What Makes Laser Eye Surgery Such A Magical Experience?

When Laser Eye Surgery was first performed, the patient would have been forgiven for thinking some kind of magic was to thank for their newfound sight. After all, until the introduction of this life-changing treatment, individuals with refractive errors could only turn to glasses and contact lenses, or consider invasive procedures such as lens exchange.

As laser eye surgery has become increasingly commonplace over the last 30 to 40 years, you might think that its awe-inducing effects may have waivered somewhat. Still, patients who have experienced the procedure for themselves would likely disagree.

Magic or Science?

Many of our patients at the London Vision Clinic tell us that their treatment felt “like magic”. This is understandable, particularly for patients who can notice an immediate improvement as soon as the procedure is over. But while their vision may fluctuate for a few months after surgery as their eyes heal, many still cannot believe that they are soon able to wake up in the morning without the need for glasses or contact lenses.

Alas, Laser Eye Surgery is not magic. It is the result of decades of technological developments and advancements. At our Harley Street clinic, we are lucky enough to have access to the most cutting-edge technology and the most experienced Laser Eye Surgeons. These resources allow us to offer the latest treatments to patients with a much wider range of prescriptions than the norm.

As highlighted in the infographic below, some of our treatment statistics can make Laser Eye Surgery also seem magical.

Treatment time: Many prospective patients don’t realise just how fast Laser Eye Surgery treatment can be. On average, it only takes around six minutes per eye to correct your refractive error! Of course, this varies depending on the type of treatment you have – for some patients, it can be even faster!

Pain-free procedure: Understandably, most patients considering Laser Eye Surgery are at least a little bit concerned about experiencing pain during the procedure. Thankfully, Laser Eye Surgery is not a painful experience (though it may feel a little strange!).

Minimal chance of minor complications: Thanks to its use of some of the highest-precision lasers in existence, the chance of experiencing even a minor complication is extremely small (around 0.1%!). Even then, in the vast majority of cases, an expert surgeon should be able to resolve the error with a second procedure.

But it takes more than effective vision correction to make Laser Eye Surgery a magical experience.

In addition to there being no upper age limit for Laser Eye Surgery. at the London Vision Clinic, we can treat up to 98% of the patients we see – including many who have been turned away by other clinics.

Finally receiving a life-changing treatment like Laser Eye Surgery – even after being deemed unsuitable by other clinics – can certainly make treatment at the London Vision Clinic feel like magic. But our ability to treat higher and more complicated prescriptions is simply down to our unrivalled expertise and technology – no magic needed!

Add to that the knowledge and kindness of all our clinic staff and you have everything you need for a truly magical experience.

So, if you want to discover the magic of Laser Eye Surgery for yourself, why not get in touch with one of our friendly clinic coordinators today? Alternatively, Book a Consultation to start your journey to clear vision.