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What to know before undergoing lens replacement surgery
Lens replacement surgery is a procedure that removes the eye's natural but dysfunctional l...
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What makes Optical Express a leading medical centre in Glasgow?
Optical Express is the UK’s leading medical provider of laser eye, lens replacement, and cataract surgery. With over £600m and growing invested in world leading technology, more 5-star Trustpilot reviews than all other national eye surgery providers combined and treating thousands of patients annually, it is no wonder that 99% of their patients would recommend Optical Express to their friends and family.
What services and treatments do Optical Express provide?
Optical Express specialise in laser eye surgery, lens replacement surgery, cataract surgery and advanced ophthalmology care, including diagnosis and management of eye conditions like glaucoma, dry eye and retinal disorders. They provide a range of eye health services, and their experienced surgeons have carried out over 2 million procedures.
- LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery
- Refractive lens replacement and premium IOL surgery
- Cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy
- Presbyopia surgery
- Dry eye treatments and many other eye health conditions.
What payment options are available?
Optical Express offers 10months interest free* payment plan. They are also included in many Corporate/Employee benefit packages and Private Medical Insurer policies.
Why choose Optical Express?
With over 120 clinics across the UK and 35 years’ experience, Optical Express maintains a strict clinical governance, accredited by CHKS and receiving Exceptional from Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the quality of care and safety is always their number one priority within each of their clinics. They are the only eye care provider to have their own International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB). The IMAB consists of several of the world’s leading ophthalmic surgeons and opinion leaders, who provide our surgeons with continuous assessment and education, allowing them to stay at the forefront of corrective eye surgery. With the IMABs expertise, experienced surgeons, state-of-the-art clinics, and NASA approved technology, they are the only choice when it comes to your most precious sense…your sight!
*Optical Express Limited FRN:689891 trading as Optical Express are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker, not a lender – credit is provided subject to affordability, age and status, and is provided by a panel of lenders of whom we have a commercial relationship. Optical Express Limited do not charge a service fee for introducing patients to a lender but may receive an agreed percentage of the amount borrowed. Optical Express Limited will not receive any commission for interest free credit. Not all products available are regulated by the FCA. Terms & Conditions Apply. Optical Express Limited is a UK registered company with offices at: 200 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG with registration number SC161469.
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- An amazing surgery day experience from Dr Teenan and his colleagues. Very good care. This Doctor is the most experienced in Scotland and I can see why!!!Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Dr Teenan and the entire team provided you with such a professional experience throughout your procedure. Delivering the highest standard of care and ensuring our patients feel supported at every step is our priority, so it is wonderful to know that this was reflected in your visit. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and will ensure your comments are passed on.
- A wonderful Doctor - I had very high astigmatism and he treated it well. He really listened to my concerns and put me at ease. He was fantastic. I wish I had done this surgery sooner. This is life changing!
- Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. Katie, Laura, Dr Cheema and the entire team were excellent. They answered all my questions and put my mind at ease throughout the whole process. I cannot recommend highly enough. Many thanks.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate your feedback, and are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Dr Cheema and the team.
- Looked after from start to finish and so satisfied with the result! I regret not doing this sooner! Thanks to Dr. Sandro Di Simplicio for the surgery. Abha and Damani in the Reading branch in particular looked after me so well! thanks again guys!Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Dr Sandro Di SImplicio and the team. We are delighted to hear that you are enjoying such fantastic results. Achieving excellent visual outcomes and improving our patients' quality of life is exactly what we strive for, so it is wonderful to know that your procedure has been such a success.
- Just had my lens replacement done,life changing, now with out glasses. I can say all the staff are fantastic, Sasha & Shapiqa to mention just two of them. The operation was very quick,my surgeon Saglain Sadiq was fantastic, talked to me throughout the procedure, highly recommend to anyone who is looking to improve their life.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Dr Sadiq and the team and found the consultation both professional and welcoming. Providing prompt, accessible service in a friendly environment is something we strive for, and it is wonderful to know this was reflected in your visit. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and will ensure your comments are shared with the team.
- Absolutely amazing. From the first consultation to the after care following lens replacement surgery the Bristol team have been incredible and the operation hugely successful. A special shout out to my surgeon Dr Sadiq, Nigel the anaesthetist, Naomi the nurse and Ben the optometrist. Not to mention Robert, Douglas and Dominic in the Glasgow office. Highly recommended!Doctor's response -Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found your experience with Dr Sadiq and the team excellent in every way. Providing an efficient service while ensuring everything is explained clearly and thoroughly is extremely important to us, so it is rewarding to know this was reflected in your consultation. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and will pass your kind comments on to the team.
- Huge thanks to everyone in the Haymarket office, including Danielle, Georgina and surgeon Huba Kiss - lens replacement surgery done in both eyes 24 and 31 July 2026, and now lifelong short-sightedness - and the cataracts - are gone, with glasses not needed at all. In particular, great care and time were taken in the preceding weeks to get the prescription right for each eye. Big thanks too to the Glasgow office where the surgery itself took place.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Dr Kiss and found the team both professional and welcoming. Providing prompt, accessible service in a friendly environment is something we strive for, and it is wonderful to know this was reflected in your visit. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and will ensure your comments are shared with the team.
- Overall a great experience from start to finish in Glasgow SVS. Owen is a star member of the team and my Surgeon Huba was fantastic. Highly recommend to anyone considering surgery.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate your feedback, and are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Dr Kiss and his team.
- The Surgen saqlain sadiq was fantastic, he explained everything well and the entire Milton Keynes team made me feel so at ease. Thank you so much to everyoneDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind words! We really appreciate your feedback, and are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Dr Sadiq and the team.