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
Joyce Brown
From initial consultation through to aftercare, the service has been very professional and friendly. I am over the moon with results and would recommend to anyone.
Gordon Troy
Can now see for miles. Takes a bit of getting used to how my vision has improved. However all now settled down (After 2-3 weeks). The Ultralase experience was very friendly and professional. Thoroughly enjoying, no longer wearing contacts/lenses.
Lee Stevens
Every thing about ultralase has been of a high standard, from my first consultation to the actual procedure. The people here are very professional and knowledgeable and make you feel at ease. Worth Every Penny.
Lisa Gibbs
Friendly consultation. I have very nervous but my surgeon was very reassuring throughout the procedure. Improvement in vision was immediate following Lasik wavefront surgery. Very Pleased. Thank you.
Steven Ashfield
I have been very impressed with the whole process and found the procedure painless and incredibly effective.
Anna Watkins
I was so excited about the treatment. I’d been talking about it for years and I am so glad. I decided to go for it. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Slightly uncomfortable but not painful. I had dry eyes for a few weeks but I now (5 Weeks on) have better than 20:20 vision. great aftercare. All in all I am very pleased and would highly recommend it.
Vishal Patel
My money was well spent on this treatment and like everyone else has said “ it’s the biggest thing I have done” A big Thank you to all the staff at Ultralase who have developed this treatment.
Louise Brown
The staff made me feel confident and not at all scared about the treatment. However I did find the operation traumatic but not at all painful. The aftercare has been brilliant everyone helpful and friendly. The first few day after surgery you have to be careful. It is now four weeks since my surgery and my eyesight is excellent. I can now see and having much sharper eyesight the anyone else I know. It totally worth every penny.
Annette Heyes
This has been life changing experience for me. It is great to be “Glasses free”. Ultralase have been so professional at every step of my treatment, and staff along the way have made me feel like an individual. They all are very friendly and I would definitely recommend Ultralase.
Satvinder Nanua
I had been wearing glasses since the age of 11 and hated them. Tried contact lenses and always ended up tearing them or poking my eyes out. I had been interested in laser eye surgery but could not get the courage to go for it. Came to ultralase for a consultation and friendly staff explained everything very clearly. I was impressed and soon after booked myself for surgery. It was the best decision of my life and I should have done it earlier.
