Reshaping the cornea to reduce or remove dependence on spectacles.
What is involved
Stable prescriptions in a healthy eye, usually over twenty-one
Laser correction reshapes the front surface of the eye so that it focuses light where it should. Suitability depends on the thickness and shape of the cornea, the size of the pupil and the stability of the prescription, all of which are measured at a dedicated assessment. A proportion of people assessed are told they are not suitable, and that is a sound assessment rather than a failed one.
What the appointment includes
How it works
01
Come with a letter from your optometrist or GP, or contact us directly. Bring any previous scans and your current spectacle prescription.
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A consultant examines and images the eye in one visit. Allow up to two hours and arrange not to drive afterwards.
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What has been found, what the options are, what each involves and what it costs — in writing, and copied to your optometrist with your consent.
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Day-case surgery or in-clinic treatment, carried out by the consultant who assessed you.
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Scheduled follow-up at the intervals the condition needs, with your optometrist kept informed.
No, you can contact us directly. If you do have a letter from your optometrist or GP, bring it — along with any previous scans — because it saves repeating tests you have already had.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant ophthalmologist. Allow up to two hours: most examinations involve dilating drops, and you should not plan to drive afterwards.