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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
Treatment carried out on 28.6.02 at the Bristol branch. Probably the most frightening thing I have ever done! My eyesight was quite bad -7 with an astigmatism in my left eye that had taken some time to settle when I stopped wearing gas permeable contact lenses.The procedure itself was uncomfortable but not at all painful and the nurse was very supportive, holding my hand! I spent the first week convinced I was going to wrinkle my flaps or get an infection! To begin with I was longsighted and the astigmatism was still a bit odd giving me double vision. This appeared to make me feel very sick and I was glad I had booked time off of work. I also found the drops clogged up my eyelashes and I was too frightened to clean them off so I ended up with my eyes weighted down until I went for my chech up. I cannot fault the support given to me by ultralase every time I phoned and the check up a week later was very reassuring. Today is my first day not wearing the clear glassess which is a relief and I feel much happier with the results. To be fair my surgeon had warned me that with my prescription I may well need to wear glassess for fine work but so far I can see to drive, read work etc. The sight does seem to vary a little each day and the astigmatism is still noticeable if I look out of the one eye but my brain seems to have come to terms with it and so generally I don’t notice it. I was warned that I would probably have some problems with dry eye but so far this has been OK – infact I find the drops tend to crystalise and cause more problems so I have stopped using the artificial tears. So all in all I am pleased with the result and I am sure once the month is up and I can return to normal, eye make-up, washing my face etc I will appreciate the freedom I now have. To wake up and see the alarm clock is truly amazing! Thanks to all those who have added to this site. I found it extremely helpful.
Had my treatment on Friday (14/6/02). I found all the staff at Guildford helpful and kind. The treatment was painless and successful as the following day check up shows I now have 20/20 vision.I had some discomfort (lasting only a couple of hours)on Friday evening but believe me its worth it!
I had my eyes done in Hammersmith on 6 June by Vinod Gupta. (I was -3.75 R -1.5 L plus mild astigmatism). Results are fantastic – I now have 6/6 vision and it’s so wonderful to be able to see properly! From consultation to post-op everything was fantastic and I couldn’t fault the staff. As for the actual op, I was so scared I was almost in tears so I went for a sedative. The nurse, Tracey, was really good at reassuring me and even held my hand during the operation. Throughout the operation everything was explained clearly and everything went extremely smoothly. Probably the worst bit was being able to see the corneal flap flipped back! Mr Gupta is excellent – very reassuring calm & confident – and I felt 100% sure about entrusting my eyes to him. The operation was over in a very short time and the smell wasn’t anything like as bad as I had expected – just a faint whiff as if you’d put your arm too close to a gas ring for a few seconds. After lying with eyes closed in a darkened room for 20 mins it was time to go. Didn’t really need the sunglasses as my eyes weren’t even light-sensitive. The only side effect I had was a gritty feeling which wore off within a few hours, also of course my vision was a bit hazy for a few hours, but no discomfort or anything else. Close-up focus is still a bit funny but that will sort itself out. I’ve been raving about Ultralase ever since and have been boring everybody senseless with how wonderful it is to be able to see properly. I’d thoroughly recommend Ultralase and in particular Mr Gupta – his reputation is well deserved.
I had the treatment performed on 30.05.02 and although its early days I can see better than when I wore the specs (I was a -7). The treatment was painless and all the staff were friendly and made me aware that I may still need specs noting my prescription. Reading is slightly blurred however I’m going for a follow up on Friday and they are even showing the England match. By the way my wife had the treatment performed here two years ago and although she had no probs and eyesight is fully restored it’s still taken me all this time to pluck up the courage. doh.
Update: I had my LASIK surgery (done by Dr. Paul Cherry) over a month ago and recently had another checkup at Ultralase (Bristol). I haven’t had any problems and my left eye has improved quite a bit since the op (it wasn’t as good as I’d hoped for the first couple of weeks) – my vision being about 20/20. I’d thoroughly recommend having the treatment, and I know that several friends have now said they are interested in getting their eyes fixed sometime.