Visualase: Laser eye surgery in Bolton, Lancashire

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Visualase, a state of the art laser eye clinic in Bolton, Lancashire, provides customised laser eye treatment such as LASIK, EPI-LASIK, LASEK, PRK and the new radiowave treatment for reading glasses, CK treatment (conductive keratoplasty).

As a private independent clinic, Visualase provide a unique blend of the latest technology delivered by consultant ophthalmologists who place a strong emphasis on patient care by treating each patient as an individual, so much so that the practice has grown from the many recommendations from their highly satisfied patients.

Visualase provide customised laser eye surgery (wavefront / astrapro)  and  limbal relaxing incisions to reduce high levels of astigmatism as well as clear lens exchange for patients who have a prescription which is too high to be treated by laser correction.

State-of-the-art equipment and facilities

Visualase have made a considerable investment in their new laser eye clinic which was specifically designed for them by experts to incorporate a HEPA air filter and the latest hygiene systems.

Their leading edge technology includes an AstraMax topographer and an AstaPro customised treatment platform which is used to develop treatment plans uniquely suited to the requirements of your eyes. AstraMax topography & AstraPro planning accurately measures the corneal shape and pupil size in different light levels to determine the optimum treatment and achieves visual performance superior to standard laser vision correction.

The AstraScan LSX Excimer Laser which has advanced small-beam technology provides unsurpassed treatment speed and precision giving world class results with over 90% of LASEK patients achieving 20:20 vision or better. 

Experienced ophthalmologists 

Whatever your condition you can be confident you’ll be treated by a consultant who is one of the most experienced in their field.

Mr Christopher Heaven FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCOphth, FCOptom

Mr Chris Heaven, a Consultant Eye Surgeon  (ophthalmologist) is based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan, Lancashire. He has also held a similar position at Palmerston North Hospital in New Zealand. He spends his time in private practice as a consultant ophthalmologist, performing laser eye correction & CK (conductive keratoplasty) at Visualase Laser Eye Clinic in Bolton.

He qualified at Birmingham Medical School where he won the Undergraduate Prize for Ophthalmology. Following junior posts in the south of England his higher surgical training was undertaken at The Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester. This included a secondment to The Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, for specialist training in diseases of the ocular surface and cornea. He has a particular interest in small incision suture-less cataract surgery. These form the majority of his surgical practice cases.

He is also a qualified optometrist in the UK and also registered as such in Australia and New Zealand. He has produced a book for those working in ophthalmic primary care entitled “Ocular Disorder – A Series of Case Studies”.

Dr Stephen Doyle Ophthalmologist, MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCOphth

Dr Stephen Doyle graduated from Guy’s Hospital in 1973 and, after lecturing there in Anatomy, did his ophthalmic training both in London and in Manchester. He has also completed a degree in Biochemistry. In 1987 he spent a sabbatical year in Spain where he was involved in setting up an exchange programme between the University of Navarre and the University of Manchester Medical School.

He has worked for many years as an ophthalmologist in the Corneal Unit in the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and performs refractive laser eye correction at Visualase Laser Eye Clinic in Bolton.

Dr Doyle has published on various aspects of refractive surgery and also on his other special interests of Keratoconus and Down’s Syndrome. He has lectured on refractive surgery for the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and regularly gives talks on refractive surgery to groups of doctors, optometrists and other professionals. He is one of the authors of the book “Refractive Surgery – A Guide to Assessment and Management” published in the UK for professionals in the field.

Treatments offered

Laser eye correction 

Lasers used in vision correction produce precise pulses of UV light energy, which can be delivered accurately onto the cornea. Since little or no heat is produced, no damage is done to adjacent tissue allowing the computer-guided laser to generate a new corneal profile as it sweeps back and forth across the eye. Myopic eyes are given a flatter profile and hyperopic eyes a steeper profile. Astigmatic eyes have their profile made more uniform.

There are four types of laser treatment:

• PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) - the surface layer of cells (the epithelium) is removed from the cornea and the treatment is applied to the exposed Bowman's Layer of the cornea, which is removed by the laser.

• LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) - the surface layer of cells (the epithelium) is displaced and the treatment is applied to the Bowman’s layer of the cornea, which is removed by the laser. The displaced epithelial flap is then put back into place.

• LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) - an instrument called a microkeratome is used first to form a thin flap of corneal tissue which includes the epithelium and Bowman's Layer on which it rests. The laser is applied to the exposed corneal tissue then the flap is carefully repositioned. The cornea has amazing bonding properties and almost immediately the flap adheres to the underlying tissue and begins to heal.

• EPI LASIK (Epithelial Laser in situ Keratomileusis) - a new procedure that combines some of the advantages of Lasek and Lasik. With Epi-Lasik the surface epithelium is lifted from the underlying corneal tissue using a high precision separator. There is no need to use dilute alcohol to "soften" the epithelium, as is done with LASEK. The epithelium is preserved in a more healthy and viable condition.

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of the different laser eye surgery procedures

Conductive keratoplasty (CK)

Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is the only procedure designed for long-sightedness that uses radiowave energy instead of a laser to correct your vision. Approved by the FDA in 2002 after five years of successful clinical trials in the US and abroad, CK has proven to be safe, effective alternative to laser surgery. Conductive Keratoplasty is intended for people who have difficulties with near vision. CK is not intended for people with short-sightedness (myopia).

Clear Lens Extraction

Clear lens Extraction alters the refraction (or focus) of the eye by removing the natural lens of the eye and replacing it with a plastic artificial lens. This plastic lens is called a “lens implant”. This procedure can be used to correct both short sight (myopia) and long sight (hyperopia) that is too large to be safely corrected using laser surgery. It is best suited to those patients aged over 50 years.

Free assessment and consultation

If you would like to book a FREE assessment and consultation to see if you would benefit from laser eye surgery, CK treatment (conductive keratoplasty) or clear lens exchange, please either call them on 0800 781 7177 or e-mail info@visualase.com

Contact us

Visualase

Laser Eye Clinic

136- 140 Newport St

Bolton

Lancashire

BL3 6AB

Tel: Freephone 0800 781 7177

Email: info@visualase.com

Web: www.visualase.com

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