At Optimax, we understand the profound impact that clear, natural vision can have on your life. That's why we're excited to offer you an exclusive opportunity to experience the life-changing benefits of laser eye surgery at an unbeatable price: only £990 per eye, with a fixed cost regardless of your prescription.
We’ve been in the business of vision correction since 1991 so you can be sure that we’ve heard nearly every question about laser eye surgery there is. We truly believe there’s no such thing as a silly question. We’re sharing 5 FAQs from Optimax patients about laser eye surgery, covering topics ranging from treatment day to recovery to finance.
Lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is a common visual disorder that affects many children and adults. While it's often treated during childhood, it's never too late to explore treatment options, including surgery, if necessary. In this article, we'll delve into the world of lazy eye surgery, discussing the various procedures and what you can expect from the surgical experience.
One of the most important parts of your laser eye surgery journey is ensuring that you are suitable for treatment. This is something we check on your first consultation with us, long before we have a surgeon assess your eyes and book you in for treatment.
When you reach your early to mid-40s, you probably find yourself holding small print further and further away from you, in order to be able to read it properly. You might even find yourself regularly switching between your reading glasses and your regular glasses constantly, which can start to feel very frustrating...
Laser eye surgery might seem like it’s a relatively modern phenomenon, but it’s actually been around for over 50 years. In fact, people first realised that it was possible to correct vision by reshaping the cornea in 1896! There have been lots of key moments along the way, leading to laser eye surgery becoming what it is today.
In order for you to qualify as a suitable candidate for laser eye surgery, you need to have had a stable prescription for at least a year. This is because, during laser treatment, we correct your vision precisely based on your current prescription.
According to research we conducted at Optimax, 37.3% of people rely on glasses or contact lenses by the time they reach 18 years old. This number actually rises to a huge 86.6% of people aged 49 or over, highlighting just how big an issue poor vision is for the British population.
Astigmatism is an incredibly common eye condition, affecting almost 50% of British people who wear glasses. It occurs when either the eye’s surface – the cornea – or the lens behind the cornea isn’t as round as it should be.
