Vision correction procedures correct the focusing error of the eye so reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses or contact lenses. I am a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in vision correction. I provide a comprehensive range of vision correction procedures (LASIK, LASEK, Intacs, Lensectomy, the Artisan Intraocular Lens, Strong Glasses) so that most, if not all focusing errors can be treated. Reversible treatment is available using the Intacs system.

The Benefits Of Treatment

• Many people simply dislike being dependent on glasses or contact lenses to be able to see and wish to enjoy the freedom of natural vision.
• The pleasure of sporting activities such as swimming may be enhanced by having clear unaided vision.
• Contact lenses can be inconvenient and uncomfortable to such an extent that it is sometimes impossible to use them.
• Some people simply value the more natural appearance gained by not wearing glasses.
• Dependence on reading glasses after the age of about 45 is a genuine nuisance for many people.
• Vision correction can be cost-effective when set against a lifetime of purchasing glasses or contact lenses.
• For those suffering from medical eye conditions such as extreme short sightedness or astigmatism or who have developed focusing error after cataract surgery, vision correction may be the answer.

Who Is Suitable For Treatment?

• If you suffer from short or long sight or astigmatism you may benefit from a vision correction procedure.
• Some people with presbyopia (reading glasses dependence) are treatable. Lensectomy works by the implantation of a multifocal intraocular lens. LASIK and LASEK sometimes correct presbyopia using a technique called ‘monovision’ in which the excimer laser is used to deliberate make one eye slightly short sighted. Not all presbyopes are suitable for monovision.
• If you have undergone cataract surgery and have short or long sight or astigmatism, a vision correction procedure may free you from dependence on distance glasses.
• Patients with medical eye disorders such as those who have undergone corneal transplantation.

All patients must be at least 18 years old, have a stable prescription for their glasses and must not be pregnant or nursing. There are some eye diseases that preclude treatment.