Eye Surgery reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 157 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Eye Surgery brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/montreal, r/kelowna, r/AskUK, r/raleigh, r/budapest. Top-rated brands include LASIK (4.8/5), Optilase (5.0/5), Sambursky (4.8/5).
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Reviews157
Subreddits45
Posts47
Brands92
Products26
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#1
LASIK
4.8
(14)
"Everyone I know who has had it loves it."
"Results are great, I don't need any glasses anymore."
"Lasik was literally the best choice I ever made. Life changer!"
"Did it 4 years ago and so far no problems at all."
"Super happy. I used to be - 2.75 and - 3.25, and currently can see 20/15."
"I went from so nearsighted I could barely see my hand in front of my face to 20/15 with barely any astigmatism to speak of."
"Had Lasik done recently and it has been a game changer for me. I would do it again!"
"Best $3k I ever spent"
"Kickass, glad you got the surgery! They've really come a long way from the old RK."
"I had LASIK 5 years ago and it was the best decision ever! I ended up better than 20/20 and still going strong."
#2
Optilase
5.0
(6)
"Highly recommend."
"I got mine done at optilase in Belfast about 12yrs ago."
"Did mine in Optilase and happy with it."
"Literally life changing."
"They are brilliant, one of the best things I've done."
"Happy with the work cannot believe I kept putting it off for about 10 years."
#3
Sambursky
4.8
(6)
"I had mine done about 5 years ago, eyes haven’t changed since then and been enjoying no glasses."
"I’m so happy I went through with it."
"Still working great lol."
"No regrets."
"My eye doctor at Roberts eye care recommended Sambursky Eye for laser surgery."
"Expensive, but did a great job. No issues."
#4
Lasik MD
4.5
(6)
"Quick, painless."
"Lasik Md without question. Satisfied customer here."
"Dr. Mounir Bashour works out of there and he is the most experienced Lasik eye surgeon in Canada."
"But really I have no complaints at all with Lasik MD centreville."
"I went to Lasik MD in Laval. Very professional, I don't regret it."
"I went with Lasik MD 15 years ago... I absolutely do not regret it."
#5
Optimax
4.5
(6)
"Everything went well, no complications or side effects and 10 years later my vision is still perfect."
"They were excellent, and so was the aftercare. It’s been nearly 8 years now and my vision is still 20/20."
"Would definitely recommend."
"I went to Optimax and can't speak highly enough of them, they did a cracking job and have lovely staff."
"Very impressed with the whole process, the surgery was over quickly with practically no discomfort."
"It is indeed very painful recovery for a few days and potentially a year's worth of dry eyes."
#6
Travers
4.8
(5)
"Best money I’ve ever spent."
"I got mine done there about two years ago and it was SO worth it and great!"
"I went to Travers and had a great experience. I had LASIK done in November there."
"Love love love go to travers she’s the best don’t regret for one minute worth every penny."
"My roommate got his Lasik at Travers. I did my consultation last month with them and am scheduled for treatment."
#7
Eye Surgery
4.6
(5)
"I had it done last month at optical express in Bristol , it turned out to be a very quick process!"
"If you want vision correction, don’t do lasik, as you are pretty much able to do it only once. Go for ICL instead as it’s a reversible surgery."
"Yup I used them about 13years ago or so... They are very good and so is there after care."
"I had mine done in Bristol with optical express and it was quite straightforward but they were about 20-30 minutes late to almost every appointment."
"Dr. Dornic in Cary. Was around $4k 6 years ago."
#8
Optical Express
3.8
(5)
"I got mine done in Optical Express in Donegal place, about 8 or 9 years ago. I found them really good."
"Got it done in optical express for £2020. Very happy. Definitely changed my life for the better."
"Had it done by Optical Express in March just before lockdown, great results and they were superb to deal with!"
"From what I researched i'll sum below some pointers: Haggle, ask for discounts."
"The one recommendation I will make is to stay far FAR away from Optical Express."
#9
Eye Hospital
5.0
(3)
"I can highly recommend Radiant eye hospital in ja ela."
"My mother got her cataract surgery done by Dr Saliya Pathirana at Golden Key."
"My mother got her's done by Dr. Amila DeAlwis at Vasan."
#10
Dr. Rosenbaum
5.0
(3)
"20/15 vision now."
"Rosenbaum is a great guy."
"Best thing ever."
#11
Sasszem
5.0
(3)
"I can also recommend Sasszemklinika."
"I had TPRK at Sasszem 8 years ago. Still all good."
"I had laser surgery at Sasszem Klinika last year and I am absolutely satisfied with the results."
#12
SMILE
5.0
(2)
"If you want the absolute best - the SMILE procedure (flapless, minimally invasive)"
"Only slightly more expensive, and waaaay better recovery."
#13
Rajas Eye Hospital
5.0
(2)
"Best care. Best Service."
"Hands down THE best in business."
#14
Laservue
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely have no regrets."
"Went to Laservue. 10/10 would go again, but won't have to because it went perfect."
#15
Amanat Eye Hospital
5.0
(2)
"A damn good doctor for laser surgeries."
"One of the best in twin cities."
#16
Vivid Laser Center
5.0
(2)
"I would recommend Vivid Laser Center."
"Everything is still all good."
#17
LASEK
5.0
(2)
"It was incredible. The procedure itself was painless however the recovery was quite painful for the first 2 nights."
"Absolute game changer, no more losing contacts or worrying about taking them out after a night out."
#18
TLC
5.0
(2)
"They were great!"
"It was the best decision ever."
#19
Vivid Laser
5.0
(2)
"Amazing staff and my vision is still perfect."
"100% professional and effective- recommend."
#20
SkinBetter Science
5.0
(2)
"Skin Better Science Instant Effect Eye Gel - depuffing, lightweight hydration, can also be stored in fridge as it has metal tipped applicator."
"Skin Better Science Eye Max - retinoid, addresses texture/crepiness, pigment, also can be used on upper lid."
#21
Dr. John Hill
4.5
(2)
"Dr John Hill came highly recommended."
"I appreciated that they were honest."
#22
PRK
4.5
(2)
"Amazing !! was blind as a bat before."
"Go for PRK, not Lasik, it's better in the long term."
#23
Dr. Singer
4.0
(2)
"No complaints, would recommend."
"I went to Singer for PRK and had a great experience."
#24
Galway Clinic
3.0
(2)
"Absolutely amazing and would definitely recommend."
"Do not go to the Galway Clinic. I had a serious complication and the aftercare was atrocious."
#25
ICL
5.0
(1)
"I had ICL surgery. Still very happy to this day, I still don’t need any kind of glasses, I still have better than 20/20 vision."
#26
Dünya Göz Hastanesi
5.0
(1)
"Call Dünya Göz Hastanesi (World Eye Hospital). It is biggest hospital chain which focuses on eye illnesses treatments."
#27
Frank Kinsella
5.0
(1)
"Noel said that optilase and all the franchises look at you as a customer. Frank Kinsella is a consultant so he sees you as a patient."
#28
Bascom Palmer
5.0
(1)
"Bascom Palmer is the #1 in the Country."
#29
Duke Eye Care
5.0
(1)
"My vision is still perfect."
#30
Millennium Laser Eye Center
5.0
(1)
"It was flawless, painless and the Dr is amazing."
#31
Saszemklinika
5.0
(1)
"I got visumax lasik on Wednesday... it's super worth it!"
#32
Budai Szemészet
5.0
(1)
"Budai Szemészet is my recommended one."
#33
Optimum
5.0
(1)
"My friend had laser surgery and he had very good experience with this clinic."
#34
Saint James Clinic
5.0
(1)
"Laser eye surgery was the best decision I've made so far."
#35
Dr. Wang
5.0
(1)
"Technically they didn't know effective it would be on me, but I still have 20/15 today."
#36
Loden
5.0
(1)
"Loden was great. About $4500 total as I recall."
#37
South Bend Clinic
5.0
(1)
"Just make sure they have excellent credentials and experience."
#38
Loden - Green Hills
5.0
(1)
"I got Lasik done a month ago at Loden - Green Hills and it was $4400 for both eyes."
#39
Dr. Chynn
5.0
(1)
"I did LASEK (slightly diff technique) with Dr. Chynn for about the range you're suggesting."
#40
WA Laser Eye Centre
5.0
(1)
"General comment is if you can get it, do it. In the week since my op I have been so happy with the decision and don't regret it at all."
#41
Dr. Robert Paul
5.0
(1)
"I went with Dr Robert Paul, he’s like one of the best in the Southern Hemisphere."
#42
Kelowna Vision Correction Center
5.0
(1)
#43
McMann Eye Institute
5.0
(1)
"They did a great job with communication, setting expectations, follow up care."
#44
Shifa International
5.0
(1)
"Got my father surgery done for his both eyes. Motia removal and lens change, very satisfied results."
#45
Burlington Laser Eye Centre
5.0
(1)
"They were great."
#46
LO Eye Care
5.0
(1)
"I saw Dr. Landay and had a great experience."
#47
Pilkinton Eye Center
5.0
(1)
"They did a terrific job. So glad I got mine done."
#48
Dr. Tunis
5.0
(1)
"He’s really down to earth and explains things well."
#49
Midland Eye
5.0
(1)
"The best of the best is meant to be Midland Eye in Solihull town centre."
#50
Dr. Zaydoun
5.0
(1)
"Doing lasik was the best decision i ever made! Highly recommend."
#52
Tygervalley Eye and Laser Centre
5.0
(1)
"Dr Kruger has been all over the world for Eye surgery studies and has advanced the procedure locally."
#53
Dr. Burnet Meyer
5.0
(1)
"Best thing I’ve ever done."
#54
TLC Eye Center
5.0
(1)
"The service and care was outstanding."
#55
Optegra
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommended."
#56
Kelowna Laser Vision Center
5.0
(1)
"No complaints."
#57
Kelowna Laser Vision
5.0
(1)
"My vision is now excellent."
#58
Casey Eye Institute
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend it!"
#59
TLC Laser Clinic
5.0
(1)
"Did a great job."
#60
Bochner Institute
5.0
(1)
"I've known several people who were pleased with their service."
#61
Lions
5.0
(1)
"A center for excellence in eye health."
#62
WA Laser Eye Clinic
5.0
(1)
"Dr Paul at WA Laser Eye clinic is greet. I had LASIK Xtra (due to severity of my eyesight) and have perfect vision now."
#63
Clinique Michel Pop
5.0
(1)
"Dr.Pop Was really friendly and the operation went perfectly."
#64
Unnamed Surgeon
5.0
(1)
"It cost me 2 grand but it was worth it, I was so nearsighted. I now have 20/20 vision."
#65
Clinique Invisia
5.0
(1)
"I was not a good candidate for PRK or LASIK so I had Relex Laser done at Clinique Invisia by Dr Podtetenev. Highly recommend!"
#66
Lodon
5.0
(1)
"I got mine done years ago with Lodon. Highly recommend."
#67
Boling Vision
5.0
(1)
"I had mine done a few years ago at Boling Vision in Elkhart. Best decision ever."
#68
Dr. Michael Nejat
5.0
(1)
"Dr. Michael Nejat in Staten Island does a great job. He did PRK on my eyes."
#69
Sutton Linder and Sutton
5.0
(1)
"I went to Sutton Linder and Sutton 15 years ago, excellent experience and still 20/20 today."
#70
Greg and Vince Sutton
5.0
(1)
"Greg and Vince Sutton are super solid eye docs. It went incredibly smooth."
#71
Laser Vision Eye Centre
5.0
(1)
"Would recommend a consultation to have a reliable opinion of which surgery you’re suitable for at the very least."
#72
NHS Consultant
5.0
(1)
"Don’t go to a high street chain. Find someone who’s an NHS consultant and does private work on the side."
#73
Pacific Laser Eye Centre
5.0
(1)
"I would go to either Pacific Laser Eye Centre in Vancouver (PLEC) or London Eye Centre in New West. They both have stellar reputations."
#74
Contoura Vision
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend you to do contoura vision (most advanced lasik available right now with FDA approved)."
#75
Crystal Eye and Laser
5.0
(1)
"I had a very high script and paid about $7,000, worth every cent."
#76
Femto Lasik
5.0
(1)
"I suggest not to worry much as it's safe."
#77
Unnamed Clinic
5.0
(1)
"She’s more than happy with it."
#78
Amanaat Eye
5.0
(1)
"Amanaat Eye.."
#79
K Wallace
5.0
(1)
"He had LASIK/PRK for hyperopia and documented his experiences."
#80
Instituto de Microcirurgia Ocular
5.0
(1)
"IMO - Instituto de Microcirurgia Ocular (roughly translated as Institute of eye microsurgery) - they are specialized on this area."
#81
Vivid
2.0
(2)
"People were nice at Vivid. My surgery wasn’t successful and have had nothing but problems since."
"My surgery wasn’t successful and have had nothing but problems since."
#82
Dr. Grossnickle
4.0
(1)
"A coworker had it done via Dr Grossnickle's office."
#83
Boling
4.0
(1)
"Had mine done at Boling last year."
#84
Dr. MD Saloojee
4.0
(1)
"Also great option as he has 3 practices available."
#85
Lasik Vision Institute
4.0
(1)
"The facility was clean and modern and the staff great."
#86
LASIK Institute
4.0
(1)
"All had good experiences."
#87
Kugler Vision
4.0
(1)
"I’ve recently been talking with Kugler Vision in Omaha for myself and I’ve been fairly impressed with them."
#88
Eye Surgical Associates / Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute
4.0
(1)
"I usually refer to either Eye Surgical Associates (Dr. Sutton) or Lincoln Eye & Laser Institute (Dr. Young)."
#89
Moorfields
4.0
(1)
"Moorfields have private patients."
#90
Private Hospital in Winchester
4.0
(1)
"Experience was great, pricing was very similar. Had LASIK 3 years ago now and no problems bar dry eyes."
#91
Aculase
4.0
(1)
"I liked Dr Ian Chan at Aculase in Nedlands- I’m not suitable for surgery yet but I found him honest and thorough."
#92
Dr Michael Attenborough
3.0
(1)
"Dr Michael Attenborough did my corneal transplant and is extremely knowledgeable on laser surgery as well."
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