What Is Laser Eye Surgery?
Laser eye surgery corrects poor vision, giving you freedom from your glasses and contact lenses, so you can live your life to the fullest.
It’s a very simple procedure that takes anything from a matter of seconds to just a few minutes, depending upon the level of correction that’s required. It can correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
A cool beam advanced laser makes subtle adjustments to the shape of the surface of your eye (the cornea), correcting its tiny imperfections and making your vision clearer and sharper. Patients are amazed at how quickly they recover and the speed at which they can enjoy a life free from your glasses and contact lenses.
The improvements in your vision after laser eye surgery are truly remarkable.
Is There More Than One Type Of Laser Eye Surgery?
Yes, the two best-known and most popular types of laser eye surgery are LASIK and LASEK (also referred to as PRK). Both types can be enhanced by iDesign, a highly advanced innovation which takes over 1,200 measurements from your eye to create a personalised ‘map’. This allows your treatment to be tailored specifically to you and is 25 times more accurate than contact lenses or glasses.
LASIK
LASIK is our most popular type of laser eye surgery and offers benefits including a fast recovery and excellent visual outcomes.
LASEK
LASEK is an alternative treatment to LASIK and is effective for some of those patients who aren't suitable for LASIK surgery.
iDesign
iDesign is an innovative system which produces a highly detailed 3D map of the eye and greatly enhances your treatment.
Am I Suitable For Laser Eye Surgery?
As 85% of people who come to Optical Express for a consultation are suitable for a procedure², it’s very likely that you will be too. Why not try using one of our suitability tools to get a quick initial indication?
How Is Laser Eye Surgery Performed?
We use technologically-advanced lasers to subtly reshape your cornea, transforming your vision and giving you the joy of clearer and sharper sight.
Step 1
The procedure begins with anaesthetic eye drops being applied, which quickly numbs the eye.
Step 2
The laser works in a matter of seconds, sending pulses of laser beams onto your cornea to reshape any imperfections.
Step 3
Most patients experience improved vision within a few days, though full recovery can take up to a week.
World Class Technology
Our expert surgeons use the same technology that led NASA to approve laser eye surgery for its astronauts. More than £500 million has been invested in state-of-the-art clinics and technologies. We use advanced femtosecond and excimer lasers, which are incredibly precise and accurate, so that we can provide our patients with their very best results.
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How Much Does Laser Eye Surgery Cost?
Every patient's eyes are unique and their laser eye surgery is too. A consultation with us is required first of all, so that we can determine the requirements for your treatment. That's why we provide you with a cost once you've had your consultation. However, technological advances in recent years have made this truly remarkable vision transformation affordable for almost everyone who is eligible for treatment. It's also worth bearing in mind that vision correction could be the most economical option for you over time, because it removes the ongoing costs of your glasses or contact lenses.
From £595 Per Eye¹
0% APR For 10 Months
Aftercare & Recovery
Our complete aftercare programme starts on the day of your laser eye surgery and is customised to your individual requirements. We check your progress regularly to make sure that your recovery is progressing just as it should. All Optical Express patients also have access to our out-of-hours medical helpline, where a specialist optometrist or surgeon can give you professional advice and answer any questions on vision or eye health after laser eye surgery.
Is Laser Eye Surgery Safe?
YES! Over 50 million people across the globe have had laser eye surgery⁴. Of course, all surgical procedures carry a degree of risk, but laser eye surgery has an impressive safety record and transforms vision beyond most patients' expectations.
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Why Choose Optical Express?
From children’s first eye test to teenagers’ glasses, from contact lenses to prescription sunglasses and from laser eye surgery to lens replacement in later life, we’ve looked after the health of our patient’s eyes for over 30 years. Not only do we provide the best in clinical care, but we have optical solutions for all patients, no matter what their needs.
We’ve never stood still. Since we opened our first optical practice, over £500 million has been invested in our clinics and technology, giving our clinicians access to the most advanced methods of vision correction and providing the best visual results for our patients. At Optical Express, you’ll find that we provide exceptional clinical expertise, outstanding surgical outcomes and a complete aftercare programme. We, quite simply, want to bring a new sense of joy into your life.