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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 second op three days ago and am extremely pleased. It was a bit more painful than the first – a lot of watering throughout the evening following and the morning after, but, miraculously just before lunch time the watering stopped, the redness disappeared and the swelling went down – and I could read the small print on the signage on the other side of the field at Twickenham Stadium (which brought tears to my eyes – tears of joy that is!)
The eye still feels scratchy when I blink, but I experienced that last time and its goes away pretty quickly, just need to keep the eye wet with artificial tears so it doesn’t dry out.
Angela – glasses are gone! I did have an optician appointment made for today as I was so sure that I would need them to look at the computer – mainly for my left eye, but even though that is still a bit short sighted (-1.00 when measured on Friday), the two eyes together are working great. Distance viewing is not as good today as it was on Saturday, but I expect it will continue to fluctuate over the next few weeks.
All in all at the moment I am extremely glad I did it – whereas two weeks ago I was having severe regrets! I would definitely say it has been a success, and it will only get better once the left eye is redone.
Angela, let me know how you go with your second eye.
Leeds Clinic – Treatment May 2001
I was very nervous about undergoing LASIK but reassured by talking to friends who had already been treated with good results. Leeds clinic was busy but very professional and I felt under no pressure to proceed. The process itself was, as promised, painless and the same evening I had great vision. The aftercare is a bit of a chore but doesn’t last long. Now more than eighteen months on I still enjoy the fact that I never have to remember where my specs are!
2 weeks since my op. My eye has healed very well, I’ve stopped using the eye drops now. I’ve had no pain, but my eye does water sometimes, especially on bright, sunny mornings, which makes driving awkward. I will mention this when I next visit the clinic (29th Nov). I’ve noticed a definite fluctuation in focusing range, very good in the morning, but quite poor at night. Hope this settles down. I’ve spent the past 2 weeks winking at everything to check the very big difference in my ‘new’ eye and my ‘bad’ eye, which has been a great source of amusement for my work colleagues. I hope your op has been a success, Michelle, have you now been able to get rid of your glasses?
I first read about LASIK in 1994 and thought it would be a last resort for me should my eyes deteriorate, I tried other natural ways of maintaining my sight, non has given me the dramatic improvements to my sight that I now enjoy from the treatment I received at Ultralase. From the first contact everything has been carried out in a relaxed yet professional manner with client comfort being paramount.
I had LASIK in 1997 by Mr Paul Cherry in Leeds (even then I think he had done about 100 LASIK operations). 5 years later still no problems (touch wood). I did not have bilateral treatment as this seemed just too risky. 15 minutes after the operation on my second eye. The flap came loose! Went back into have it put back in place, then 5 minutes later it came loose again. Eventually on the third attempt it stayed in place (by this time he was considering putting a stitch in my eye to keep the flap in place!). Short term effects of this were a lot of pain for 24hrs. Long term effects – probably slight poorer vision. I think the main thing is to have an experienced surgeon, so if there is a complication, there’s a good chance he can overcome it.