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
Sophie Wildsmith
My eye sight now is better than it was with glasses (day and night)! There's no more hunting around for glasses in the morning and the children can't break them anymore! Take care of yourself after surgery and hopefully you can have perfect eyesight with no side-effects too.
Carol Morgan
I contacted Ultralase with some trepidation - I had lived with sight problems and use of specs & lenses all of my adult life! I only wish now that I had made contact sooner. I have had an excellent assessment, treatment, reassurance and care and aftercare in addition to an excellent result. My hopes were to enjoy horseriding and outdoor activites without specs and I am now enjoying them even more than ever. The best thing is opening my eyes in the morning and knowing that I need not find my glasses to get on with the day
George Quilter
Very pleased overall with both the service and the results. Staff were helpful and informative throughout. The results are better than I expected and I look forward to the freedom from glasses and the discomfort of contact lenses.
Philip Vittle
Following surgery for my long sight I now consider myself visually impaired. Ultralase over corrected my eyes from about +5 to -1.75. I have multiple images, glare, haloes, starburst and my left eye is so scarred that even glasses have little effect. After care is good but so it should be when they have permanently ruined my sight.
Ian Smith
Overall, I'm very pleased with my treatment, the pre-treatment consultation was very good, no pressure to go ahead was used and everything was fully explained. The best thing is I now have better than 20-20 vision. I would, and have been, recommending the treatment at Ultralase
Samantha Sutton
Excellent experience throughout: first consultation was quick and ecverything was explained fully. Treatment was again quick and the staff explained what was happening at every stop of the way. I felt in safe hands at all times. I had worn glasses since i was 8 and my prescritpion meant that I had to wear glasses all the time so for me, this was life changing. I never looked back and I am happy that I have had it done.
Camilla Christian
The whole experience has been fantastic. The staff were very helpful and polite. The treatment was not painful and my husband is now having the treatment!
Michelle Frampton
I'd recommend this to everyone! After one short sleep after my procedure my sight was already clear" The difference is unbelievable! It's all the small things that make the difference, going out in the rain without constantly wiping our glasses and wearing make-up without getting mascara on your lenses! Staff were fab! Choose Ultralase!!
Nicholas Kershaw
A simple procedure with amazing outcomes. From booking my consultation on the telephone to booking my 6 month scheck-up, everything has gone brilliantly. I has so many concerns before coming to Ultralase but as soon as I had my consultation, I knew that i wanted treatment. The day after treatment I had better than 20/20 vision and after 1 week I had no prescription at all. Thanks to all at Ultralase - it's fantastic
Alan MacFarlane
I didn't need glasses for short sight until my early teens so was used to life without glasses, having to wear them was awful and I never grew comfortable with them. Ao not at 28 years old to be able to have the gift of perfect sight back again was truly wonderful. Thank you so much to Ultralase and all the staff at the Glasgow clinic for making it possibe for me to have freedom without glasses again.
