Laser Eye Surgery FAQs
Laser Eye Surgery FAQs
Answering the most frequently asked questions for Laser Eye Surgery
The effects of laser eye surgery are permanent.
As we get older, a natural ageing process called presbyopia affects the performance of the eyes. Fortunately, we have some fantastic procedures that can enhance both your distance and close vision. These procedures include laser blended vision and refractive lens exchange.
While the effects of laser eye surgery are permanent, a small percentage of people may may experience a change in their vision over time which can usually be corrected with further laser.
Laser eye surgery is not painful. Anaesthetic eye drops are used to prevent any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
You may experience mild discomfort as you recover, but we have solutions to manage this.
Yes, we have various options to treat both long and short-sightedness.
We can now correct both long and short-sightedness with:
LASIK
PRK
ICL
Refractive lens exchange
Yes, there are various treatment options that will correct astigmatism
We can correct astigmatism with LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL and Refractive lens exchange.
Risk and complications associated with laser eye surgery are rare.
As much as any surgery does contain risk, laser eye surgery is one of the lowest risk elective procedures you could have.
With procedures such as LASIK or SMILE you could be back at work and driving in as little as 1-2 days.
With PRK surgery, recovery tends to be longer and you may require a period of 5-10 days. We encourage you to resume your normal lifestyle as soon as you are comfortable to do so.
You don’t need to worry, we use a special instrument to hold the lids open and prevent blinking during surgery.
We also use lasers with advanced high-speed eye-tracking systems that track and adjust for small eye movements. On the rare occasion that a larger movement occurs, the laser stops and treatment will only resume once tracking has been re-established.
Yes, high prescriptions can be corrected.
Laser technology has developed significantly and expanded the range of prescriptions that can now be treated.
You could be better off investing in laser eye surgery now
The cost of new contact lenses, lens solution, and buying new glasses, quickly adds up and most people will pay much less for laser eye surgery than what they would have spent on their glasses or contact lenses long term.
Yes, we have various options to treat both long and short-sightedness.
Yes, you will be awake but the surgery is very quick and pain free.
Laser eye surgery takes as little as 15 minutes. Our supportive team are there to ensure your wellbeing and comfort, and there are options available if mild-sedation is required to ease anxiety.
Our vision correction suitability assessment is an obligation free first step to find out if your eyes are suitable for laser eye surgery or another vision correction procedure. If you have wondered about vision correction but aren’t sure if it would be right for you, simply book in for a free assessment online or by calling 0800 99 2020.
At your assessment, we’ll answer your questions and give you a clear and honest recommendation based on your eyes and lifestyle. You’ll leave with a confident understanding of the best eye treatment option for your unique eyes.
Our team will:
- Discuss your motivations and vision goals for having vision correction
- Take all of the essential measurements and scans to determine your suitability for vision correction
- Discuss the best treatment options available to you based on your vision goals
- Provide you with future appointment availability if you wish to proceed, and the payment options available for laser vision correction. We do have interest free finance available and would be happy to talk you through payment options during your appointment if it is of interest.
So take the first step today, and find out if you could be free of glasses or contacts
