
Laser eye surgery and pregnancy
Published on 16th March 2016 by Mr Manoj Mathai
Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life. Pregnancy, however, also brings about wide-spread, usually temporary, changes to your body. The eye is no exception and these changes have important implications for laser eye surgery during this period.
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Visualase Surgeon Restores Sight for 106 Year Old Patient
Published on 14th March 2016
We were delighted recently when we discovered that our laser eye surgeon Mr Manoj Mathai had helped to restore the sight of a 106 year old patient at the Eye Unit of the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust. Read More...

High Praise for Visualase Doctors from Laser Eye Surgery Patients
Published on 1st March 2016
In our recent annual patient survey we asked those who took part for feedback on their treating surgeon, and were delighted with the results! Read More...

Best Ever Results from Visualase Patient Survey 2015
Published on 19th February 2016
Each year we ask our patients to complete a survey to review our service, to ensure that we are continually improving, and providing the best experience for patients who choose to have laser eye surgery with us.
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What age can I have laser eye surgery?
Published on 17th February 2016 by Dr Stephen Doyle
Wearing glasses when you are a child or teenager can unfortunately sometimes lead to teasing, which is one of the reasons why we often have parents asking whether their child can have laser eye surgery.
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Can I join the armed forces if I’ve had laser eye surgery?
Published on 4th February 2016
The medical criteria that can exclude a person from joining one of our armed forces is extensive, and at one time included laser eye surgery. But not anymore! Read More...

Love Sport? Improve your Performance with Laser Eye Surgery
Published on 22nd January 2016 by Dr Stephen Doyle
How many top sports stars do you see wearing glasses? We’re guessing the answer is not many. That’s because to be exceptional you need great eyesight. Read More...

New Year’s Resolution - New Vision!
Published on 4th January 2016
Improve your vision and change your life completely in 2016 with laser eye surgery from Visualase. Read More...

Dr Stephen Doyle explains all you need to know about laser eye surgery
Published on 4th November 2015 by Dr Stephen Doyle
We asked our ophthalmologist Dr Stephen Doyle a few key questions about laser eye surgery and here’s what he said…
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The Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
Published on 14th August 2015
Our latest infographic explains the varied benefits of having laser eye surgery here at Visualase, Bolton. Read More...

Don’t Lose Sight of Your Eyes During the Eclipse
Published on 19th March 2015
Friday morning will see the most spectacular eclipse of the sun for 15 years, in a rare astronomical alignment as the Moon will pass directly between the sun and the Earth, blocking out most of the light. Read More...

Your Amazing Eyes! 14 Fab Facts
From the number of times you blink a day, to the amount of brainpower your eyes use, we have 14 amazing facts about your eyes! Read More...

A Timeline of Laser Eye Surgery Infographic
Published on 17th February 2015
Find out the step by step process and timeline for laser eye surgery at Visualase with our handy infographic. Read More...

Fantastic Results from Visualase Patient Survey 2014
Published on 16th February 2015
Each year we ask our patients to complete a survey to review our service, to ensure that we are continually improving, and providing the best experience for patients who choose to have laser eye surgery with us. Read More...

Laser Eye Surgery - Do Your Research
Published on 11th February 2015
A recent phone-in on the Radio 2 Jeremy Vine show, and an article in the Daily Mail, have urged those considering laser eye surgery to do their research - something also recommended by independent laser eye surgery clinic Visualase. Read More...

Supporting Vision Aid Overseas
Published on 9th January 2015
The Visualase laser eye surgery team are keen supporters of the charity Vision Aid Overseas and in 2014 donated over 150 pairs of glasses to the deserving cause. Read More...

Look Forward to a Clear & Bright 2015
Published on 7th January 2015
As a glasses or contact lens wearer, what’s in store for you in 2015? A new pair of prescription sunglasses for the summer, or will you upgrade from daily disposable lenses to the best monthly ones so you don’t have to take them out every night. Read More...

Visualase - Shared Optical Care Package
Published on 11th December 2014
In this latest article from laser eye surgery clinic Visualase, they explain how beneficial it can be for an independent optician to establish a relationship with a high quality laser eye surgery provider - for both the patient and the eye care specialist. Read More...

Hollywood Eyes - Celebrities Who’ve Had Laser Eye Surgery
Published on 13th November 2014
We never know who is going to walk through our doors at the Visualase Laser Eye Surgery Clinic here in Bolton, and whilst we’re not expecting any Hollywood superstars any time soon; with BBC Media City just down the road in Salford, you never know! Read More...

Turn Back Time - Tips to Improve your Eyesight!
Published on 27th October 2014 by Mr Manoj Mathai
The long summer days are now behind us and, as the clocks turn back an hour, a lot of us will increasingly find ourselves spending more time in low-light or in the dark. Read More...