Ireland s Leading Laser Eye Clinic

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1 Ireland s Leading Laser Eye Clinic 1

2 I really can t believe how this has changed my life - it was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made - I just wish I had done it sooner! Of course, I was slightly apprehensive about having the surgery done, but my surgeon and the team at Optilase were excellent, incredibly experienced and professional every step of the way. I simply can t recommend Optilase highly enough. Doug Howlett Munster Rugby Player All Blacks - Record Try Scorer 2

3 Ireland s Leading Laser Eye Clinic Contents About Optilase Laser Eye Surgery Your Laser Eye Surgery Journey Pricing Implant Options Your Intra-Ocular Lens Journey Optilase Corporate Scheme Optilase Referral Scheme Sightsavers Partnership Our Vision At Optilase, we believe in providing you with the world s most advanced technology and leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, all at the most affordable prices. 3

4 About Optilase Why choose Optilase? Welcome to Optilase, Ireland s leading laser eye clinic. We are an Irish-owned and run company and were one of the first private clinics established in Ireland. At Optilase, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatments and customised procedures including LASIK, LASEK and IntraLase laser eye surgery, as well as Standard and Advanced CustomVue WaveFront laser eye technology. Our experienced team is composed of Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons, Laser Optometrists and medical professionals who are leaders in their fields, in Ireland and internationally. The combined expertise and experience of our staff allows us the confidence to offer a Lifetime Care Guarantee as standard with all of our treatments. At Optilase, we believe that the laser vision correction process should revolve around the patient. Our focus is on trust, reliability, quality and care. With locations nationwide, our state-of-the-art clinics are conveniently situated within easy access of all major transport links. Uniquely, we operate flexible opening hours including weekends and late evenings, allowing us to build your consultation, surgery and after care around your busy schedule. All the reasons to choose Optilase Open 7 days and late night Monday to Thursday Free, no obligation consultation World leading, Irish registered surgeons with over 40,000 procedures performed World s safest, most precise VISX STAR S4 IR laser Revolutionary Blade-Free IntraLase femtosecond technology Excellent clinical results Pre-Op Consultation with your Surgeon prior to your day of treatment Lifetime Care Guarantee for every patient 24hr patient care helpline Comprehensive range of treatment solutions, including Intra-Ocular Lens Implants Lowest price guarantee Over 99% of our patients would recommend us to a friend* Convenient locations surgery performed in Dublin, Cork and Belfast *Reference: based on patient satisfaction survey from 1st November 2010 to 31st March

5 Our Surgeons About Optilase Originally recruited from South Africa for his Refractive Surgery skills by one of the major UK Laser Eye Surgery chains in 2001, Mr. Crewe-Brown has worked throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and comes from a background of general ophthalmology with a special interest in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Mr. Wayne Crewe Brown MB ChB MMed Medical Director Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr. Crewe-Brown has been involved in Laser Eye Surgery for 18 years and has performed in excess of 22,000 procedures; mainly LASIK, but also LASEK and PRK. He was one of the early users of the femtosecond laser (Intralase) in the UK and has to date performed more than 3,500 femtosecond procedures. Mr. Crewe-Brown is fully registered on the Specialist Registers of the Irish Medical Council, General Medical Council of Great Britain (GMC) and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). He is also a member of the: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) British Society of Refractive Surgeons and the British Medical Association (BSRS) Mr. Nylander completed his postgraduate studies in Ophthalmology in the United Kingdom. He obtained his Diploma in Ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and started laser refractive surgery in 1992 and to date as performed over 14,000 laser procedures for refractive surgery. Mr. Nylander is fully registered with the Medical Council of Ireland and The General Medical Council in the U.K. He is also on the Specialist Registrar as an Ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom. He is currently a member of: Mr. Arthur Nylander FRCS, FRCOphth, DO. Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) British Society of Refractive Surgeons (BSRS) European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons International Refractive Society (ESCRS) He is also a council member of the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKIRS) Mr. Conall Hurley qualified from University College Cork School of Medicine in He carried out a primary fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 1986 and a fellowship in Ocular Oncology and Oculoplastics in Glasgow in Mr. Hurley has carried out over 7,000 laser procedures in refractive surgery. He also carries out Cataract, Corneal and Glaucoma services and has performed in excess of 10,000 lens implant procedures. Mr. Conall Hurley MB BCh BAO FRCSI Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr. Hurley is fully registered on the Specialist Registers of the Irish Medical Council. He has been a lecturer in Ophthalmology in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, the University of Birmingham in England as well as the University of Glasgow in Scotland and has also acted as an examiner in the Fellowship in Ophthalmology in both Ireland as well as in the UK. He is currently a member of: European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS) 5

6 About Optilase Our Technology At Optilase, we believe in providing you with the world s most advanced technology, at the most affordable prices. We invest heavily in our laser technology and offer a comprehensive range of laser eye treatments and Intra-Ocular Lens implant procedures. VISX STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser System The VISX STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser is, according to FDA clinical data, the world s safest and most precise laser. It utilises a gentle, cool beam laser that carefully reshapes the cornea at the front of the eye. Benefits Delivers benefits of Iris Registration (IR) for precise alignment with the eye Minimises the removal of corneal tissue Adjusts for eye movement during the procedure with ActiveTrak to further improve treatment accuracy IntraLase ifs Advanced Femtosecond Laser The IntraLase ifs 150 Femtosecond Laser is the most technologically advanced and accurate manner with which to create the flap during your LASIK procedure. IntraLase technology utilises a femtosecond laser to form a layer of separation within the cornea to create the flap. Benefits Unprecedented speed virtually effortless flap creation IntraLase offers faster healing and recovery rates than the traditional microkeratome procedure IntraLase can improve precision and outcomes of LASIK IntraLase further reduces any potential complications Advanced CustomVue Wavefront Benefits 6 The Advanced CustomVue WaveFront procedure has the broadest FDA-approved, customised WaveFront-guided treatments available today for individuals with myopia and hyperopia with or without astigmatism. This technology was originally developed for use in high powered telescopes to reduce distortions when viewing distant objects in space. The Advanced CustomVue procedure is WaveFrontdriven and results in measurements 25 times more precise than standard treatments WaveFront-guided Advanced CustomVue tailors a distinct correction for each individual eye. In fact, each treatment is designed by the unique characteristics of the individual s eyes Advanced CustomVue is the WaveFront-guided laser vision correction procedure with the broadest range of FDA-approved treatments

7 I am glad I got the surgery. It was very quick and pain-free. My vision is now better than ever. It makes my life easier. I don t have to worry about wearing contacts or glasses ever again. Joanne Hull 7

8 Laser Eye Surgery Your Vision Normal Sight: Myopia (short-sightedness) Hyperopia (long-sightedness) Astigmatism Presbyopia When light entering the eye is focused at a single point on the retina. The cornea and lens inside the eye bend or refract the light rays so that they focus at the correct point. With myopia, the light is focused in front of the retina and distant objects appear blurred. With hyperopia, the light is focused behind the retina. The image on the retina is blurred. Astigmatism is where the cornea is shaped like a rugby ball (oval) rather than a football (round). Light rays thus focus at different points causing blur. After the age of 40, the lens in the eye becomes more rigid and cannot change focus as easily as it once did, making it more difficult to read at close range. How will laser eye surgery change my life? Sport: convenience, improved performance, greater flexibility Contact lens difficulties: not being able to wear for the whole day, travelling. Everyday life: convenience, practicality, comfort, confidence Social: nights out without worrying about contact lenses and losing or breaking glasses Special Occasions: weddings, graduations, holidays Cost: significant long-term saving 8

9 Laser Eye Surgery What is laser eye surgery? At Optilase, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced treatments and customised procedures including LASIK, LASEK and IntraLase laser eye surgery as well as Standard and Advanced CustomVue WaveFront laser eye technology. The cornea at the front of the eye holds the greatest focusing ability of the eye. Laser eye surgery uses a cool beam Excimer laser to gently reshape the cornea, improving its focusing ability and removing the need for corrective eyewear. The entire procedure is completed within a matter of minutes. Procedures LASIK Treatment - What is LASIK? LASIK (Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) or IK for short is the most frequently performed laser procedure in the world. The key benefits of the LASIK procedure are a rapid recovery time, usually within 48 hours and little or no post operative discomfort. How does it work? Anaesthetic drops are applied, which have the effect of numbing your eye. A small flap is created on the surface of the cornea using blade free IntraLase technology or a precision surgical instrument called a microkeratome. The laser is then applied to the underlying surface to reshape your cornea and correct for your prescription. Your Surgeon then places the flap back down and your eye begins to heal. LASIK IntraLase Method The IntraLase method is the most advanced and accurate manner in which to create the flap during your LASIK procedure. This method uses Femtosecond (quadrillionth of a second) pulses of laser to form a layer of separation within the cornea to create the flap. The IntraLase method delivers outstanding results it has been shown to improve outcomes for more patients. Patients may experience faster recovery, fewer LASIK flap related complications and fewer induced higher order aberrations. Higher order aberrations may contribute to visual disturbances such as glare and halos. 9

10 Laser Eye Surgery Procedures LASEK Treatment - What is LASEK? LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) or EK for short, is a well established method of preparing the surface of the eye for laser eye surgery in patients for whom LASIK is not recommended. The decision as to which procedure is best for you will be made in consultation with your Laser Optometrist and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon. How does it work? Anaesthetic drops are applied, which have the effect of numbing your eye. The surface layer of cells (Epithelium) of your eye is softened using an Ethanol solution and gently moved aside. The laser is then applied to the underlying surface to reshape your cornea and correct your prescription. A contact lens is put in place over your cornea for a period of five days to provide comfort and protection to the surface as it heals. Standard vs. Advanced CustomVue WaveFront Standard Treatment This uses the results of the prescription obtained during your assessment with your Optilase Laser Optometrist and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon to reshape your cornea. This method has been used since the 1980 s and results are equivalent to your vision with glasses or contact lenses in over 90% of cases. What is Advanced CustomVue WaveFront? Just like a fingerprint, your vision is unique to you. Advanced CustomVue WaveFront corrects your vision according to the individual imperfections in your eye. This means that each laser treatment is specific to the individual. The eye is scanned by the WaveScan to generate an accurate map of how light passes through your eye. This results in measurements 25 times more accurate than obtained during a routine sight test and provides measurements of both your prescription and the natural imperfections (higher order aberrations) unique to each eye. Such aberrations may also have a significant impact on vision and have been linked to glare and halos, which cause your vision to appear poorer at night than during the day. Before WaveFront, surgeons would perform LASEK and LASIK using standard measurements to correct vision. Now, the WaveFront technology can correct the specific imperfections in each eye with the potential to correct the vision to a level better than that possible with glasses or contact lenses. 10

11 Your Laser Eye Surgery Journey At Optilase, our aim is to support you through each step you take on your laser vision correction journey. That s why we have tailormade our service with you in mind. Laser eye surgery with Optilase is quick and virtually pain-free. We will monitor your progress after your vision is corrected and you should expect to attend our post-operative clinic on a regular basis. Laser Eye Surgery Initial Free Consultation On your first visit you will meet with your Laser Optometrist who will asses your suitability for laser eye surgery, explain the procedure and answer any questions The assessment will take roughly 1 hour and can be arranged for a time convenient for you You can book your pre-operative consultation and surgery at the end of this visit Pre-Operative Consultation (the day before Surgery) At this appointment your Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon will carry out a further eye examination and give final approval for surgery Your Surgeon will discuss your treatment plan and answer any additional questions Our clinic administration team will take you through the necessary paperwork and payment at the end of this visit Surgery On the day of your surgery you should bring a friend or family member to accompany you You will then meet the team, including your Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon The procedure itself will only take a few minutes After surgery your nurse will take you through and explain the full aftercare routine you need to follow You will receive a full post-operative information pack, including our 24 hour patient care helpline number Post-Operative & Lifetime Care Guarantee Our aftercare programme will include on average 6 visits back to the clinic over a 9-12 month period Each appointment will take no longer than twenty minutes After you are discharged from our aftercare programme you should require no further visits 11

12 Laser Eye Surgery Pricing We believe in transparency and want our patients to make their own decisions when it comes to laser vision correction. This is why we have displayed our full list of prices below. Unlike other clinics, we schedule a Pre-Operative Consultation for you with one of our Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons the day or week before your laser eye surgery and this is only scheduled if you wish to proceed with surgery. The difference in price depends on your prescription. There are no further hidden costs or fees to be paid and we would recommend that you compare our prices to other clinics in Ireland. We are committed to making laser eye surgery affordable for everyone and offer a price guarantee that allows you to proceed with surgery, safe in the knowledge that you are paying the lowest prices in Ireland. Bring us a valid written quotation from any other clinic and we will beat it! The price includes: Consultation with an experienced Laser Optometrist Pre-operative consultation with your Surgeon prior to your day of treatment Laser eye surgery with one of the World s Leading Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons Lifetime Care Guarantee All your post-operative appointments for one year Access to our 24 hour Optometrist helpline number Payment options available include MasterCard/Visa, Laser, Cheque or Cash. 12

13 Great service and a big relief to have someone to call 24hrs after the procedure. My eyesight was better within 5 minutes. John O Connor I should have had the operation years ago. 13

14 Implant Options Implant Options This procedure, deemed by the World Health Organisation to be the most successful surgery ever performed, has undergone revolutionary advances since the modern technique was established in It is now estimated that 14 to 16 million operations are performed worldwide every year. This heritage combined with innovative new technology allows individuals, who are unsuitable for laser vision correction, the opportunity to say Goodbye glasses. An Intra-Ocular Lens (IOL) is a corrective lens that is implanted into the eye. Originally these lenses were developed to replace the natural lens of the eye which had become clouded due to a cataract. As technology has developed, both in terms of the surgical method and the lenses themselves, Intra-Ocular lenses have increasingly and highly successfully been used for elective refractive surgery to reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. At Optilase, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of refractive services. We aim to ensure you make an informed decision regarding this life changing procedure and that you have access to the ongoing care and support you need. In partnership with Auralia Clinic, we are committed to offering you the highest standards of customer service and patient care. Auralia Clinic has an unrivalled reputation founded on experience and expertise devoted to the art of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures and treatments. How will IOL s change my life? Age: difficulty reading newspapers, books. Sport: convenience, improved performance, greater flexibility Contact lens difficulties: not being able to wear for the whole day, evenings out Everyday life: convenience, practicality, comfort, confidence Social: nights out without worrying about contact lenses and losing or breaking glasses Special Occasions: weddings, graduations, holidays Cost: significant long-term saving Unsuitable for Laser Eye Surgery 14

15 What is RLE? Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) Implant Options The basic premise of RLE surgery is the removal and replacement of the natural crystalline lens of the eye with an artificial lens, thus correcting vision and reducing dependency on glasses or contact lenses. How does it work? The first step in the process involves the creation of a small incision into the edge of the cornea. Modern RLE surgery utilises a procedure known as Phacoemulsification to reduce and remove the natural lens. The device to perform this is inserted through the small incision made in step 1. The folded IOL is then inserted into the eye. The IOL is then unfolded and accurately positioned inside the capsule from which the natural lens was removed. The small incision heals rapidly and requires no sutures (stitches) in the majority of cases. RLE Options Monofocal Multifocal Accommodating Monofocal IOL s such as the Softec HD were the first design of IOL s, and are still used in many patients. As the name suggests, they provide a single range of correction allowing for either distance correction or in some cases, monovision, where one eye is set for far and one for near vision. Multifocal IOL s such as the Tecnis are fast becoming the preferred lens choice for most IOL patients as they offer a wider range of visual correction than monofocal options. This is achieved by having multiple zones on each lens which focus vision for either distance or near. Accommodating lenses such as the Tetraflex are lenses which adjust their position in the eye to allow changing of focus between distance and near objects. These provide fantastic distance and intermediate vision for tasks such as driving, sport, computers, etc, and very good reading ability, such as newspapers etc. Advantages: 1. Cost effective 2. Minimal post-operative glare 3. Wide range of correction possibilities Advantages 1. Excellent distance vision 2. Excellent near vision 3. Quick adaptation to lenses Advantages: 1. Excellent distance vision 2. Excellent intermediate vision 3. Little or no glare issues for night time driving Disadvantages 1. Single focus correction in each eye 2. Limited near and intermediate vision 3. Higher dependency on near correction post-operatively than premium lens designs Disadvantages: 1. Limited intermediate vision in some cases 2. Higher possibility of night glare concerns for driving Disadvantages: 1. Near vision adaptation may take longer to achieve 2. May still require reading glasses for fine print, poor light conditions etc 15

16 Implant Options Phakic Intra-Ocular Lenses (PIOL) What is PIOL? Phakic Intra-Ocular Lens surgery involves the insertion of an artificial implant into your eye, behind the cornea and in front of the natural lens (Anterior Chamber) in order to attempt to correct your farsightedness or nearsightedness, so that your natural vision will be improved, thereby reducing your dependency on glasses or contact lenses. This procedure is primarily used for patients between the ages of 21 and 40. This procedure can be thought of as placing a contact lens in the eye instead of on the eye. How does it work? A small incision is made in the cornea, under local anaesthetic. The lens is inserted. The lens is accurately positioned and attached to the Iris. What are the benefits? Reduced dependency on spectacles or contact lenses Improved visual field compared to glasses Improved comfort and convenience over contact lenses Wide range of correction options available Maintain the natural focussing ability of the eye for near and intermediate vision Longstanding, safe, successful procedure with rapid healing Pricing for Intra-Ocular surgery Occasionally your Surgeon may advise a combination of IOL s to achieve the best possible outcome for your unique visual requirements. This will be discussed in detail during your assessment and pre-operative consultation, where the final costs will be confirmed. Prices start from 1,195 per eye. At Optilase, we make use of state-of-the art Verisyse and Veriflex lenses for our PIOL patients. Called one of the most amazing inventions of 2004 by Time magazine, the Verisyse lens implant has been used in Europe for nearly a decade with more than 150,000 Verisyse lenses having been safely implanted worldwide. 16

17 Your Intra-Ocular Lens Journey Implant Options IOL surgery with Optilase is quick and relatively pain-free. We will monitor your progress after your vision is corrected and you should expect to attend our post-operative clinic on a regular basis. Initial Free Consultation You will meet with your Optometrist who will carry out a full eye health exam Your Optometrist will also answer any questions you may have regarding the surgery and will explain the different options available The assessment will take roughly one hour At the end of the visit, your Pre-Operative consultation with your Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon can be booked Pre-Operative Consultation Your Surgeon will carry out a further eye examination and give a final recommendation of the lenses best suited for your individual needs Afterwards, you will meet with one of our Clinic Administration team who will take you through the necessary paperwork and payment Three days prior to surgery you will need to visit the clinic to collect your Pre- and Postoperative medication and your Optometrist will explain your full aftercare routine Surgery Your surgery will be performed in the Auralia Clinic usually within two weeks of your Pre- Operative consultation Your Surgeon will treat one eye at a time, with a two to four week interim between procedures On the day, you should bring a friend or family member to accompany you The procedure itself will only take approximately 30 minutes You will receive a full post-operative information pack, including our 24 hour patient care helpline number Post-Operative & Lifetime Care Guarantee Our aftercare programme will include on average 6 visits back to the clinic over a 9-12 month period Each appointment will take no longer than twenty minutes After you are discharged from our aftercare programme you should require no further visits except for PIOL patients who require annual reviews What to expect after Surgery Most patients are able to see with relative comfort in the treated eye within a few hours of the procedure There will be some mild discomfort and fluctuation in vision for a day or two as the eye heals Depending on the lens choice made you may or may not require the use of reading correction after the procedure 17

18 Optilase Corporate & Referral Schemes Optilase Corporate Scheme Optilase is Ireland s leading provider of laser eye treatments. We are pleased to partner with similar leading companies to offer their employees a special discount off the cost of laser vision correction. How the program works Price/Savings How to Join Simply contact us on or us at [email protected] to book your free assessment. You will need to show us that you are employed at one of our registered Corporate Scheme companies. We will then apply the discount to the cost of your treatment. Employees can benefit from a discount of 10% off the full cost of any treatment. We offer the most advanced, clinically proven treatments in the world, all at affordable prices. If you are a business owner or are responsible for the HR in your company, please contact us and we will register your company and discuss the benefits your employees and colleagues will gain from our Corporate Scheme. Optilase Referral Scheme Earn yourself 100 in cash for recommending a friend to Ireland s leading laser eye clinic. More patients than ever are taking advantage of the Optilase referral scheme, with which you can earn thousands of euros simply by sharing the benefits of laser eye surgery with your friends, family and colleagues. Share the life changing benefits of having laser eye surgery Earn back the cost of your treatment Help your family, friends and colleagues make a more informed decision How does it work? It s a quick and easy process. All we need is your name and phone number and the contact details of the friend you wish to recommend. So tell your friends and family about your life changing experience with Ireland s leading laser eye clinic and get rewarded for it. Are you interested in laser eye surgery and know a friend who has had laser eye surgery with Optilase? You too can benefit from our referral scheme. Please visit our website to see our Terms & Conditions. 18

19 Saving sight in partnership with At Optilase, we believe that sight is a basic human right and that everyone including those in the world s poorest countries should have access to the treatment and eye care that they need to enable them to see. Optilase and Sightsavers Partnership Sightsavers works tirelessly to help cure people who have reversible eye conditions as well as prevent people from becoming needlessly blind. On April 1st 2011, Optilase signed a partnership agreement with Sightsavers, whereby Optilase will contribute funds and expertise to Sightsavers for three years specifically to help Sightsavers construct an eye department at Nampula Central Hospital in Nampula, Mozambique and to help train their local eye care experts and volunteers. The aim of Sightsavers programme in Nampula is to strengthen the capacity of the Central Hospital so that it can deliver the full range of eye care services to treat the 1.3 million people currently affected by blindness and visual impairment in Nampula Province and to meet the eye care needs of the people living in the surrounding Province. To do this, Sightsavers needs two things: funding to help build the eye department at the hospital and skills training for the various levels of ophthalmic personnel working within the project. The current eye care centre is severely overcrowded and unable to cope with the large numbers wishing to receive cataract surgery, other eye surgery and refractive services. How you can get involved? We are keen to do our part and we are encouraging people to get behind the Sightsavers initiative. You can do that, by donating in any of our clinics or log onto For more information on the Sightsavers partnership, you can [email protected]. 19

20 Optilase Dublin Tel: Address: 19 Ely Place, Dublin Website: Optilase Opticians Tel: Address: 24 Wicklow St, Dublin 2 [email protected] Optilase Cork Tel: Address: 17B Opera Lane [email protected] Website: Optilase Waterford Tel: Address: 31 Barronstrand St [email protected] Website: Optilase Derry Tel: Address: Carlisle Road [email protected] Website: Optilase Belfast Tel: Address: Donegall Place [email protected] Website: Republic of Ireland: Northern Ireland: Free Consultation - Open 7 days a week 20