Laser eye surgery
Every year over 100,000 people in the UK decide to give laser eye surgery a go. It’s one of the most popular procedures that people choose to have in the world today, with over 30 million people now viewing life in greater clarity thanks to successful eye surgery.
What is laser eye surgery?
Laser eye surgery is a procedure which corrects eye conditions such as short sight, long sight & astigmatism. Laser technology is used to reshape the eye’s cornea, correcting any imperfections which may be affecting your vision & improving the eye’s ability to focus.
When carried out by a qualified ophthalmologist, laser eye surgery is considered an effective procedure which can give you clearer, sharper vision.
What happens during the surgery?
Laser eye surgery can be carried out on both eyes during the same procedure. Patients are usually given anaesthetic drops, so you won’t feel any discomfort. It normally takes around 20 minutes & the laser part of the surgery usually only takes around 2 minutes in total. An overnight stay is not needed either. You’ll need to have regular check-ups after the operations, but that’s just to make sure the eye is healing as it should be.
Is laser eye surgery safe?
As with all surgical procedures, there is some risk, but the chances of complications with laser eye surgery are small. Complications happen in less than 1% of cases & if complications do happen, then most of the time they can be fixed with additional treatment.
Do Boots Opticians offer laser eye surgery?
We don’t currently offer the procedure, but our optometrists can discuss that option with you depending on your vision needs. Just ask your optometrist after you’ve had your next eye test.
What if laser eye surgery isn’t for me?
Laser eye surgery might not be right for everyone. Your eyesight needs may be different, or you may feel uncomfortable about eye surgery. There are other options available to you & our optometrists would be more than happy to talk you through them to meet your needs. If you'd like to explore our contact lenses & glasses options, you can explore our prescription glasses range or contact lens options.
