and recovery

Laser Eye Surgery Aftercare

We believe that continuity is an important part of the Optimax treatment pathway, so we will be actively involved in your aftercare.

Aftercare Appointment Programme

Visit	LASEK	LASIK
1^st	3-5 days*	1 day
2^nd	7-14 days	7-14 days
3^rd	2-3 months**	2-3 months**

*Bandage lenses need to be removed at Optimax after 3-5 days. **Discharge if satisfactory.

It is very important that you attend your aftercare appointments as recommended by our medical team. At Optimax, all necessary aftercare is included free of charge within the first 12 months of your treatment date or until you are discharged. Thereafter any aftercare appointments conducted by the company are chargeable.

If, during an aftercare visit, it is deemed that retreatment is necessary to improve your visual results, there will be no further charge for your aftercare, retreatment or any appointments conducted within 12 months of your treatment. This excludes YAG treatment which is chargeable.

If it is more convenient you can choose to attend your local optician for your aftercare; a fee may apply. This option may be cheaper than returning to your local clinic. Your results will be sent to us for evaluation and added to your medical.

Postoperative Treatment

Occasionally your surgeon may prescribe prescription eye drops. Unfortunately, we are unable to dispense any prescription medication in our clinics, and they will be charged for by your dispensing chemist.
Lubrication eye drops may be available at Optimax clinics at a charge; these are not provided under the aftercare programme.

Does a successful laser eye surgery mean you no longer have to look after your eyes?

Sure enough, laser eye surgery leads to significant improvements in vision, but it is not a magical procedure that shields you from every single eye-related problem that may occur (by natural or unnatural causes) later in life. In spite of the many success stories that have been recorded, laser eye surgery can only do so much.

For instance, laser eye surgery does not stop the natural aging process of the eye. As you get older, you may still need reading glasses due to presbyopia, a condition where the eye's lens loses flexibility, making it difficult to focus on close objects. You may also develop cataracts in later years. This means that even after eye surgery, you need to make some effort in protecting your vision from long-term damage.

Booking Aftercare Visits

You can book your aftercare appointments by calling 0800 093 1110 or emailing us on enquiry@optimax.co.uk. Please ensure that you have your Patient ID number and postcode to hand when making a booking.

Laser Eye Surgery aftercare & recovery