Can I go blind?
There have been no reported cases of permanent blindness resulting from laser surgery. All laser treatments are classed as surgical procedures and therefore do carry a degree of risk. Complications are possible; however on the whole, refractive procedures are relatively safe.

Will it hurt?
The procedure itself is painless. The eye is numbed using eye-drops that are applied to the surface of the eye. There may be some uncomfortable sensations during the treatment but it is not painful.

How long does the procedure take?
The procedure takes about ten minutes per eye, with the actual laser time being about 30 seconds to one minute. You can expect to spend around two hours at the clinic in preparation for the procedure and after the procedure when the doctor will check your eye prior to you being allowed to go home.

Can I have both eyes treated at the same time?
The majority of our patients undergo treatment for both eyes at the same time. Occasionally the doctor may decide that it is in the best interest of the patient to have one eye treated first with the second being done at a one week interval. This is extremely rare.

Are there any risks?
Laser surgery is the same as a surgical procedure in that there is a small risk of complications. When you are examined at the clinic our counsellors or ophthalmic staff will discuss these issues with you and outline how they are managed at the clinic.

Will I be able to throw away my glasses?
The vast majority of our patients can discard their current spectacles. A small percentage of patients with high prescriptions may find that low strength spectacles help with certain activities such as night driving. Laser surgery cannot eliminate the need for reading glasses in later life.

How quickly will I be able to see?
The LASIK procedure has a faster visual settling time and patients often notice an improvement the same day. Many people go back to work the day after surgery and feel confident to drive 48 hours after the procedure.

Does your laser treat PLUS '+' and MINUS '-' corrections?
Yes we can treat both "plus" and "minus" prescriptions and also astigmatism . Not all companies offering laser vision correction can do this. Some companies have older technology that only allows them to treat "minus" prescriptions

Does your laser have flying spot technology?
Yes we are equipped with the latest technology unlike some companies that are still using older broadbeam technology.

Does your clinic Orbscan all Patients?
Every patient has an Orbscan during his or her initial consultation to allow full examination of the whole cornea. Older topography technology only looks at the front surface of the cornea.

Is dilation carried out in the Consultation?
Every patient has a full eye examination during his or her initial consultation including dilation to examine the back of the eye. This ensures that the health of the whole eye is checked prior to any laser treatment. Not all companies offering laser vision correction carry out dilation.