The first Ultralase clinic was opened in January 1991 at the Clatterbridge Hospital near Chester. At the time, all treatments performed were Photorefractive Keratotomy, or PRK, until the Lasik procedure was introduced in 1995.
With the introduction of Lasik, and the clear advantages it demonstrated for certain patients, Ultralase went through a period of dramatic growth through 2002.
2003 Ultralase introduced the revolutionary UltraPlus treatment with Wavefront technology, giving patients visual outcomes far surpassing those of standard laser treatments. Ultralase became the first provider to have all treatment outcomes verified by independent audit.
In March 2009, the commitment to clinical excellence led Ultralase to become the first UK provider to have all Great Britain surgeons certified in Laser Refractive Surgery by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth).
Ultralase Prices
Ultralase comes in second place in our list of the best laser eye surgery clinics in the UK for price, just after Optical Express. That’s because this clinic offers the full shebang: transparent prices, 0% finance options, free consultations, and competitive prices.
The cost of eye surgery at Ultralase ranges between £1,1695 and £2,995 (per eye), depending on the treatment type that you agree upon in discussion with a surgeon. These prices are in line with the average cost of eye surgery, but not quite as low as Optical Express.
Treatments Offered
You can count on Ultralase for the main laser eye and lens replacement surgery procedures. These include: LASIK and LASEK with Wavefront options, as well as refractive lens exchange (RLE), implantable contact lenses, and cataract surgery.
Is Ultralase Right for You?
With nearly 3,000 overall positive reviews from independent customers in the UK, Ultralase is one of the best-rated laser eye surgery clinics by patients. People value this clinic for its:
- Friendly prices – Fixed and reasonable prices help you know what to expect.
- Nationwide clinics – Ultralase has 20 clinics in the UK, including in London, Reading and St Albans.
- Decent aftercare – Ultralase provides free aftercare – one check-up and drops for the first three months.
Despite glowing reviews, however, it’s worth reading the fine print if you do choose Ultralase. In 2015, BBC’s Watchdog exposed the problems countless laser eye surgery patients have experienced accessing their lifelong aftercare.
Most user reviews on Lasik Eyes show happy experiences, but then again most people never need to take advantage of their lifetime guarantee. If you would like to find out whether Ultralase is the top-rated laser eye surgery clinic near you, we’re here to help.
Still, Ultralase features in several of Lasik Eyes’ lists of top-rated eye surgery:
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Ultralase Reviews
Anil Bhudia
Extremely happy with the results.
Just feels great to be able to wake up first thing in the morning and to be able to see everything clearly.
Wish I had it done earlier in life!
Overall just loving it!
Gary Johnson
With a difficult initial prescription I attended for three treatments. The appointments were always punctual, professional and friendly. The aftercare was also impressive. The results were very much more than I expected. A life changing experience.
Ania Biedrzycka-Sawh
All I can say is wow!
What a perfect, glasses-free outlook I have on life! – After one day!
My eyesight was pretty bad so I never imagined my ‘new’ sight to be so perfect after treatment.
The whole treatment and my time at Ultralase was met with professionalism.
Everyone was very friendly and put me at ease.
I cannot recommend vision correction more strongly!
Annette Hill
Ultralase explained everything to me in a concise and professional way. They answered my questions and provided me with reassurance when I needed it.
The aftercare has been fantastic and the whole team are very friendly and welcoming.
I would recommend Ultralase to friends and family who may be considering laser treatment.
Mary Williams
The customer service is excellent, all staff have been friendly and reassuring throughout.
I found the process uncomfortable but definitely not painful and it was comforting to have someone talking and counting down during it.
I feel my eyes are much more healthy now as I had many problems with lenses.
I’ve already been recommending Ultralase to others.
Julie Fletcher-Dyer
I was very sceptical of the grand promises of "freedom" that many companies made to me but Ultralase told it like it is. The surgical team was excellent and the office staff at Maidstone were truly outstanding: these girls are angels! I don't have anything but praise for this company. Use them. You won't regret it.
Marilyn Mason
The staff at Ultralase Maidstone have been fantastic from the word go. They were so supportive and very caring. I was so nervous going into the op, but they encourage and give support the whole way through. This has been an amazing experience and the 20/20 vision I had after just 24 hours has been well worth all the anguish. Thank you so much for all the care to everyone. I am over the moon.
Tasleem Riaz
I found the staff at Ultralase to be very kind and informative, which made the treatment really easy and less worrying! As for the actual treat I would recommend it to everyone! Excellent!!
Tamara Kimball
Everything was explained well. The treatment was quick and painless. The recovery was quick and I had no problems. My vision is now better than 20:20, I can read a book and my distance vision is excellent. It is amazing!
Janie Simmonds
After thinking about having my eyes lasered for 2-3 years I finally decided to go for it. All the staff were fantastic and really put me at ease on the day of the procedure. They needn’t have worried – it was so easy and completely pain free ( and I don’t “do” pain!!) Within 4 hours I could see as well as if I still had my glasses on. Only one question remains: why did I wait so long?!
