Laser surgery under a flap has been used for more than 25 years with outstanding results and corneal flaps have been created for more than 50 years.
LASIK surgery is:
LASIK surgery has become the most popular type of laser eye surgery throughout the United Kingdom. It is typically a painless, five-minute procedure under local anaesthetic. Only numbing eye drops, not needles, are used to treat near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, and, in some patients, presbyopia (age-related loss of reading vision).
Viewpoint is one of an elite group of laser clinics in Europe that set the standards for others to follow. Mr Deepak Chitkara, our lead surgeon and founder, has an International reputation as a leader in this field. At Viewpoint Vision, we are committed to exceeding the average standard of care. Safety is of utmost importance to us and we take every measure to ensure you will receive the highest quality of care available anywhere.
This procedure involves surgically creating a corneal flap, which can be folded back to allow the placement of laser therapy inside the cornea. Once this has been achieved (after about 20-30 seconds) the corneal flap is repositioned and left exposed for only minutes, during which time it adheres to the underlying corneal substance without the need for any stitches.
It is suitable for myopia of up to -6.00D and for hyperopia up to +3.00D, with or without astigmatism. This technique combines the accuracy of the excimer laser with faster recovery of vision and less discomfort associated with the surgical procedure.
LASIK is now considered the procedure of choice for treatment of low to moderate myopia and hypermetropia.
Laser eye surgery has changed the lives of millions of people throughout the world for over 20 years. Over 20 million patients have been treated worldwide with outstanding results.
Viewpoint is one of the leading clinics in Europe for laser treatment. We remain at the forefront of laser technology throughout the UK and world, and continue to export our expertise as a training centre for laser eye surgeons since 2004.
"I had lasik eye surgery in December and I am so pleased with my results! I am only 21 and have always had trouble with my eyes so to now be able to see better than 20/20 is amazing. Deepak made me feel at ease through out all of my appointments and especially on the day of my surgery. I would most definitely recommend viewpoint vision! Thanks so much Deepak!"
Olivia W
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