Treatment at a glance
Treatment Time
Under 5 mins per eye
Anaesthetic
Numbing drops
Downtime
2 days
Price
£2150 per eye
Key Benefit
Safe and effective
When a person experiences issues with the quality of their vision, it’s usually due to light rays bending incorrectly when they enter the eye and focusing away from the retina instead of on its surface. In many situations, glasses (spectacles) are used to help light bend correctly for vision to remain clear.
The LASEK procedure focuses on changing the shape of the cornea (the clear window located at the front of the eye). It does this by using an alcohol-based solution, along with the laser, to move epithelial cells found on the surface of the eye to one side.
This method is an advanced version of vision correction, replacing a more invasive technique whereby a scalpel was used to form a flap. The development of laser eye surgery, particularly LASEK, has meant that patients can experience a more comfortable procedure with less downtime.
What are the benefits of Laser Eye Surgery?
- Procedure is quick and relatively pain-free
- Good result reported within 1 week
- Clinically proven treatment - 97% satisfaction rate
- Suitable for patients with dry eyes, thin corneas or those who participate in contact sports
- Surgery is minimally invasive
- Future adjustments to vision can be made
How Is It Performed?
1. Local anaesthetic eye drops are applied to both eyes
2. An alcohol-based solution is used to separate the cells from the surface of the cornea
3. The cells are gently rolled aside
4. The Schwind Amaris 1050RS is then used to reshape the cornea. An average 3 diopter treatment needs less than 6 seconds of laser application
5. The surface cells are replaced and aligned back into their original position
6. A contact lens is placed on the surface to act as a bandage
How Is It Performed?
1. Local anaesthetic eye drops are applied to both eyes
2. An alcohol-based solution is used to separate the cells from the surface of the cornea
3. The cells are gently rolled aside
4. The Schwind Amaris 1050RS is then used to reshape the cornea. An average 3 diopter treatment needs less than 6 seconds of laser application
5. The surface cells are replaced and aligned back into their original position
6. A contact lens is placed on the surface to act as a bandage