General Information
Laser eye surgery is one of the most popular medical procedures in the UK, with more than 100,000 people each year electing to undergo surgery.
Importantly, there is now a lot of data that provides proof of safety, and the success rate is very high; over 90% of patients achieve 20/ 20 vision.
The most common type of laser eye surgery is known as LASIK
Time Duration
From start to finish, LASIK surgery is usually completed within 30 minutes.
During a LASIK procedure, the eye surgeon uses a small blade or cutting laser to fold a small hinged flap away from the front of the eye.
Using a programmed laser, the surgeon focuses pulses of the laser beam to remove tiny amounts of corneal tissue. After reshaping the cornea, the flap is laid back into place.
General Prices
Clinics that provide wavefront LASIK charge more as they are using the latest technology that provides the very best results.
The level of aftercare provision may also affect prices. However, we highly recommend choosing a clinic with a good aftercare package. This will mean that should any issues occur, you can be seen quickly by your surgeon and any problems will be rectified.
Safety
Having now been an established medical procedure for close to 30 years, laser eye surgery has numerous scientific studies that demonstrate its effectiveness and safety.
An analysis “Modern LASIK Outcomes: A Review” looked at 97 high-quality studies that represented 67,893 laser procedures in several countries. The study found that results were highly positive, in terms of both safety and patient satisfaction.
After
Many people who choose laser eye surgery want to enhance their appearance and would like to stop wearing glasses. Depending on your prescription, laser eye surgery can indeed lead to the glasses-free future you dreamed of.
Laser eye surgery is also a solution for people who dislike wearing contact lenses and the discomfort they sometimes cause.
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