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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:
Find Your Perfect Match
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Our Testimonials
It is amazing how having laser treatment has changed my life. It is wonderful not having to wear glasses particularly as I have a 2 year old who was always grabbing them!
The staff were great. I was nervous but an Assistant held my hand all the way through the procedure. I had no pain or discomfort and my vision improved within an hour and I was at driving standard by the next day.
Well worth the money!!
Many glasses & contact wearers are surprised when they hear Ive had the surgery and what to know what actually happened. I tell them how good it feels to wake up in the morning. The staff were excellent and really reassured me as I was quite anxious on the 2nd eye. The nurse even held my hand!
I had treatment as a christmas present in 2001. I was amazed when I could read the next to bottom line of the eye chart straight after the operation. The following day, lying in the bath, I could read the whole of the label on the shampoo bottle, from the other end of the bath. A couple of weeks after the operation I was concerned I may have got water in my eyesand possibly an infection. It turned out not to be the case, but I was most impressed with the response from the ultralase team, who encouraged me to come along to the clinic immediately for a check over and reassurance. Throughout my treatment, I was most impressed with the expertise, helpfulness and honesty of the Ultralase team
I tell all my friends that having LASIK treatment was the best money I have EVER spent. I can't believe the difference it has made to my life! I never used to enjoy swimming because I would always have to swim with my head above water to keep my contact lenses in, now I swim like a fish! Driving at night was always a problem, but now I can see perfectly. It is now two years on and I still have 20.20 vision! The team at Birmingham were fantastic – the staff were excellent and the whole procedure was very organised.
The day I opted to have laser eye surgery was without doubt the single most important life changing decision I have ever made. The briefing, proceedure and post op proceedures were handled with flawless precision. The end result left me with vision that was better than 20/20 and has literally transformed my working, sporting and social life. Fantastic and a credit to Ultralase.