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LASIK laser eye surgery: Procedure, Results and Recovery

LASIK laser eye surgery: Procedure, Results and Recovery

It can be daunting, trying to find the right solution to your eyesight problems. There are so many options available and a range of consultants and hospitals ready to help, so what do you chose?

To help you make a well-informed choice we have put together the key points of Blade Free LASIK laser eye surgery.

Firstly, what is LASIK?

LASIK is the worlds most common form of elective vision correction surgery as it is quick, painless and it can treat short-sight (myopia), long-sight (hyperopia) and astigmatism.

The main aim of LASIK is to use a special laser to precisely change the shape of your cornea. When your retinal surface is slightly bent, this causes the light rays to not be properly absorbed by the eye, which causes blurred vision. The objective of having a laser eye surgery is to correct this bend and therefore give the same eye correction as glasses or contact lenses, by reshaping the cornea itself.

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Key points

  • Quick and painless (procedure time 20-30 minutes).
  • Rapid results, with patients often seeing well the next day.
  • 92-98% of patients achieve their desired vision after LASIK treatment and complete satisfaction.
  • No blades or stitches required.
  • It is one of the safest procedures performed today.

The procedure

  • Local anaesthetic eye drops are applied to both eyes (this will ensure you don’t feel anything throughout the procedure)
  • The femtosecond laser is used to create a thin flap on the surface of the cornea.
  • The flap is then gently lifted.
  • The excimer laser is then used to reshape the cornea. An average 3 diopter treatments need less than 6 seconds of laser application.
  • The flap is gently replaced and aligned back into its original position.
  • The flap will heal naturally and no stitches are required.

Results and recovery

Following your successful treatment, you will start your recovery and be given a set of eye drops that reduce the risk of any infections or inflammation. These will generally last for the first 4 weeks, however, some patients may require lubrication drops for a little longer.

You will be able to see immediately after surgery, vision will improve over the first 24 hours but in some cases, the full results of improved vision may take slightly longer, potentially up to 4-12 weeks.

You will have a follow-up appointment one or two days after surgery to ensure the flap is healing correctly. You can continue to have follow-up’s until the eyes are fully stable. After this you will remain under our care for 2 years following your treatment, we positively encourage our patients to stay in touch and let us know if any problems arise.

Although the treatment is painless, the eyes may feel gritty following the procedure, this will ease with time and the eye drops will help to soothe this.

For further information, you can visit our LASIK treatment page with all the details of the procedure, lasers and general information or alternatively you can request your consultation here

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 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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