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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
Had done lots of research before the procedure so knew pretty much what to expect. The procedure was completely painless and very quick. My vision is better than I expected although I am still using drops to counteract dryness.To be able to wake up every morning and see clearly is a miracle. I would recommend Ultralase – very friendly and efficient staff.
I had surgery at the Ultralase clinic Cardiff and found the staff, service and treatment to be more than excellent. I was taken through the whole thing before the treatment and felt they were incredibly thorough and helpful. Any concerns or nerves about the treatment were dealt with kindly and with patience. I am more than pleased with the surgery and feel it has totally changed my life. No more glasses and contact lenses and faffing around in the morning, Just get up and i can see. No one who has never had to worry about their sight can appreciate how wonderful the feeling is to wake up and be able to see straight away and feel confident that the clinic have treated you in the best possible way. I have highly recomended Cardiff Ultralase to many of my friends who are considering having Lasik surgery and would recomend them to anyone else who has thought about sugery. It is definately value for money and worth every penny.
I was treated just over a week ago at the Guildford clinic by Mr Perera. My sight was around -6/-7 in each eye and treatment was uncomfortable but not painful. My long sight is now great although my medium site needs to settle down (Ultralase put it down to my brain having to get used to my new vision). The glasses they provide don’t help and in the few instances that I take them off my vision is great. Overall my vision is just about as good as it was with glasses before the op and you can’t ask for anything more than that.
Definitely recommended.
It’s now 4 months since my surgery. I had my eyes tested the other day. left eye +0.50, right +0.25. This is well within the limits for driving. The optician was really impressed with my ‘neat scars’ on the eyes, and drew the location of them on a bit of paper for me. Apparently, the distortions in vision after refractive surgery can be caused by scar tissue forming on the suface of the eye, so thorough aftercare is essential, like no rubbing. My eyes are very healthy, and overall I can call the surgery a success. I would say that if you’re considering refractive surgery do not forget how important the aftercare of your eyes are. Many thanks again to the younger Dr. Jory and the team at LCRS.
I had Lasik surgery with Matthew Starr at the Birmingham clinic on 27th February. I was very scared but felt I had done enough research over the last three years and believed I was doing the right thing. Although I feel that Ultralase is a bit conveyor beltish, on the day of the surgery I was the last appointmentof the day and felt as if I was the first.The staff were very thorough and very reassuring. In the morning before surgery, I had the opportunity to talk with the surgeon over the phone and found him to be extremely professional and he answered all my questions and my confidence in him soared.He carried out all the pre-surgery checks and again was patient and thorough over all my concerns. I did not feel at all rushed and still felt that I could have backed out of surgery right up to the last moment. I found the proceedure itself to be totally painless and was totally fascinated! I felt as if I was watching someone else having it done!It was also a lot easier to focus on the laser than I had imagined.Was slightly disconcerted to actually see the flap being drawn back. Did not expect that! but still no pain.Within about 15mins of the anaesthetic drops wearing off I had about 7 hours of constantly watering eyes, but I expected this. By the following morning this had stopped and I could see really well and apart from puffy eyes no pain or light sensitivity.I have driven at night and have no haloes or starbursts. I had 6/9 vision on the morning after surgery. My next appointment is on Tuesday and I am looking forward to knowing what my current prescription is. The only reasons for not giving 5 star is I have lost some of my near vision (although was warned of this possibility) although working on a computer is not a problem so long as the light is bright enough. The other reason is that I have some discomfort in my right eye which the optometrist at Ultralase says could be dryness and that I need to use the artificial tears. Hopefully these will both resolve themselves in time and I will give the fifth star.I highly recommend the surgeon Matthew Starr and am happy to recommend Ultralase to anybody. I would just say do your research as there are risks. I feel as if I have been waiting for this time of no lenses or glasses for the last 8 years and am looking forward to my first holiday without them.