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What is laser eye surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a procedure to correct your prescription by reshaping your cornea with a hi-tech bladeless laser.

This laser smooths out any imperfections which may be causing sight problems and can help with:

• Short-sightedness
• Long-sightedness
• Astigmatism

1. LASIK

(Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis)

Despite using a laser or mechanical blade to cut the cornea it is relatively painless, and vision recovers quickly with some people returning to work the next day.

It’s the most popular form of laser eye surgery with 95% of people opting for this method.

LASIK however is not suitable if you have thin corneas as it leaves less tissue for re-treatment if needed.

You can also add on Wavefront for an extra cost. This is a laser that is customised to the specific shape of your eye.

Although less common in older people, LASIK may be possible for those over 65 if there are no signs to cataracts and they have good eye surface health.

2. LASEK

(Laser epithelial keratomileusis)

LASEK is generally a bit more uncomfortable and takes longer to heal, with a week off of work to be expected.

However, if you have thin corneas then this is more suitable as it doesn't waste tissue.

LASEK uses dilute alcohol to soften and roll back the thin cornea to allow the laser treatment to take place.

3. ReLex Smile

(Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)

Much like LASIK, discomfort is minimal and recovery time is fast (although still longer than if you were to undergo LASIK surgery).

Unlike LASIK however, if your prescriptions are too high or you have thin corneas, this surgery may be suitable for you.

With ReLex SMILE a laser is used to allow the surgeon to remove the lenticule in your eye.

4. Intraocular lenses

(Refractive lens exchange or surgery)

An increasingly popular alternative to Laser Eye Surgery. Your lens is replaced by a synthetic one this can be either monofocal (single vision) or multifocal.

It's a good option for older patients especially those with early cataracts.

Surgery is done one eye at a time and procedures take place a week apart from each other.

5. Implantable Contact Lenses

An effective option for younger people whose prescriptions are too high for laser eye surgery and want to retain the flexibility in their own lenses.

These are soft very thin lenses inserted in front of your eyes' organic lens. This is beneficial to people with naturally dry eyes or keratoconus.

These lenses along with intraocular lenses are so advanced that they don't require cleaning, nor will you even feel them there.

Can I get laser eye surgery on the NHS?

The short answer is no, probably not.

The longer answer is maybe, but you must be in the 5% of cases in the UK where a medical eye condition cannot be treated any other way.

These include:

• Those with certain conditions such as Parkinson's that reduce the ability to put in or remove contact lenses or glasses.
• Those with quadriplegia or tetraplegia and cannot remove or insert contact lenses/ glasses without assistance.
• Those where glasses and lenses may cause health risks, like those with epilepsy.

Does laser eye surgery hurt?

Before all procedures, anaesthetic eyedrops are administered meaning that you won't feel the laser carrying out the treatment.

Some people have mentioned that they have felt a slight pressure on the eye during the procedure but most report nothing at all.

How long does laser eye surgery take?

The actual surgery itself takes only a few seconds per eye to complete.

It's likely however that you will be in the treatment room for approximately twenty minutes.

You will need to set aside about four hours of your day for the entire process however as there are various bits of admin and consultations with different professionals involved in the surgery.

What happens after laser eye surgery?

During the process you will have a discussion about proper after care and support with the professionals at the clinic.

Most clinics will offer their own personal after care and will provide you with anything necessary for healing such as eye drops.

How long does it take to recover from laser eye surgery?

This will all depend on the type of surgery that you have.

If you have LASIK then recovery time is minimal and you could even be back in work the next day.

LASEK treatment will take a bit longer for you to recover and can expect about a week off work.

ReLEx SMILE will require about 2 days to recover.

How much does laser eye surgery cost?

Each patient is unique and so is their surgery as such, many factors come into play here.

What surgery you require, what procedure you undertake and even where you are in the country can all have an effect on the price of your laser eye surgery.

How do I get laser eye surgery?

Now you know a bit more about the topic you may be wondering "how can I get laser eye surgery?"

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Just click on the Get My Quote Now button answer a few quick questions and start your journey to seeing in crystal clear clarity today.