What is the success rate of laser eye surgery UK?
Laser eye surgery is a highly effective treatment, with both LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery having very high success rates. In a study of 190,231 Optical Express patients with the most common prescriptions we treat, 99.2% achieved 20/20 vision or better following surgery.
Is laser eye surgery painful UK?
The short answer for the vast majority of patients is, no. Due to the anaesthetic drops which are applied before the procedure, laser eye surgery itself is generally pain-free, but following the treatment, patients may feel some discomfort in the early stages of healing.
Which country is best for laser eye surgery?
South-east Asia, including Thailand is a popular choice, as are many of the Eastern European countries, including Hungary, Turkey and Romania. It may be possible to save as much as 33% on the cost of treatment. But then you have to factor in return flights to your destination, accommodation, expenses and insurance.
Does laser eye surgery last forever?
The good news is that for a vast majority of patients, laser eye surgery is permanent. They can live their life without worrying about glasses or contact lenses again.
How safe is laser eye surgery 2021?
How Safe is LASIK? All surgeries carry some risk of complications and side effects, but LASIK is generally considered a safe procedure with a low complication rate. In fact, LASIK is one of the safest elective surgical procedures available today, with a complication rate estimated to be less than 1%.
What are the problems with laser eye surgery?
Complications that result in a loss of vision are very rare. But certain side effects of LASIK eye surgery, particularly dry eyes and temporary visual problems such as glare, are fairly common. These usually clear up after a few weeks or months, and very few people consider them to be a long-term problem.
Do they put you asleep for LASIK?
Yes, you will be awake for your entire LASIK corrective eye surgery procedure. Some people assume because they are undergoing a surgical procedure that they will be given anesthesia and be put to sleep. Yet, unlike other types of surgeries, laser surgery only takes a few minutes to complete.
What country has the cheapest laser eye surgery?
Eastern European countries such as the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Poland offer much cheaper laser eye surgery, as well as some Asian countries including Malaysia and Vietnam. There are some destinations however, where laser eye surgery is in fact more expensive than in the UK, including Belgium and the USA.