What is Laser Vision Correction?

Laser vision correction is a surgical treatment for people who want to reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. If you are dissatisfied wearing glasses or contact lenses, then laser vision correction could be for you.

As a general rule, laser eye surgery can be beneficial to people who have poor vision due to an eye condition that can be corrected by wearing glasses, for example, short-sightedness. The surgery is not likely to benefit people who have an eye condition in which the vision cannot be improved by wearing glasses, for example, cataract or age-related macular degeneration.

Read on to find out if laser eye surgery is the right choice for you, and to learn about our experience and credentials in the area of laser vision correction. Follow the boxes or other links below to explore every aspect of laser eye correction.

Before laser eye surgery
For centuries, people have relied on external lenses to alter the angle of the light entering the eye. Whether in glasses or contact lenses, these appliances have proven invaluable in the correction of poor vision. While external lenses will remain popular for the foreseeable future, advances in technology have made it possible for surgeons to alter the shape of the eye itself.

Enjoy the freedom of natural vision
Imagine seeing clearly from the moment youyour eyes in the morning. Visualize yourself cruising effortlessly through your golf game without strain. Picture yourself walking confidently through your home when you have to get up with a little one in the early hours of the morning.

If fear of the unknown didn’t stand in the way, most people would make the choice to see clearly without the aid of glasses or contact lenses. Whether you are farsighted, nearsighted, or have astigmatism, laser vision correction could reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses and contact lenses.

There are a few reasons to continue wearing glasses and contact lenses, but there are far more compelling reasons for wanting to get rid of them. The most common ones we hear are:

• My glasses steam up/streak with the weather
• I am intolerant of contact lenses and heavy glasses
• Maintaining my contact lenses is a bother
• I would like to feel more confident and attractive
• Sports are dangerous because of my glasses
• I would like to wake up and see without having to reach for my glasses

From golfing and swimming to driving and shopping, you could enjoy more freedom in your everyday life by restoring your natural vision. Gaining the freedom and security you want is actually quite easy. Laser vision correction is a pain-free process that takes only 20 minutes, and has less than 60 seconds of laser time per eye.

Surgical Information Package (SIP)

Horizon Eye Centre Harley Street provides you with a Information Package, a comprehensive overview of laser eye surgery to assist you in making an informed decision about whether to undergo the treatment. If you wish, you may also download our free guide on choosing your surgeon here

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