It is important that patients make thorough enquiries before laser eye surgery. For a trouble free and straightforward laser eye surgery experience it is sensible to shop around to find a clinic and eye specialist surgeon that you feel comfortable with, and that these factors are considered: safety, technology, expertise, experience and results.
Following are some relevant questions to ask before proceeding to laser eye surgery:
How long has the surgeon been performing laser refractive surgery
How many refractive procedures has the surgeon performed?
What are the laser / lasik surgeon’s qualifications - did they undergo formal refractive surgery training, and for how long?
Is the surgeon a cornea specialist?
Is the surgeon a Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists?
Will the consultant/surgeon perform tests to screen for dry eye before surgery?
Have any of the clinic’s treated patients resulted in chronic severe dry eye?
What is the laser / lasik surgeon’s success rate for laser eye surgery?
What will happen if something goes wrong?
Is there a results table of recent operations available?
What percentage of patients has the clinic had to turn down for medical reasons?
Will the surgeon be easily available after surgery for any further queries or concerns?
What type of laser will be used?
Is the clinic a member of the
Eye Laser Association (ELA)? (The organisation which governs best practice for eye surgery).
What outcome can realistically be expected after surgery?
Will there be any additional costs post surgery?
Get a quote for laser eye treatment
If you are looking for a quote for laser eye surgery, or want more information about treatment by an eye specialist in your local area, you can complete the
Laser Eye Surgery Enquiry Form. Your enquiry will be forwarded to a maximum of three clinics or providers of laser eye treatment who partner with the Private Healthcare UK web site.
