LASIK Eye Treatment
LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is the most popular and most widely used laser eye treatment in the world. Not only does LASIK bring outstanding results, it causes the least discomfort and offers the fastest recovery time of any type of laser treatment.
Find out more:
- Our LASIK Expertise
- Your suitability for LASIK
- The LASIK Procedure
- AVC LASIK Technology
- Testimonials from previous LASIK patients
Our LASIK Expertise
LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is the most popular and most widely used laser eye treatment in the world. Not only does LASIK bring outstanding results, it causes the least discomfort and offers the fastest recovery time of any type of laser treatment.
AVC – a world leader in LASIK surgical expertise
By choosing AVC for your LASIK procedure you are putting yourself in the safest possible hands. AVC’s founder and Medical Director, Mr CT Pillai, was one of the first surgeons in the UK to perform LASIK on both eyes and has been at the forefront of the development of laser eye treatment over the past 25 years. His safety record over many thousands of successful procedures underpins his worldwide reputation as a leader in this field.
Our results speak for themselves…..
100% of AVC patients achieve driving standard and 95% of patients achieve 20/20 vision following LASIK treatment
Your Suitability for LASIK
LASIK is suitable for prescriptions up to:
- -10.00DS (short-sight)
- +5.00DS (long-sight)
- -5.00DC (astigmatism)
At your in-depth consultation with your surgeon you will be told whether your eyes are suitable for LASIK. If your corneas are too thin or steep he may recommend LASEK instead, which produces the same outstanding results.
The LASIK Procedure
The LASIK procedure takes no more than half an hour. After the eye is cleaned and prepared for surgery with anaesthetic eye drops it is held open with a small lid guard to prevent blinking and a light suction is applied. A very thin flap is made in the cornea (surface of the eye) using an IntraLase (blade-free) laser. It may feel a little strange, but you won’t feel any pain.
The corneal flap is approximately 100 microns thick which means that the eye will heal quickly after surgery, allowing you to resume your normal routine as quickly as possible. The flap is gently moved aside to reveal the area of tissue which is to be treated.
The corneal tissue is shaped according to your exact requirements using the most advanced computer controlled Technolas z100 laser by Bausch and Lomb. Directly following surgery a protective soft contact lens is placed on the eye for 24-48 hours. This is removed by your surgeon at your first aftercare appointment.
IntraLase (blade-free) LASIK at AVC provides the following benefits:
• Superior quality of vision and less night time glare
• Faster healing process and quicker recovery time
• Significantly reduced risk of complications
• Enhanced safety and increased predictability
• More precise, stronger and thinner corneal flaps
AVC LASIK Technology
At AVC we achieve outstanding results because we use only the latest cutting-edge technology. Like a fingerprint, your eye is unique – this technology ensures you receive treatment that is tailored perfectly for you.
Zywave Aberrometry
AVC uses the Technolas Perfect Vision Zywave II aberrometer to offer you Zyoptix Personalised Treatment Advanced, the most highly advanced wavefront technique available. This results in a superior quality of vision, unlike other clinics that use a cheaper optimised wavefront technology.
Zyoptix treatments have been designed to remove aberrations or imperfections, improving not just what we see, but the quality of how we see.
Orbscan
In addition to wavefront mapping, Advanced Vision Care uses the Technolas Perfect Vision Orbscan IIz topographer, a sophisticated device that creates a detailed 3-dimensional map of the front and back surface of the cornea. This analyses the contours and shape of the cornea, allowing the surgeon to decide if it is healthy and suitable in shape and thickness to undergo laser eye treatment.
Zyoptix z100 laser with ACE technology (Advanced Control EyeTracking System) with Iris Recognition
ACE is a dynamic rotational eye tracking system that tracks and simultaneously adjusts the treatment pattern for the duration of the laser procedure. This innovative high performance technology ensures unsurpassed outcomes and levels of safety, providing the ultimate peace of mind for both the surgeon and patient.
AVC’s investment into cutting-edge technology means that our internationally-renowned surgeons can deliver oustanding LASIK surgical results. We pride ourselves on our superb standard of patient care and surgical expertise; for LASIK eye treatment, you really couldn’t be in safer hands.
Testimonials from previous patients
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of patients achieve 20/20 vision or better
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