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Before you can have laser eye surgery - you will need to know if you are suitable. Fortunately, this part of the process costs nothing but your time, and is conducted by the surgeon who will be performing your treatment. Call us on 0113 206 6856 to book a free consultation.

People choose laser eye surgery for different reasons. Here are a few...

  • I find wearing glasses or contact lenses inconvenient for my job and/or lifestyle
  • I dislike the daily hassle of maintaining, cleaning, & inserting / removing contact lenses
  • I am somewhat intolerant of contact lenses
  • I would like to avoid the ongoing costs of replacement glasses and/or contact lenses
  • I dislike putting my glasses on and off repeatedly throughout my day
  • I experience less confidence when I am wearing glasses
  • I am unhappy with my appearance when wearing glasses
  • I find I am less spontaneous due to my glasses or contact lenses
  • I find my glasses and/or contact lenses get in the way of sports and recreation (i.e. swimming, shooting, diving, gardening, cycling, etc.)
  • I find that wearing glasses and/or contact lenses is incompatible with my work environment and/or some of the work tasks I do

If you are frustrated with wearing glasses or contact lenses, laser eye surgery may be a good option for you if you have...

  • Shortsight
  • Longsight
  • Astigmatism

What is laser eye surgery?

A surgeon uses a laser to gently sculpt the cornea (the window at the front of the eye). The procedure, in almost all cases, enables the patient to see with their natural vision, as well as they previously did with glasses or contact lenses.

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Is laser eye surgery safe?

  • NICE Report 2006 published by the NHS confirmed laser eye surgery as "safe and efficacious"
  • There is now almost 20 years of data worldwide
  • There have been over 15 million treatments worldwide
  • There are over 100,000 procedures performed every year in UK
  • It has been a proven option for the armed forces and elite sportspeople (including the Prime Minister's bodyguards and the London Metropolitan Police)

What are the types of laser eye surgery?

  • LASIK
  • Surface laser: LASEK, PRK, EpiLASEK
  • The only difference to you is healing time

Both types of laser eye surgery...

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  • Take 4-5 minute per eye
  • Are performed with the same laser
  • Can be augmented with wavefront if necessary
  • Are proven to be extremely safe
  • Are equally effective
  • Are performed in minutes (outpatient basis)
  • Have highly predictable outcomes
  • Offer the opportunity of long-term correction

What is LASIK?

LASIK (or Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) is the most common type of laser eye surgery, and the most common elective procedure performed in the world. It...

  • Is performed under a thin, protective, corneal flap
  • Is a painless procedure
  • Offers fast visual recovery (1-2 days)
  • Offers a rapid healing time (1-2 days)
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What can I expect?

  • Functional vision (20/40) may be attained the next day
  • Rapid healing
  • Can return to work within a few days
  • Enhancement procedure if required, after a minimum of 3 months
  • The vast majority of patients achieve 20/20

FREE Consultations: Call us on 0113 206 6856 to book a free consultation with either Mr. Andrew J. Morrell or Mr. James Ball.