A warm welcome to all
lens wearers from Russell Ambrose, founder and cheif executive officer of Optimax.
Optimax was founded in 1991
Russell Ambrose in response to enthusiasm about results at the London
teaching hospitals.
He was the first Optimax patient and has not worn glasses since. Here he recalls
his own experience.
"The most remarkable thing about having laser surgery 13 years ago, is that I have actually forgotten I ever wore glasses - and I did - for over 30 years! When I see old pictures of myself wearing glasses, I don't recognise myself! Laser surgery has certainly changed my life; I have spent the last 13 years building the UK's leading laser eye company and it's been great fun. Thank you to all my loyal staff and grateful customers who have spread the word about this remarkable treatment. I look forward to the next 13 years!"
Russell's son, Simon, had Epi-LASEK treatment in April 2002, which coincided
with approx. the 100,000th treatment.
Optimax were one of the first
private clinics to offer Laser Eye Treatment in the UK. Having carried
out over 200,000 treatments (including 75,000 LASIK eye treatments),
we have recorded over 800,000 aftercare results on our centralised computer.
This information assists eyesight treatment decisions and research.
We estimate that about half
of all laser eye patients in the UK have been treated at Optimax.
We currently have 18 clinics
in the UK, plus several sites in the planning and construction stage.
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