Lasik

Almost 90 per cent of people who undergo laser treatment for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism will be treated with Lasik (Laser Insitu Keratomileusis). Lasik remains the most popular form of laser vision surgery.

When conducting Lasik eye surgery, the outer layer of the cornea must be temporarily separated to form a flap and allow the laser to reshape the underlying layers to restore clear vision.

Traditionally, this has been achieved with a bladed instrument called a microkeratome. This manual or mechanical method has been tried and tested over many years here at AVC, and yields excellent results. However, as in all medical and surgical fields, there are constant upgrades and advances in technology and equipment.

We are pleased to now be able to offer our patients the very latest IntraLase Lasik technology, and this means that the treatment uses an entirely blade-free, or ‘no touch’ technique to perform the last critical step in the Lasik procedure: creating the corneal flap. The second step of treatment is carried out using state of the art Wavefront technology and an excimer laser. This means your treatment is all-laser and fully customised to your eyes.

The following steps will provide you with a guide as to what to expect if you are undergoing the Lasik procedure:

  • The IntraLase laser uses tiny, rapid pulses of laser light to create a corneal flap. Each pulse of light passes through the top layers of your cornea and forms a microscopic bubble at a specific depth and position within the eye that has been determined by your surgeon
  • The IntraLase laser moves back and forth across your eye, creating a uniform layer of bubbles just beneath your corneal surface
  • Just prior to applying laser vision correction, your surgeon gently separates the tissue where these bubbles have formed. The corneal flap is then folded back so the surgeon can perform the second step of your treatment – reshaping the cornea using the latest Technolas Z100 Zyoptic laser (Bausch and Lomb). This corrects your prescription and any imperfections
  • In the instance of conventional Lasik surgery, a mechanical instrument called an XP Microkeratome – or ‘blade technique’ will be used instead of the IntraLase laser to create an incision on the cornea
  • After the treatment, the flap is folded back into its original position, allowing it to heal naturally, without the need for stitches. A contact lens is placed on the eye / eyes  for the first 24 – 48 hours to protect the cornea

Pricing:

Take a look at our Lasik prices and payment plans.

Contact us:

Want to find out more about Lasik? To get in touch, simply use the enquiry form to the right, call our Customer Service Team on 020 7935 7497, or email us at enquiries@advancedvisioncare.co.uk