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
Sarah Roberts
Couldn't be happier with my treatment. Its so nice not to wear glasses after all this time and having the treatment has allowed me to realise my dream of joining the police. The staff are very friendly and helpful I cant thank them all enough.
ALEX BROOKS
THE BEST THING I'VE EVER DONE! THE ULTRALASE TEAM ARE GREAT, I CAN NOW JOIN THE POLICE WHICH IS A DREAM OF MINE. DON'T HESITATE,THE FREEDOM THIS GIVES YOU IS AMAZING!
Jackie
It really is a magical experience and Vinod Gupta and the Hammersmith team make the whole procedure so easy - it is exhilarating and I can certainly recommend it.
Paul
The bravest and best thing I've ever done. My son was born 5 weeks after treatment. He now grabs everything he can, but not my glasses! My eyesight is now better than I could have ever imagined. Surgeon: Dr Paul Cherry Clinic: Ultralase, St Albans
Kate
Fantastic. Changed my life - especially with swimming and going to the gym. Chester clinic staff were excellent, friendly and very helpful. There was never any pressure
Nicola Noble
I had surgery in December 2003 and I am delighted with the results. My previous prescription was R -4.5 and L -4. Seeing the alarm clock in the middle of the night is something which I have been unable to do for the past 10 years!!!!! I keep waking up thinking I won't be able to see clearly but I am still amazed!!!! I would definately recommend the treatment to anyone who is apprehensive about having it done. The treatment is not painful, only a little uncomfortable and by the next morning I could see clearly. Just wish I'd had it done a lot sooner. My surgeon was Sumith Perera and Consultant was Sam at St Albans. All staff were extremely helpful and informative.
Nick Carpenter
EXCELLENT!! MORE THAN HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS, ONLY REAL REGRET IS NOT HAVING TREATMENT EARLIER! WOULD RECOMMEND TREATMENT TO ANYONE! MY SURGEON WAS SUMITH PERERA AT ULTRALASE'S CHELMSFORD CLINIC.
Emma
The customer care was excellent and helped me overcome anydoubts I had at first. The results are superb and I recommend Ultralase to everyone who wears specs!
Michael Percy
I had Lasik last February at Ultralase Manchester by Andrea Kerr. Some 11 months on I am really pleased that I had the treatment and got over my initial fears of having surgery on my eyes. I feel that often a lot of the comments on here are submitted in the euphoria of suddenly being able to see again without glasses or lenses. The true test is 6 months, 1 year, 5 years down the line. I had real problems for the first couple of months with bright lights, especially when driving. However this settled down by the summer and is now not an issue. One of the things I have noticed is that at night I have felt that my vision when driving was not as good as it was before (when using glasses). This though seems to be improving and is not an issue now. My impression of Ultralase was positive despite going back several times in the first few months re the bright light issue. I feel that the decision to have the treatment and where you are treated is very much a personal one and everyone needs to make their own decision based on how they feel about the surgery and also the clinic.
Piers Evans
I can assure David Williams and Tim that I AM a real person and AM very satisfied with my results. (See my posting 16/12/03.) If the Webmaster can arrange it I will gladly correspond with them by email and try to convince them! I had a 6 week check up at Ultralase, Tottenham Court Road, yesterday and they pronounced themselves very pleased with my progress. I still have a small problem with the tear film, but, I am told, this will improve over the next few weeks. I will post again in 3 months time after my next check up. I have been using my pc and driving regularly for 5 weeks. I suffer from haloes around lights at night, particularly orange street lights, but this has improved a lot from the first week. If any one is in any doubt about proceeding with Lasek, having had it recommended by a suitable clinic, I have to say "Go for it!". It has changed my life in so many, often small, ways and I don't regret having Lasek for one minute! (I was just wondering if David and Tim are real!) Piers Evans (A Real Person!)
