LASIK explained

In these toggles you will find everything you need to know

The technology

All of our vision-correcting laser eye treatments involve the use of cool beam lasers that use Wavefront technology for safer, faster and more effective treatment.

The lasers include:

The Alcon WaveLight EX500 Excimer laser
The WaveLight Allegretto Eye-Q 400 Hz laser
The FS200 Femtosecond laser

Preparation for your treatment is a key element of your pathway, so we use the latest scanning technology and highly skilled staff to determine if you are suitable to have the treatment and also what treatment parameters to apply. This allows for a highly accurate, stable and effective outcome.

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Wavefront LASIK v SMILE

The SMILE laser procedure is new laser technique. It is said to produce similar results as LASIK, however as it was only FDA approved in September 2016, its long term effects are not yet fully known.

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The SMILE technique

Long term effects

LASIK is well established for over 30 years, ongoing research available on safety and efficacy

SMILE is a relatively new technique (2011), long term effects unknown

Prescription range

LASIK is approved for high range of short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism and complex prescriptions for more than 15 years

SMILE only treats limited range of short-sight and astigmatism

Re-treatment

LASIK enhancements are done by lifting existing flap, quick and painless recovery

Unable to retreat with SMILE, patients require PRK which involves a slow and painful recovery

Technology

LASIK is widely available with customised wavefront technology to correct minute imperfections

SMILE does not incorporate wavefront technology

Pupil size

LASIK treats an extended pupil size range that delivers improved night vision

Cannot treat large pupils

Availability

Standardised and available on various laser platforms for many years

Only available on one laser platform

About the experts

With a combined 55 years of knowledge and experience, Romil and Manek Patel are a formidable force in eye surgery

Mr Manek Patel

MBBS MRCOphth DO CertLRS

Highly respected by his peers and with many years of experience, Manek Patel specialises in LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery and has given almost 50,000 people freedom from glasses and contact lenses throughout the course of his career.

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Mr Romil Patel

MBBS BSc MRCS FRCOphth PgDipCRS CertLRS

Romil is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital London, a leading international eye hospital that provides access to state-of-the-art equipment, expertise and knowledge to solve the most complex patient cases. To compliment his private sector refractive surgery work, Romil also operates in the NHS domain as a cataract surgeon.