Transform Your Vision with Laser Eye Surgery

Experience clear vision without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. At Centre for Sight, we provide safe, effective and personalised laser vision correction.

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What is Laser Eye Surgery?

Laser eye surgery is a medical procedure that reshapes the cornea using laser technology to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By adjusting the cornea, light focuses correctly on the retina, enabling clearer, sharper vision without the need for glasses or contacts.

Am I Suitable?

Who is suitable for Laser Eye Surgery?

While each person is assessed individually, you are generally considered a good candidate for laser eye surgery if you meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement: You are at least 18 years old (for career-specific needs) or otherwise 21 or older.
Refractive Error: You are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism.
Stable Vision: Your prescription has remained stable over the past 12 months, with less than a 0.50D change in that time.
Eye Health: Your eyes are healthy, and you do not have any autoimmune diseases.
Pregnancy and Nursing: You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Price of Laser Eye Surgery

At Centre for Sight, our prices are always transparent with no hidden extras. Laser Vision Correction starts from £2593 per eye. We also have finance options available to suit you, including 0% APR for up to 24 months.

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Types Of Laser Eye Surgey

LASIK/IntraLASIK

Introduced by Centre for Sight to the UK in 2004, this procedure is the safest and most precise vision correction option, with the longest track record available in the world today. It uses a precise Laser to create the flap with computer controlled precision and accuracy.

TransEpi PRK

Another surface laser eye surgery procedure that is often recommended for those with low vision correction needs and abnormalities of the cornea. This is a single step ‘no-touch’ process where the laser removes the epithelial layer and changes the corneal shape.

LASEK

This procedure is often recommended for those with low vision correction needs and abnormalities of the cornea. It is similar to TransEpi PRK, but instead of removing the epithelial layer, alcohol is used to loosen it and it is replaced after the vision correction procedure is completed.

Supracor LASIK

This is a Lasik procedure which creates a flap using the femtosecond laser and performs laser treatment to reshape the cornea. The procedure is typically performed in the non-dominant eye only, with regular Lasik in the dominant eye.

Laser Eye Surgery Procedure

We usually operate on both eyes on the same day. However, as a safety precaution Centre for Sight ensures that each eye is treated as a separate procedure with separately sterilised instruments and new disposable instruments.

Step One

Before your procedure numerous checks are performed and we always verify that your treatment plan matches correctly with your test results. At each procedure the laser is calibrated and new disposable instruments are prepared.

Step Two

A strong numbing eye drop is used along with strong antibiotics to prevent infection. The area around the eye is cleaned thoroughly with a disinfectant. To prevent the eye from closing during the procedure a special eyelid holder is used. During laser eye surgery you will be asked to look as steadily as you can at the centre of a flashing red light.

Step Three

IntraLASIK uses a combination of TWO lasers. 1.- The Intralase femtosecond laser is initially used to create the corneal flaps at the exact dimensions and depth needed. 2. The excimer laser changes the shape of the cornea under the flap. The femtosecond laser creates thousands of microscopic bubbles to fashion the flap at a specified depth in the cornea for each eye. Once the surgeon is happy with the quality of the flap a second set of more condensed bubbles created vertically forms the edge of the flap.

Step Four

After the laser bed moves to the Technolas Excimer laser, iris recognition technology recognises the eye from exported images taken at consultation and ensures accurate eye tracking and precise delivery. (Each iris is unique and therefore there is no chance of mixing up eyes or treatments). After carefully lifting the flap, the laser rapidly reshapes the inner cornea according to your own unique prescription providing optimal asphericity and reducing wavefront abnormalities where required.

Step Five

Once the laser reshaping is completed the flap is replaced and allowed to dry. Eye drops are used to prevent infection.

FAQs

Is Laser Eye Surgery painful?

Most patients experience minimal discomfort, as numbing drops are used. Some report mild sensitivity post-surgery, which fades quickly.

How long does it take to recover?

While everyone’s experience varies, most patients notice significant improvement within 24-48 hours and can return to regular activities soon after.

What is the success rate?

Centre for Sight have carried out thousands of laser vision correction procedures boasting a high success rate, with most patients achieving 20/20 vision or better.

When can I exercise?

After 2 weeks, you can typically return to moderate-intensity exercise. Please seek the advice of your surgeon for high-impact or contact sports.