Laser eye surgery is currently the most frequently performed elective procedure in the world where a cool beam of light from an excimer laser gently reshapes the front surface (cornea) of your eye. This procedure improves vision and could give you complete freedom from glasses and contact lenses.

iLASIK: step-by-step guide

The entire iLASIK treatment takes only minutes and patients experience little discomfort during or after the procedure. Both eyes can be treated by iLASIK on the same day.

1. iLASIK preparation

Anaesthetic drops are applied to numb the eye and a lid holder is put in place to stabilise your eye.

2. iLASIK protective flap

A thin flap is created using a cool laser beam and gently lifted by your surgeon to reveal the inner corneal tissue.

3. iLASIK vision correction

A second laser is then applied for a matter of seconds sending tiny computer controlled pulses of cool laser beams to gently reshape the inner layer of the cornea to correct your vision.

4. iLASIK completion

Your surgeon will gently fold back the protective flap securely to its original position where it heals naturally over the following few days. The healing process begins immediately and most patients will see immediate results.

Specialist in Ophthalmology

A small part of the team.