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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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Our Testimonials
From first consultation service was second to none.
Staff were all friendly and happy to take care of all concerns and calm all nerves (plenty pre-op). Op room is rather scary but not there for long and I had clear results by the time I’d left.
By the next day all grittiness had gone and I had better than 20/20 vision.
I’d recommend it to everyone! But remember it is an operation and does take a couple of days to get over. I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else and have already got friends to have it.
The treatment, both the procedure itself and the after-care, was absolutely excellent in every possible was, and the pleasure of not having to use any eyewear is difficult to describe. I would recommend it wholeheartedly!
Every aspect of my experience with Ultralase has been first class. They put me at ease with a very friendly professional service. I would recommend Ultralase to anyone – the procedure is over within minutes and the aftercare is excellent. The feeling of not needing to wear glasses or contact lenses is amazing.
Should have done this years ago!
After 40 years of wearing glasses the results have been amazing. The staff and after-care has been first class.
I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone.
My initial consultation gave me a lot of confidence that Ultralase would take care of me. I particularly liked the fact that I was provided with a 24-hour trial with contact lenses that mimicked the sight I would have post surgery and this was the final thing that convinced me to go ahead. My only disappoitnemtn was with a few facts that arose during my treatment that I would have preferred to have been advised of prior to the actual surgery. These are:
1) The plastic ring that gets pressed onto your eye.
2) The burning smell when the laser is reshaping your eye.
Neither of these hurt but they can ‘freak you out’ a bit when you don’t expect it. My aftercare has been first class and probably the most important factor is how friendly but professional all the staff are at Ultralase – especially those in Southampton!