It does take a little while for your eyes to settle down after your laser eye procedure and achieve 20/20 vision. Most patients notice an overwhelming, immediate improvement whilst still in the treatment room itself. Read More...
If you are currently using prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses then you have probably considered Lasik eye surgery at some point. There are different different reasons reasons why people have not undergone the treatment and these may include fear of side effects or having been turned down by an ophthalmologist for various reasons. Read More...
There are different reasons why people who are good candidates for Lasik eye surgery might not choose to go through with the procedure. Sometimes people are afraid of possible side effects that come from having a laser applied to their cornea. Read More...
When you're thinking of having laser eye surgery, it's important to read other customer testimonials and stories so you can build trust and reassurance in the clinic you are considering attending for your laser eye surgery. Read More...
I have been thinking about having laser eye treatment for the last five years or so and have finally plucked up the courage to actually go and see if I'm suitable. I Read More...
Whenever a patient comes for a consultation for their laser eye surgery, they will invariably have lots of questions to ask. Read More...
After you have undergone your laser eye treatment, we will see you regularly for the following 12 months to keep a check on your prescription and your eyes. Read More...
If you are between 40 - 45 years of age and wear glasses for distance, you may have started to need help for reading / near vision too. This is usually addressed by changing your single vision spectacle lenses to bifocal lenses or varifocal lenses. Read More...
It is possible to fly within a day or two following your laser eye surgery, though this will depend to a degree on the type of treatment you are having. Read More...
During the consultation we discuss with patients why they are thinking of having laser eye surgery. Over the past 12 years we have heard a lot of reasons (and some you would have never have thought of!) and thought we would share with you the 5 most common reasons why people opt for laser eye surgery. Read More...
Each month we share our insights and know-how in laser eye surgery, from the questions we get asked from our patients through to insights in new techniques. Read More...
Once a year in February we send a questionnaire out to all our patients from the previous year. This aim of this survey is to get feedback to assist us in assessing and planning our future patient care.
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Visualase is the only laser eye clinic in the area since the recent closure of Optical Express. Our customers come from the surrounding areas, covering, Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Preston, Chorley and beyond. Read More...
Boxing is obviously a physical contact sport and serious discussion needs to take place between the patient and their doctor about the length of time required post laser eye correction before returning to this sport. Read More...
Laser eye surgery is certainly suitable if you play rugby. There are two main procedure types in refractive surgery; LASIK and LASEK. LASIK involves creating a flap on the cornea and LASEK is a surface treatment. Read More...
The minimum age we would consider performing laser eye surgery on someone would be 18 years of age. Read More...
A lot of people experience dry eye symptoms. Most of these symptoms are due to the environment we are in, for example; air conditioned rooms, centrally heated rooms, dry atmosphere on an airplane etc. Read More...
The actual procedure itself is painless. It feels a little odd, and a bit uncomfortable but there is no pain. Your eyes are completely anaesthetised and the vast majority of patients say the thought of the treatment beforehand was far worse the reality of it. Some have even said that they would rather have their eyes lasered than go to the dentist !! Read More...
On the day of your laser eye correction, we recommend that you have someone with you. Read More...
Unfortunately, not everyone is suitable for laser eye correction, and one of the reasons can be that your prescription is simply outside the treatable range. Read More...