{"product_id":"eye-surgery-in-harrogate","title":"Eye Surgery (LASIK \u0026 Lens) in Harrogate | Compare Costs Abroad | Dr.Visor","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.dv-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0A1030 0%,#122060 100%);padding:56px 40px 48px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin:-20px -20px 0}\n.dv-hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;right:-60px;top:-40px;width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:50%;border:60px solid rgba(79,168,245,0.07)}\n.dv-eyebrow{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#4FA8F5;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.dv-hero h1{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:36px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.25;max-width:620px;margin-bottom:18px}\n.dv-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:#4FA8F5}\n.dv-hero-sub{font-size:15px;color:#aac4e8;max-width:520px;margin-bottom:32px;line-height:1.6;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.dv-cta{display:inline-block;background:#4FA8F5;color:#0A1030;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.dv-note{display:inline-block;margin-left:16px;font-size:13px;color:#5a7aaa;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.dv-cost-strip{background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;border-top:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:28px 40px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);margin:0 -20px 32px}\n.cost-item{text-align:center;padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #E8E4DD}\n.cost-item:last-child{border-right:none}\n.cost-item .loc{font-size:11px;color:#888;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.8px;margin-bottom:6px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.cost-item .price{font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030}\n.cost-item .price.highlight{color:#1A6FBF}\n.cost-item .label{font-size:11px;color:#aaa;margin-top:2px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n.cost-item .save{display:inline-block;background:#EAF4FF;color:#1A6FBF;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;margin-top:4px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dv-hero\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"dv-eyebrow\"\u003eEye Surgery (LASIK \u0026amp; Lens) • Harrogate • 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch1\u003eEye Surgery (LASIK \u0026amp; Lens) in Harrogate.\u003cbr\u003eUp to \u003cem\u003e70% less\u003c\/em\u003e abroad.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"dv-hero-sub\"\u003eHarrogate patients pay £2,600 on average locally. The same procedure at a verified clinic abroad costs significantly less, all-inclusive. Dr.Visor handles everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drvisor.com\/pages\/get-quote\" class=\"dv-cta\"\u003eBook Free Assessment\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"dv-note\"\u003eNo obligation • Response within 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dv-cost-strip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cost-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loc\"\u003eHarrogate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price\"\u003e£2,600\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eavg. local price\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cost-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loc\"\u003eIstanbul\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price highlight\"\u003e£900\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eall-inclusive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"save\"\u003eSave 65%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cost-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loc\"\u003ePrague\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price highlight\"\u003e£1,200\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eall-inclusive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"save\"\u003eSave 53%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cost-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loc\"\u003eBudapest\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price highlight\"\u003e£1,100\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eall-inclusive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"save\"\u003eSave 57%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cost-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"loc\"\u003eWarsaw\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"price highlight\"\u003e£1,050\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eall-inclusive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"save\"\u003eSave 59%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eEye Surgery Abroad: Why Harrogate Patients Travel for LASIK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#2A2A2A;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEye surgery, particularly LASIK and lens procedures, is increasingly sought by Harrogate residents wanting to correct refractive errors or address cataracts. The NHS does not fund refractive correction surgery, and cataract surgery waiting times range from 3 to 18 months. Private treatment in Harrogate costs between 1,800 to 3,500 pounds per eye, making overseas options an attractive alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#2A2A2A;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003eHarrogate patients are choosing destinations like Istanbul, Prague and Budapest for eye surgery, where the same procedures cost significantly less whilst maintaining high clinical standards. Treatment abroad typically costs 700 to 1,400 pounds per eye all-inclusive, representing savings of 50 to 60 per cent compared to UK private rates. Combined with modern facilities and experienced surgeons, medical tourism offers both cost efficiency and minimal waiting times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eCost comparison: Harrogate vs abroad (2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"background:#0A1030;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eDestination\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"background:#0A1030;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eCost\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"background:#0A1030;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.5px;\"\u003eSaving\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAFAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#0A1030;\"\u003eHarrogate (private)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;color:#333;\"\u003e1,800 to 3,500 pounds per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;color:#888;\"\u003eLocal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#0A1030;\"\u003eIstanbul, Turkey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#1A6FBF;\"\u003e700 to 1,400 pounds per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EAF4FF;color:#1A6FBF;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;\"\u003esave 50-60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAFAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#0A1030;\"\u003eBudapest, Hungary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#1A6FBF;\"\u003e750 to 1,450 pounds per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EAF4FF;color:#1A6FBF;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;\"\u003esave 50-60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#0A1030;\"\u003ePrague, Czech Republic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#1A6FBF;\"\u003e800 to 1,500 pounds per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EAF4FF;color:#1A6FBF;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;\"\u003esave 50-55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#FAFAFA;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#0A1030;\"\u003eTbilisi, Georgia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#1A6FBF;\"\u003e650 to 1,300 pounds per eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EAF4FF;color:#1A6FBF;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:20px;\"\u003esave 55-65%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 24px;font-style:italic;\"\u003ePrices abroad are all-inclusive, covering consultation, surgery, immediate aftercare and follow-up appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eTypes of eye surgery (lasik \u0026amp; lens) treatment available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eLASIK: Reshapes the cornea using a laser after creating a flap, suitable for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eLASEK: Surface-based laser treatment without creating a corneal flap, ideal for thin corneas or dry eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eSMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): Minimally invasive procedure that removes a corneal lenticule through a small incision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eReLEx SMILE: Advanced SMILE variant offering enhanced precision and reduced dry eye symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eICL Implantable Lenses: Surgically implanted contact lenses for high refractive errors or thin corneas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #F0EDE8;font-size:14px;color:#2A2A2A;list-style:none;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#4FA8F5;margin-right:8px;font-weight:700;\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003eRefractive Lens Exchange: Replaces the natural lens with an artificial one to correct refractive errors and address presbyopia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eGetting to your clinic from Harrogate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#2A2A2A;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHarrogate patients access Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) approximately 20 miles away, with direct flights to key eye surgery destinations. Istanbul is reached in 4 hours, whilst Prague takes 2 hours 20 minutes, offering convenient travel options with major airlines. These short flight times make day-of-surgery travel straightforward, with many patients arriving the day before their procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;color:#2A2A2A;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003eMost Harrogate patients plan a 5 to 7-day trip abroad, allowing time for pre-operative assessment, surgery and initial recovery. Returning to Leeds Bradford from Istanbul or Prague requires minimal connection time, and many surgeons recommend having a companion for the return journey. Recovery typically permits return to normal activities within one to two weeks, though full stabilisation of vision takes three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eHow Dr.Visor works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8E4DD;border-radius:4px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0A1030;color:#4FA8F5;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;text-align:center;line-height:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eFree remote assessment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eSubmit photos or scans. A treatment plan and cost estimate is returned within 24 hours, at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8E4DD;border-radius:4px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0A1030;color:#4FA8F5;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;text-align:center;line-height:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eClinic match\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDr.Visor recommends verified clinics based on your case, budget and preferred destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8E4DD;border-radius:4px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0A1030;color:#4FA8F5;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;text-align:center;line-height:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eBooking and travel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eDeposit secured, appointment confirmed. Pre-travel brief covers accommodation, transfers and what to expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8E4DD;border-radius:4px;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0A1030;color:#4FA8F5;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;text-align:center;line-height:28px;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch4 style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eTreatment and aftercare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eYour patient coordinator remains reachable throughout. Post-operative guidance and follow-up are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:32px 0 8px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8E4DD;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eIs eye surgery available on the NHS in Harrogate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eLASIK and other refractive correction procedures are not funded by the NHS. Cataract surgery is available through the NHS, though waiting times in the Harrogate area can extend from 3 to 18 months depending on clinical priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow much can Harrogate patients save by having eye surgery abroad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003ePrivate eye surgery in Harrogate costs 1,800 to 3,500 pounds per eye. Treatment in Istanbul, Prague or Budapest typically costs 700 to 1,500 pounds per eye all-inclusive, representing savings of 50 to 60 per cent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhich procedure is best for my refractive error?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe optimal procedure depends on your corneal thickness, refractive error magnitude and lifestyle. LASIK suits most candidates, whilst SMILE is preferred for those wanting minimal flap creation. ICL implants work well for high myopia or thin corneas. A detailed consultation with your chosen surgeon will determine the best option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow long do I need to stay abroad for eye surgery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eMost patients plan 5 to 7 days abroad, covering pre-operative examination, surgery and early post-operative review. Uncomplicated cases may allow departure after 2 to 3 days, though surgeons typically recommend staying for at least one follow-up appointment before travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8E4DD;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0A1030;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat happens if complications arise after returning to Harrogate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eReputable clinics in Istanbul, Prague and Budapest maintain 24-hour contact availability and can liaise with your local optician or eye care provider in Harrogate. Many offer extended aftercare packages including video consultations, ensuring continuity of care during your recovery period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#0A1030;padding:36px;text-align:center;border-radius:4px;margin-top:32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eReady to explore your options from Harrogate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#aac4e8;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eFree assessment. Clinic matched within 24 hours. 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