With ongoing investment in the most sophisticated laser eye surgery technology, combined with a commitment to the highest levels of patient care, ensures that Optical Express continues to develop a reputation for being the leading provider of first class laser eye surgery.
Laser eye specialists
Their ophthalmic laser eye surgeons continue to be leaders in advanced clinical developments and techniques within the refractive laser eye surgery industry. Among them they have carried out over 600,000 laser eye surgery procedures. With a vast experience of laser eye surgery, the thoroughness of our eye examinations and the first class personalised care, patients can be sure they will receive careful, unhurried individual attention. This ensures the best possible outcome for your laser eye surgery procedure.
Their surgeons are fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold the qualification, Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) or the equivalent qualification from another European country. Optical Express Surgeons are annually assessed by the International Medical Advisory Board (IMAB), consisting of several of the world’s leading refractive Surgeons. The IMAB conferences continue to improve their surgeons' knowledge of recent developments in the laser vision correction field and keep them up to date with industry regulations.
Laser eye surgery in the UK
Laser vision correction can treat a very high degree of short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. Your eyes are as individual as you are and we will assess your suitability for laser vision correction in a free consultation carried out by one of our experienced Laser Trained Optometrists who will perform an in depth eye examination (involving many additional tests not conducted during a standard eye exam) and use state-of-the-art equipment to determine if you are a suitable candidate.
At Optical Express, they offer two different laser eye surgery treatments; LASIK and LASEK, depending on your suitability and requirements. Options for surgery treatment are either a conventional or femtosecond IntraLase procedure, as well as the option of choosing to have an Advanced CustomVue Wavefront treatment.
LASIK eye treatment
LASIK (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) eye surgery is currently the most frequently performed elective procedure in the world and at Optical Express. A highly effective procedure that is suitable for most low, moderate and high prescriptions, uses a cool beam of light from the excimer laser to gently reshape the front surface (cornea) of your eye. Read more about LASIK eye surgery in the UK.
LASEK eye treatment
LASEK (Laser-Assisted-Epithelial Keratomileusis) eye surgery is an alternative laser refractive procedure to correct short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. Sometimes referred to as "Epi-LASEK", LASEK eye surgery involves removing the top layer of the cornea as a flap-like sheet before re-sculpting the cornea with the excimer laser. It is more suitable for patients with thin corneas or who are involved in certain contact sports. Read more about LASEK eye surgery in the UK.
Advanced CustomVue Wavefront
Advanced Wavefront CustomVue is an advanced form of excimer laser treatment that allows the surgeon to further customise the conventional procedure to your eyes. Originally developed for use in high powered telescopes, surgeons can identify, measure and correct unique imperfections in an individual’s eyes 25 times more precisely than with conventional methods used for spectacles and contact lenses. Read more about Advanced CustomVue Wavefront eye surgery in the UK.
IntraLase
IntraLase is an alternative method of creating the protective flap, which is the first part of the LASIK procedure, using a precision laser. It enables even faster healing and recovery rates than standard methods of the creation of the protective flap and can improve precision and visual results of LASIK. Read more about IntraLase surgery in the UK.
Alternative eye surgery procedures
Optical Express are able to offer a free consultation, advice and treatment for solutions to a wide range of other eye conditions such as:
Why choose Optical Express for laser eye surgery?
Cost for LASIK and LASEK eye surgery
As Europe’s number one provider they are able to offer the very highest levels of patient care, technology and experience at very competitive prices:
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