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Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

30 Reviews

My surgery was just over a year ago at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital clinic and, having taken some time to reflect, I am very happy with the results. I take my new eyes for granted and cant remember what it was like not waking ...Read more

The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is owned by LaserVision, and run by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This eye hospital provides a full range of refractive surgical procedures and refractive errors, and treats them with laser eye or lens replacement surgery.

Patients choose the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for its cutting-edge technology – the clinic specialises in the use of the Wavelight Allegretto laser with wavefront diagnostics and guided ablations, which is one of the most advanced lasers available.

In this review:

  1. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital review
  2. Laser eye surgery price list
  3. Treatments available
  4. Surgeons
  5. The verdict
  6. Independent patient reviews

1. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Review

So what makes it different? The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is renowned for offering up-to-date laser eye surgery treatments for people of all ages. The hospital stands out for its:

  1. Hospital based care: All consultations and treatments are performed in leading NHS and Private Hospitals.
  2. Expertise: All the surgeons are experts in eye surgery, and all check-ups are Consultant-led.
  3. Full range of treatment: As well as laser eye surgery, this hospital provides lens surgery, implantable contact lenses, corneal segments, and Wavefront technology.

Read reviews: Check out the independent reviews left by former patients below.

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2. Laser Eye Surgery Cost

The cost of your laser eye or lens replacement surgery will be between £900 per eye and £1,950 per eye. The two-hour consultation costs £75, which is deducted from the cost of the surgery. Prices depend on your prescription, and the treatment you are suitable for.

Here are the eye surgery prices you can expect:

TreatmentCost From
(per eye)
Cost To
(per eye)
LASIK / LASEK surgery£900£1,950
Lens replacement surgery£1,250£1,950
ConsultationFree£75

How do these prices compare? The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is a mid-range clinic – it’s more expensive than leading high street clinics such as Optical Express, but cheaper than other eye hospitals like Moorfields Private.

Most clinics do not publish their price lists, so it can be hard to get a true price estimate for your eye surgery. However, based on the thousands of reviews real patients leave us, we can tell you the average cost of treatment at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital:

  • Average LASIK / LASEK surgery cost: £1,250 (per eye)
  • Average cost of surgery: £2,673 (in total, based on 28 reviews)

At your initial consultation at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, the eye expert will carry out tests to help you decide which procedure would be best for you. Laser consultations take place on a Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning, while surgery takes place on a Wednesday afternoon.

Read more: Laser eye surgery pricing in the UK

3. Treatments

The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital offers the following laser eye surgery treatments:

  1. Blade free IntraLASIK is the most advanced laser eye surgery there is, and delivers excellent results and unmatched safety.
  2. LASIK is the most popular form of laser vision correction – it’s quick, pain free, and promises almost instant vision correction.
  3. LASEK is a quick and safe form of laser eye surgery that can treat people with thin eye surfaces and high prescriptions.
  4. SupraLASE is a no touch laser for correcting astigmatism.
  5. Wavefront technology is a personalised treatment that uses a smooth pane of light.

In addition, you have the choice of these lens surgery treatments:

  1. Implantable contact lens surgery / Phakic IOL
  2. Lens replacement surgery / Refractive lens exchange
  3. Cataract surgery

4. Surgeons

Experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeons lead all consultations and post-operation visits, and have expertise in every aspect of refractive surgery (laser, corneal and intra-ocular implants). When choosing a surgeon, always check they are a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

5. The Verdict

The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is one of the best laser eye clinics in the UK as well as a top place for laser eye surgery in Manchester, based on over 8,900 independent reviews left on Lasik Eyes since 2002. Patients rated it:

  • Good for: Wavefront technology
  • Poor for: Parking

But is it the best place for your eye surgery treatment?

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6. Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Patient Reviews

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29 Jun 2010

I had this treatment approx 15 months ago and I have to say it is one of the best things I have ever done, it is worth every penny. The reason I chose the eye hospital is that they deal with eye complications everyday and I figured that if anyone knew what they were doing they were the ones and the only ones I would trust. Khalid Ikram was my surgeon and I have to say he answered all my questions honestly and promptly. All the staff at the centre were kind, polite and helpful

05 Aug 2009

Manchester Centre for Vision at Manchester Eye Hospital Had lasek with wavefront on 29/8/09, it's been 1 week and my eyes are near perfect. I can see probably better than with my glasses already. I had the bandage lenses taken out last Monday, 2 days ago, and my eyes feel much better. My eyes are still a little dry but that's to be expected. I'm still taking the mandatory antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops at the moment. I have artificial tears to provide comfort from the dryness for as long as I like. Although if it's only been a week and my eyes are this good, can't imagine needing them for very long. I researched laser surgery for years before actually going for it. I had consultations with MCV and one of the main high street clinics. I found there was an element of pressure sales at the other clinic but at Manchester Centre for Vision there was no sales pitch, just honest answers to questions. I was given all the options and I decided on Lasek. I could have had monovision which is a correction for my inevitable old sight but I tried simulating it with contact lenses for a bit and couldn't really get used to it. Apparently lots of people can get used to it. The surgeon, Khalid Ikram, did the surgery, him and his team were fantastic. All the way through the surgery I was told what was happening, I felt in safe hands. If anybody wants to know more about the actual procedure and recovery of lasek whilst it's fresh in my mind, you can ask me questions by emailing me via the link on this page.

30 Mar 2009

Manchester Centre for Vision : Manchester Centre for Excellence! I cannot praise Dr Ikram and his team at Manchester Centre for Vision enough for their professionalism and care throughout my Laser Eye Surgery procedure. I had thought long and hard about proceeding with Laser Surgery and when Manchester Centre for Vision was recommended to me I had no hesitation in booking an initial consultation. I had more confidence attending a clinic at the Royal Manchester Eye Hospital than a high street clinic. I opted for Lasek surgery on the recommendation of Mr Ikram due to my dry eyes, the procedure was painless and quick and I was amazed at the instant results, after having worn glasses for 30 years it was life changing. At the end of the day the decision has to yours and yours alone but I would go through it all again and would have no hesitation in recommending Manchester Centre for Vision to be your No.1 choice when considering laser eye surgery.

23 Mar 2009
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Manchester Centre for Vision : Manchester Centre for Excellence! I cannot praise Dr Ikram and his team at Manchester Centre for Vision enough for their professionalism and care throughout my Laser Eye Surgery procedure. I had thought long and hard about proceeding with Laser Surgery and when Manchester Centre for Vision was recommended to me I had no hesitation in booking an initial consultation. I had more confidence attending a clinic at the Royal Manchester Eye Hospital than a high street clinic. I opted for Lasek surgery on the recommendation of Mr Ikram due to my dry eyes, the procedure was painless and quick and I was amazed at the instant results, after having worn glasses for 30 years it was life changing. At the end of the day the decision has to yours and yours alone but I would go through it all again and would have no hesitation in recommending Manchester Centre for Vision to be your No.1 choice when considering laser eye surgery.

22 Jun 2008

After much consideration and research I decided to have my vision correction surgery carried out at The Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. From first contact I found all staff members to be very professional and welcoming. The inital consultation was very thorough and the appropriate surgery was booked for the following 2 weeks. I had Lasik carried out 4 days ago, immediately after the surgery although my vision was blurred I could see an improvement, I was warned that I would experience varying degrees of discomfort over the next 72 hours. The initial discomfort was just about bearable and would compare it to getting shampoo in your eyes (only not being able to rinse it out) Once home I took the pain relief and sleeping medication provided and went to bed. I woke 12 hours later with no discomfort. I have been applying the provided drops and am having the contact lens bandages removed tomorrow. So far so good, I love being able to see my feet in the shower! The Manchester Centre for Vision have been fantastic and would recommend them to anyone, true professionals.

21 Feb 2008

i am moderately short sighted and had the Lasik procedure yesterday. it is phenomenal to look out of the window now and see the other side of the street with what i regard to be perfect vision without my glasses. I have worn them for 20 years for everyday life and to not have them on my face anymore is going to take some getting used to. My eyes are currently a bit scratchy and dry, though i have medication to treat them with. I cannot believe i had the surgery less than 24 hours ago! I highly recommend this centre to anyone wishing to have laser eye surgery.

09 Jan 2008

Previous to surgery i was very short sighted (about -7.5), and for future career plans i had decided upon laser surgery. I had consulted numerous websites and done a lot of research prior to treatment, including accessing this website. I discovered that Manchester was the best place to go, even coming all the way from Newcastle. I was not wrong, and have been delighted with the results and service i obtained. My first visit was with the nurse, who was excellent in explaining the procedure, and did a number of tests to test my suitability. This put my mind at immediate ease. The second part was to meet my surgeon, Mr Leon Au. Mr Au took time in explaining things to me in considerable detail, which was very satisfactory. I undertook Lasek surgery, which involves more pain but the longer term effects are said to be better. Mr Au demonstrated the equipment, and procedures. The surgery was over in about 10mins, and i did not feel any pain or difficulties due to the anaestetic drops used. Due to my prescription Mr Au decided it was best not to fully correct my vision as this may cause future problems. However due to the quality of the laser used (0.6mm) the outcome was near perfect. I was warned about the after pain lasting for a few days, but it was not as bad as i expected. It is best to go with someone as there is no way you can drive back or see very well immediately after. I was given a big bag of drops and medication which eliminated all pain. After surgery vision is not great, but by the next morning the improvement is vast, and gets better with every day. I am now 2months after surgery and after a series of eye examinations my vision is near perfect. After surgery, 3 or 4 aftercare visits are required with same surgeon. This was very good, as Mr Au could track my progress at every stage. I could not be happier with my surgery, Mr Au and Manchester Centre for Vision. It was highly worthwhile and has transformed my life. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

14 Nov 2007

I had LASEK surgery in August 2007 having spent the last couple of years (meticulously) researching the different procedures, clinics and surgeons. I had decided the Eye Hospital to beprobably the best option as the patient sees the same operating surgeon and clinical staff from start to finish. I had also decided on LASEK which seems to be slightly more hassle in the short-term but lower-risk long-term and equal in terms of potential outcomes. It is imperative to do your own research though as this will vary from individual to individual. At the Manchester Eye Hospital there is no rush, no pressureand a very honest and matter of fact approach. I was also heartened to find that profits from laser surgery are invested back into NHS treatments rather than lining the coffers of some glossy private operation. I had a moderate prescription of -0.4 in both eyes. The operation was not painful as such, though a bit surreal, and was over in 5 minutes. Afterwards I was highly uncomfortable - imagine peeling onions for a whole afternoon and the resulting tears and irritation. This gradually subsided after a week and was much better after a fortnight. There was a great deal of fluctuation in my eyesight for the first 2 - 3 weeks - varying from extreme super-vision to blurred vision and this was quite alarming - but this does decrease as the eyes settle and heal. It is all part of the process. After a month things had settled much more and I had reached -0.5 in both eyes. I was pleased but a little frustrated that I still had a slight prescription. As another month passed however there was even further improvement and stabilisation and now I have 0.0 prescription in both eyes. To say I am pleased is an understatement and I could not recommend Mr.Brahma, Leon & the other staff highly enough.Make sure you research / discuss fully the processes involved as we are all different - all I can say is the Manchester Eye Hospital have transformed my vision and my quality of life has improved massively for me as a result and (for me at least) it was worth every penny.

16 Feb 2007

I had my lasek surgery in April 2006 and I can honestly say it is one of the best things I have ever done. I had a relatively high prescription of -7.00 both eyes, had been wearing glasses from 6 years of age and contact lens from 18 years of age - nearly 50 years in total. I did my internet research, and chose the Manchester Eye Hospital as I believed they would have the very best care available. I didn't even bother looking at the high street clinics. I was treated courteously and efficiently before, during and after the treatment by all the staff from the medical staff through to the receptionist. I always felt I was in very safe hands, although I found the op a bit scary and the pain in one eye was almost unbearable for a couple of days. I was given lots of information both about the process and the aftercare and never felt that my case was just another dollar. I had opted for mono-vision (one eye left slightly under corrected) to reduce the need for contact lens or glasses, and am now -0.25 and -1.00. It took me a few months to really get used to it, but all the way through I was assured that the op could be repeated in the under-corrected eye if that's what I wanted. I am now more than happy with the result and I cannot recommend the Eye Hospital highly enough. It was worth every penny.

01 Feb 2007

6 months on, and having been for my fifth post-op checkup (all of which were with the surgeon who performed my op), I am -0.25 in my left eye and 0.00 in my right. I am very pleased with the process in all areas, and would certainly recommend Lasek+wavefront as performed here. This isn't the cheapest clinic around, but you definitely get what you paid for.


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