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What Are My Vision Correction Options?

What Are My Vision Correction Options?

Visual aids are the simplest solution when it comes to fixing refractive errors. The most common and accessible visual aids are glasses and contact lenses; most people can wear glasses regardless of age or prescription. Contact lenses are ideal for those seeking vision correction without undergoing surgery or wearing glasses full-time; they can be soft or rigid, dependent on your vision needs and lifestyle preferences.

People who are unhappy with wearing glasses or contact lenses can opt for more permanent options to correct refractive errors. These corrective treatments include laser eye surgery, refractive lens exchange or phakic implants –  also known as implantable contact lens.

Surgical Vision Correction Options

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery uses lasers to reshape the clear surface at the front of your eye (cornea) and can correct some but not all refractive errors. This may not be suitable for patients who suffer from dry eyes or any corneal abnormalities.

Lens Surgery

Refractive lens exchange is an operation which is similar to cataract surgery. It involves removing the patient’s natural lens and replacing it with a carefully selected artificial lens to correct their vision. The tailored lens provides the best and most accurate correction for their vision. This may be a good option if you’re older and are not suitable for laser eye surgery, or have the beginnings of cataracts.

Implantable Contact Lens

Implantable contact lenses are an option for patients wishing to be glasses free but are unsuitable for laser eye surgery. This procedure inserts a tailored lens into the eye, in front of the patient’s natural lens to correct vision. If you are under 40 and have a very high prescription, then the use of an additional lens can be a very good alternative to laser eye surgery.

Discover Your Ideal Vision Correction Treatment

If you are considering undergoing a vision correction procedure, you should consult an eye surgeon who will be able to advise the best treatment option to suit your needs. Our expert team are at hand to provide you with essential, impartial advice. Alternatively, you can request a free brochure to find out more about your vision correction options.

fred chow
fred chow
2023-11-24
Mr Tappin, top consultant and trusted surgeon for your cataract!
Jason Green
Jason Green
2023-09-06
Professional competent advice and absolutely no pressure to make a decision. I could not have predicted how much this procedure has changed my life in such a positive way. Thank you team.
Lelita Baldock
Lelita Baldock
2023-07-25
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
Robert & Gia Anderson
Robert & Gia Anderson
2023-06-08
Utterly professional and caring from start to finish. I was quite nervous about having laser but am so pleased with the results. There has always been someone to advise and support every step of the way and patient care and well being really is the priority here. Thank you for looking after me and my eyes so well.
NewestToad
NewestToad
2023-04-24
Really excellent level of care from Mr. Rakesh - great communication, excellent standard of care, no complaints whatsoever, top notch service!
Christina Cook
Christina Cook
2023-04-17
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
Amanda Thorsen
Amanda Thorsen
2023-03-10
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake
Nikki Blake
2023-02-02
Fantastic process from beginning to end - professional yet incredibly personable. The professional team, especially Mr Tappin, made me feel at ease throughout and the surgery was a great success.
April Dansie
April Dansie
2022-12-22
I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
George Judge
George Judge
2022-11-03
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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