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Looking at 3,172 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their competence, knowledge, and helpfulness, often highlighting their ability to make them feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment. The service is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the smooth process, clear explanations, and attentive aftercare, which contributes to a positive user experience. Reviewers often mention feeling relaxed and confident in their decisions due to the professional and empathetic approach of the team. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the customer service, citing issues like slow replies, conflicting information from different agents, or feeling that their concerns were not taken seriously. A few people also mentioned feeling uncomfortable with a perceived sales pitch during consultations or experiencing a lack of compassion and reassurance during procedures. There were also instances where customers felt that promised services were not delivered or that their post-operative checks were not prioritized.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Felt well looked after by very competent knowledgeable surgeons. All the staff were pleasant and helpful, Connor helped us on the consultation day. Sinead stood out she had excellent customer service... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a consultation with the Kendal branch which was brilliant. Really smooth and reassuring appointment with no pressure to book. Secured me a great deal for 4 weeks time. Now 2 days post lasik proced... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to say a huge thank you to Lisa and Sue at Optical Express Bridgwater Both of them went above and beyond to help me through every step of my journey. Without their support, guidance, and determ... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Milton Keynes Optical Express was amazing! Very warm welcome when I came in and was made to feel comfortable straight away. Laila and Parmdeep was very supportive, talking me through the pro... See more

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Company details

  1. Eye Care Clinic
  2. LASIK Surgeon
  3. Ophthalmologist
  4. Ophthalmology Clinic
  5. Optician
  6. Optometrist

About Optical Express UK

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For over 30 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As Europe’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider in the UK and Ireland. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes through continued investment in both our technology and our people.

Optical Express | Laser Eye Surgery | Lens Replacement Surgery | Private Cataract Surgery

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At Optical Express life-changing laser eye surgery starts from only £595 per eye*
Vision correction surgery consultations are free of charge and allow our team of expert clinicians to perform a range of comprehensive tests to assess the health of your eyes and suitability for treatment, helping you decide on the best vision correction option for you. The improvements that our patients notice in their vision following laser eye surgery is truly incredible with over 99% if patients achieving 20/20 vision or better.̌ * Price dependent on treatment and prescription type. ̌ In a study of 190,231 Optical Express patients with the most common prescriptions we treat (excluding those with presbyopia and emmetropia), 99.2% achieved 20/20 vision or better following treatment.
World leading laser eye clinics
Optical Express is the UK's No.1 provider of laser eye surgery. Our world leading ophthalmic surgeons have a combined experience of over 1 million procedures carried out worldwide and we provide excellent geographical coverage, with laser eye clinics in locations across the country.
State of the art clinics and treatment centres
Optical Express is focused on providing patients with exceptional care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Our world leading ophthalmic surgeons have completed more laser procedures collectively than any other provider in the UK and Ireland. Thanks to our nationwide network of clinics, we provide excellent geographical coverage, with locations across the whole of the UK and Ireland.
Innovative technology
Every patient is treated as an individual at Optical Express, with personalised treatment which aims to achieve their best possible results and transform their lives. We are proud of the extremely sophisticated technology in our clinics. Over £400 million has been invested in our clinics and technology because the better the technology, the better the results are for our patients.
Life-changing procedures
Optical Express are Europe’s leading provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and private cataract surgery and have revolutionised the way that eye care is delivered. You can rest assured you are in great hands with us, we treat thousands of patients every year and receive a huge amount of positive feedback, but the most common comment from our patients is “I wish I’d done it sooner.”
Affordable laser eye surgery options
Your laser eye surgery journey starts with a free consultation carried out by a Specialist Refractive Optometrist and Patient Advisor at one of our state of the art clinics. The cost of your treatment depends on your prescription and treatment type determined at your consultation appointment. At Optical Express laser eye surgery starts from only £595 per eye with finance options available to make it an affordable solution for patients. (subject to status. Price dependent on treatment and prescription type.)
Comprehensive aftercare
The care you receive at Optical Express doesn’t stop on the day of your treatment. Each of our patients receive a fully comprehensive aftercare programme which is our way of making every patient’s journey to clear vision as successful as possible. Our team of experts are on hand to support you.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic and professional service…

A fantastic and professional service throughout by Heather, she’s amazing. Andras, our Dr who was and is brilliant. Always keeping us up to date with everything along the way. Adrian on reception who makes sure we know what’s what. All fabulous and we’re so very appreciative on how our journey has progressed. Cheers to you all.

18 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

We love hearing that your journey has progressed so beautifully! Providing excellent communication and making our patients feel welcome is exactly what we aim for. Thank you for the fantastic recommendation and for choosing our clinic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great results & great service

Both my husband and I, after many months of deliberation and talking to Optical Express staff at the Maidstone based premises we opted for eye procedures for both eyes each. It’s not just the results but the continued, genuine application throughout from Heather , our first point of contact and Adrian on reception who are amazing , informative and so very courteous at every visit. Andras, our consultant as with the others, totally professional and easy to talk to about everything eyes. It’s been a very happy and successful journey to date. Thank you all.Gary & Pieter

18 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

We love hearing about such fantastic results for both of you! Making the decision to invest in your vision is a big milestone, and we are so glad our team made the entire experience smooth and comfortable. Thank you for choosing us and for the great feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my review, (without spectacles)

This is, let me assure you the real deal, professional throughout, pleasant and very helpful. I found their input and information sharing enabled me to prep myself for next stage procedures .Excellent medical staff willing to help and inform you which has a calming effect whilst you are in their hands. The aftercare staff are equally impressive, the opticians must be the best there are as I can't imagine anything else you'd require, my optician contact named Lubna was of the highest calibre and helped me a great deal, yes, without doubt, service and staff is highly recommendable. Well done team Optical Express.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our team's thorough guidance and calm approach helped you feel completely at ease before your procedure. Knowing that you received equally impressive care from our medical and aftercare teams means the world to us. Thank you for your high recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Edgbaston Road consultation

Went to the Edgbaston Road clinic for a laser eye surgery consultation. Lorna was brilliant. Incredibly friendly and patient throughout. It’s a long process but it felt relaxed and comfortable. All of the staff are knowledgeable and happy to answer questions, I never felt pressured to commit to anything and was given the freedom to explore all of my options.

18 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for the wonderful review of our Edgbaston Road clinic! We are thrilled that you found our staff so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. It is important to us that our patients never feel pressured, and we are glad you felt completely comfortable exploring your options.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At Optical express Birmingham…

At Optical express Birmingham everything was very professional and friendly. Everything wet very well.
I would recommend them.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to know you had such a smooth and positive visit with our Birmingham team. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Very good service . Very professional staff .

11 June 2026
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Thank you for your positive review and feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an appointment 17/06/2026 at the…

I had an appointment 17/06/2026 at the Taunton Optical express I was very impressed with Simone Tremblett the personal advisor you I had the appointment with she made me feel at ease and answered clearly any questions I had and she carried out the eye tests very professionally but also with great care thank you so much

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you were so impressed with your appointment and that your personal advisor made you feel completely at ease. Thank you for choosing us for your eye care!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had lense replacement surgery a few…

I had lense replacement surgery a few weeks ago and it was a great experience, I was reassured by Sophie who helped me to relax and also Sohail who helped to explain the procedure and then once I had the surgery, Sharon helped explain the recovery process and helped me to fully understand what to expect, a truly great team and I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you guys, I can see clearly now, a great value for money investment, no more awful glasses !!!!!!!

15 May 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you felt reassured, well informed, and fully supported through every stage of your lens replacement surgery. Enjoying life free from glasses is an amazing result, and we appreciate your high recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough eye examinations

Very thorough eye examinations. Staff very professional and friendly. Not long to wait for the surgery. NHS discount a bonus

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you found your eye examinations thorough and our service efficient. We are also glad you were able to take advantage of our NHS discount!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience really friendly staff…

Good experience really friendly staff clean and tidy price average but experience overall 5 stars

13 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you had a good experience and found our team to be so friendly. We appreciate you choosing us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service the receptionists…

Brilliant service the receptionists were fantastic both Louise and Aaron made us feel so comfortable I highly recommend

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the brilliant review! We are delighted to hear that you received such fantastic service and felt so comfortable from the moment you arrived. Thank you for highly recommending us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Re-scheduling fee

I would really like to use optical express to laser my eyes and had booked an appointment on Saturday. I needed to move the appointment and re-schedule 4 days out. They were totally inflexible and said I had to pay a £50 re-scheduling fee. All their appointments on the Saturday were empty so they haven't lost revenue. I feel they approached this the wrong way. They have now lost a client who was going to spend some money with them for being money grabbing with no flexibility for £50!!!

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify the appointment and fee process to ensure there is no misunderstanding.

When card details are provided at the time of booking, this confirms a patient’s intention to attend the appointment they have selected. The appointment is then reserved exclusively for that patient. A confirmation email is sent immediately—where a valid email address has been provided—and this contains full details of the non-attendance and short-notice amendment fee. This ensures patients are informed of the terms associated with their reservation.

The £50 fee is only applied when a confirmed appointment is cancelled at short notice or not attended, as this appointment time has been allocated specifically to the patient and cannot be offered to anyone else unless the patient informs us. Based on the information you have shared, it appears the appointment was reserved, and the terms—including the fee—were communicated in line with our process.

However, we are happy to review your individual case to ensure everything has been handled correctly. Please contact our Customer Care team at customerservice@opticalexpress.com so we can investigate fully and provide a detailed response.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience at Optical…

I had a great experience at Optical Express. Usman, Mohammed, and the entire clinic team were incredibly helpful and welcoming from start to finish.

Mohammed took great care of me and was very down-to-earth, making me feel comfortable throughout my visit.

Usman took the time to explain everything in detail and helped me understand which lenses would be best for my needs. His knowledge and professionalism made me feel confident that I was in good hands.

The clinic itself is beautiful, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and professional, and I would highly recommend Optical Express to anyone looking for excellent eye care and customer service.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

We love hearing that you had such a great experience from start to finish! Helping you feel comfortable and fully informed about your vision options is our top priority. Thank you for choosing us and for highly recommending our clinic and team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Clapham

The team at Clapham, were polite and helpful. The explain everything clearly and was honest in their assessment. I would recommend this branch.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are thrilled that you found our Clapham branch to be so clear, helpful, and honest during your visit. Your kind recommendation means a lot to our team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They gave me tea and biscuits and were…

They gave me tea and biscuits and were lovely and friendly!

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for leaving your review! We are delighted to hear that you received such friendly, and helpful service during your visit to us. Positive experiences are what we strive for, and we appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

24hrs after doubles replacement

Now 24 hours after my double lens replacement with Igor at White City and sat at the Milton Keynes clinic for my follow up with Dimple my care assistant.
All great so far.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you for your positive review! We really appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LASIK surgery

Visited Uxbridge for my pre op and consultation and had the treatment in Milton Keynes and aftercare appointment. Staff very friendly and attentive and surgeon Dr Sajjad at Milton Keynes was fantastic and would recommend, talked me through what was happening during surgery. Alex on reception was very friendly and welcoming and simple was friendly and professional

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that our team made you feel so welcome and at ease during your time with us. It is wonderful to know you felt so well looked after, especially by Dr Sajjad himself. Providing efficient, attentive service is exactly what we strive for, and we appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous experience from day one all…

Fabulous experience from day one all the way through to aftercare. Brilliant surgeon Dr Manu Mathew and after care from Pretti.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that our team made you feel so welcome and at ease during your time with us, from the beginning of your journey, right through to your post operation appointments. It is wonderful to know you felt so well looked after. Providing efficient, attentive service is exactly what we strive for, and we appreciate you sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited for aftercare in Milton…

I visited for aftercare in Milton Keynes and i saw Dimple. I am very satisfied with eye surgery and also the procedure was very simple and easy. I am highly recommending this clinic and surgery to other people and patients!

17 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the brilliant review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear your kind words and we will ensure to pass on your feedback to our team in Milton Keynes. Thank you for your high recommendation and for trusting us with your eyesight!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant from start to finish

Brilliant from start to finish. Staff were all lovely and helpful especially Donna & Katie. Dr Cheema done a brilliant job, no pain having lens replacements and vision is perfect. I would definitely recommend Optial Express at Newcastle.

13 June 2026
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Reply from Optical Express UK

Thank you so much for the brilliant review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your lens replacement surgery was painless and that your vision is now perfect. Thank you for your high recommendation and for trusting us with your eyesight!

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