Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Eye Surgery
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about refractive vision correction. You may be able to find the answer to your question here.
Cataract surgery is a straightforward, short procedure and usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes per eye. Patients are normally treated under local anaesthetic eye drops. This means patients are awake but cannot feel any pain.
A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens inside the front part of the eye. It causes vision loss, usually making sight appear foggy or patchy and cannot be rectified with glasses or contact lenses.
Laser eye surgery has become a very popular solution for people affected by vision issues as the cost of treatment is significantly less than what a patient will need to spend on glasses and contact lenses over the long-term.
Cataract surgery is a straightforward, short procedure and usually takes between 10 and 15 minutes per eye. Patients are normally treated under local anaesthetic eye drops. This means patients are awake but cannot feel any pain.
A cataract is the clouding of the normally clear lens inside the front part of the eye. It causes vision loss, usually making sight appear foggy or patchy and cannot be rectified with glasses or contact lenses.
Laser eye surgery has become a very popular solution for people affected by vision issues as the cost of treatment is significantly less than what a patient will need to spend on glasses and contact lenses over the long-term.
Here are some more common questions we get asked about refractive vision correction. You may be able to find the answer to your question here.
Will I have 20/20 vision after treatment?
Can both eyes be treated on the same day?
What activities should I avoid after laser eye surgery, and for how long?
What activities should I avoid after laser eye surgery, and for how long?
Will I lie down during laser eye surgery?
What if I blink or move during treatment?
Can I get laser eye surgery for under £500?
Can you treat long-sight / replace reading glasses with laser eye surgery?
Does laser eye surgery hurt?
What is 20/20 vision?
How much is laser eye surgery?
How soon can I go back to work after laser eye surgery?
Will my eyes change colour with laser surgery?
What if I sneeze during surgery?
Will I have dry eyes after LASIK?
Can laser eye surgery treat astigmatism?
How long does laser eye surgery last?
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Laser eye surgery, or laser refraction surgery, refers to several procedures used to correct refraction issues within the eye.
Most often patients will be experiencing short-sightedness (myopia) long-sightedness (hyperopia) or astigmatism. With older patients showing signs of presbyopia (old-age related long-sightedness).
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Lens replacement surgery, such as refractive lens exchange (RLE), is growing in popularity. Lens exchange procedures have a low level of risk, permanent results, a positive financial outcome when compared to traditional vision correction and speedy recovery times.
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Hyperopia (far- or long-sightedness) is a common refractive error where distance vision may not necessarily be affected, but objects closer to the subject are poorly defined and blurry. However, it is worth noting that everyone will experience hyperopia differently.
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Myopia, commonly referred to as near-sightedness or short-sightedness, is a condition that hinders the effective range of vision, with objects only appearing clear and in focus when nearby. Myopia is a widespread cause of poor eyesight, with an estimated 1 in 3 people in the UK having myopia.
