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Faqs Details

TREATMENT OPTIONS & SUITABILITY QUESTIONS:

  • 1. What eye conditions do you manage?

    We offer a comprehensive eye service delivered through specialist and generalist eye doctors.
    Please click here to read on all our speciality procedures

  • 2. Am I suitable for glasses corrective eye surgery?

    You are very likely suitable if:

    • – You wear glasses or contact lenses for blurred distance vision (myopia/hyperopia/astigmatism) AND/OR near vision and you are seeking an alternative to these.
    • – You are over 21 years of age.
    • – You meet the safety criteria (tested thoroughly during your consultation).

    Please note: Whilst these are the general suitability criteria, individual criteria has to be taken into account for specific patient needs and the appropriate procedure applicable.

  • 3. What are the prices for consultations and procedures?

    We are not a cut-price service because quality does not come by making compromises. However we are competitive and transparent in our pricing structure. We make efforts to ensure that patients are made aware of all price points in advance of any consultations/investigations and procedures, to enable our patients to make an informed choice on how they would like to proceed. Read more on the details of our prices

  • 4. Do you accept patients on insurance schemes?

    We work with all insurers. Please refer to the above FAQ on “Pricing” for full details. Please note – even if your insurer is not on the list of companies provided, let us know and we can help to make arrangements. Read more on the insurers we work with – listed at the end of our Pricing section

RISK vs BENEFIT QUESTIONS:

  • 1. Are there any examples of what results can be obtained from cosmetic eye interventions?

  • 2. What are the success rates and risks of vision correction surgery?

    As a general rule of thumb patients can expect a 95% chance of achieving functional vision to a high standard (corresponding to their best vision potential) from their initial surgery.

    As with all forms of surgical treatments there are risks of unpredictable outcomes and complications. 1 to 5% of patients may have some difficulties but in the majority of cases these can be managed. The risk of severe and lasting problems is very low at 1:2500 or less per eye (so both eyes getting affected is very rare indeed).

    You will of course be given a full explanation of the specific risks and benefits of the individual procedure applicable to you at the time of the consultation.

  • 3. Do eye doctors have vision correction eye surgery?

    Eye doctors are at least five times more likely as the general public to choose vision correction surgery for themselves. The study, featured in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, surveyed 250 surgeons who perform LASIK. Of those, 62.6 percent said they have already undergone LASIK to correct their vision, and 91 percent said they have done it or recommended it for their immediate family members.

QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES:

  • 1. Does the procedure hurt?

    With good local anaesthesia the procedures can be made very comfortable for patients.

    Only a small minority of patients need a GA due to issues like extreme anxiety, significant shakes, high complexity of surgery etc. Please note laser surgery to the eyes is not possible under a GA.

  • 2. Will it matter if I blink or move my eyes during surgery?

    With a little wire frame to keep the eyes open when required, and the numbing/paralysing anaesthesia administered, mild blinking and minor eye movements are not generally an issue.

  • 3. Do I get both eyes or one eye done at a time?

    For laser vision surgery and cosmetic lid surgery the norm is to do both eyes together. For other procedures usually surgery is performed one side at a time with a week to several weeks gap between sides.

AFTERCARE AND RECOVERY QUESTIONS:

  • 1. What is the aftercare?

    Patients will receive detailed instructions after their procedure on what drops and tablets are necessary to help with recovery. Any other do’s and don’ts are also informed.

  • 2. How long before I can drive?

    Most patients are given the green signal to drive a week after surgery. It is important however that the doctor confirms when it is safe to start driving again as it can vary between patients.

  • 3. How long before I can get back to strenuous physical activities?

    A 1 week rest from moderate activity and a one month rest from strenuous activities is the typical recommendation.

  • 4. How long before I can swim?

    A 1 month break from swimming is generally recommended to minimise the risk of wound infection.

QUESTIONS ABOUT US WHO YOU ARE TRUSTING TO DO YOUR SURGERY:

Clinic Locations

Toleman Ophthalmic Practice

Holmes Chapel

HCA Wilmslow Hospital

Wilmslow

Spire Regency Hospital

Macclesfield

Spire Cheshire Hospital

Warrington

Spire Abergele Hospital

Abergele (starting Feb-24)

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