- Laser Eye Surgery

LASIK
- Treatment

- Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK
LASIK is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery in the UK and remains the most widely performed form of laser vision correction worldwide. With over 30 years of clinical evidence, extensive safety data, and consistently outstanding outcomes, LASIK remains a trusted, established procedure for correcting common vision problems. It can treat myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and astigmatism (where the cornea is more oval-shaped, like a rugby ball, rather than round like a football).
What is LASIK Surgery?
LASIK surgery works by gently reshaping the cornea — the clear front surface of the eye — so that light can focus more accurately on the retina at the back of the eye, helping to improve vision.
During LASIK surgery:
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A very thin flap is created in the cornea using a femtosecond laser
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The underlying corneal tissue is precisely reshaped using an excimer laser
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The flap is carefully repositioned, where it naturally adheres without stitches
The procedure usually takes only a few minutes per eye and is performed using local anaesthetic eye drops to keep you comfortable.
LASIK is one of the most widely performed refractive procedures. More than 40 million procedures have been performed since its introduction in 1990, contributing to its extensive clinical track record.
How is LASIK eye surgery performed
- 1.Local anaesthetic eye drops are applied to both eyes.
- 2.The femtosecond laser is used to create a thin flap on the surface of the cornea.
- 3.The flap is gently lifted.
- 4.The excimer laser is then used to reshape the cornea. An average 3 diopter treatment needs less than 6 seconds of laser application.
- 5.The flap is gently replaced and aligned back into its original position.
- 6.The flap will heal naturally and no stitches are required.








