Thorough aftercare is essential when it comes to recovering from laser eye surgery. At Visualase, we’re pleased to offer comprehensive aftercare for all of our patients, starting with treatment day. Read More...
A common question that we get asked here at Visualase Laser Eye Surgery Clinic, Bolton is ‘When can I wear makeup again?’ Read More...
Coloured contact lenses are worn to enhance or change the natural eye colour and can be bought in different prescription strengths, or just for cosmetic purposes. This type of contact lens can still be worn after laser eye surgery, however you will probably want to wait a few weeks after undergoing any type of surgery.
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If you suffer from dry eye symptoms following laser eye surgery, you are not alone as some people who undergo treatment will have dry eyes to some degree post-surgery. Read More...
Everything you and your loved ones need to know following laser eye surgery. Read More...
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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You will have a very thorough aftercare regime following your laser eye treatment. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The vast majority of patients are at driving standard or better when we examine them at their day one post op appointment. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
We do recommend that you wear a pair good quality UV protection sun glasses after laser eye surgery. Read More...
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...
We would generally recommend refraining from such an activity for four weeks after your treatment. Read More...
Can I go diving after laser eye surgery? is question which we have seen on one of the leading diving forums. Read More...
We recently saw this discussion on a forum about could laser eye surgery help if they wanted to join the navy Read More...