Can I have laser eye surgery even though I play rugby?
Published on 25th September 2012
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...
What age can I have laser eye surgery?
Published on 7th August 2012
The minimum age we would consider performing laser eye surgery on someone would be 18 years of age. Read More...
I suffer from dry eye syndrome. Will it stop me having laser eye treatment?
Published on 3rd August 2012
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...
Is laser eye surgery painful?
Published on 2nd August 2012
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...
Travelling to my laser eye surgery - do I need someone else with me?
Published on 16th July 2012
On the day of your laser eye correction, we recommend that you have someone with you. Read More...
I've been told that my prescription is too high to have laser treatment - is there any alternative?
Published on 11th July 2012
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...
I'm 61 years old - am I too old for laser eye surgery?
Published on 30th April 2012
At 61, you are NOT too old for laser eye surgery. However, one thing to consider is that, the older you are, the higher the chances are of you developing cataract. Read More...
I have been informed that I have large pupils - will this effect whether I can have laser eye surgery?
Published on 15th April 2012
It is very important to accurately measure the size of a patients pupils, especially at night when they naturally dilate and become larger. Read More...
When can I drive after laser eye surgery?
Published on 13th April 2012
The vast majority of patients are at driving standard or better when we examine them at their day one post op appointment. Read More...
Will I need glasses after having laser eye surgery?
Published on 10th April 2012
If you are having laser eye surgery to correct your distance vision, as long as you had a stable prescription, it is highly unlikely that you would ever require distance glasses again. Read More...
How soon after laser eye surgery can I return to work?
Published on 8th March 2012
This is a question we get asked a lot. The most popular treatment is LASIK as it affords the patient the quickest visual recovery and the least amount of "down time". Read More...
Is it possible to have laser eye surgery if I am pregnant?
Published on 1st March 2012
It's not recommended that you have laser treatment whilst you are pregnant, or in the first few months post natal. Read More...
Can I wear make up after laser eye surgery?
Published on 1st March 2012
You can wear make up after laser eye surgery, but you do need to avoid eye make up for at least the first week, so no eye shadow, eyeliner or mascara for that length of time. Read More...
Do you advise to wear sunglasses after laser eye surgery?
Published on 1st March 2012
We do recommend that you wear a pair good quality UV protection sun glasses after laser eye surgery. Read More...
How long after laser eye surgery do your eyes stay bloodshot?
Published on 12th January 2012
Your eyes may be slightly bloodshot after undergoing laser eye correction. This can vary from patient to patient as we are all individual. Read More...
I am an avid Sky Diver. How long after laser eye surgery would I have to wait for my first dive?
Published on 9th January 2012
We would generally recommend refraining from such an activity for four weeks after your treatment. Read More...
I had an infection in my eye when I wore contacts and it scarred my cornea - will I still be able to get laser eye surgery?
Published on 14th December 2011
It is not uncommon for someone to have a corneal scar from a contact lens infection. It is still potentially possible to have laser eye surgery if this is the case, but you must seek expert from advice from your treating ophthalmologist. Read More...
How long before laser eye surgery do I have to stop wearing contact lenses?
Published on 8th December 2011
You do need to refrain from wearing contact lenses prior to having laser eye surgery. In fact, you need to refrain from wearing them to have your suitability determined at your consultation. Read More...
Can I go diving after laser eye surgery?
Published on 3rd November 2011
Can I go diving after laser eye surgery? is question which we have seen on one of the leading diving forums. Read More...
Can having laser eye surgery help me pass my medical for the navy?
Published on 2nd November 2011
We recently saw this discussion on a forum about could laser eye surgery help if they wanted to join the navy Read More...